Blitzkid was a horror punk band that began in Bluef… Read Full Bio ↴active 1997-2012
Blitzkid was a horror punk band that began in Bluefield, WV in the winter of 1997, with guitarist/vocalist/songwriter TB Monstrosity and bassist/vocalist/songwriter Argyle Goolsby. In the 17 years that they have been a band, they have toured consistently all over the US and overseas, released multiple albums and EPs, a Live DVD and participated on the soundtrack for a film.
After recording a 10 song demo just for fun titled “Songs For The Aesthetically Challenged” the band became a bit more serious and gained it’s first 3-piece lineup. In 1998, the trio began songwriting, rehearsing, and started playing local gigs. In May of 1999, they recorded the 7-song “Revisited EP”. This particular release showcased a more hookladen “horror rock” approach that the band had already hinted at. The recording also showcased some of the band’s most popular material to date in the songs “Nadine”, the original recording of “Slaughter At the Sock Hop”, and “Hate You Better”.
By the winter of 1999, Blitzkid entered Lively Sound Studios in Lewisburg, WV to record the 13 song full length “Terrifying Tales” album. Extensive gigs soon followed in their hometown as well as branching out for the first time into surrounding states. Soon afterward, the revamped creeprock trio quickly began work at Real 2 Reel studios in Blacksburg, VA in the summer of 2001 for the 12 track “Let The Flowers Die” album which as released on December 29th, 2001.
In December of 2003, Fiend Force Records, a major independent record label from Germany specializing in horrorock, began working with the band and placed a track by them on their debut compilation album “This Is Horrorpunk”, followed by the Euro release of their 2003 recording “Trace Of A Stranger”. Fiend Force Records officially released the Blitzkid/Mister Monster split EP “Exhuming Graves And Making Ddates”. After extensive touring to promote both releases (including the band’s first successful stint in Europe with The Spook on the now legendary “Everyday Is Halloween” tour in October 2004), Blitzkid regrouped with Fiend Force as their official label and continued to play nonstop rounds of shows.
In the time that followed, Blitzkid found themselves at SS Studios (Hamilton, NJ) in May of 2005 tracking what would become their fifth full length album, “Five Cellars Below”.
By early 2006, Blitzkid had completed work on the new record and embarked on more live shows that led to them touring Germany once again successfully with Fiend Force’s The Crimson Ghosts in June, and once they returned stateside, the band embarked on their biggest U.S. tour yet that saw them play 58 dates from June 29th to September 12th.
On August 25th, 2006, “Five Cellars Below” was released worldwide via Fiend Force Records and in October, the band set out to tour Europe for a third time on the Hell Night's Tour with labelmates The Rezurex, The Other, and The Bloodsucking Zombies from Outer Space. The tour saw them playing the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Austria, Holland, Hungary, and Germany.
As of 2011 the band is currently headed up by Argyle Goolsby (bass/vokills/metabolism), Nathan Bane (guitar/keys/the brightside) and Ricko Mortis (drums/job security), after long-time vocalist/guitarist TB Monstrosity called his quits with the band. In the time they have been a band, they have garnered critical underground acclaim for their tireless work ethic, consistent, ever evolving album output, disregard for bad tour routing and dedication to giving their audience their moneys worth through providing energetic live shows and playing great songs.
Blitzkid has a prodigious following in the states as well as Europe and have shared the stage, in some cases regularly, with many and great notable acts. Blitzkid have also been a regular part of many of the biggest festivals in Europe including Mera Luna, Rock My Ass, Endless Summer, Summer Breeze, and WGT. Blitzkid are signed to Century Media/People Like You Records worldwide and managed by Riot Rock Management.
The band is booked exclusively by Destiny Tourbooking in Europe, and by The Pantheon Agency in North America. The band has released material consistently since 1998. Apparitional released in March of 2011 is Blitzkids first release on Century Media/PLY Records. Their music has also appeared in many salient horror films, most notably It Came From Trafalgar, Dark Wings a documentary on the Mothman, Satan Hates You, and Gris Grimlys classic Cannibal Flesh Riot. They have also appeared favorably in publications such as Terrorizer, Punk Rock Confidential, Metal Maniacs, Rue Morgue, Horrorhound, Virus, Drop Dead, Sonic Seducer, KinKats, Revolver, Zillo, and Ox.
Recently the band released their newest album, "Apparitional", which has the last recordings of TB with the band before the break-up as well as an special guest in the form of Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein (Ex-Misfits/Kryst The Conqueror/Gorgeous Frankenstein) on the song "Mr. Sardonicus". They also released a new EP titled "Head over Hills".
A Blind Bargain
Blitzkid Lyrics
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Lately, I'm longing for a life that's passed me by.
Lately, I'm wheeling, dealing deals with darker devils.
Lately, I've sold a soul to crack death open wide.
Lately, I'm feeling fallen like the Faust of fables.
Lately, his story stacks up equal next to mine.
The tempting for eternal treasures trips the boundaries.
Whoa oh oh oh
The tempting of a soul.
Lately, the riches have unriped to rotten rusings.
Lately, the passion promised pales upon her skin.
Lately, I've made mistakes that mount up monumental.
Lately, Ive held the heavy weight of hostile sin.
Lately, The shadows shout and shriek a little louder
Lately, I see the eyes enveloped in the ash.
Lately, I ponder on the past of my precautions.
Lately, his laugh assures me I won't get it back.
Whoa oh oh oh
The tempting of a soul.
If only it could be undone,
I'd meet him on that path again.
I'd break the mirror of true lies.
I'd put the soul inside again.
I'd put the soul inside again.
Blitzkid's song A Blind Bargain brings to light the dangers of making deals with temptations that are beyond one's reach. The lyrics talk about the consequences of exchanging one's soul for riches, power, and eternal treasures, a subject that has been a source of fascination and cautionary tales for centuries. The first few lines paint a picture of the singer looking through mirrors that reflect the deep reaches of magic, an act that shows his willingness to go beyond the mundane and explore the unknown. However, this quest for adventure leads to a longing for a life that has passed him by, and he finds himself swindling deals with darker devils.
The second verse references the German legend of Faust, who made a bargain with the devil Mephistopheles, exchanging his soul for knowledge and worldly pleasures. The singer compares his story to that of Faust, indicating that his tempting for eternal treasures crossed boundaries that were too great to bear. He feels fallen, and although the promise of riches and passion seemed alluring at the start, they have now turned into rotten rusings and monumental mistakes that weigh heavily on his shoulders. The shadows now shout louder and the past haunts him because laughter has assured him that his soul is lost.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the temptation of the soul and the consequences of making a blind bargain. The lyrics speak of undoing the past actions, meeting the devil again, breaking the mirror of true lies, and putting the soul back inside. This suggests that the singer has realized the gravity of his mistake and wishes to rectify it, but it is too late, as the deal can't be undone.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I'm looking through the depths of magic mirrors.
Recently, I have been exploring the mysterious and supernatural realm of magic mirrors.
Lately, I'm longing for a life that's passed me by.
Recently, I have been yearning for a life that I once had and has now slipped away from me.
Lately, I'm wheeling, dealing deals with darker devils.
Recently, I have been negotiating and making agreements with malevolent and evil beings.
Lately, I've sold a soul to crack death open wide.
Recently, I have made a deal with the devil that has caused me to sacrifice my soul in order to achieve my goals.
Lately, I'm feeling fallen like the Faust of fables.
Recently, I have felt like I am falling from grace and experiencing the same consequences as the character of Faust in traditional folklore and stories.
Lately, his story stacks up equal next to mine.
Recently, the story of Faust's fate seems to parallel my own experiences and destiny.
The tempting for eternal treasures trips the boundaries.
The seduction for wealth and power that will last forever is pushing me to cross moral, ethical, and spiritual boundaries.
I've let the devil in and doomed the soul inside.
I have allowed the influence of the devil into my life, and as a result, I have damned my own soul and lost crucial aspects of my personality and character.
The tempting of a soul.
The temptation to exchange one's soul for worldly gain or power.
Lately, the riches have unriped to rotten rusings.
Recently, the riches I have obtained have decayed and become worthless and even harmful to my well-being.
Lately, the passion promised pales upon her skin.
Recently, the passion and love I was promised is now lacking or superficial and not living up to my expectations.
Lately, I've made mistakes that mount up monumental.
Recently, I have made significant errors in judgment that have resulted in serious consequences and unfavorable outcomes.
Lately, Ive held the heavy weight of hostile sin.
Recently, I have been carrying the weight of my immoral and sinful behaviors and feelings, causing me emotional pain and turmoil.
Lately, The shadows shout and shriek a little louder.
Recently, the dark and shadowy parts of my life and psyche have become more pronounced, intense, and harder to ignore.
Lately, I see the eyes enveloped in the ash.
Recently, I have witnessed the destruction and devastation caused by my actions, resulting in death, despair, and hopelessness.
Lately, I ponder on the past of my precautions.
Recently, I have been reflecting on the choices I could have made to avoid my current predicament and wondering if it's too late to make amends.
Lately, his laugh assures me I won't get it back.
Recently, I have heard the devil's laughter, reminding me that I have lost something valuable and that there's no hope of retrieving it.
If only it could be undone,
Expressing a wish that a past action or decision could be reversed, leading to a different outcome.
I'd meet him on that path again.
Referring to the devil or the original temptation, expressing a desire to confront it again, perhaps to make a different choice or negotiate a different deal.
I'd break the mirror of true lies.
I would shatter the illusions and deceit that were contained within the magic mirror, revealing the true nature of the world and myself.
I'd put the soul inside again.
I would restore the soul that I have lost or damaged, perhaps through redemption or acts of kindness and selflessness.
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.