Death Angel is often referred to as one of the key bands in the Bay Area thrash metal movement of the 1980s, and secured opening slots at club venues that decade, including opening for their peers Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Testament, Overkill, D.R.I., Mercyful Fate and Possessed. They are also often credited as one of the leaders of the second wave of thrash metal movement from the 1980s, and considered to be one of the "big eight" of the genre (along with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Testament, Exodus and Overkill), as well as one of the so-called "Big Six of Bay Area thrash metal" (alongside Exodus, Testament, Lååz Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence). Following the underground success of their first two studio albums, The Ultra-Violence (1987) and Frolic Through the Park (1988), Death Angel signed to Geffen Records in 1989, and released their only album for the label, Act III, the following year. While they were touring in support of Act III, then-drummer Andy Galeon was injured in a tour bus accident and needed more than a year to fully recover. This resulted in the band's break up in 1991. However, Death Angel reformed in 2001 (without original rhythm guitarist Gus Pepa) at the Thrash of the Titans benefit concert for Testament singer Chuck Billy. The band has since released six more albums, including Humanicide (2019), to which the title track gave Death Angel their first-ever Grammy Award nomination.
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Studio albums
The Ultra-Violence (1987)
Frolic Through the Park (1988)
Act III (1990)
The Art of Dying (2004)
Killing Season (2008)
Relentless Retribution (2010)
The Dream Calls for Blood (2013)
The Evil Divide (2016)
Humanicide (2019)
Disturbing the Peace
Death Angel Lyrics
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Said, I just can't seem to leave it behind
And it haunts me till this very day
And I don't think it's ever gonna go away
'Cause the people, yes, the common people
They be knowing this shit is real
Having a good time
Ain't committing no crime
Pushed to the red line
We'll put you people into a line
Interrogate your mind, rape you one at a time
Don't say a word, shut up, and obey
Your opinion doesn't matter to us anyway
'Cause the more that you resist
Is the quicker you make the list
Making your own choice
Playing with the big boys
Pushing us too far
Gonna make a lot of noise
So don't forget the day
The people had something to say
Retribution is underway
Disturbing the peace
The lyrics of Death Angel's song "Disturbing The Peace" describe the disturbing reality of a society where innocent people are pushed to the brink by those in power. The singer of the song cannot forget what has happened and is haunted by it. We soon come to know that such people are common, they know what's happening is real and they aren't committing any crimes. Despite their innocence, however, they find themselves pushed to the red line of breaking when their rights are violated. People in power, the very ones who should be protecting them, instead interrogate and rape their minds one at a time, making them feel helpless and alone. Those in power demand silence and obedience, not caring what the victims think. The singer warns that the more the people resist, the more quickly they find themselves on a list of those who disturb the peace. The singer, however, vows to fight back by playing with the big boys and making a lot of noise.
The song's lyrics are a reflection of the rise of authoritarian regimes in the 1980s, which triggered widespread protests that were violently suppressed by governments worldwide. To properly convey the message of the dangers of unchecked power, the song features fast-paced thrash metal, a genre uniquely suited for conveying a sense of agitation and unease. Death Angel's "Disturbing The Peace" is regarded as one of the most thought-provoking songs of the thrash metal genre because of its socio-political theme.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I can't get it off my mind
I have a heavy burden that I cannot shake from my thoughts
Said, I just can't seem to leave it behind
I am unable to move on from this matter
And it haunts me till this very day
This issue troubles and troubles me, without pause
And I don't think it's ever gonna go away
I don't expect this problem to be resolved any time soon
'Cause the people, yes, the common people
The ordinary folk, every-day people
They be knowing this shit is real
They perceive that these horrible events are indeed occurring
Having a good time
Enjoying themselves
Ain't committing no crime
Not engaging in any illegal acts
Innocent victims
Uninvolved and blameless targets
Pushed to the red line
Pushed to their absolute limit
We'll put you people into a line
We will organize these people into an orderly queue
Interrogate your mind, rape you one at a time
We will examine your thoughts thoroughly, violating one psyche at a time
Don't say a word, shut up, and obey
Remain silent and follow our commands unquestioningly
Your opinion doesn't matter to us anyway
We disregard any dissenting opinions regardless of their merit
'Cause the more that you resist
The more one opposes us
Is the quicker you make the list
The more swiftly one will be added to our list of targets
Making your own choice
Exercising your free will
Playing with the big boys
Engaging in activities that the powerful individuals participate in
Pushing us too far
Entering into territory where we will not tolerate one's behavior
Gonna make a lot of noise
We will create a lot of chaos and discord
So don't forget the day
Remember the day
The people had something to say
The regular people expressed their opinions
Retribution is underway
We are carrying out punishment for this perceived transgression
Disturbing the peace
Creating a state of disorder and uproar
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT F. CAVESTANY
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