In early 1996, Bombshell Rocks released an EP in form of a mini six-track album, Who's the Real Bastard. During this period, Thomas Falk became the band's drummer and Christian Määttä the band's guitarist, after Chrille and Sami left the band. In 1997, Bombshell Rocks released an EP, Going Up Going Down, on their own label Noiseline Rec. Sidekicks Records signed Bombshell Rocks the following year, and released the Underground Radio MCD.
In 1999 Bombshell Rocks released its debut album Street Art Gallery. Shortly after this debut, Richard Andersson was replaced by Ola Hjelmberg when he left the band. During this period, Sweden's biggest punk-rock label Burning Heart Records took notice of their Rancid-influenced street punk sound and short after the band made a deal with them, resulting in releases on American label Epitaph Records, and Japanese label JVC . After an extensive touring phase e.g. with Millencolin, Dropkick Murphys, 59 Times The Pain, US Bombs, and many more in Europe, USA and Canada they entered in 2000 the studio to prove their debut wasn't an one-shot.
On Cityrats And Alleycats Bombshell Rocks went on with their raw, fast, and highly energetic punk rock but this time the production was quite better. Maybe a result of their decision to work with the same guys as they worked with on Street Art Gallery: Mieszko Talarczyk (Nasum) and Mathias Färm (Millencolin) as engineers and producers. Tours and support for main acts like Blink 182, Millencolin and The Offspring followed.
In 2002 they recorded their 3rd studio album From Here And On at the famous Tonteknik Studio in Umeå, Sweden (where Refused laid down their classic The Shape Of Punk To Come) and followed their path of political motivated punk rock anthems. At this time Ola Hjelmberg had left the band and the original guitar player Richard Anderson returned to the band.
When Mårten Cedergran decided to focus on a career as a tattoo artist and left the band in 2003, guitarists Christian Määttä and Richard Andersson took over the vocals and continued as a four-member band. Bombshell Rocks then released The Conclusion in 2005 on Finnish label Combatrock Industry, US label Sailorsgrave Records and UK label Household Name Rec. The band also toured Japan for the first time in 2007 and 2008 with the release of this record.
In 2012 the band announced that Mårten Cedergran was back in the band, once again as the lead vocalist and lead frontman. They did their first show together after a decade on Millencolin 20 Year Festival in Örebro, Sweden. The band recently announced on their website that they will play Brazil in December 2013 for the first time and also that a new EP will be released on San Francisco based label Pirates Press Records. It seems like the band is working on a new album, set to be released in 2014.
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Bombshell Rocks Lyrics
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You bastards you miserable fucking bastards
I took you into my home, and I opened up to you
I heard you talkin' about me around town
My business is mine asshole, mind your own
Hey back the fuck out you motherfuckin' punk
When i'm out on the streets you'd better run
Press play for your worst fucking nightmare
I got something to say
"Listen" by Bombshell Rocks is a song that confronts betrayal and dishonesty in relationships. The opening lines "Now, so did you listen, You bastards you miserable fucking bastards" set the tone for the rest of the track, which serves as a fierce call-out to those who have betrayed the singer's trust. The use of strong language emphasizes the anger and pain that the singer is feeling, and makes it clear that they will not tolerate being screwed over.
The verse "I took you into my home, and I opened up to you, I heard you talkin' about me around town" speaks to a sense of betrayal by someone close to the singer. The line "My business is mine asshole, mind your own" emphasizes the importance of privacy and respect in relationships. The chorus "Hey back the fuck out you motherfuckin' punk, When I'm out on the streets you'd better run, All you backstabbing motherfuckers out there, Press play for your worst fucking nightmare, I got something to say" is a warning to those who have crossed the singer, letting them know that they will not back down and that there will be consequences for their actions.
Overall, "Listen" is a powerful track that speaks to the anger and frustration that can come with betrayal in relationships. The song emphasizes the importance of trust and respect in relationships, and makes it clear that those who do not uphold those values will face the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, so did you listen
Did you pay attention and comprehend what I said?
You bastards you miserable fucking bastards
Addressing those who have wronged him and calling them miserable bastards.
I took you into my home, and I opened up to you
He welcomed them into his life and trusted them with personal matters.
I heard you talkin' about me around town
He was made aware of rumors and gossip about him spreading through the community.
My business is mine asshole, mind your own
He is requesting privacy and for others to not interfere with his personal affairs.
Hey back the fuck out you motherfuckin' punk
He warns those who are getting too close or crossing personal boundaries.
When i'm out on the streets you'd better run
He is issuing a strong warning that he will not tolerate any disrespect or betrayal.
All you backstabbing motherfuckers out there
Calling out anyone who has betrayed him or been disloyal.
Press play for your worst fucking nightmare
He is indicating that he is not to be messed with and that retribution will come swiftly.
I got something to say
He has a point to make and wants to express it strongly and clearly.
Contributed by Alexis B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"This Time Around"
[Chorus:]
Sometimes you need
Need a good punch in the chin
Just to wake up
But this time around
I'll be the one throwing punches
I'll be the one standing up
Winter is over
Back to nowhere
It's funny how we never learn
Oxygen and gasoline
Gotta feed the flame to let it burn
And I see so much clearer now – On the other side
And I feel so much wiser now – I enjoy the ride
[Chorus]
All these places I go
And every song I know
Bring back the memories
But it seems somehow
I've gone full circle
I've got my own footmarks ahead of me
And I see so much clearer now – On the other side
And I feel so much wiser now – I enjoy the ride
[Chorus x2]
I'll be the one standing up
Still standing
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Love this band
@andtol2
Läckert!