Initially, the group under the name of Incorrect Personality recorded a demo material. In 2002, the band decided to record their first album with Arek "Malta" Malczewski in Hendrix studio and in Tower studio in the city of Wroclaw. However, session wasn't finished because the singer Patryk Adamczyk decided to leave I.P.
Searching of new frontman took over one year. Finally, in the middle of 2003 Patryk Zwolinski (Nick) showed up. By that time he was a member of Neolithic. Due to his voice tone and excellent contact with the rest of the line up, he turned out to be perfect for the frontman position. Definitely, it was a breakthrough for them. Two months later, the group under new name, recorded demo material, titled "Dig For Me".
After his farewell tour in United States, Havoc left Behemoth, inter alia to devote playing in Blindead. From this moment, the band was playing regular rehearsals. The outcomes came immediately, as the style of the group developed.
In January 2004, another line up change took place. One of the founders, Michal Zimorski, decided to leave the band because of the differences on the musics surface. His function was taken over by Brovar, known from cooperation with Behemoth, Immemorial and other bands.
In July 2005, in the city of Debica, Blindead recorded six tracks with help of Janusz Bryt, in his Screw Factory Studio. These songs belong to the first long play of Blindead, entitled "Devouring Weakness". The album was released on 5th July 2006 by effort of Empire Records. Shortly after Brovar decides to leave 'cause of his job as tour / stage manager which takes most of his time. Piotr 'Zvierzak' Kawalerowski takes his place and joins the band.
The debut album got really good reviews in several magazines and web zines, which helped them to get on the first tour all over Poland with Hermh, Hell-Born and Massemord.
During the works over new material the band decides to search for a person who would be responsible for the samples and soundscapes. After couple of weeks Bartosz Hervy (Agonised By Love) was invited for a jam in the rehearsal room. He got into the material pretty fast and firstly became a session guy for the recordings of the new album which took place in August 2007 once again in the Screw Factory Studio with Janusz Bryt as a co-producer. The band invited a long time friend Waclaw 'Vogg' Kieltyka (Decapitated) for a guest appearance. He recorded an amazing Accordion solo for the song called "Phaze II: Phenomena".
November 2007 brings another tour in Poland, this time with the leaders of Polish experimental grindcore - Antigama and Nyia. Hervy was still on the board as a session musician, but that was about to change shortly after that tour. The band was sure that he's the right person so they asked him to become a full time member.
At the end of the year Blindead got an offer from Tomek Jurek (Deadline Agency / Shortcut by that time, currently Asymmetry Booking) to put one song on the promotional compilation called "Shortcut to Polish Music" along with the bands like: RIVERSIDE, BEHEMOTH, ANTIGAMA, NYIA, PROGHMA-C and many others. Couple of months later Tomek invited them to play as a support act for THE OCEAN and then on two shows with CULT OF LUNA.
After that gigs the band signed a new record deal with Foreshadow Music and Deadline Records.
Shortly before the official release date Blindead played as a support act for NEUROSIS and A STORM OF LIGHT in Warsaw's Stodola Club which was a total blast for them!
"Autoscopia: Murder in Phazes" came out in Poland on August 18th 2008. The worldwide release was set on October 2008. The second album is definitely the best what those 6 gentlemen did up to date and is promising a lot for the future.
Blindead released their's first EP "Impulse" in 2009, which consisted 3 songs of total length approx 30minutes.
The latest album is "Affliction XXIX II MXMVI", released in Poland via Mystic Production on November 26th 2010. Also, enitre album is available for listen-only at band's MySpace profile since 25th November 2010.
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Hunt
Blindead Lyrics
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Among the birds of prey
Who once had a purpose in his life
Crystal clear vision of himself
Who sang all of sacred hymns of hunt
Yonder worthy is the prize
The planets were aligning
Young blood running in the veins
All was in its place
Those hills are burning up the skies
Those skies are falling on the ground
Those walls are closing all around
Those stars are fading one by one
Break me now
Heal me now
Doom me now
Save me now
The lyrics to Blindead’s song Hunt tell the story of a creature, who was once free and wild, living amongst the birds of prey. They had a clear vision and purpose in life, and sang hymns of the hunt. However, something changed, and the planets aligned as the sky bound together, with young blood running through their veins. Something was off, and the world as they knew it began to crumble around them - the hills were ablaze, the skies were falling, the walls were closing in, and the stars were fading. The only hope left was to be broken, healed, doomed, or saved in some way.
The lyrics likely depict a journey of self-discovery, with the creature realizing that their previous way of life, as feral and wild as it may have been, was a purposeful and meaningful one. They may have felt lost or alone in the world, unable to find their place or direction. The changing world around them, symbolized by the burning hills and falling skies, may represent the outside pressures or responsibilities that have made it difficult for them to continue living in their old way.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of struggle and introspection, with the creature hoping to find a way to be saved, regardless of whether it comes through breaking, healing or being doomed.
Line by Line Meaning
Who once was feral, free and wild
Someone who was once untamed, unbridled, and uncontrolled
Among the birds of prey
Living amongst those who are predatory and always on the prowl
Who once had a purpose in his life
Someone who had a clear goal or aspiration in their existence
Crystal clear vision of himself
Having a precise and well-defined understanding of one's identity and purpose
Who sang all of sacred hymns of hunt
Singing songs that honor and celebrate the art of hunting
Yonder worthy is the prize
The reward at the end of the hunt is valuable and worth pursuing
The planets were aligning
The universe seemed to be supporting or enabling the situation
The sky was all binding
The atmosphere felt dense and restrictive
Young blood running in the veins
Feeling youthful and energetic, with a sense of vitality
All was in its place
Everything seemed to be arranged correctly, with harmony and balance
Those hills are burning up the skies
There is a dramatic and intense event occurring in the horizon
Those skies are falling on the ground
The heavens seem to be collapsing or descending towards us
Those walls are closing all around
Feeling trapped or confined, with no escape or option to leave
Those stars are fading one by one
The beauty and radiance of the night sky is slowly disappearing
Break me now
Letting go of one's defenses or barriers, allowing oneself to be vulnerable
Heal me now
Wishing to be cured or remedied of emotional or physical wounds
Doom me now
Feeling as though a negative outcome is inevitable or already occurring
Save me now
Desperately seeking assistance or salvation from someone or something
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.