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1) Death was an American death metal band formed in Altamonte Springs, Florida in 1984 by guitarist and vocalist Chuck Schuldiner. Death is considered to be among the most influential bands in heavy metal and a pioneering force in the extreme metal subgenre of death metal. Their debut album, Scream Bloody Gore, has been widely regarded one of the first death metal records, alongside the first records from Possessed and Necrophagia.
Death had a revolving lineup, with Schuldiner being the sole consistent member. The group's style also progressed, from the raw sound on its first two albums to a more sophisticated one in its later stage. The band ceased to exist after Schuldiner died of glioma and pneumonia in December 2001, but remains an enduring influence on heavy metal.
Founded in 1984 by Chuck Schuldiner under the original name of Mantas in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Death was among the more widely known early pioneers of the death metal sound, along with California's Possessed. Inspired by Nasty Savage, Death was among the first bands in the Florida death metal scene. In the late 80s, the band was both a part of and integral in defining the death metal scene which gained international recognition with the release of albums by a number of area acts.
Together with Kam Lee, and Rick Rozz, Schuldiner started to compose songs that were released on several rehearsal tapes in 1984. These tapes, along with the Death by Metal demo, circulated through the tape-trader world, quickly establishing the band's name. In 1984, Schuldiner dissolved Mantas and quickly started a new band under the name Death. Tim Aymar, in an article written in December 2010, states that Chuck Schuldiner renamed the band Death in order to turn his experience of the death of his brother Frank years earlier into "something positive". Its members again included Rick Rozz and Kam Lee. Another demo was released, called Reign of Terror.
In 1985, the Infernal Death tape was recorded and released. Rick Rozz was out of the band by early 1985. Kam Lee played with Scott Carlson and Matt Olivo, bassist and guitarist respectively, of the band Genocide (later to be renamed Repulsion) for a short time. However, Kam had some "personal problems" that caused him to be ejected from the band. Olivo and Carlson left soon afterward. Schuldiner moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and recruited Dirty Rotten Imbeciles drummer Eric Brecht, then recorded the Back from the Dead demo. However, Chuck was not happy with this incarnation of Death and moved back to Florida without a band. In 1986, Schuldiner got an invitation from early Canadian thrash metal band Slaughter to play on their album, which he accepted, moving to Canada. However, this only lasted two weeks, and he returned to the States. He returned to Florida, then moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area again, where he joined with 17-year-old drummer Chris Reifert.
Schuldiner and Reifert recorded the Mutilation demo in April of 1986, which led to a deal with Combat Records. That summer, they began recording their first album, which was abandoned and written off as a mistake after Combat was not satisfied with the recording, which Reifert blamed on the studio engineers. In November of 1986, the band was sent to Los Angeles to re-record the album at The Music Grinder with Randy Burns, which the band felt optimistic about due to his work on Possessed's Seven Churches. The basic tracks were recorded in a couple of days, while the bass, lead guitars and vocals were recorded by Schuldiner at Rock Steady Studios, which was also in L.A.
Scream Bloody Gore was released in 1987, widely considered a genre template for death metal. The band briefly had a second guitar player, John Hand, but he did not appear on the album (though his photo did). By this time Schuldiner had moved back to Florida, splitting with Reifert who had chosen to remain in California, where he went on to form Autopsy. There, Schuldiner teamed up with former bandmate Rick Rozz and two members of Rozz's band Massacre, Terry Butler and Bill Andrews.
Death is considered to be one of the most influential bands in heavy metal and a pioneering force in death metal. Death is also now recognized as one of the most acclaimed music groups of all time, held in high praise by critics, metal musicians, and fans. Scream Bloody Gore is widely regarded as the first death metal album. Music biographer Garry Sharpe-Young considered Death "a genre-breaking band centered upon frontman Chuck Schuldiner" and that the band "would become one of the prime instigators of the death metal movement". However, Schuldiner dismissed such attributions by stating, in an interview with Metal-Rules.com, "I don't think I should take the credits for this death metal stuff. I'm just a guy from a band, and I think Death is a metal band". In Death's later output, the band's music became more technical and melodic, moving to a technical death metal, progressive metal, and melodic death metal style. In January 2001, Mahyar Dean, an Iranian musician, wrote Death, a book about Death and Schuldiner, and released it in Iran. The book includes bilingual lyrics and many articles about the band. The book was sent through the site keepers of emptywords.org to Schuldiner, who in his words was "truly blown away and extremely honored by the obvious work and devotion he put into bringing the book to life". A documentary entitled Death by Metal was released in 2016.
Regarding percussion styles, Gene Hoglan is recognised as a percussionist using double kick drum equipment and one of a crop who "set new standards in speed and endurance". During an interview he described Sean Reinert's drumming on Human as "godly", and praised it as "the fastest double bassing around at the time" and "a template which we tried to match on Individual Thought Patterns".
Kam Lee designed Death's original logo before he was kicked out. Schuldiner designed the various incarnations during the length of his career. In 1991, before the release of Human, he cleaned up the logo; he took out more intricate details, and the "T" in the logo was swapped from an inverted cross to a more regular-looking "T", one reason being to quash any implication of being anti-religious. The logo was changed again, between Symbolic and The Sound of Perseverance, to a more streamlined look; also, a hooded reaper was removed above the "H".
2) A garage rock and protopunk demo band formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1971 by brothers Bobby Hackney(bass, vocals) / David Hackney (guitar) / Dannis Hackney (drums).
In 1964, the three young Hackney brothers were sat down by their father to witness The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The following day, David found a discarded guitar in an alley and set about learning to play. Brothers Bobby and Dannis soon followed suit and they began playing music together.
The brothers practiced and recorded early demos in a room in the family home and performed their earliest gigs from their garage. Originally calling themselves RockFire Funk Express, guitarist David convinced his brothers to change the name of the band to Death. "His concept was spinning death from the negative to the positive. It was a hard sell," Bobby Hackney recalled in 2010.
In 1974 at Detroit’s United Sound Studios with engineer Jim Vitti, they recorded seven songs written by David and Bobby. According to the Hackney family, Columbia Records president Clive Davis funded the recording sessions, but implored the band to change its name to something more commercially palatable than Death. When the Hackneys refused, Davis ceased his support. The band only recorded seven songs instead of the planned dozen. The following year they self-released (on their label Tryangle Records) a single taken from the sessions: "Politicians in My Eyes / Keep On Knocking" in a run of just 500 copies.
The Hackney brothers ended the band in 1977. The brothers then moved to Burlington, Vermont and released two albums of gospel rock as The 4th Movement in the early 1980s. David moved back to Detroit in 1982, and died of lung cancer in 2000. Bobby and Dannis still reside in Vermont and lead the reggae band Lambsbread.
In 2008 the sons of Bobby Hackney Sr (Julian, Urian, and Bobby Hackney Jr) started a band called Rough Francis covering the songs of Death after discovering the old recordings in their parents attic.
In 2009, Drag City Records released all seven Death songs from their 1975 United Sound sessions on CD and LP under the title ...For the Whole World to See. In September 2009, a reformed Death played three shows with original members Bobby and Dannis Hackney, with Lambsbread guitarist Bobbie Duncan taking the place of the late David Hackney.
During a 2010 performance at the Boomslang Festival in Lexington, Kentucky the band announced that Drag City would release a new album with demos and rough cuts that predate the 1974 sessions. The album Spiritual Mental Physical was released in January 2011.
An independent documentary film titled A Band Called Death, directed by Jeff Howlett and Mark Covino, was released in 2012.
In 2013 the EP Relief/Story of the World was released.
3) A horrorcore rapper from New Orleans, who released an album "Possessed by the Ouija Board" in 1993.
4) Death (real name: Thomas Peter Heckmann), is a German musician born in Mainz, Germany.His first release was as Exit 100 in 1991 on the Force Inc. Music Works label out of Frankfurt. In 1993 he founded Trope Recordings, and its sub-label Acid Fuckers Unite (A.F.U.) the following year. In 1998 he succeeded those labels by starting Wavescape, and its sub-label Sub~Wave in 2000. He currently produces Hard Techno with strong EBM influences, and has been a frequent collaborator with Jörg Henze since 1998.
What to Do
Death Lyrics
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In a mess, yet so pretty at night
What a feeling, what a sight
Wondering around, drinking pints
And playing games
In the morning, will I feel the same?
Will I be myself again?
What shall we do?
You like to move too
But not for too long
You like talking too
Now, what shall we do?
And where shall we go?
Let's fly somewhere
For some time
Or just for one night
What shall we do?
I've got to keep moving on
You like to move too
But not for too long
I, can't keep still
I, can't stay in one place
I, have gotta keep moving on
I, am always displaced
What shall we do?
I've got to keep moving on
You like to move too
But not for too long
The lyrics of Death's song "What to Do" capture a sense of restlessness and constant motion. The singer wakes up in the morning feeling messy but beautifully chaotic from the previous night's adventures. There is a sense of uncertainty about how they will feel and whether they will be able to find themselves again after embracing the night's revelry. The repetition of "What shall we do?" highlights a desire for action and movement, a need to keep pushing forward and avoiding stagnation.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of companionship and shared experiences. The singer acknowledges the need to keep moving forward but also acknowledges the presence of someone else who also enjoys moving, albeit not for too long. There is a sense of connection and camaraderie in their shared movement, talking, and desire to explore new places together. The uncertainty of where to go and what to do reflects a sense of spontaneity and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
The repeated affirmations of "I've got to keep moving on" emphasize the singer's restless nature and their discomfort with staying still or remaining in one place for too long. The feeling of displacement and the inability to settle down are conveyed through the repeated declarations of needing to keep moving. This constant motion reflects a deeper internal struggle or a yearning for something beyond their current circumstances.
Overall, the lyrics of "What to Do" by Death encapsulate a sense of restless energy, a longing for movement and exploration, and a search for connection and purpose. There is a tension between the desire for spontaneity and the need for direction, as the singer grapples with their own sense of self and their place in the world. The song invites listeners to reflect on the balance between embracing change and seeking stability, and the importance of companionship and shared experiences in navigating life's uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up in the morning
I start my day filled with uncertainty and questions
In a mess, yet so pretty at night
Despite chaos, there is beauty in the darkness
What a feeling, what a sight
The experience is overwhelming and impressive
Wondering around, drinking pints
Exploring aimlessly while indulging in drinks
And playing games
Engaging in activities to pass the time
In the morning, will I feel the same?
Will the uncertainties linger even after rest?
Will I be myself again?
Will I find clarity and identity?
What shall we do?
What actions should we take next?
I've got to keep moving on
I must continue progressing
You like to move too
You also enjoy change and evolution
But not for too long
Only for a temporary period
You like talking too
Communing through conversation is your preference
Now, what shall we do?
Presently, what decisions should we make?
And where shall we go?
What destinations should we explore?
Let's fly somewhere
Traveling to a new location via flight
For some time
For an extended period
Or just for one night
Alternatively, just for a short duration
I, can't keep still
I am unable to remain stationary
I, can't stay in one place
I struggle with staying rooted in one spot
I, have gotta keep moving on
I must continue moving forward
I, am always displaced
I perpetually feel unsettled or out of place
I've got to keep moving on
Continuing to advance is essential
You like to move too
You also enjoy progression and change
But not for too long
Yet, not for an extended duration
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Mark Beatty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laura S
1. Certified copies of Death Certificates
2. Notify Social Security
3. Notify other govt entities like VA, USCIS, etc
4. Medicare Advantage Plan/Prescriptions plans
5. Job HR (pension, 401K, PTO)
6. Health insurance from job or other or supplemental / effects depends covered
7. Life Insurance
8. Contact Insurance companies like homeowners, car, long-term, etc
9. Make list of debts/bills
10. Inventory of assets
11. Contact credit card companies
12. Contact credit firms
13. State dept of motor vehicle to cancel driver’s license
14. Close emails or website acct
15. Cancel memberships
16. Prepare tax return
17. Contact estate attorney
R Law
If you have a relative without much assets, and just some cash, furniture, a care...you needn't do a damn thing other than the disposition of the remains. In some cases, if you donate to science or cremate - you are looking at no more than zero to $500.
This assumes a vehicle, or two, have been titled in more than one name so that vehicle can be retained or sold if so desired. Regarding debts. Many people have no debts, and especially the elderly. No one is responsible for the debts of a relative unless you owned assets jointly.
If a person has sizable assets, a Living Trust may be useful, and a pour-over Will. Homes can be gifted up to a certain value.
Watch out for the pharmaceutical-medical industries. They aggressively look for money to pay their bills. Thus, if person elderly, you want them to be as poor as possible at time of death.
Renée
1) order death certificates 15-20
2) notify Social Security to stop payments
3) Veterans could have benefits-contact Veterans
4) Medicare - contact and cancel
5) Employment Benefits- former employer
6) Notify health insurance
7) Notify life insurance
8) Contact other insurance companies Car, Home, etc
9) Outstanding debts, bills, make a list
10) Inventory estate of deceased
11) Close credit card accounts
12) Contact credit reporting equifax, experian, and Trans Union
13) Cancel driver’s license
14) Close email and website accounts and social media (PayPal, eBay, Amazon)
15) Cancel memberships and clubs
16) Contact CPA to prepare individual and estate Tax returns
17) Contact an estate attorney to handle legal issues
So helpful! Thank you!
norman jime
Just want to stop by and say thank you for taking the time to do this for people. What a generous thing to do. It's so helpful. I transcribed everything down and printed it for my family in case i die before them. And I wrote down all the phone numbers they need to get through each item. I really appreciate you and if i lived in your state i would definitely seek your counsel just bc of your thoughtfulness in helping others. Take care and thanks again.
Big Huge
This video was extremely helpful. I live in NJ and now that we've had my father's memorial mass we have to get to take these steps and while daunting, your video made it digestible. Thank you.
Laura S
1. Certified copies of Death Certificates
2. Notify Social Security
3. Notify other govt entities like VA, USCIS, etc
4. Medicare Advantage Plan/Prescriptions plans
5. Job HR (pension, 401K, PTO)
6. Health insurance from job or other or supplemental / effects depends covered
7. Life Insurance
8. Contact Insurance companies like homeowners, car, long-term, etc
9. Make list of debts/bills
10. Inventory of assets
11. Contact credit card companies
12. Contact credit firms
13. State dept of motor vehicle to cancel driver’s license
14. Close emails or website acct
15. Cancel memberships
16. Prepare tax return
17. Contact estate attorney
Carol Maplesden
wow!??😀
zestydude87
Thank you for the summary
BobbyG
God Bless you for this List. I’m a definite List type Person and have a Wife and Children and want to make my Death as easy as possible for them.🙏
hots4jc
Thank you very helpful.
hots4jc
Let me tell you the trouble of contacting the bank right away…I went in with the Death Certificate to close my husbands business account. Luckily there wasn’t much money in there because before I notified them, I had taken money out. They immediately put a suspension on the account and said that in order for me to access any of the money, I also had to get an Affidavit from a lawyer or courthouse. They didn’t even tell me what the Affidavit was suppose to say.
They then locked up any on-line information I could get from any of my 4 accounts there. Even my personal account which had my husbands name on it also.
I thought this was terrible! Life was hard enough at that moment without the added stress of wondering where I was financially. I wanted to be calm and nice but direct. The manager started giving excuses of why they wrongfully did that. I told her that I should have been informed of their policy, as every person who has lost a loved one, before I left the bank that day instead of finding my accounts locked up when I got home. When she kept giving excuses, that’s when I got heated. No widow or widower should have to go through that! She finally apologized. This shows me that I WILL NOT be putting my husband Life Insurance money in that bank. Maybe it was a sign.
LMC G
Great video, as a matter of fact it’s one of the most comprehensive ,complete ,easy to learn from and understand videos of these kind that I have seen, thank you sir I really appreciate it👍
[PEW]Smoke-Beard
From my family to you, thank you. This helped us deal with the headache of this very difficult process. We are in your debt.