COLLIDE: The Electrogoth/Industrial Rock Band
An Electrogoth/Industrial Rock band founded in the early nineties, in Los Angeles. The name comes from the collision of musical styles – ethereal vocals provided by kaRIN, industrial music provided by Statik.
The Story of COLLIDE
”We just wanted to make the kind of music that we wanted to hear.”
Once upon a time, somewhere around 1992, two people met at an industrial dance club. One was very thirsty, so they asked the other to get them some water. After the liquid reached the glass, the two began a conversation, which became a friendship, and then formed a creative union.
The creative union became what is known as COLLIDE. The primary core of the Los Angeles based duo is Statik and kaRIN. Statik is responsible for the sound orchestrations and overall production. kaRIN takes care of the vocals and lyrics.
“We never thought of starting a band, we just wanted to make the kind of music we wanted to hear. After the first few songs were finished, we thought the collaboration sounded like something special. A few songs later, we realized that the music we were making was really important to us. It would need a name. We thought long and hard and then COLLIDE came to us. We knew it was right, as it described what we were doing and the feeling of the music perfectly.”
The essence of COLLIDE is the coming together of two opposing entities to form a symbiotic whole… combined the female and masculine energies, the cognitive and the subliminal, the strength and the mystery.
Meaningful lyrics and alluring hypnotic vocals combine with an aural sculpture, to form an experience in listening that manages to defy categorization. “I think the reason why our sound is different is because we do not approach music in a traditional way. We don’t play music, we try to create soundscapes—layers of depth and sound.”
To date, the duo have released six full length CDs—Beneath the Skin, Distort, Chasing the Ghost, Some Kind of Strange, Vortex, and Live at the El Rey.
- Beneath the Skin examines feelings of the internal depth of emotion.
- Distort presents remixes from Beneath the Skin, as well as some cover songs… giving a different twist on things.
- Chasing the Ghost, says kaRIN, is named to capture that feeling of searching for essence… the feeling of yearning like a space you can’t fill, or a haunting that you can’t quite put your finger on”.
- Some Kind of Strange continues on to explore one’s place within themselves and the universe. “I always write from the heart” says kaRIN. “Music allows me to exist in a world of my own creation.”
- Vortex is a double CD that further explores the diverse sound of COLLIDE and includes remixes from both Some Kind of Strange and Chasing the Ghost, as well as some new cover songs.
- Like the Hunted is a DVD which includes COLLIDE’s live performance in 2005 at the El Rey in Los Angeles. It also includes an interview as well as other acoustic and tour performances.
- Live at the El Rey accompanies is the live performance from the Like the Hunted DVD.
- Ultrashiver is the new release by COLLIDE’s side project The Secret Meeting with kaRIN and Statik and Dean Garcia of Curve. Beside the album Ultrashiver, the group released two singles,Shiver X and Shooting Laser Beams.
- Two Headed Monster, was released in 2008.
- These Eyes Before, was released in 2009. It's comprised of ten classics songs, each one completely reimagined.
Due to dissatisfaction with the music industry, COLLIDE began their own record label, Noiseplus Music. COLLIDE decided to self-release, this was a decision we had to make, as so much energy and life goes into each song in layers and levels. We never let go of it until we are sure that it is the best that we can make, and we are ultimately satisfied with it. We see so many things in the music industry that are not in the artist’s favor, where it becomes all about business. It is our hope to help make that change, while making music that we believe in, and to set a path for ourselves, as well as other artists.”
"Our eternal thanks to those who seek out and expose new music." — kaRIN and Statik
(content quoted in its entirety from Collide and Noiseplus Music)
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COLLIDE - Latvian Thrash Metal band
COLLIDE - Extreme Thrash Metal band which declares war to everything that oppresses ! Overcoming values, finding your inner-self and becoming insane - that's the source of inspiration behind band's music and lyrics.
Band has been started in late 2003 and still lives on.
Power, passion and energy is a huge part of the band's live shows. Collide has played many small and large shows in Latvia and in
other countries. Despite many lineup and stylistic changes through the years, band still caries the same spirit as in the beginning.
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Beneath The Skin
Collide Lyrics
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Touch the skin cup my hands time stood still
Intoxicate fire at will pulsating through my veins
Beneath the skin skin and bone
Beneath the skin I am alone
Smoldering release, expire
On the ledge no return
Saturate melt and burn rising from the flames
Beneath the skin skin and bone
Beneath the skin I am alone
The opening lines of "Beneath the Skin" by Collide create vivid imagery of the singer standing on the edge, looking in, and reaching out to touch someone's flesh and skin. This physical act of touch is described with intensity, as if it has the power to stop time, and the experience is likened to being intoxicated. The lines that follow, "Beneath the skin skin and bone, Beneath the skin I am alone," suggest that while the singer may be physically close to another, there is a deeper, emotional distance between them that cannot be bridged. The repetition of the phrase "beneath the skin" echoes this sentiment, implying that there are hidden, inner truths that cannot be revealed even in the moment of physical intimacy.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more metaphorical. "Smoldering release, expire, Confined within I walk the wire," suggest a sense of danger and uncertainty, as if the singer is balancing on a precarious edge. The phrase "no return" hints at a fatalistic sense of finality, while "saturate melt and burn rising from the flames" conjures up images of destruction and rebirth. Once again, the chorus repeats the idea that despite these intense experiences, the singer remains fundamentally alone, even when surrounded by others.
Overall, "Beneath the Skin" is a powerful song that explores the complex interplay between physical desire and emotional distance. The lyrics use vivid, sensory language to evoke intense feelings of intoxication and danger, while also acknowledging the gap that exists between the physical and emotional selves. It speaks to the struggle of trying to connect with others, even when it seems like they are right in front of us.
Line by Line Meaning
On the edge I look in touch the flesh
Standing on the boundary, I gaze and connect with the physical form.
Touch the skin cup my hands time stood still
As I touch the skin and hold it in my hands, time stops for an instant.
Intoxicate fire at will pulsating through my veins
I willingly allow this intoxicating feeling to surge through my veins like fire.
Beneath the skin skin and bone
Beyond the external facade, lies only the inner physical and skeletal structure.
Beneath the skin I am alone
Describing the feeling of being alone and secluded even though the body constantly tries to connect with others.
Smoldering release, expire
A slow, seething release of pent-up emotions that eventually extinguish.
Confined within I walk the wire
Trapped within myself, I walk a precarious path in search of meaning and direction.
On the ledge no return
I find myself at a point of no return, where the only way is to jump off and face the consequences.
Saturate melt and burn rising from the flames
I saturate myself with emotions until they melt and burn me, rising like a phoenix from the ashes.
Beneath the skin skin and bone
Repeating the previous refrain, emphasizing the true nature of the physical form.
Beneath the skin I am alone
Repeating the feeling of isolation, even though the body yearns for connection.
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Alexx
This whole album deserves be remastered 💜
djdust
Indeed. Wish so much it could get the same surround-mix / blu-ray treatment the other two got.
Aidan McGrath
I agree, it’s still beautiful and fresh enough to listen to and enjoy thoroughly. Karen’s a great singer
Alexx
@Aidan McGrath I love the 90's vibe of goth/industrial in this album, it's simply brilliant. 🖤
Jysynrae
Fantastic! ❤ It's simple and elegant. I love that because of the remaster it feels both fresh and nostalgic for another time. I'm glad you found this and brought it back to life! I often miss seeing stuff like this on TV late at night.
Life's Journey
This is my absolute favorite song of you guys! Well actually tied with Dreamsleep!!!! I am so glad to see a video for it. Alway wondered why there wasn’t one. Love the part where you’re coming out of the frame!
totes Fleisch
This song is amazing and the album is a MASTERPIECE! Pure gold! I love how Distort compliments Beneath the skin and vice versa. Collide is awesome but I really miss their noisy industrial sound!
Collide
Thank you soooooo much!!! That means so much to us! I think our personal tastes changed over the years, so we always need to be true to ourselves when we create!
totes Fleisch
@Collide Thats why you guys have been around as long as you have cause your sound is always changing and growing! Ive been listening to Collide since I was 14. Im 39 now!
Arvin Clay
I love this record so much! It's stuck with me as a core favorite for nearly 30 years now!