“Balayashi”, the ensemble’s first outing becomes the best selling EP in Lisbon since then, bringing Ary’s strong bass pulses into the fold.
The collective incarnates their first outfit skins and aided by aboriginal instrument didgeridoo, spread their surprising chemistry throughout the stages of the university circuit and major festivals turning songs like “Atom Bride Theme” into expressions of pure energy.
In 1999 The debut album, “Plasma”, is acclaimed by both public and critics as one of the most original records ever made on Portuguese soil and the northern European, Klezmer inspired piece, “Karkov”, becomes a huge success amongst fans that flock to witness Blasted Mechanism’s second mutation.
By 2000, in the “Mix00” cd, these strange mutants, aided by Brazilian drummer Fred Stone’s weighty and frantic rhythms, melt electronics and tribalism into a unique sound. This aural concept sets the basis for the following album, “Namaste”, which becomes a sales and critical success and makes it to the Portuguese tops; “Are you ready” is considered one of the best Portuguese videos and Blasted Mechanism are nominated for MTV’s best Portuguese act thus catapulting the band, joined by Zymon, The Cosmic guitarist, multi-intrumentalist and player of the Indian sitar, and their third visual metamorphosis to ever larger audiences including the first shows in England, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Check republic, Luxembourg and Mexico.
In 2005 the messianic album “Avatara” in which the bend presents itself in a Mexican supernatural alebrijes influenced physiological form becomes a number one gold disc on the Portuguese sales charts.
The two Valdjiu directed videos “Blasted Empire”, filmed in exotic Morocco and “Sun goes down”, which gets to number one on Portugal’s MTV hot list, get Blasted Mechanism nominated for best Portuguese act on MTVE awards once more.
With this new successful record, and perfected by percussionist Winga holder of extensive knowledge of traditional Africa the bend consolidates itself as a top act in its home country.
Throughout 2006 the band ritualises recording sessions for the following album, “Sound in light”, which, once inserted on a computer, provides the download of a second free cd “Light in sound”. This Theosophical magical celebration, released in 2007, gets critical and public acclaim and gets to nº2 in the national charts. With a new album comes a new image and Blasted Mechanism reveal themselves in a regal look that mixes mysticism, ancient cultures, technology and inner magnetism.
Throughout the years Blasted Mechanism have shared the stage with: Rage Against the Machine, Moby, Marylin Manson, Nick Cave, Beck, The Prodigy, Fantomas, Chemical Brothers, Patrice, Gentleman, System of a down, Asian dub foundation, amongst many others.
In 2008, with a new member, Guitshu, the band conjures a powerful multi-dimensional concept that will be released on 2009.
More info can be found at www.blastedmechanism.com or www.reverbnation.com/blastedmechanism
Battle Of Tribes
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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All legions collapsed on fear
The end of trade is near
They're gonna make us collapse on fear
The end of dark is near
Two thousand galaxyc years
The end of men is near
They leave us collapse on fear
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
The end of time is near
The legion collapsed on fear
The end of space is near
Step into the sound and hear
The dawn of man is near
The wide light atmosphere
We're reading you crystal clear
Step up and volunteer
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
So let's invite everybody
To bring all the joy to the party
Step by step we're providing
The fuel to get ignited
Now come, go, in that flow
Companies are gonna go
We've stretched the universal bow
Aiming high aiming low
Ready! Set! Fire!
Enemies are getting tired
Grabbing to the world desire
Make a wish and break the lion
Now Ready! Set! Go!
Everybody's got to know
The battle for the world is here
Get near!
Get near!
Get near!
Get near!
Your freedom is there
Your mystical is there
Your freedom is there
Your mystical is there
Now were the jungle people?
We're the jungle people!
Stand clear!
Stand clear!
The end of pain is near
All legions collapsed on fear
The end of space is near
Step into the sound and hear
The end of man is near
They leave us collapse on fear
We're reading you crystal clear
Step up and volunteer
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
So let's invite everybody
To bring all the joy to the party
You're step by step we're providing
The fuel to get ignited
Now come, go, in that flow
Companies are gonna go
We've stretched the universal bow
Aiming high aiming low
Ready! Set! Fire!
Enemies are getting tired
Grabbing to the world desire
Make a wish and break the lion
Now Ready! Set! Go!
Everybody's got to know
The battle for the world is here
No fear!
No fear!
No fear!
No fear!
Stand clear!
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism's song Battle of Tribes appear to be a rallying cry for a coming battle or conflict. The opening lines suggest that the end of pain, trade, darkness, and men is near, and that legions have collapsed on fear. This sets the tone for the remainder of the song which centers around preparing for the battle of the tribes. The lyrics then suggest that the end of time and space is near and that dawn of man is approaching. Despite the apocalyptic tone of the lyrics, there is also a sense of hope and optimism in the idea of "bringing all the joy to the party" and "providing the fuel to get ignited". The song seems to suggest that by preparing for the battle, we can break free from fear and find freedom and mysticism.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics, along with the use of and repetition of certain phrases and words, such as "collapse on fear" and "prepare for the battle of the tribes", creates a sense of urgency and determination in the song. The use of the phrase "step up and volunteer" also seems to suggest that the conflict is something that we must actively participate in if we hope to come out on top. Overall, the lyrics to Battle of Tribes suggest that we are on the brink of a great conflict that will define the future of humanity, and that we must be prepared to fight for it.
Line by Line Meaning
The end of pain is near
Pain is about to end
All legions collapsed on fear
Fear has caused all legions to collapse
The end of trade is near
Trade is about to end
They're gonna make us collapse on fear
They will force us to collapse due to fear
The end of dark is near
Darkness is about to end
Two thousand galaxyc years
Two thousand years in the galaxy
The end of men is near
The end of mankind is near
They leave us collapse on fear
They will cause us to collapse due to fear
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Get ready for the war between tribes
The end of time is near
Time is almost over
The legion collapsed on fear
The legion collapsed due to fear
The end of space is near
Space is going to end
Step into the sound and hear
Listen carefully to the sound
The dawn of man is near
Mankind is about to start a new day
The wide light atmosphere
The vast and bright atmosphere
We're reading you crystal clear
We understand you completely
Step up and volunteer
Come forward and offer to volunteer
So let's invite everybody
Let's invite everyone
To bring all the joy to the party
Come and enjoy the party
The fuel to get ignited
The fuel that will ignite the fire
Now come, go, in that flow
Let's go with the flow
Companies are gonna go
The companies will leave
We've stretched the universal bow
We have stretched the bow of the universe
Aiming high aiming low
We are aiming both high and low
Ready! Set! Fire!
Get ready to fire
Enemies are getting tired
The enemies are getting worn out
Grabbing to the world desire
Trying to get hold of the world's desires
Make a wish and break the lion
Make a wish and overcome the obstacles
Everybody's got to know
Everyone must know
No fear!
Do not fear
Stand clear!
Stay away from the danger zone
Your freedom is there
Your freedom is available
Your mystical is there
Your mystical powers are available
Now were the jungle people?
Are we the people of the jungle?
We're the jungle people!
Yes, we are the people of the jungle
No fear!
Do not fear
The battle for the world is here
The war for the world has started
Contributed by Kylie F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucifer S.C
Lyrics :D
The end of pain is near
All legions collapsed on fear
The end of trade is near
They're gonna make us collapse on fear
The end of dark is near
Two thousand galaxyc years
The end of men is near
They leave us collapse on fear
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
The end of time is near
The legion collapsed on fear
The end of space is near
Step into the sound and hear
The dawn of man is near
The wide light atmosphere
We're reading you crystal clear
Step up and volunteer
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
So let's invite everybody
To bring all the joy to the party
Step by step we're providing
The fuel to get ignited
Now come, go, in that flow
Companies are gonna go
We've stretched the universal bow
Aiming high aiming low
Ready! Set! Fire!
Enemies are getting tired
Grabbing to the world desire
Make a wish and break the lion
Now Ready! Set! Go!
Everybody's got to know
The battle for the world is here
Get near!
Get near!
Get near!
Get near!
Your freedom is there
Your mystical is there
Your freedom is there
Your mystical is there
Now were the jungle people?
We're the jungle people!
Stand clear!
Stand clear!
The end of pain is near
All legions collapsed on fear
The end of space is near
Step into the sound and hear
The end of man is near
They leave us collapse on fear
We're reading you crystal clear
Step up and volunteer
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
So let's invite everybody
To bring all the joy to the party
You're step by step we're providing
The fuel to get ignited
Now come, go, in that flow
Companies are gonna go
We've stretched the universal bow
Aiming high aiming low
Ready! Set! Fire!
Enemies are getting tired
Grabbing to the world desire
Make a wish and break the lion
Now Ready! Set! Go!
Everybody's got to know
The battle for the world is here
No fear!
No fear!
No fear!
No fear!
Stand clear!
Marta Marques
Esta é uma das minhas favoritas de Blasted e não só. Porque é que não aparece no Spotify?
Bob Cuspe
Pq é paia d+
Ana Bernardo
Sonho com o dia que os Blasted Mechanism nos representem na Eurovisão
Milton Silva
Lembro me de os ver em coimbra nas queimas foi o melhor concerto q assisti ao vivo bons tempos❤️❤️❤️
Lucifer S.C
Lyrics :D
The end of pain is near
All legions collapsed on fear
The end of trade is near
They're gonna make us collapse on fear
The end of dark is near
Two thousand galaxyc years
The end of men is near
They leave us collapse on fear
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
The end of time is near
The legion collapsed on fear
The end of space is near
Step into the sound and hear
The dawn of man is near
The wide light atmosphere
We're reading you crystal clear
Step up and volunteer
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
So let's invite everybody
To bring all the joy to the party
Step by step we're providing
The fuel to get ignited
Now come, go, in that flow
Companies are gonna go
We've stretched the universal bow
Aiming high aiming low
Ready! Set! Fire!
Enemies are getting tired
Grabbing to the world desire
Make a wish and break the lion
Now Ready! Set! Go!
Everybody's got to know
The battle for the world is here
Get near!
Get near!
Get near!
Get near!
Your freedom is there
Your mystical is there
Your freedom is there
Your mystical is there
Now were the jungle people?
We're the jungle people!
Stand clear!
Stand clear!
The end of pain is near
All legions collapsed on fear
The end of space is near
Step into the sound and hear
The end of man is near
They leave us collapse on fear
We're reading you crystal clear
Step up and volunteer
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
Prepare for the battle of the tribes
So let's invite everybody
To bring all the joy to the party
You're step by step we're providing
The fuel to get ignited
Now come, go, in that flow
Companies are gonna go
We've stretched the universal bow
Aiming high aiming low
Ready! Set! Fire!
Enemies are getting tired
Grabbing to the world desire
Make a wish and break the lion
Now Ready! Set! Go!
Everybody's got to know
The battle for the world is here
No fear!
No fear!
No fear!
No fear!
Stand clear!
Drevilrodrigues
o Sound In Light anos depois marcou o fim de uma epoca dos Blasted, este album esta genial, de musicas mais "orelhudas" a musicas mais trabalhadas, ha um pouco de tudo e o lado B Light in sound também foi muito bem conseguido. Com a entrada do Guitshu as musicas soam muito ao mesmo, perdi um bocado o entusiasmo que albums como avatara e Sound in light me transmitiram. Porque continuo a achar que a gama vocal do Guitshu é mais limitada não chega tão longe e limita um bocado, embora ele como pessoa seja 5 estrelas e esforça-se ao maximo para fazer o melhor ao vivo. mas os albums de estudio nenhum me voltou a cativar do mesmo modo.
Não sei que anda o Rui aka Kharkov a fazer mas faz falta aos Blasted e ele ao vivo transformava-se ainda mais.
Drevilrodrigues
Eu ainda ouvi o primeiro album da Era Guitshu mas depois comecei a não notar que o que me levou a gostar dos Blasted se começou a perder e perdi algum interesse. Agora Namaste, Avatara, Light in Sound, Plasma e Balayashi ouvem-se bem a qualquer altura sem duvida.
António Sousa
O Kharkov está a preparar a próxima revolução musical em Portugal. Deixei de ouvir Blasted com Guitshu também, mas os albuns antigos serão sempre comestíveis em qualquer altura.
Luis Carrilho
tanbem tive em corroios (até pq sou de cá lol)e foi simplesmente brutal,os BM são sem duvida um lufada de ar fresco no panorama musical nacional que está dominado pelo mainstream e por muita mas mesmo muita mediocridade. Parabens ao novo vocalista guitshu,esteve exelente e ninguem sentiu falta do karkov. Tenho é que descobrir as datas e locais dos proximos concertos,adorava voltar a vê-los outra vez ao vivo este ano.
Simone AL
Absolutamente genial!grande banda grande visual!são uns artistas no verdadeiro sentido da palavra!aconselho vivamente a q assistam a um concerto, é contagiante!bem as musicas são altamente, são diferentes e sente-se a inovação e vá são portugueses e estão à altura de bandas internacionais, ou até num patamar bem mais elevado!