active 1997-2012

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".

Dying Day
Blitzkid Lyrics

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Tonight the reaper mows for me
In the grip of suicide
Cold steel rests upon my flesh
Running red drips from the blade
My time is drawing near
Salvation comes so swiftly
Forever to be laid to rest
Embrace my past for the dying day

(chorus)
Remember me
Think of me as you dream
I kiss the sorrow of your soul
And pray to god my soul to keep...

Death's specter looming close
The plug is pulled from machines
Breath escaping from my chest
The end's a heartbeat away
My time is drawing near
Salvation comes so swiftly
Forever to be laid to rest
Embrace the past for the dying day

(chorus)
(repeat chorus)

We tried-oh how we tried
Blame rests on hands of mine

No place left for me inside
Released from the demons on the day I died...(x2)

Overall Meaning

The song "Dying Day" by Blitzkid is a melancholic and mournful ballad that explores themes of suicide, death, remorse and the pain of leaving loved ones behind. The opening lines "Tonight the reaper mows for me, In the grip of suicide" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the singer has reached a point of hopelessness and is contemplating taking their own life. The lyrics describe the singer holding a blade and letting it cut into their flesh, bringing forth red blood that drips from the blade. In this moment, salvation comes to them swiftly and they would be forever laid to rest. The chorus, "Remember me, think of me as you dream, I kiss the sorrow of your soul, and pray to God my soul to keep," seem to indicate the singer's desire to be remembered fondly by their loved ones, in spite of the pain of their loss.

The second verse follows a similar pattern, describing the singer's physical health deteriorating as the end approaches. The metaphor of the "plug being pulled from machines" implies that the singer is in some kind of hospital or life support system, and that there is no hope left for them. The repeated line "My time is drawing near, salvation comes so swiftly" reinforces the inevitability of the singer's fate. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is tormented by regret and feels responsible for the pain they have caused others. They feel they are no longer welcome among the living and can only find release from their demons in death.

Line by Line Meaning

Tonight the reaper mows for me
I am facing death, and it is coming to claim me

In the grip of suicide
I am actively choosing to end my life

Cold steel rests upon my flesh
I have a knife or other sharp object against my skin

Running red drips from the blade
The blade is cutting into my skin and I am bleeding

My time is drawing near
I know that I am running out of time to live

Salvation comes so swiftly
By dying, I will finally find peace

Forever to be laid to rest
I will be dead and gone forever

Embrace my past for the dying day
I am reflecting on my life before it ends

Remember me
I want to be remembered by those I leave behind

Think of me as you dream
I want to be a part of the memories of those who think of me

I kiss the sorrow of your soul
I feel the sadness of those who will mourn my death