In 1987 the band released their most successful album, Detonation. Now with two high charting albums and many requests for live performances, Bloodgood hit the road for their first major tour. It was a tour that almost proved to be their last and caused the band members to grow closer to the Lord and each other. The tour was filled with dates that were badly promoted, staged, or in many cases, the venues didn't exist at all when the band rolled in. Most dates they were asked to accept less money than was agreed upon, and making it from one city to the next was a financial struggle. Still, they saw the fruits of their ministry as many hard core unsaved teens came to know the Lord. And, the band built a reputation as one of the best performing bands in Christian music.
Discouraged by the financial losses, but encouraged by their success in ministry, the band returned to their homes in Seattle to evaluate and plan for the future. It was there that they met producer Terry Shelton, who along with the band, decided that a new musical direction should be pursued. The project, Rock In A Hard Place, spanned the musical spectrum of the metalish Do Or Die, the arena rock sound of Never Be The Same and experimental Seven. While sales weren't as brisk as Detonation, the band found more profitable success in their mini tour for the album as they avoided many of the pitfalls they had experienced during the Detonation tour. Mark Welling left the band after the tour and was temporarily replaced by Kevin Whistler.
Before the recording of their next album, a major change occurred in the band's line up. Guitarist David Zaffiro left to become a full time father to his newly born second child and work as an independent producer. As an important part of their visual presentation and signature sound, David would not be easily replaced. Session guitarist Paul Jackson was hired to work on their next release Out Of The Darkness. This album saw a return to the higher energy arena rock/metal sound and produced hits like Top Of The Mountain and Out Of The Darkness. Shortly after the release of this album, the band embarked on their most ambitious project to date – live videos and albums, an attempt to capture the magic and emotion of a Bloodgood live performance.
Even with all the struggles and disappointments, Bloodgood has left its mark on the young Christian metal industry. Every promoter, radio station, store owner or fan who has had contact with the band has found them to be genuine ministers and committed Christians. Many of the newer metal bands looked to Michael, Les and David as examples on how to conduct a viable and effective metal ministry.
(Above taken from the liner notes of Bloodgood's 1991 Intense Records release: The Collection)
Bloodgood went on to record All Stand Together in 1991 and toured Russia and Germany. The band's third live album, To Germany With Love, was recorded on their 1993 tour of Germany. Bloodgood broke up in 1994.
After a false start in early 2002, Bloodgood reunited in late 2006, bringing previous Bloodgood drummer Mark Welling back into the fold, and adding Stryper guitarist Oz Fox to the lineup.
THE WORLD
Bloodgood Lyrics
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If you foam at the mouth you got company
The race is on to rule the streets
'Cause it's a mad dog world
We're all unleashed tooth and nail
Fightin' over a bone only to find the marrow's stale
You gotta survive or they'll eat you alive
Where can you run to away from this place
Into the arms of goodness and grace
Where can you go where you will be safe
From this mad dog world, oh where
We're all in heat, tail go tail
Win or lose no matter what you choose
The future's pale
Can't satisfy those lusty eyes
'Cause it's a mad dog world
Wolves are dining on fresh meat
While the pups eat scraps that fall at their feet
Their longest fangs lead the pack
Runnin' hard 'cause they're clawin' at your back
Bloodgood's song The World talks about the struggles of life in a world that can be vicious and unforgiving. The lyrics metaphorically compare society to a pack of wild dogs where survival of the fittest rules. The first verse describes the idea that if you show aggression, there will always be those like you around you. The second verse describes how people will fight over limited resources; everyone fighting to get a piece of the pie but only to realize that there's so little left. The chorus centers around the idea of finding a safe place, a sanctuary from the mad dog world. The third verse compares our instinctual desires to that of dogs in heat fighting over who wins the fight to get the female. It's a vicious cycle where the instinct to survive overwhelms the purity and sanctity of the human soul.
Line by Line Meaning
If you bark and bare your teeth
If you show aggression and hostility
If you foam at the mouth you got company
If you have lost control and showing animalistic behavior, others around you are too
The race is on to rule the streets
Everyone is competing to assert their power on the streets
'Cause it's a mad dog world
The world is a chaotic and unpredictable place
We're all unleashed tooth and nail
We are all fighting viciously
Fightin' over a bone only to find the marrow's stale
We are fighting over something that's not worth it
You gotta survive or they'll eat you alive
You have to be prepared to protect yourself or others will take advantage of you
Where can you run to away from this place
There seems to be no place to escape from this dangerous world
Into the arms of goodness and grace
There may be hope in finding comfort in goodness and kindness
Where can you go where you will be safe
It is difficult to find safety and security in this world
From this mad dog world, oh where
The singer is questioning where one can find refuge from the chaotic world
We're all in heat, tail go tail
Everyone is competing for attention and power
Win or lose no matter what you choose
In this world, one's success or failure is ultimately arbitrary
The future's pale
The future seems bleak and uncertain
Can't satisfy those lusty eyes
One's selfish desires can never be fully satisfied
'Cause it's a mad dog world
The world is still chaotic and unpredictable
Wolves are dining on fresh meat
The powerful and wealthy are enjoying the spoils of their success
While the pups eat scraps that fall at their feet
The less fortunate are left to fend for themselves with whatever little they can find
Their longest fangs lead the pack
The most powerful and ruthless are in charge
Runnin' hard 'cause they're clawin' at your back
The powerful are always chasing after those who are weaker and vulnerable
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