Broken Bones are from England and were formed by Tony "Bones" Roberts in 1983 after they he left Discharge. Sounds magazine did an article titled "Broken Bones", about Bones leaving Discharge. Bones had found his new band name. The original lineup was Tezz on bass, Bones on guitar, Nobby as the vocalist and drummer Bazz. Their first single release was the January 1984 "Decapitated" which hit # 10 in the indy charts. The follow-up single "Crucifix" was released in May 1984 hitting #12. Tezz left the band to join UK Subs and friend and roadie Paul "Hoddy" took over on bass. This new line-up recorded the band's first album "Dem Bones", and toured Europe & the USA.
Hoddy then left to join Conflict, and Tezz resumed bass playing duties, and the F.O.A.D. album was released with Karl "Egghead" from The Exploited joining in on rythem guitar.
The band then had several line-up changes with Nobby leaving to live in America and Tezz once more departing . Hoddy returned to play bass and sing. The band released the "Seeing Thru My Eyes" ep with this 3-piece line-up. Eventually the band ground to a halt.
Later the band reformed once more with the original line up to record 'trader in death', a record the band cites as their best recording.
Bones reformed the band with a new line up of Cliff on drums, Quiv on vocals and Darren "Thrasher" Harris (of Exit Condition) on bass. This is where the band took a more metal turn with their music, releasing "Losing Control". Two more albums were to follow with the 12 inch release "Religion is Responsible" and another album "Stitched Up". After these albums release, the band's touring and recording fell into remission.
In 1996 Broken Bones reformed. Bones as on guitar, Quiv on vocal, Hoddy on bass and Dave on drums. They released their first studio album in 8 years, "Without Conscience" in 2001 and in 2004, they released "Time For Anger, Not Justice". Both albums bring the band back to their roots as they play the brand of hardcore they're most well known for. They still gig and tour regularly. They were the last band to play before 2006's ill-fated British Invasion concert in San Bernardino was shut down. They played they're last show with this line up supporting the UK Subs in 2010.
In 2012 Broken Bones were to reform again, this time with original member Tezz Roberts back on bass, Bones on lead guitar and also returning to the group is Karl "Egghead" Morris. New to this line-up is Jeff "JJ" Janiak on vocals, and Andy Dawson on drums. This Line up toured throughout much of Europe before Karl and Andy would call it a day. Andy would be replaced by former drummer Dave Bridgewood and go on to release the "Dead & Gone" EP.
Discography
1983 single "Decapitated"
1983 single "Crucifix"
1984 Album "Dem Bones"
1984 Album "I..O..U....Nothing"
1985 Album "Live at the 100 Club"
1985 single "Seeing Through My Eyes"
1985 Album "Bonecrusher" (U.S. only release)
1986 single "Never Say Die"
1987 Album "F.O.A.D" studio/live album
1987 Album "Trader in Death"
1989 Album "Losing Control"
1991 Album "Stiched UP"
1992 single "Religion is Responsible"
2001 Album "Without Conscience"
2003 single "No One Survives"
2004 Album "Time For Anger, Not Justice"
Cleansing
Broken Bones Lyrics
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Ethnic cleansing, under darkened skies
Lies and more lies, fuel the fire
War advances, smashing everything in its path
The innocent suffer, victims of the hate mob
Cannon fodder, victims of lies
Propaganda train keeps moving, hiding war crimes
They want you dead, they want your head
The above lyrics highlight the painful reality of the destructive effects of war on both land and human lives. The opening line, "Fucked up land, fucked up lives," establishes a bleak atmosphere that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lines "Ethnic cleansing, under darkened skies/Lies and more lies, fuel the fire" give insight into the violence and propaganda that fuel war, causing deep divisions between different ethnic groups and ultimately leading to the destruction of innocent lives.
The lyrics "Cannon fodder, victims of lies/Propaganda train keeps moving, hiding war crimes/They want you dead, they want your head" illuminate the harsh reality of war, highlighting how the people who fight for their nations are often just pawns that are expendable to those in power. The line "They want you dead, they want your head" emphasizes the inhumane nature of war and how it degrades human life.
Overall, the song emphasizes the destructive nature of war and how it ruins lives, communities and lands. It calls for an end to war, and for people to make a conscious effort to build a peaceful world that celebrates ethnic and cultural diversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Fucked up land, fucked up lives
The current state of the land and the lives of its inhabitants is extremely distressing and dysfunctional.
Ethnic cleansing, under darkened skies
The horrific act of eradicating particular ethnic groups is being carried out under the cover of darkness and secrecy.
Lies and more lies, fuel the fire
Repeated untruths and deceitful information contribute to the escalation of the situation and the intensification of conflict.
War advances, smashing everything in its path
The progression of the war is causing extensive destruction and devastation, destroying anything in its way.
The innocent suffer, victims of the hate mob
Innocent people are forced to endure the brutal consequences of hatred and prejudice, becoming targets and casualties of the violent mob mentality.
Cannon fodder, victims of lies
People are being treated as expendable resources, ruthlessly sacrificed for the sake of the war and political agenda, all based upon a fabrication of lies.
Propaganda train keeps moving, hiding war crimes
The propaganda machine relentlessly runs, concealing unspeakable war crimes and atrocities from the public, all to maintain support and justification for the war.
They want you dead, they want your head
The ultimate goal for those in power is not peace or justice, but the complete annihilation of their opposition, hunted and executed as trophies.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cristian Machado, Dave Chavarri, Jardel Paisante, Lazaro Pina
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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