Spike had recorded and released the album 'The Price of Pleasure' in 1983. Spike toured the United States with many acts, the most well known being Black Sabbath. David was not satisfied with the commercial slant of Spike's material and was at constant odds with the band's management and booking agency whom had been trying to push the band in a even more commercial direction. In order to play the music they loved the four musicians decided to form the band CJSS.
The band's first show was October 4, 1984 at Bogarts. The club's management had expected a week night crowd of only a few hundred but were pleasantly surprised when well over a thousand fans showed up. This was just the beginning as CJSS regularly appeared at the Cincinnati venue drawing huge throngs throughout the 80's. Even to this day the band still holds all attendance records at the club. The largest being November 15, 1986 with a crowd of 1452 paid and more turned away at the door.
In the summer of 1985 the band went into the studio and recorded the album 'World Gone Mad.' This album was released in January 1986 and was received very favorably worldwide. This album included some of the band's classic cuts such as; 'Hell On Earth' 'World Gone Mad' 'Destiny' and the band's contemporary version of the Zeppelin classic Communication Breakdown.
After doing a short tour of the US the group went into the studio in the summer of 1986 and recorded the bands pinnacle release 'Praise the Loud.' The album was released in October 1986 to intense worldwide acclaim. The track 'Metal Forever' became a rallying cry for metal fans. The praise lavished upon the band was universal. CJSS had released two classic metal albums in the less than one year. A feat unmatched in metaldom.
It is safe to say that when musical historians look back at the metal era 'World Gone Mad' and 'Praise the Loud' will be considered metal classics.
The CJSS classic Cds "Word Gone Mad" and "Praise The Loud" has just been re-released by Lion Music on one new remastered and repackaged Cd "2-4-1" . This timeless collection still holds up well and is a must have for fans of traditional metal. Get your copy before they are all gone.
No-Man's-Land
CJSS Lyrics
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A place where you run wild
You have to fight to stay alive
You are the city's child
You've seen men die, and fight for food
You've seen the streets run red.
Just remember fools rush in,
Where angels fear to tread.
No man's land
Freedom's yours, it's in your hands
Learn to fight, and take a stand
Life is what your will commands
You learn to brawl, before you crawl
You have to kill to eat.
You have no one to call your own
So you hunt for meat.
There's a sense of vicious pride,
Of fury, you cut loose.
Out here the law is eye for eye
You're fighting nail and tooth.
In CJSS's song "No Man's Land", the lyrics describe a tough and unforgiving environment where survival is a daily struggle. The street is portrayed as a place that one calls home, but also a place where one has to fight to stay alive. The city's child is left to fend for themselves and witness the harsh realities of life. In this world, men die fighting for food and the streets run red. The line "fools rush in, where angels fear to tread" reminds the listener of the dangers of the streets and the risks they take by venturing into them.
The chorus of the song, "No man's land, freedom's yours, it's in your hands. Learn to fight, and take a stand. Life is what your will commands" offers some hope in taking control of one's destiny. The listener is encouraged to learn to fight, take a stand and create their own freedom in the midst of the harsh environment. The song emphasizes that life is what one makes of it and that it is up to the individual to command their own will.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the life of those living in impoverished or dangerous areas, where the struggles of poverty and violence are a part of everyday life. The lyrics paint a stark picture of the realities of life, urging listeners to be aware of the dangers that lurk on the streets and to take control of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
The street, a place you call your home
Your home is on the street, where you live your life.
A place where you run wild
You are free to express yourself and live without restrictions.
You have to fight to stay alive
In this harsh place, you must fight to survive.
You are the city's child
The city raised you and made you who you are.
You've seen men die, and fight for food
You have witnessed death and desperation in the fight for basic needs.
You've seen the streets run red.
Violence is a common occurrence, and bloodshed is not uncommon.
Just remember fools rush in,
Being reckless in this place can be deadly.
Where angels fear to tread.
Even the bravest would think twice before entering such an environment.
No man's land
This is a place where the rules of society do not apply.
Freedom's yours, it's in your hands
Although living in this place can be brutal, you have the freedom to make your own choices.
Learn to fight, and take a stand
Fighting for survival is necessary and taking a stand is essential in this place.
Life is what your will commands
Your choices dictate the direction of your life.
You learn to brawl, before you crawl
Fighting becomes second nature and is necessary for survival.
You have to kill to eat.
Survival often means taking someone else's life.
You have no one to call your own
Loneliness is common and there is no one who cares for you.
So you hunt for meat.
You must fend for yourself and hunt for what you need.
There's a sense of vicious pride,
Brutality and violence are accepted and even celebrated.
Of fury, you cut loose.
The anger that has built up inside you is unleashed.
Out here the law is eye for eye
Revenge is the only justice that exists.
You're fighting nail and tooth.
In this environment, every day is a struggle and you must fight to survive.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Muhammad Noor Rohani
David T. Chastain is the worlds best heavy metal Master Lead Guitarist in USA & the worlds.
runrunrun6777
Outstanding!
Muhammad Noor Rohani
CJSS is the worlds best heavy metal bands in USA & the worlds.
Omar B
Looks like it was a killer show.
Henk van der Linden
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