“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.
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Blasted Empire
Blasted Mechanism Lyrics
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We're going full throttle
Get a grip
We're supersonic
So buckle up
Step in the fire of this fatal attraction
The opportunity comes once in a lifetime
Yeah feel the power of the blasted empire
Yeah feel the power of the blasted empire
Imagination
Revolution
Creation
Explosion
Murder, murder
Killer attitude
Murder, murder
Amplifying magnitude
Deep down on the ground
Feel the beat, killer sound
Running in and all around
It's the blasted empire
Step in
Running at
Shoulder to shoulder
With the heart beat, drum beat
Rhythm on the bass line
Ragga moves on the groove
Blasted manoeuvres
Hang on
Trust the mechanism's rewire
And so, we're moving
Moving with our own style
And we can groove them
Yeah, with the DJ playing
And we'll be dancing along
Be gone, don't you know
We're gonna take you high
Make all the troubles go
Yeah, we'll push it up for the same side
Prepare yourselves for the turn on the wheel of life
Prepare yourselves for the turn on the wheel of life
Step in the fire of this fatal attraction
The opportunity comes once in a lifetime
Communication through a parallel dimension
Yeah feel the power of the blasted empire
Step in
Running at
Shoulder to shoulder
With the heart beat, drum beat
Rhythm on the bass line
Ragga moves on the groove
Blasted manoeuvres
Hang on
Trust the mechanism's rewire
The lyrics to Blasted Mechanism’s “Blasted Empire” are about being part of a powerful and innovative movement, which is characterized by speed, energy, and imagination. The song starts by announcing that the group is the “Blasted Mechanism empire,” going full throttle and telling listeners to buckle up. The group is described as supersonic and invites the listener to step into the fire of this fatal attraction. The lyrics then mention an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime, and communication through a parallel dimension.
The chorus repeats the phrase “feel the power of the blasted empire,” emphasizing the group’s strength and influence. The middle section of the song features phrases such as “imagination, revolution, creation, explosion,” which conjure up images of a powerful and energetic movement. The lyrics then mention murder and killer attitude, amplifying the feeling of power and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
We're the blasted mechanism empire
We are a powerful force, the leaders in our industry
We're going full throttle
We are putting all of our effort and energy into our work
Get a grip
Stay focused and grounded
We're supersonic
We are moving at an incredibly fast pace
So buckle up
Prepare yourself for a wild ride
Step in the fire of this fatal attraction
Take a risk, embrace the intensity of the opportunity at hand
The opportunity comes once in a lifetime
This is a rare chance that may not come around again
Communication through a parallel dimension
Our communication transcends beyond the norm and is out of this world
Yeah feel the power of the blasted empire
Experience the immense strength and energy of our brand
Imagination
We are creative thinkers
Revolution
We are changing the game and pushing boundaries
Creation
We are constantly forming and inventing new things
Explosion
Our impact is fierce and explosive
Murder, murder
We are ruthless and unforgiving
Killer attitude
Our mentality is fierce and unbreakable
Amplifying magnitude
Our power is only getting stronger
Deep down on the ground
We are firmly rooted in our beliefs and values
Feel the beat, killer sound
Experience the intensity of our energy and passion
Running in and all around
We are dynamic and constantly moving
It's the blasted empire
This is who we are and what we stand for
Step in
Join us in our mission
Running at
We are charging full speed ahead
Shoulder to shoulder
We are working together as a cohesive unit
With the heart beat, drum beat
Our rhythm and energy are in sync
Rhythm on the bass line
Our foundation is strong
Ragga moves on the groove
Our style is unique and embodies our spirit
Blasted manoeuvres
Our moves and actions are bold and impactful
Hang on
Hold tight and trust in us
Trust the mechanism's rewire
Believe in our ability to adapt and evolve accordingly
And so, we're moving
We are constantly progressing
Moving with our own style
Our approach is authentic to who we are
And we can groove them
We can capture and hold the attention of an audience
Yeah, with the DJ playing
With the right environment and support, we can really flourish
And we'll be dancing along
We will enjoy and celebrate our successes
Be gone, don't you know
Negative influences or obstacles will not hold us back
We're gonna take you high
We will achieve great heights and accomplish our goals
Make all the troubles go
Our work has the ability to bring joy and relief to those around us
Yeah, we'll push it up for the same side
We will work together towards a common goal
Prepare yourselves for the turn on the wheel of life
Be ready for the changes and opportunities that life will bring
Step in the fire of this fatal attraction
Take a risk, embrace the intensity of the opportunity at hand
The opportunity comes once in a lifetime
This is a rare chance that may not come around again
Communication through a parallel dimension
Our communication transcends beyond the norm and is out of this world
Yeah feel the power of the blasted empire
Experience the immense strength and energy of our brand
Step in
Join us in our mission
Running at
We are charging full speed ahead
Shoulder to shoulder
We are working together as a cohesive unit
With the heart beat, drum beat
Our rhythm and energy are in sync
Rhythm on the bass line
Our foundation is strong
Ragga moves on the groove
Our style is unique and embodies our spirit
Blasted manoeuvres
Our moves and actions are bold and impactful
Hang on
Hold tight and trust in us
Trust the mechanism's rewire
Believe in our ability to adapt and evolve accordingly
Contributed by Gabriel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
muscariaman22
Orgulho em ter uma banda tão criativa a representar Portugal!
Pedro Garanito
Meu like vezes 1 milhão
alex1982tool
Blasted é brutal!!!! Melhor concerto de 2008!!!!
SrBigodes1
O concerto deles na Queima do Porto 2011 foi épico! Como sempre, os fatos e as músicas deles foram espectaculares! Chuva? Nem senti.
David Pereira
Fifa 07, um dos melhores jogos que ja joguei. Com um soundtrack que nunca se esquece. The memories
Clint Stewart
Grande som nostalgia !!!
Pedro Marcos
Uma das melhores bandas portuguesas! Sempre Blasted Empire, so tenho pena da saida do karkov!
Pamela Beatle
esta cancion es cheverisima, te pone en onda al momentoo!!! bravo BLASTED MECHANISM!!!
TT TT
Melhor Banda Portuguesa, mesmo com letras em ingles é um orgulho ser Portugues!
Anubis2323
Foi o melhor concerto deles que ja vi. QUEIMA DAS FITAS DO PORTO! COM AQUELA CHUVA E A MALTA EM TRANSE. Genial!