Although partly influenced by different styles of music, they all met through a love of one genre: THRASH METAL.
The band's prowess was noticed when they won first place in the TNT productions battle of the bands at Riverside, which included over 250 bands. That was no mean feat in a notoriously competitive LA scene- but as a young band starting at the bottom of the food chain, Bonded By Blood knew a solid practice regime was required to hone their razor sharp riffs with one single purpose- to become a respected LA thrash metal band
Two decades on from the origination of the genre, the Big Four have since become part of the regular metal mainstream, leaving legions of fans starved of the old-school thrash vibes. Bonded By Blood aim to change all that - and hence lead the pack of bands playing old-school thrash but with an added energy, fun and youthful vigor, with a modern twist all of their own making. Bonded By Blood are no mere 80s rehash.
After playing a countless number of shows in a short amount of time, BBB began to gather genuine momentum, rapidly amassing a rabid LA fan base, helping the band to play their part in putting the LA New Thrash Wave on the map as undoubtedly one of the most exciting, fast-rising scenes currently in metal. Word spread, and they soon shared the stage with Testament, Flotsam and Jetsam, Sadus, and recently got to play main support to their heroes - Exodus.
Recording-wise, 2006 saw the release of their first demo, 'Four Pints of Blood,' which finally showed what Bonded by Blood was all about. BBB got attention from many more fans after promoting that release. August 2007 saw BBB's 'Extinguish the Weak' self-released EP hit the web and the streets, resulting in instant acclaim from the awaiting hordes of thrash fanatics, and label interest was swift to follow, as the spotlight had by then begun to shine on the burgeoning LA Thrash scene.
Weeks before the EP was released however, Bonded by Blood had received an offer from the label which is doing the most to put the new thrash wave of acts on the global map: Earache Records. So, naturally, in September of 2007, Bonded by Blood and Earache inked for a long-term worldwide recording deal.
Killing In The Name
Bonded By Blood Lyrics
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Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Huh!
Killing in the name of!
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya
Well now you do what they told ya
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Uggh!
Killing in the name of!
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control [7x]
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya!
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Come on!
Yeah! Come on!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Motherfucker!
Uggh!
The song "Killing in the Name" by Bonded by Blood is a politically charged anthem that speaks out against systemic oppression and police brutality. The repeated line "Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses" draws a connection between the history of racism in the United States and the actions of those in positions of power today. The chorus, "Killing in the name of!" is a call to action for those who have been oppressed to rise up against their oppressors.
The verses continue with the theme of police brutality and the idea that those who wear the badge are somehow "justified" in their actions. The line "Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites" is a bold statement that challenges the notion that the police are always on the right side of the law.
The final section of the song is a defiant "Fuck you" to those in power who would try to control and manipulate individuals. By repeating this phrase over and over, the song emphasizes the need to resist and fight back against oppression.
Overall, "Killing in the Name" is a powerful statement against systemic oppression and a call to action for individuals to take control of their own lives and fight for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
Killing in the name of!
Expressing the idea of taking revenge against a particular group
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Pointing out the hypocrisy of some people who hold positions of power
And now you do what they told ya
Conveying the idea of following orders blindly
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Asserting the idea that some individuals are privileged and protected because of their race or profession
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
Emphasizing the loss of individual freedom and autonomy due to conformity
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Declaring a stance of resistance and defiance against oppressive authority
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Timothy Commerford, Thomas B. Morello, Zack M. De La Rocha, Brad J. Wilk
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