Chinchilla continues the amusing traditio… Read Full Bio ↴1) German power metal band
Chinchilla continues the amusing tradition of oddly-named German power metal bands (imagine trying to promote a tour consisting of Chinchilla, Squealer, and Custard in America). Their early history is a bit murky — they formed in 1988 and by 1990 had recorded an album, No Mercy, of which not a lot is known (it’s not even listed on the official site’s discography), and after guitarist Udo Gerstenmeyer left the band, they folded soon afterwards. Four years later, Gerstenmeyer recruited a completely different lineup and recorded what initially was a demo, but turned into the Who Is Who EP. More lineup changes ensued, and finally the band had some stable footing, releasing Horrorscope in 1998 before signing with Metal Blade in 2000. The 2000 release, Madness, is the album reviewed here. Not surprisingly, Chinchilla’s style is rooted in Euro power metal 80’s-style. They don’t have the galloping pace of a Gamma Ray, but are more of a mid-paced melodic power metal band, maybe not too far removed from Iron Savior or Sinner. Overall, Madness is a competent album. It’s not going to set the world alight nor impress anyone with originality, but the staples of the genre (singalong choruses, simple but nicely constructed riffs, a power ballad or two, and so forth) are here for the listening, with the interesting cover choice of Kiss’ “I Stole Your Love” (staying relatively faithful to the original) thrown in for good measure.
After two releases in 2000 and 2002 with the same members, the the lineup change bug has bitten again, with three new members joining the band in 2002, eventually releasing Madtropolis a year later. They still aren’t interested in innovation (writing a song called “Heavy Metal” in 2003 seems a bit behind the times, particularly given its Manowar-ish anthemic chorus), but no doubt European audiences will like this.
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2) American indie rock band
Chinchilla was an all-girl group from San Diego in the mid-90’s. They released a few EPs, followed by their only full-length, “101 Italian Hits”, in 1996 on Crisis/Revelation Records
3) UK artist
CHINCHILLA is a London-based emerging artist that’s capturing the attention of music listeners with her debut EP ‘Awakening.‘ The alluring project details a journey of self-realization and touches on topics like female empowerment, sexuality, body positivity, and more. Her unapologetic aura has been a constant presence in her music since her first release in 2019.
Headless Fools
Chinchilla Lyrics
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Dark demons created their forces anew
There were only a few able
To resist, the others creep to the gold
Thus they be baited with money and force
Their deepest nightmares awake every night
They resist all temptations of the dark side
Hate and blood and crime
That's their law
And our future
The new world is built upon their lies
But the headless fools never survive
They were branded as heretics with eight
They were hunted, they were sent to their doom
Now the Judas had accomplished
Betrayal is their faith and gold their real god
So they build their empire upon their lies
Until they reach their goal, 'til everything is done
And now the earth was without form and void
And darkness was upon the face of the world
The lyrics of Chinchilla's song "Headless Fools" depict a world that is plagued by evil and darkness. Dark demons have created their forces anew, and only a few are able to resist them. The rest are lured by money and force, and their deepest nightmares come alive every night. However, there are those who resist all temptations of the dark side, and the devil is unable to flag them alive.
The chorus of the song suggests that hate, blood, and crime are the laws of the headless fools, and they are building their new world upon lies. However, they will not survive, despite their efforts to create a society based on betrayal and gold. The lyrics suggest that they have been branded as heretics, hunted, and sent to their doom. As a result, the earth has become without form and void, and darkness reigns over the face of the world.
Overall, the song portrays a pessimistic view of the world, with greed and betrayal running rampant. The headless fools represent those who have fallen prey to these dark forces, while the few who resist offer hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
When the fog of evil buried the whole world
The world was shrouded in darkness and fear.
Dark demons created their forces anew
Evil beings gathered their power to overcome the good.
There were only a few able
Only a small group of highly capable individuals existed.
To resist, the others creep to the gold
The rest were tempted by wealth and power.
Thus they be baited with money and force
The temptations were designed to capture and control them.
Their deepest nightmares awake every night
Their fears consumed them, causing sleepless nights.
They resist all temptations of the dark side
The small group resisted temptation to the forces of evil.
The devil wasn't able to flag them alive
The devil failed to manipulate or destroy them.
Hate and blood and crime
Violence and brutality are their way of life.
That's their law
They follow their own twisted rules.
And our future
Their actions will have dire consequences for society.
The new world is built upon their lies
Their deceit shapes the fabric of society.
But the headless fools never survive
Unfortunately, those who follow blindly will meet their demise.
They were branded as heretics with eight
Those against their ways were labeled as deviants.
They were hunted, they were sent to their doom
Opponents were relentlessly pursued and punished for their beliefs.
Now the Judas had accomplished
The betrayers did their work and were successful.
Betrayal is their faith and gold their real god
Backstabbing and greed are their guiding principles.
So they build their empire upon their lies
Society is constructed upon the foundation of falsehoods.
Until they reach their goal, 'til everything is done
The end always justifies the means to them.
And now the earth was without form and void
Their actions have left the world in chaos.
And darkness was upon the face of the world
Evil has prevailed, and society is shrouded in despair.
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OST Talk
You know, I can't say this is a "mindblowing" album by any stretch of the imagination... but it's a solid release that is definitely overlooked.