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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Lucky 13
Collide Lyrics
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the damage is done across my path breaking the rules
lately counting your karma no need to follow the rules
may i make a suggestion can we get along?
lucky 13 spins your wheels
lucky 13 no guarantee across my path
maybe counting your karma no need to follow the rules
may i make a suggestion lucky 13 can we get along?
lucky 13 your superstition
make your own rule the damage reversed
lately counting your karma no need to follow the rules
may i make a suggestion can we get along?
everything comes around that goes around
everything comes around comes around that goes around
The song "Lucky 13" by Collide is a contemplation on the concept of luck and the rules that govern our lives. The number 13 is often considered unlucky, but here it is presented as a force to be reckoned with - spinning wheels, crossing paths, and breaking rules. The lyrics refer to the damage that has been done, possibly as a result of this force, and the need to reverse it. However, the singer is also saying that we do not need to be bound by superstition or rules that restrict us. Instead, we can make our own rules and control our own destiny.
The chorus reinforces the idea that everything comes full circle - what goes around comes around. Perhaps this is a cautionary message to listen to our own intuition and not rely solely on luck or rules. The mention of karma indicates that our actions have consequences, and we must be mindful of the choices we make.
Overall, "Lucky 13" encourages listeners to break free from negativity and embrace the possibility of creating our own luck. By rejecting superstition and following our instincts, we can move forward on our own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
lucky 13 comes around lucky 13 moving along across my path
The number 13, considered unlucky by many, has appeared in the singer's life and is making progress in their journey. It has caused damage in their path, possibly due to superstition and fear.
the damage is done across my path breaking the rules
The appearance of the number 13 has caused harm in the singer's path, possibly because they have been following certain rules or beliefs related to superstition.
lately counting your karma no need to follow the rules
The singer suggests that instead of following strict rules and superstitions, one should focus on their actions and their consequences (karma).
may i make a suggestion can we get along?
The artist proposes a question, asking if they can all get along despite their differences in beliefs or actions.
lucky 13 spins your wheels
The number 13 may bring change or movement in the artist's life, but it is also associated with superstition and uncertainty.
lucky 13 no guarantee across my path
While the number 13 may bring some kind of progress or opportunity, it does not come with a guarantee of success or good fortune in the singer's path.
over your shoulder and knocks on wood move it along
The singer may believe in certain superstitions, such as knocking on wood for good luck, but they also understand the importance of moving forward and not getting stuck in fear or uncertainty.
lucky 13 your superstition
The artist acknowledges that the number 13 is often associated with superstition and fear, but questions why it should have such power over one's actions and beliefs.
make your own rule the damage reversed
The artist suggests that instead of blindly following societal norms or superstitions, one should create their own rules and beliefs. By doing so, they may be able to reverse the harm that has been done in their path.
everything comes around that goes around
This phrase is a common saying that implies that one's actions and decisions will have consequences, whether positive or negative. It may serve as a reminder for the artist to be mindful of their choices.
everything comes around comes around that goes around
This is a repetition of the previous line, perhaps emphasizing the message that one's actions will always have consequences that come back to them.
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.