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)
The Noose
Death Angel Lyrics
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Compromise, you lost all sense of self
Mesmerize, you're numb to what you've done
Scarred your daughter, bastardized you son
(You're the reason) Face me
They let go, lost all hope, oppressor
(Killing season) Face me
Crystallize the blood within your veins
Crucify all Idols you have shamed
Vilify the ones who speak the truth
A day will come when you will wear the noose
(You're the reason) Face me
They let go, lost all hope, oppressor
(Killing season) Face me
You must know you will go, defector
(You're the reason) Face me
They let go, lost all hope, oppressor
(Killing season) Face me
You must know you will go, defector
The Noose by Death Angel speaks out against people who have lost themselves in the pursuit of wealth and power. The first verse describes how material wealth has become more important to them than their own morals and values. The second verse talks about how they have become desensitized to the harm they have done to their loved ones, such as their daughter and son. The chorus sends a message to the oppressor, saying that they cannot escape their actions and must face the consequences of their actions. The lines “Crystallize the blood within your veins” and “Vilify the ones who speak the truth” indicate that the oppressor’s actions have created a toxic environment.
The song is dark and intense, using phrases like “bastardized your son” and “you will wear the noose” to paint a vivid picture of the consequences the oppressor will face. Additionally, the repetition of “face me” in the chorus adds an element of confrontation, calling out the oppressor to come forward and take responsibility for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Glorify your heart replaced by wealth
You've replaced your original ambition and desires with the pursuit of money.
Compromise, you lost all sense of self
By giving up on your values and principles, you've lost your identity.
Mesmerize, you're numb to what you've done
You've become desensitized to the harm and damage you've caused.
Scarred your daughter, bastardized you son
You've caused emotional harm and ruined the lives of your own children.
(You're the reason) Face me
You are solely responsible for your actions, and must face the consequences of your choices.
They let go, lost all hope, oppressor
Your victims have lost all faith and hope, as they feel powerless under your oppression.
(Killing season) Face me
It's the time for you to face the consequences of your actions, and to pay the price for your crimes.
You must know you will go, defector
You must be aware that your actions are unacceptable and that you are a traitor to your own values.
Crystallize the blood within your veins
Your actions have caused so much violence and harm, that it's almost as if your blood has turned to poison.
Crucify all Idols you have shamed
You've dishonored and disgraced all those who you have looked up to, and who have served as role models for you.
Vilify the ones who speak the truth
You've made an enemy out of those who speak the truth, and refuse to stoop to your level of deceit and lies.
A day will come when you will wear the noose
One day, the law and justice system will catch up to you, and you will face the ultimate punishment for your immoral actions.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.