Then Luna contacted Eddie Guz, from the rock ‘n roll band The Carburetors. January ’05 this sneering bulldog entered the rehearsal place, and he fitted the band like a glove. And for the extra hot spice Ricky Black was dragged in. And from day one he delivered amazing guitar bending solos. From this point it was evident that Chrome Division was to be more than just a side project.
From now on they were like a force, spawning stripped down groovy Rock’n Roll, with a primitive attitude. Also labelled as Doomsday Rock’n Roll.
A slight drawback was in summer ’05 when Lex Icon had to leave the band. However the replacement was imminent. Tony White from the singular band Minas Tirith, came pronto. He’s a steady and deadly precise drummer. So the band continued even stronger.
These five Norwegian road bandits, have the ability to grasp the finer elements of their influences and mould them into their own vital Rock sound. Influences hailing from when the members grew up, in a time when classic Rock and Metal bands were at their peek. Such as Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Metallica, AC/DC, Venom etc. etc.
Chrome Division entered Panser studio in Oslo, December ’05. Recorded one half of their debut album. Got a record deal with the German monster label Nuclear Blast. Then got back in March and finished the album. It was released in July ’06, titled simply: “Doomsday Rock’n Roll”, together with a fresh music video of the song “Serial Killer”, made in Sweden by Patric Ullaeus. They held a memorable release-concert at the legendary Elm Street club in Oslo. Then Shagrath got occupied with Dimmu Borgir for a while. Both making an album and going off on several gigantic tours all over the world. After a while Shagrath rejoined the Chrome guys, exhausted of touring in the name of Satan, hungry for more rubber-smelling Rock. It was time to create another Chrome album.
In January ’08 they’ve conjured enough kick-ass songs and went to Studio Fredman in Sweden, to record the follow-up to the successful debut. Now Chrome Division had entered a higher level. The sound and the songs were even higher in quality.
The album, entitled “Booze, Broads and Beelzebub”, holds 11 songs of strong Chrome-quality and a cover of ZZ Top’s classic “Sharp Dressed Man”. The material are generally harder and more nasty, yet it’s more focused on choruses that are catchy as hell.
Chrome Division’s second album gets unleashed in July ‘08 Unholy Rockers worldwide: Join with the Division and live your life like a Rock ‘n’ Roll Rebel!
Serial Killer
Chrome Division Lyrics
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Keeps me awake every night I'm in my bed
Everybody looking for a man
Something I find hard to understand
Could it be so easy?
Everyone is looking for me
Ain't no sunshine in this thriller
Good old feeling's coming from the gut
Every time I see a young slut
Reason tells me what I've done is wrong
Doesn't matter urges are too strong
Could it be so easy?
Everyone is looking for me
Ain't no sunshine in this thirller
Could I be a serial killer?
Now it all makes sense to me
Her blood opens my eyes so I can see
Today the paper shows my name
Oh my God it was me all along the way
Yes it is so easy
Everyone is looking for me
Ain't so sunshine in this thriller
Could I be a serial killer?
Yes it is so easy
Everyone is looking for me
Ain't no sunshine in this thriller
Yes I am a serial killer
The lyrics of Chrome Division's song Serial Killer depict the thoughts and feelings of an individual who has strong urges to kill young women, despite knowing that it is wrong. The singer is tormented by these thoughts that keep him up at night, and he has a sense of disbelief that nobody understands what he is going through. He wonders if he could be a serial killer, and the lyrics suggest that he has finally given in to those urges and killed someone. He seems overwhelmed with guilt and terror as he realizes what he has done, as shown in the line "Her blood opens my eyes so I can see."
The lyrics use the trope of the "thriller" to evoke a sense of tension and danger surrounding the singer's dark thoughts and actions. The repeated line "could I be a serial killer?" creates a sense of uncertainty and unease, as the singer struggles with his own identity and the possibility that he could be a dangerous person. The lyrics also suggest that the singer takes pleasure in his actions, as he describes feeling a "good old feeling's coming from the gut" every time he sees a young woman. However, he also recognizes that what he is doing is wrong, as he acknowledges that "reason tells me what I've done is wrong."
Overall, the lyrics of Serial Killer provide a chilling exploration of the mind of someone who is struggling with violent and dangerous urges. The repeated question "could I be a serial killer?" raises the possibility that anyone could be capable of such actions, and the lyrics suggest that it is only a thin line between fantasy and reality when it comes to dark and violent thoughts. The song encourages the listener to consider the complexity of human nature and the potential for darkness that lies within us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's going on inside my head
I am plagued by thoughts and impulses that do not seem normal.
Keeps me awake every night I'm in my bed
These thoughts and impulses are causing me to lose sleep and worry constantly.
Everybody looking for a man
There is a widespread search for someone, and I fear it is me.
Something I find hard to understand
I cannot comprehend why I am having these urges and why they won't go away.
Could it be so easy?
Could it really be that I am the one everyone is looking for and that I am capable of such monstrous acts?
Everyone is looking for me
The pressure and fear of being caught is mounting every day.
Ain't no sunshine in this thriller
There is nothing good that can come from this situation, and I am trapped in a horror story.
Could I be a serial killer?
The terrifying thought that I may be responsible for these crimes haunts me constantly.
Good old feeling's coming from the gut
My instincts and primal urges drive me, regardless of any more rational considerations.
Every time I see a young slut
There is a particular type of victim that I am drawn to, and I cannot resist the pull.
Reason tells me what I've done is wrong
I know that my actions are immoral and horrific, but I cannot stop myself.
Doesn't matter urges are too strong
The compulsion to act is too strong, no matter how much I may try to resist.
Now it all makes sense to me
The awful truth has finally become clear to me, and I cannot avoid it any longer.
Her blood opens my eyes so I can see
The gruesome evidence before me leaves no doubt about my guilt or the severity of my crimes.
Today the paper shows my name
The authorities and the public are now aware of my identity, and the hunt for me will only intensify.
Oh my God it was me all along the way
The realization that I am a serial killer, and that I alone am responsible for these terrible deeds, is finally sinking in.
Yes it is so easy
I am the person everyone has been searching for, and my guilt is undeniable.
Yes I am a serial killer
The worst fears that have haunted me have come true, and I must now face the consequences of my actions.
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jonathan Lake
Shagrath is so badass. Goes from singing black/death metal to playing kick ass guitar riffs
TexasChainSaw_Marla
Never heard of their music or of them, glad to say I am now a fan. I dig their sound. I dig it.
Quint van den Heuvel
This band is great! Only discovered them this week, makes me wanna buy a chopper and roadtrip throughout the USA!
Jay Cee
was waiting for the chorus to break out into "the ace of spades!" at any moment. this motörhead tribute band rocks!
Cataclysmic Nihilism
This band rocks \m/
Dean
This is a great band!
Wade Guidry
I just discovered another band that has a similar vibe, in that noone I know has ever heard of, and have a kind of "commercial production" metal/hard rock sound: Bobaflex. I like this kind of music understanding it's place as great entertainment without expecting much in originality but with very supreme technical ability. Thumbs up!
Daniel Baugher
The music is just badass 🎸🥁🎤
Defurio M
One of the best songs I've ever heard!
Gabriel Daros
Chrome Division really rocks. Sounds like a younger Motörhead. I wish more Bands like The Carburetos and Chrome Division (after all, they have the same singer). Dirty Rock'n Roll Kick ass!