1) Crossbreed was a si… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Crossbreed was a six member industrial metal band from Clearwater, Florida, formed in 1996. Their self-produced album .01 was released in 1998 with only 1000 copies made. After making a name for themselves touring, Crossbreed was signed to Artemis Records at the end of 2000 and their debut album, Synthetic Division was released nationally on May 8, 2001. Live, they are known for use of black lights, glow paint, and spark producing sanders.
After numerous lineup changes and being dropped from Artemis, the band released their self-produced EP New Slave Nation in 2005. In July 2008, Crossbreed opened up their own audio-visual recording studio dubbed "The Candy Factory". This studio is where they would record their newest album, K.E. 101. In June 2008, Crossbreed signed with "Driven Music Group", the new label of ex-Korn guitarist, Brian "Head" Welch. K.E. 101 would be released in September of 2009. The band played their last show in December 2010.
Final Members:
Vocals - James Rietz (1996–present)
Guitars - Chris Nemzek (1996–present)
Bass - Corey Floyd (2004–present)
Keyboards - Kem Secksdiin (2006, 2007–present)
Keyboards - Ian Hall (2005-Present)
Drums - Jay Diesel (2008–present)
2) Crossbreed from Oslo, Norway started playing in 1994 and was fronted by Gunnar Nuven from Svart Framtid, Kafka Prosess and So Much Hate and Jon Hveding from PLX-15, Bøyen Beng and Manna along with members from Captain Not Responsible. They released two CDEPs on Siri Rekkårdz.
Concentrate
Crossbreed Lyrics
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the cross is burning again
Your fading concentrate you'll see get closer
The lyrics to the song Concentrate by Crossbreed are both cryptic and haunting. The opening lines of "take your hands, put them in the water begin to bless yourself the waters red, the cross is burning again" suggest a dark ritualistic act where someone is blessing themselves with blood-red water. The reference to the burning cross implies a connection to the Ku Klux Klan, as they were known to set crosses on fire as a form of intimidation. The lyrics convey a sense of impending doom, with the warning that "your fading concentrate you'll see get closer."
The overall meaning of the lyrics can be interpreted in different ways. Some may see it as a warning about the dangers of blindly following religious or political ideologies, and the consequences that can arise from such actions. Others may view it as a critique of society's tendency to become distracted and lose focus on the things that truly matter.
Overall, the song Concentrate by Crossbreed is a powerful and thought-provoking composition that tackles complex issues in a poetic and artistic manner.
Line by Line Meaning
take your hands, put them in the water begin to bless yourself the waters red
Perform a ritual of purification by washing your hands in the blood of your enemies
the cross is burning again
The symbol of oppression and hatred continues to blaze in the night
Your fading concentrate you'll see get closer
Your focus and determination are waning, but you must push through and stay committed to your goals
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