The group officially formed December 21, 2010, and released its first single and video for "Full Moon (Death Classic)" on March 8, 2011. On April 26, 2011, they released their debut album, the mixtape Exmilitary. NBCNewYork.com called it "an intense, dark listen."
On February 27, 2012 Death Grips signed with Epic and released two albums the same year. The first official album, The Money Store, was released on April 24. Music videos were made for the singles "Blackjack," "Get Got," and "Fever (Aye Aye)." The track "Lost Boys" was also released alone with no video accompaniment.
After a month and a half long ARG involving the deep web, and a spat with Epic over its release, Death Grips leaked the album No Love Deep Web on its website on October 1st, 2012. This resulted in someone closing down the band's website. The band said it was done by the label, which the label denied shortly.
On November 13, 2013, the band spontaneously made available their third LP within two years, Government Plates. The album was posted to their soundcloud page and website, much like No Love Deep Web, but without any sort of lead up or prior hype, except one single, Birds released months beforehand, taking most listeners by complete surprise.
On June 8, 2014, Death Grips released the first half of a new double album featuring BjΓΆrk, The Powers That B. Disc 1 is titled Niggas on the Moon, and features heavy sampling of BjΓΆrk's vocal snippets. Disc 2 is titled Jenny Death.
On July 2, 2014, Death Grips announced on Facebook that they have canceled all tour dates, and are finished as a band, stating: "we are now at our best and so Death Grips is over. we have officially stopped. all currently scheduled live dates are canceled. our upcoming double album "the powers that b" will still be delivered worldwide later this year via Harvest/Third Worlds Records. Death Grips was and always has been a conceptual art exhibition anchored by sound and vision. above and beyond a "band". to our truest fans, please stay legend."
On March 24, 2015, Death Grips announced a world tour, confirming the group is currently active. Their double album, The Powers That B was released officially on March 31, 2015.
On February 7, 2016 the single "Hot Head" from their upcoming album "Bottomless Pit" was dropped.
On March 13, 2016, a video was posted on their official channel of the band being interviewed by Matthew Hoffman. The original audio was removed and replaced with instrumentals made by the band.
On March 18, 2016, the band released more information about the upcoming album, Bottomless Pit. The front and back covers were shown as well as the track list.
Bottomless Pit was released on May 6, 2016, with "Hot Head" and "Eh" as singles. Music videos were produced for "Eh" and "Giving Bad People Good Ideas".
On May 30, 2016, Death Grips released a new track, "More Than the Fairy" featuring musician Les Claypool.
On May 22, 2017, Death Grips announced they were working on a new album, while simultaneously releasing a track/mix entitled "Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix)", featuring 7 new songs.
In March of 2018, the trio posted two photos on their Instagram account (@bbpoltergiest) stating that they were working on the new record with Andrew Adamson, the director of the Shrek series, and Justin Chancellor, the bassist from Tool.
On March 22, 2018, the band announced on their website (thirdworlds.net) that their new album "Year of the Snitch" was "coming soon..."
April 6, 2018, the cover artwork for "Year of the Snitch" is posted on the band's Facebook page.
On June 22nd, Year of the Snitch was released accompanied by five singles: Shitshow, Hahaha, Flies, Black Paint and Streaky. Rolling Stone would go on to name Black Paint song of the summer.
Thru the Walls
Death Grips Lyrics
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Plutonium lore
What this is, what this for
Feel my fists push black holes
Through your bitch ass decor
Split it back like a whore
And make you shit your fucking drawers
Before my eyes, sound of my balls
Dragging like cannon loaded wagons
Drug by demons down your halls
Can't imagine whats fit to happen
When I get to flashing, see the small
Shrink to a fraction of what their lacking
And less than that in no time at all.
Can't believe they have the gaul
To try and act like theyβre not trapped
Between these walls ...
Bring it, bring it, bring it, kill it
Bring it, bring that shit heated
Sling it, bring back that shit - kill it
Sometimes feel like I'm close but never get there
NEVER GET THERE
Does it mean I'm a ghost if I'm still here?
WANNA LEAVE HERE
And if I am why can't I just float through the walls?
THROUGH THE WALLS
And if I can, were they even ever there at all?
NOT AT ALL
Too much time spent in the maze will drive you mad, I feel so bad
Been there so long I can't remember who I am, or where I stand
But in the end I guess I just donβt give a damn
Twist a gram and keep on sticking with the original plan
Fuck it man
Judge you no more than I wish to be judged
Even on the low
But I do know what you do not speak of
Donβt know but it shows
Try to hide but I see who you are because
I just know
Keep talking but you already said too much
There you go
How it is now's how it it always was
Thatβs on my blood
How it is now's how it it always was
Thatβs on my blood
Bring it, bring that shit heated
Sling it, bring back that shit - kill it
See my blood spill drip, by chances
Try to chill, quit, cuz I can't just slip into a zagthoth trance
Tongue hissing, serpent chants
Come again work it in, yeah just like that
We paint our insides black
As the shadows 'hind our flesh
And make all that we lack
The part of life that we forget
All praise due to the fact
That we've forgotten how to sweat it
Check it
Bring it
KILL IT
On everything I own
Swear would rather slit my throat and die on the run
Than be the one who ends up hangin from that rope
Tied to the thumb of the man who comes to empty your pockets when you choke
Got to get that shit myself and get the fuck out of this game
Before I end up getting stuck with no one but myself to blame
All the way insane
Staring at the ceiling
In the dark
Trying not to let the feeling
Tear you apart
But the silence is buzzing
And it won't stop
Tell yourself its almost over
But its not
Thru the Walls by Death Grips is an intense, aggressive rap song that talks about the feeling of being trapped physically and mentally. The lyrics showcase the feeling of being stuck and frustrated, and the urge to break free from the bondage of oneβs own mind. The opening lines of the song, βI'm coming through, thought you knew, fuck if you didn't, fuck you,β set the tone for the rest of the song. It portrays the need to break free from societal norms and live life on one's own terms.
The song also contains some cryptic lines, like βPlutonium lore, what this is, what this forβ which is open to interpretation. However, it can be taken as a metaphor for something incredibly powerful that can be either destructive or constructive, or simply something that can bring about change, for better or for worse. The lines βCan't imagine what's fit to happen, when I get to flashing, see the smallβ portrays the feeling of immense power that the singer possesses and warns others of its potential consequences.
The song also contains a refrain of βBring it, bring that shit heated, sling it, bring back that shit - kill itβ which reinforces the aggressive and violent nature of the song. Overall, Thru the Walls is a powerful manifesto of rebellion and the need to break free from the restrictions of society.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming through, thought you knew, fuck if you didn't, fuck you
I will pass through your walls, whether you like it or not. If you didn't expect me, too bad.
Plutonium lore, what this is, what this for
This is the knowledge of the most dangerous, powerful substance on earth - plutonium. But what purpose it serves is unclear.
Feel my fists push black holes through your bitch ass decor, split it back like a whore, and make you shit your fucking drawers
When I punch you, it will seem like I'm creating black holes that rip through whatever pathetic decoration you have. I'll make you fold backwards like a cheap prostitute and scare you so much you'll mess yourself.
Scared to ride, cowards fall. Before my eyes, sound of my balls. Dragging like cannon loaded wagons. Drug by demons down your halls
Victory is only reserved for the brave. I'll crush any enemies under my testicles with the power of a thousand cannons, dragged through your corridors by demons.
Can't imagine whats fit to happen when I get to flashing, see the small. Shrink to a fraction of what their lacking, and less than that in no time at all. Can't believe they have the gaul to try and act like theyβre not trapped between these walls ...
It's impossible to anticipate what will occur when I become so incensed that even the weak become tiny before my eyes, before ultimately fading into nothingness. The arrogance of those who believe they can escape these walls is absurd.
Bring it, bring it, bring it, kill it
I accept your challenge, whatever it is. I will bring my all and annihilate it.
Bring it, bring that shit heated. Sling it, bring back that shit - kill it
Bring me the very best you have to offer, and I'll destroy it without remorse. Throw it back at me, and I'll kill it again even harder.
Sometimes feel like I'm close but never get there. Never get there. Does it mean I'm a ghost if I'm still here? Wanna leave here. And if I am why can't I just float through the walls? Through the walls. And if I can, were they even ever there at all? Not at all.
I have moments where victory seems within my grasp, but it always eludes me. Does my failure to succeed make me a ghost? I desperately want to escape from this situation. If I indeed possess the ability to pass through walls, were the walls ever there at all?
Too much time spent in the maze will drive you mad, I feel so bad. Been there so long I can't remember who I am, or where I stand. But in the end I guess I just donβt give a damn. Twist a gram and keep on sticking with the original plan. Fuck it man.
It's easy to become insane after spending too much time in a confusing labyrinth. I've been there so long that I don't recall anything about myself or my place in life. Ultimately, I don't care anymore. I'll smoke some drugs and stick with my original goals, regardless of the consequences.
Judge you no more than I wish to be judged. Even on the low. But I do know what you do not speak of. Donβt know but it shows. Try to hide but I see who you are because I just know. Keep talking but you already said too much. There you go.
I won't criticize you anymore than I'd like to be criticized. Despite your attempts to hide your true nature, I can see what you're really like. You may talk a lot, but you've already revealed too much about yourself.
How it is now's how it always was. Thatβs on my blood. How it is now's how it always was. Thatβs on my blood.
The current state of things is the same as it has always been, and I stand by that conviction. This belief runs in my blood.
See my blood spill drip, by chances. Try to chill, quit, cuz I can't just slip into a zagthoth trance. Tongue hissing, serpent chants. Come again work it in, yeah just like that
I spill my blood carelessly, hoping for a favorable outcome. But my efforts to relax have been fruitless because I cannot enter a trance-like state. I hiss with my tongue while chanting like a snake. Repeat it again, keep working it in, just like that.
We paint our insides black, as the shadows 'hind our flesh. And make all that we lack, the part of life that we forget. All praise due to the fact, that we've forgotten how to sweat it. Check it. Bring it. Kill it.
We darken our soul as much as our bodies do with shadows. We're so preoccupied with our flaws and inadequacies that we don't notice what's important in life. We should celebrate the fact that we've forgotten how to care about trivial things. Check it. Bring it. Kill it.
On everything I own. Swear would rather slit my throat and die on the run. Than be the one who ends up hangin from that rope. Tied to the thumb of the man who comes to empty your pockets when you choke. Got to get that shit myself and get the fuck out of this game. Before I end up getting stuck with no one but myself to blame. All the way insane.
I swear on all that I possess that I would rather take my own life than be caught by the authorities. I refuse to be the one hanging from the noose, made an example of by the man who takes everything from people even in their final moments. I'll obtain what I need on my own and escape before I become a failure. It's enough to drive a man insane.
Staring at the ceiling, in the dark. Trying not to let the feeling, tear you apart. But the silence is buzzing, and it won't stop. Tell yourself its almost over. But its not.
In the darkness, it's easy to get lost in your thoughts. You must try not to let them overcome you. The silence may seem unbearable, but you must convince yourself that it will end soon, even if it doesn't feel that way.
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@guts2657
Rest in peace Zach Hill (he not dead or anything i just hope hes getting a good nights rest)
@PeterPumpkinEater69_69
zach here, thanks man ( :
@antlerbraum2881
@@PeterPumpkinEater69_69 Waitβ¦ youβre Peter Griffin !1!!1!1!
@lycanllag7787
Maybe the real Zach Hill was the friends we made along the way
@Poppasgottabrandnewbagofcrack
For sure for sure
@jermedits6196
You scared the shit out of me
@joe-bi5wu
sounds like reggaeton just snorted 28 ounces of pure ketamine and is about to die
@alphalax7747
I would say more that it's Reggaeton and Bossa Nova's son snorted 28 ounces of ketamine and is raping Jazz while electronica is recording a video of the event
@alphalax7747
And Horrorcore is on the upper floor having a mental breakdown
@spacetrash993
Actually is Soca. This song sounds so similar: https://youtu.be/3pEXRwbTAhY