1) Cacophony is a United S… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with this name:
1) Cacophony is a United States neoclassical speed metal/shred band formed in 1986 by guitarists Marty Friedman and Jason Becker. The band also featured Atma Anur on drums and Peter Marrino on vocals, although the main focus of their music was the guitars. Cacophony is often recognized for its technically challenging, neo-classical metal elements.
Their first album, the predominantly instrumental Speed Metal Symphony, fused classical and hard rock styles with Friedman's preference towards exotic scales (especially obvious in the song "The Ninja"). It featured exceptionally fast, melodic and technical music that could only be equaled by other virtuosos such as Yngwie Malmsteen. It has been heralded as one of the most awe-inspiring instrumental guitar albums of all time. The title track, "Speed Metal Symphony", was an incredible combination of amazing lead solos and fast rhythm guitar.
Their second album Go Off! was a commercial failure. Besides Becker, Friedman and Marrino, it featured a new bassist and a new drummer. The drums were played by Deen Castronovo, however the picture of new drummer Kenny Stavropoulos was included on the back cover. Go Off! featured a more song oriented approach, valuing songwriting as much as display of skill. The guitar playing is more technical and the harmonization of the lead lines and solos resulted in interesting double harmonies that wildly differed from the common "Iron Maiden harmony style".
Though the second album was a commercial failure, it spawned cult followings around the band. Cacophony broke up with Jason Becker joining David Lee Roth and Marty Friedman joining Megadeth in 1989. Friedman and Becker have since left Megadeth and David Lee Roth's band respectively (in Becker's case due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Both released several solo albums that include a wide variety of music. Jason Becker's album Perpetual Burn is considered one of the greatest neo-classical shred albums of all time by many people.
Last Line-Up
* Dan Bryant - Vocals
* Marty Friedman - Guitar
* Jason Becker - Guitar
* Jimmy O'Shea - Bass
* Kenny Stavropoulos - Drums
Old Members
*Peter Marrino
*Atma Anur
*Deen Castronovo
Discography
* Speed Metal Symphony (1987)
* Go Off! (1988)
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2) Second Cacophony is behind the tracks "Transmissions R02T04 Over". It is the side project of solo artist Vaclav, who has maintained a more or less consistent presence in Southern California's industrial and electronic scenes for the past decade, first appearing with the industrial black metal outfit Lathander in 1997. Since Lathander's break up in 1999, Vaclav has performed as a solo artist, performing IDM shows with his laptop and promoting Los Angeles/west coast-area IDM events with such performers as Venetian Snares and Hrvatski as well as running Nentech, his own independent record label. His remix of Cyrusrex appeared alongside electronic greats such as Venetian Snares and cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy for the Negative3 label. Recently Cacophony toured the US alongside Los Angeles noise act W.A.S.T.E. and played the Kinetic Chicago Noise festival for the Sistinas label. Cacophony has remixed industrial acts Phantom West and C/A/T/. As well as remixed Carl Douglas: Kung Fu Fighting for the Mechanismz label.
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3) A female vocalist and independent musician based in Seoul, South Korea. Related genres are K-indie, Electronic, Ballad, and Rock, see also 카코포니 on Last.fm and her Facebook and Bandcamp pages:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/cacophonyiscacophony/
https://cacophonyiscacophony.bandcamp.com/
Black Cat
Cacophony Lyrics
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Never let it cross your path
The panic begins, its a battle you'll never win
She'll bait the trap, don't mess with the Black Cat
Superstition isn't true
Could it be maybe I love you?
The panic begins, its a battle you'll never win
Don't mess with the Black Cat
If you believe in superstition
Don't turn your back
Never mess with a black cat
Blazin' eyes, stalk the night
Cold and hungry in the dark
The panic begins, its a battle you'll never win
she'll bait the trap, don't mess with the black cat
Don't mess with the Black Cat
If you believe in superstition
Don't turn your back
Never mess with a black cat
Don't mess with the black cat
If you believe in superstition
Don't turn your back
Never mess with a black cat
The lyrics of Cacophony's song "Black Cat" describe a creature of mystery, danger, and superstition. The singer warns that one can never win a battle with the sleek and fast black cat, who is always ready to bait a trap. Despite the superstition surrounding black cats, the singer contemplates whether love could overcome the fear of the cat. However, the overall message remains clear - to never mess with the black cat, especially if one believes in superstitions surrounding the animal.
The song's lyrics draw upon traditional superstitions surrounding black cats, where they are often associated with bad luck, witchcraft, and even death. The lyrics also tap into the cultural significance of cats in ancient Egypt as symbols of power and mystique. The repetition of the phrase, "don't mess with the black cat," emphasizes the danger of crossing paths with the animal and the consequences that may follow.
Overall, the lyrics of "Black Cat" convey a sense of mystery, danger, and superstition surrounding the creature, while also leaving room for contemplation about the role of the animal in relation to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleek and shiny, dark and fast
The black cat is beautiful and moves quickly
Never let it cross your path
It is considered bad luck for a black cat to cross your path
The panic begins, its a battle you'll never win
Once you encounter the black cat, fear sets in and there's no way to escape
She'll bait the trap, don't mess with the Black Cat
The black cat is cunning and will lure you into a trap if provoked
Superstition isn't true
The belief in superstition is not based on fact
Could it be maybe I love you?
The singer may have romantic feelings for someone despite the superstition surrounding black cats
Don't mess with the Black Cat
The black cat should be avoided to prevent bad luck or harm
If you believe in superstition
For those who hold beliefs in superstitions
Don't turn your back
Never ignore the danger of a black cat
Never mess with a black cat
It is best to stay away from black cats to avoid any negative consequences
Blazin' eyes, stalk the night
The cat's eyes shine brightly in the dark as it searches for prey
Cold and hungry in the dark
The cat is alone and hungry, further fueling its predatory instincts
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.