In 2000, Blockheads signed with Bones Brigade, a label which specialises in extreme music. Their first two albums were re-released together on Bones Brigade, under the title From Womb to Genocide. A third album was released in 2001 (Human Parade) and in the next few years, the band participated in numerous festivals, causing them to become known as an important grindcore band in the European extreme music scene.
In 2006, the band released the album Shapes of Misery, on Overcome Records, which made Blockheads the undisputed leaders of French grindcore.
During their career, the band has played concerts with such notable acts as Napalm Death, Nasum, Obituary, Entombed, Sick of it All, Carcass, Soulfly and Mumakil.
Blockheads can be a incorrect tag for Ian Dury & the Blockheads.
Band 2
The Blockheads are Ian Dury's Band. They continue to tour after the death of Ian Dury and have released band albums; "Where's The Party" in 2004, and "Staring Down The Barrel" in 2009. The band has also contributed to a tribute album "Brand New Boots And Panties" in 2001 with various lead singers for each track.
The Definitive "The" is not present on all album titles indicating the group are called "Blockheads" and the inclusion of "The" is a grammatical addition indicating the specific group as to other terms.
Band 3
Blockheads is the name of an independent group from Germany, Not much can be found from their social medias, but their first upload to Youtube would be a drum recording of their song "The Chance" in 2010, which would be fully completed later on in the year. Much of their popularity comes from Montage Rock, a Youtube channel that specializes in promoting copyright free rock music for people to use as they want, as long as they give credit to the original maker.
Since 2010, they have not released an actual album or EP, but they have released seven singles over the years in including "Rise" (2013) which has over 6 million plays on Spotify. Other singles include "Because of Me" (2013), "Stereo" (2013), "Fallen" (2014), "Can't Get Enough" (2016), "Stay The Night" (2017)
Rupture
Blockheads Lyrics
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Money is your only aim,
Your God is the revered dollar.
Torn apart, by never-ending greed
The lyrics of Blockheads' song "Rupture" address the issue of greed and how it can tear individuals and society apart. The opening lines directly criticize those who prioritize wealth over morality. The use of the word "only" emphasizes the single-mindedness of their focus on money, which has become their new god, much like the dollar, which is revered.
The following line, "Torn apart, by never-ending greed," continues this theme, highlighting the destructive nature of greed. It suggests that greed is a never-ending cycle that can leave people fractured and broken. The use of the phrase "torn apart" suggests a violent separation, and the word "never-ending" implies that this is an ongoing struggle that people are unable to escape.
The overall message of the song is a warning against the corrosive influence of greed and the damage it can cause. While it may offer short-term gains, it ultimately leads to a loss of morality, connection, and community. By highlighting the dangers of greed, Blockheads challenge us to prioritize human connection and values above monetary gain.
Line by Line Meaning
You who don't care about morality,
This song is directed at those individuals who do not care for or uphold the principles of morality.
Money is your only aim,
The primary objective of these individuals is monetary gain and acquiring wealth.
Your God is the revered dollar.
For these people, money and wealth have taken the place of God and hold great importance in their lives.
Torn apart, by never-ending greed
The constant desire for more money and wealth has left these individuals in a state of disarray and chaos, unable to find contentment or satisfaction in their lives.
Contributed by Nolan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.