2. Century are a French rock band formed in Marseille in 1985
3. Century is a dark wave band formed in August 1995.
4. Century is a heavy metal band from Sweden.
1. Century is a hardcore/metal band formed in 2005 by multi-instrumentalist Carson Slovak. Century was originally conceived as a solo project, but later evolved into a complete band. Slovak writes all of Century's music, and designs all of the artwork and merchandise. In 2005 the band signed a contract with Tribunal Records. On February 7th 2006, Century released its first studio album, Faith and Failure through Tribunal Records. This album saw Carson Slovak as guitarist and producer joined by Mike Guiliano (guitar), Huggie (bass) and Grant McFarland (drums). Before the album was released, McFarland left the band and was replaced by new drummer Matthew Smith.
In February 2009, it was announced that McFarland had rejoined the band, along with new additions: bassist Ricky Armellino, and additional guitarist Todd Mogle. The band has begun work on the follow up to Black Ocean, which they hope to release in late 2009.
2. CENTURY are a French rock band formed in Marseille in 1985. Led by singer and composer Jean-Louis Milford, Century are probably best known for their single "Lover Why" from the album And Soul It Goes in 1986. In Brazil, the tracks "Gone With The Winner" was theme from the soap opera called Hipertensão, and "Lover Why" was theme from the soap opera called Ti Ti Ti, both in 1986, by the Rede Globo TV.
Their hit "Lover why" peaked at #1 (x7) in France and Portugal and #11 in Switzerland. Their second single, "Jane" reached only to number 35 in France.
The band was composed of Jean-Louis Milford (keyboards), Éric Traissard (guitar), Laurent Cokelaere (bass), Christian Portes (drums) and a second guitarist replaced with Jean-Dominique Sallaberry. The lyrics of early successes of the group were all written by Paul Ives. The band split off in 1989. However, the composer/singer, Jean-Louis Milford teamed up with lyricist Francis Nugent Dixon, and since 1989, they have worked together. After several unsuccessful albums, they produced a double CD in 2004 (Timeless).
Members
Jean-Louis Milford, John Wesley, Paul Ives
Discography
And... Soul it Goes
3. CENTURY was created in August 1995 as Side project of CREMATORY's Drummer Markus Juellich, Gernot Leinert (keyboards) and Michael Rohr (vocals). After a two-year operating phase one in December 1997 with CREMATORY's producer, Gerhard Magin, into the Commusication Tonstudios, they recorded their first demo.
The demo received maximum notes from the press and numerous offers from disk companies. Melting melancholic music with ear worm melodies, their sound has its roots in the Gothic Pop and Dark Wave with main influences of the 80's. That mix from Wave/Pop of the 80's, mixed with modern keyboard elements and driving guitars, is the concept of CENTURY. Their lyrics are the processing of very personal feelings of singer Michael Rohr. The texts figure as mirrors of the self experience and are, in conformity with the music, which listeners tune thoughtfully.
In October 1998 CENTURY signed the first disk contract with USG record. "The Secret Inside" was taken up and mixed in December 98 and January 99 in the Commusication Tonstudios with producer Gerhard Magin (CREMATORY, Theatre OF Tragedy). As guest musicians it succeeded to engage even Markus Tiedemann as guitarist for the poppier elements, against what Kristian Kohlmannslehner was responsible for the heavy guitars.
In April 1999 the Debut album "The Secret Inside" was world-wide published. Around itself the band also toured Germany, as HIM's special guests, to present CENTURY. In the interval May-September of 1999, they supported both Crematory and PARADISE LOST's European tours very successfully.
Which originally began Gernot Leinert (keyboard) and Michael with Markus Juellich (Drums), Rohr(Vocals) as a trio with various guest musicians, became, in time, and particularly because of the successful tours, a complete band, with the addition of Kristian Kohlmannslehner (guitar), Guido Holzmann(bass) and Andreas Neuderth (Drums), a full-fledged band.
Due to the dissolution of USG records in December 1999, CENTURY were left contract-free and signed in August 2000 with Drakkar Entertaiment.
Publication date for the album "Melancholia" was in 19.02.2001.
In February 2001 CENTURY functioned as support for CREMATORY on their anniversary route and represented the songs of "Melancholia" impressively on the boards.
In the summer 2001 various festivals and open air concerts were successfully completed. In March 2002 one began with the letter of new Songs, which are still to be published.
Due to large demand and the constantly growing fan support, their out of print debut album "the secret inside", which was no longer available due to the dissolution of the label at that time, USG, was digitally remastered an released with new artwork.
Lobotomy
Century Lyrics
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Shoot everyone in your office building.
Drown your kids in the bathtub.
Burn your home to the ground.
Leave it behind. Leave it behind.
I was a baby-boomer's kid so you can all go fuck yourselves.
I saw three failed wars sponsored by corporate contracts,
So I'm not gonna shed a tear when this bitch falls.
Fly a plane into a building.
Now you've become your god and now you're gonna pay.
We're funding both sides of a war we can't win.
You wanna do something fiscally responsible?
Just kill yourself.
Welcome to Hell.
I'm counting down from ten with a knife in my head,
Like Rosemary Kennedy trying to recite the pledge.
"Are you under the impression that this is humorous?
Are you capable of understanding what I am saying?
I am not pleased with you. I will remove your head,
And have intercourse with the remaining portion of your neck area.
I'm going to insert a sharp object into your ocular cavities.
Please consume feces, for you are fatherless," said Mike Williams.
Whoa Mike, calm the fuck down.
You don't have to yell and curse so much.
What are you so angry about?
You act like they've abandoned and sold you out.
Complacence and rapists and homophobes and war-mongers
And white supremacists and lobbyists and xenophobes and hypocrites
And every single seat in the U.S. House of Reps: Fuck you.
Walk through my spit, through your war-path.
The song "Lobotomy" by Century is a critique of the society we live in and its twisted values. The lyrics describe a world where people are willing to sacrifice everything for their own entertainment and a society constantly at war, fueled by corporate greed. The opening line "Now watch your life come apart for someone else's entertainment" paints a picture of a society where everything is public and people's lives are just a form of entertainment. The chorus "Leave it behind. Leave it behind" is a call to abandon this society and its values as it is a failure.
The lyrics take a harsh turn with the lines "Sacrifice yourself for a fucking idea and die for nothing. Fly a plane into a building. Now you've become your god and now you're gonna pay" which critique the manipulation of ideologies to promote violence and pitting people against each other. The lines "We're funding both sides of a war we can't win. You wanna do something fiscally responsible? Just kill yourself" criticize the futile efforts of a flailing government and its misplaced priorities.
The song ends on a note of aggression against the enemies of the singer's (and society's) values. Mike Williams, as mentioned in the lyrics, was a lead singer at Eyehategod, a band known for its harsh and explicit lyrics, is just used as a placeholder and not a real person. The final line "Walk through my spit, through your war-path" is a challenging statement to all those who ignore the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Now watch your life come apart for someone else's entertainment.
Your life is being watched and destroyed by people who enjoy watching the misery of others.
Shoot everyone in your office building.
Kill everyone in your office building, as an extreme response to the pressure and pain of life.
Drown your kids in the bathtub.
Murder your own children, as a way to escape from the burden of responsibility and obligation.
Burn your home to the ground.
Burn down your own home, to destroy everything you've built and start fresh.
Leave it behind. Leave it behind.
Abandon everything, leave everything behind, and start again.
I was a baby-boomer's kid so you can all go fuck yourselves.
I was born in the time of the baby boomers, so I resent the flawed values and actions of the past generations.
I saw three failed wars sponsored by corporate contracts,
I witnessed three wars that were poorly planned and executed, and fueled by corporate greed.
So I'm not gonna shed a tear when this bitch falls.
I will not mourn the collapse of society, which is corrupted and doomed to fail.
Sacrifice yourself for a fucking idea and die for nothing.
Don't sacrifice your life for an idea that will yield no returns, and die in vain.
Fly a plane into a building.
Commit a catastrophic act of terrorism, to make a statement of outrage and rebellion.
Now you've become your god and now you're gonna pay.
You have become a destroyer and will suffer the consequences of your destructive actions.
We're funding both sides of a war we can't win.
We are financing a conflict that cannot be won, and perpetuating the cycle of violence and destruction.
You wanna do something fiscally responsible?
If you want to be financially responsible, kill yourself and leave no burden on the economy.
Just kill yourself.
End your own life, as an ultimate act of personal responsibility and freedom.
Welcome to Hell.
You have arrived in a world of pain and destruction, where everything is going wrong.
I'm counting down from ten with a knife in my head, Like Rosemary Kennedy trying to recite the pledge.
I am counting down to my own destruction, like someone who has lost the ability to think and function properly.
"Are you under the impression that this is humorous?
Do you find this situation funny or entertaining?
Are you capable of understanding what I am saying?
Can you comprehend the message I am trying to convey?
I am not pleased with you. I will remove your head, And have intercourse with the remaining portion of your neck area.
I am angry and dissatisfied with you, and I will violently murder you and have intercourse with your corpse.
I'm going to insert a sharp object into your ocular cavities.
I will torture and inflict pain upon you, by inserting a sharp object into your eyes.
Please consume feces, for you are fatherless," said Mike Williams.
Insulting and degrading language said by Mike Williams, aimed at someone who is perceived to be unworthy of living.
Whoa Mike, calm the fuck down.
Calm yourself, Mike, there is no need to be so extreme and violent.
You don't have to yell and curse so much.
You should try to express yourself in a more articulate and constructive way, rather than resorting to anger and profanity.
What are you so angry about?
Why are you so angry and destructive, what is causing you to feel this way?
You act like they've abandoned and sold you out.
You behave as if you have been betrayed and abandoned by the people around you, who have left you to suffer alone.
Complacence and rapists and homophobes and war-mongers, And white supremacists and lobbyists and xenophobes and hypocrites And every single seat in the U.S. House of Reps: Fuck you.
A thorough condemnation of the toxic people and institutions in society, that perpetuate violence, oppression, and exploitation.
Walk through my spit, through your war-path.
Walk through my contempt and disgust, as you continue on your path of destruction and chaos.
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
7Hate0
this shit is so tight. Please come out with another album
njankauskas
God Damn I love this band.
Mauricio Correa Meza
Holy shit, gotta love Carson Slovak.