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".

Midnight Mile
Blitzkid Lyrics

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I know a place where we can go
to get to know each other.
It's up that winding road
bathed in moonlite.

It's there I'll hold your hand and
be what i cant be in the day.
I know it's strange, but somehow

midnite makes me brave.

I know it can't be bad
The times we've had will go on.
I'll burn our hearts to dust
Immortalize our love here
on this very spot.

Don't daddle counting stars
We'll transform into them and
legends will be made of the dust
we leave behind.

Imagine how it feels
to trust deep in all your fears
I'll bleed this kiss goodnite
and meet you on the other side.

I know it can't be bad
the times we've had will go on.
I'll burn our hearts to dust
Immortalize our love here
on this very spot.

on this spot.

Hold me on that midnite mile
Say good night...

Overall Meaning

The song "Midnight Mile" by Blitzkid is a haunting and romantic piece that speaks of a secret place where two lovers can go and be themselves without fear of judgement. The lyrics describe the location as being up a winding road and bathed in moonlight, adding to the mystical atmosphere of the song. The singer speaks of finding courage in the darkness of night, and how being with their lover in this place makes them feel strong and brave when they can't be during the day. The love that they share is so deep and pure that they want to immortalize it in that very spot, burning their hearts to dust and transforming into stars that will leave behind a legacy for all time.

The lyrics are open to interpretation but essentially, the song speaks of love that transcends all boundaries and societal expectations, existing in a place that is isolated from the world. Through the use of vivid imagery, the song paints a picture of a secluded and transcendental location where two people can be free to love without fear of persecution. The singer invites their lover to "hold [them] on that midnight mile" and say goodnight, implying a sense of finality to the experience, but also a willingness to return to this special place again.

Line by Line Meaning

I know a place where we can go
I know of a secluded place where we can spend time getting to know each other.

to get to know each other.
We can use this place to build a deeper understanding of each other.

It's up that winding road
Our destination is up a serpentine path.

bathed in moonlite.
The moon's glow provides us with ample illumination.

It's there I'll hold your hand and
That is where I'll take your hand into mine.

be what i cant be in the day.
I will be what I cannot in daylight hours.

I know it's strange, but somehow
Though unconventional, there's something special about the night and moonlight that empowers me.

midnite makes me brave.
I feel courageous at midnight.

I know it can't be bad
I'm confident that our time together will be positive.

The times we've had will go on.
Our memories will persist beyond the present moment.

I'll burn our hearts to dust
I'll consume our passionate love to ashes.