The objective was simple as it was ingenious: to bring a unique and original tribute to metal by combining a female choir with the brutal force of guitar riffs and drums. Next: to give the audience the experience of a life time, both musically and visually.
Belgium's biggest Metal and Hard Rock festival Graspop was immediately blown away by the idea and offered this new exciting project a headline slot. Things got serious when became clear that BRIDES OF LUCIFER suddenly were billed between the likes of Rammstein, Deep Purple, Evanescence, Gojira and In Flames.
BRIDES OF LUCIFER delivered an astonishing show. 13 female singers in custom made dress creations, accompanied on stage with a group of excellent musicians bringing their own version of mythical metal and hard rock songs in a breath taking stage set up.
Press and audience went crazy. This was nothing what they've ever seen before. Classics and instant classics from Rammstein to Iron Maiden over Slayer to Machine Head, Pantera and System of a Down performed in this very special set up. Stars were flying around in the reviews, fans were begging for more shows and a record...
An indoor show was announced shortly after summer. The legendary Ancienne Belgique venue was booked. The 2000 capacity room sold out quickly... There wasn't even time to print posters for the show.
Again BRIDES OF LUCIFER set the bar higher. A new band, at that point without a record and only 1 show in the bag, sold out the biggest club room in Belgium. Never happened before!
In the summer of 2018 the appearance on stages of Lokerse Feesten and Alcatraz Festival completed the journey of the original BRIDES OF LUCIFER project. At this point the original members decided to go on seperate ways. Today BRIDES OF LUCIFER live a second life.
Painkiller
Brides of Lucifer Lyrics
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Terrifying scream
Enraged and full of anger
He′s half man and half machine
Rides the metal monster
Breathing smoke and fire
Closing in with vengeance soaring high
He is the painkiller
Planets devastated
Mankind's on its knees
A saviour comes from out the skies
In answer to their pleas
Through boiling clouds of thunder
Blasting bolts of steel
Evils going under deadly wheels
He is the painkiller
This is the painkiller
Faster than a lazer bullet
Louder than an atom bomb
Chromium plated boiling metal
Brighter than a thousand suns
Flying high on rapture
Stronger free and brave
Nevermore encaptured
They′ve been brought back from the grave
With mankind resurrected
I want to survive
Returns from Armageddon to the skies
He is the painkiller
This is the painkiller
Wings of steel painkiller
Deadly wheels painkiller
He is the painkiller
This is the painkiller
He is the painkiller
This is the painkiller
Pain, pain, killer, killer
Pain, pain, killer, killer
Can't stop the painkiller
Pain (pain, pain)
The song "Painkiller" by Brides of Lucifer is a heavy metal anthem about a heroic figure who rides a metal monster and defeats evil to save humanity. The lyrics describe this figure as "half man and half machine" who is faster than a bullet, has a terrifying scream and is filled with anger. The painkiller rides through the skies on a metal monster, breathing smoke and fire, destroying evil and bringing hope to mankind. The song is filled with vivid imagery of destruction and resurrection, and the painkiller is portrayed as a savior who has come to rescue humanity from the brink of demise.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and triumph over evil, with the painkiller as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics are written in a style commonly found in heavy metal music, with intense imagery and powerful vocals, creating a sense of urgency and excitement that evokes the feeling of being part of something great.
Line by Line Meaning
Faster than a bullet
The painkiller is moving with immense speed, faster than a fired bullet.
Terrifying scream
The painkiller's scream is so intense that it fills everyone with terror.
Enraged and full of anger
The painkiller is fueled by an intense anger and is determined to accomplish his mission.
He's half man and half machine
The painkiller is a cyborg or a being that is part human and part machine.
Rides the metal monster
To carry out his mission, the painkiller travels on a colossal and powerful machine.
Breathing smoke and fire
The painkiller's machine emits smoke and fire, adding to its imposing presence.
Closing in with vengeance soaring high
The painkiller is getting closer to his target with a soaring vengeance.
He is the painkiller This is the painkiller
The painkiller is the relentless force that has been sent to eliminate all the evil in the world.
Planets devastated Mankind's on its knees
The world is in dire straits due to the destruction wrought by evil forces, and humanity is struggling to survive.
A saviour comes from out the skies In answer to their pleas
In response to humanity's cry for help, a savior descends from the sky to eliminate all evil.
Through boiling clouds of thunder Blasting bolts of steel
The painkiller is seen traveling through clouds of thunder, firing bolts of steel to eliminate the threats he encounters.
Evils going under deadly wheels
The evil forces are being eliminated under the wheels of the painkiller's machine.
Faster than a lazer bullet Louder than an atom bomb
The painkiller's speed and power are incomparable, faster than a lazer bullet and louder than an atom bomb.
Chromium plated boiling metal Brighter than a thousand suns
The painkiller's machine is made of chromium-plated metal, heated to an extreme, shining brighter than a thousand suns.
Flying high on rapture Stronger free and brave
The painkiller travels with a feeling of unparalleled joy and freedom, feeling empowered and fearless.
Nevermore encaptured They've been brought back from the grave
He has freed the captives from their confinement, bringing them back to life.
With mankind resurrected I want to survive
Humanity has been resurrected from their dire straits, and they now strive to live and survive.
Returns from Armageddon to the skies
The painkiller returns to the skies after having accomplished his mission at Armageddon.
Wings of steel painkiller Deadly wheels painkiller
The painkiller's machine has wings of steel and deadly wheels to help him move through different terrains.
Pain, pain, killer, killer Can't stop the painkiller Pain (pain, pain)
The painkiller causes immense pain and damage to the evil forces, and nothing can stop him from his mission.
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.