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)
Sonic Beatdown
Death Angel Lyrics
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We're gonna make you feel alive
When the lights go down
Feel the fire burn inside
So you've had a rough year
Let's leave it in the dust
Tonight you're gonna shine
Tonight! Here with us
Don't ever let them make you feel small
Don't ever let them make you want to crawl
Don't let them make you feel incomplete
Don't let them make you feel obsolete
On our way
To devastate
Wall of Sound
Sonic Beatdown
Ride with us
Cause you know We're gonna take the lead
Make hairpin turns
Once again at lightning speeds
No Barricades
Can stop this brutal force
No hurricane winds
Will knock us off course
Don't ever let them make you feel small
Don't ever let them make you want to crawl
Don't let them make you feel incomplete
Don't let them make you feel obsolete
On our way
To devastate
Wall of Sound
Sonic Beatdown
Ladies, and Gentlemen
We need you to clear the area
Ladies, and Gentlemen
We need you to clear the area
This is an unlawful gathering
This is an unlawful gathering
This is an unlawful gathering
Job well done
Now it's time to hit the road
Seek the next target
So again, We can unload
From the deepest trench
To the highest mountain peak
UNITED
We'll never know defeat
On our way
To devastate
Wall of Sound
Sonic Beatdown
On our way
To detonate
Wall of Sound
Sonic Beatdown!
The song "Sonic Beatdown" by Death Angel has an intensely powerful and inspiring message. The lyrics are an invitation to join the band in a rock and roll journey to leave behind the struggles of the past and rise above them. They urge the listener to embrace their inner strength and never let anyone make them feel small or insignificant. The track is filled with high energy and a burning desire to conquer the world. The band's passion is expressed through the lyrics and the hard-hitting music that accompanies them.
The band's goal is to create an experience that makes everyone feel alive. They want to create an environment where everyone can let go and feel free. The lyrics encourage the listener to let the music take control and transport them to a place beyond their worries. The song is an anthem for taking on the world and never giving up. It promotes unity and a shared sense of determination as the band and their fans come together in the ultimate sonic beatdown.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with us
Join us on this journey
We're gonna make you feel alive
We will fill you with vitality
When the lights go down
As the darkness falls
Feel the fire burn inside
Experience the burning passion within
So you've had a rough year
Perhaps you have been through some hard times
Let's leave it in the dust
Leave it behind in the dust
Tonight you're gonna shine
You will rise to great heights tonight
Tonight! Here with us
Tonight, with us by your side
Don't ever let them make you feel small
Never allow anyone to belittle you
Don't ever let them make you want to crawl
Refuse to let others make you feel inferior
Don't let them make you feel incomplete
Do not let others define your worth
Don't let them make you feel obsolete
Don’t let others make you feel outdated
On our way
Moving forward on our mission
To devastate
To cause massive destruction
Wall of Sound
A powerful barrage of noise
Sonic Beatdown
A violent and intense aural attack
Ride with us
Join us on this journey
Cause you know We're gonna take the lead
You know we will be in charge
Make hairpin turns
Take sharp turns
Once again at lightning speeds
Moving very quickly as before
No Barricades
Nothing will stand in our way
Can stop this brutal force
Our force is too strong to be stopped
No hurricane winds
Even the strongest winds cannot derail us
Will knock us off course
We will stay true to our path
Ladies, and Gentlemen
Attention, everyone
We need you to clear the area
Please vacate the premises
This is an unlawful gathering
This gathering is not authorized
Job well done
Well done on completing the task
Now it's time to hit the road
Time to move on to the next objective
Seek the next target
Look for the next goal
So again, We can unload
So we can unleash our power again
From the deepest trench
From the lowest point
To the highest mountain peak
To the highest point
UNITED
Together with one purpose
We'll never know defeat
We will never be defeated
On our way
Continuing our mission
To detonate
To explode with great force
Wall of Sound
A powerful barrage of noise
Sonic Beatdown!
A violent and intense aural attack!
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