1) Formed in 1991… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Criminal.
1) Formed in 1991 in Santiago, Chile, Criminal’s intense blend of thrash metal, death metal and hardcore made them rise quickly to the forefront of the thriving South American metal scene.
After releasing two demos that created a buzz in the South American and worldwide metal underground and supporting bands such as Kreator and Sepultura, Criminal signed a deal with major label BMG. Their first two albums, “Victimized” (1994) and “Dead Soul” (1996), went on to sell in excess of 10,000 copies each in their home country alone whilst the band enjoyed extensive video airplay on MTV Latino, touring most of the subcontinent including support slots with heavyweights such as Slayer, Exodus, Motörhead and Bruce Dickinson. The video clip for the song “Collide” (off the album “Dead Soul”) was nominated in the “Best Rock Video” category for the MTV Latino Video Music Awards, and Criminal played in front of over 50,000 people at Colombia’s prestigious Rock al Parque festival.
In 1998 Criminal embarked on their first ever US tour, taking part in the famed Milwaukee Metal Fest as well as supporting the likes of Testament, The Haunted and Overkill at selected club shows.
Upon their return from the US and being forced to part ways with the semi-bankrupt Chilean BMG branch, Criminal took matters into their own hands releasing the self-produced “Cancer” album (1999). Just like their previous output “Dead Soul”, “Cancer” was snapped up for the European market by Metal Blade Records, being greeted with an overwhelming response from both metal press and fans.
Frustrated with the state of the South American music scene, the creative core of the band (guitarist/vocalist Anton Reisenegger and guitarist Rodrigo Contreras) relocated to Europe in 2001, soon regrouping in a half-Chilean, half-British line-up with drummer Zac O’Neil (ex-Extreme Noise Terror) and Robin Eaglestone (ex-Cradle of Filth). The line-up also featured additional keyboards by Mark Royce. One of the band’s first live appearances on European soil was at Wacken Open Air, where they played one of the main stages to an enthusiastic crowd despite the early hour.
Criminal soon released the album “No Gods No Masters” (2004), a boldly experimental affair which reflected changes the band had been through in recent times, resulting in extreme, genre-bending songs. Bass duties on “No Gods” were handled by both guitarists, as Eaglestone had been ousted due to personal and business differences.
After touring Europe supporting Six Feet Under, Criminal returned to the four-piece format and the visceral thrash riffs of their early days to release “Sicario” (2005), their most accomplished piece of work to date, only a year after “No Gods”. Featuring original bass player Juan Cueto to temporarily replace the departed Eaglestone, “Sicario” was hailed by the metal press as one of the year’s top thrash albums, being voted by the readers of Terrorizer magazine into the Top Ten Albums of the Year. Criminal played successful shows in support of their new release, opening shows for acts like Chimaira, Brujeria and Lamb of God, as well as taking part in several festivals in Mainland Europe.
With a new line-up featuring Reisenegger, Contreras, O’Neil and new addition Dan Biggin (bass), Criminal released their new album 'White Hell' on 27th February 2009.
2) Criminal is an Ambient and Wave producer releasing "psychoactive recordings" on Delysid.
3) Criminal is a podcast about crime.
4) Criminal is a rock band from the 80s, featuring Patty Zander.
New Disorder
Criminal Lyrics
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Violent
Hatred building within
Opressed
Powerless slaves of the state
Controlled
Sudden explosion of hate
Revolt
Release from authority
Into savagery
[Chorus]
Rage - Fear - hate
No world order
Rage - Fear - hate
New disorder
Years of repressed grief
Diseased
Wars for race and belief
Unleashed
Blind leading the blind
Anarchy
Suffocating the land
Misery
Release from authority
Into savagery
[chorus]
The lyrics to Criminal's "New Disorder" explores the concept of the primitive nature of man and the hatred that builds up within oppressed and powerless individuals who are controlled by the state. The sudden explosion of hate spurs a revolt and a release from authority into savagery. The chorus emphasizes the emotions of rage, fear, and hate which result in a new disorder where there is no world order.
The song delves into the theme of years of repressed grief and wars for race and belief that are unleashed, causing blindness among people, leading to anarchy and suffocating the land with misery. The lyrics talk about the release from authority, into savagery is seen as a necessary evil to break free from the system that seeks to oppress and control people. The song urges people to take control of their lives and fight for their freedom, whatever the cost, and not to succumb to the contemporary world order.
Line by Line Meaning
Primitive nature of man
The innate violent nature of humans
Violent
Acting with physical force intending to hurt or damage someone or something
Hatred building within
Intense dislike and animosity increasing inside
Opressed
Being subjected to harsh and unfair treatment under authority
Powerless slaves of the state
Being under the control of the government or state with no power or freedom
Controlled
Being under the command and authority of someone or something
Sudden explosion of hate
An abrupt outburst of intense animosity
Revolt
A rebellion against the established order or authority
Release from authority
Being liberated from control and power
Into savagery
Entering into a state of wild, brutal, or untamed behavior
Rage - Fear - hate
Intense anger, anxiety, and animosity
No world order
The absence of a structured and organized societal control
New disorder
A state of chaotic and uncontrolled behavior
Years of repressed grief
The experience of holding back sadness and despair over time
Diseased
Being in a state of sickness or poor health
Wars for race and belief
Armed conflicts over differing ideals and racial backgrounds
Unleashed
The sudden release or expression of something, usually violent or negative
Blind leading the blind
Leaders guiding others without themselves having clarity or vision
Anarchy
A state of society without established government or authority
Suffocating the land
Choking or ruining the environment, causing distress and hardship
Misery
A state of great suffering, hardship, or unhappiness
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gustavo Acosta
Que buena banda. Soludos. Desde argentina. En chile hay buena movida metalera.
andrew kenneth
TRASHEEEEEEEERSS.... y mas que movida es 'MILITIA'.
MysteriisD0m
Soludos🥵🖖
MysteriisD0m
Soludos🥵🖖
Jorge Carrasco
Demas que si bro, y en Argentina igual tienen buen metal, saludos
Claudio García
hola si amigo desde los años 84 la escena chilena es brutal
Mauricio Porcel
Se puede escuchar 10 veces seguido a todo volumen?. Claro que si!!!. Brutal!! Excelente. Saludos desde Argentina.
Agustin 3456
Recuerdos desde Argentina oara esta gran banda de Metal!! los vi aca en Buenos Aires y eran terribles!!! muy buena banda!!!
Oten6
Essa banda é muito foda sempre estara entre as minha preferidas
Oten6
@Construccid Conheci a banda por acaso, eu achei um álbum deles em uma pasta no computador de um colega de trabalho e acabei ficando viciado na banda. O álbum em questão foi o "No Gods No Master"