Formation, Synthetic Generation (2000-2003)
Stockholm's Deathstars is, in fact, a metamorphosed version of 1993 founded heavy metal act Swordmaster, featuring former Dissection drummer Ole Öhman ("Bone W Machine") and guitarist Emil Nodtveidt ("Nightmare Industries"). Deathstars was fronted by Andreas Bergh ("Whiplasher Bernadotte") and saw Erik Halvorsen ("Beast X Electric") on guitar. The band took on both a radical image and change in musical direction for the album Synthetic Generation.
Synthetic Generation first surfaced in Sweden during March 2002 on LED Recordings, but would be picked up for European release by the German Nuclear Blast label the following year.
Originally only a live bass player for Deathstars, Jonas Kangur ("Skinny Disco") became an official member on October 1, 2003.
Termination Bliss, new line-up (2004-2006)
Plans to commence recording of a second album in June 2004 were delayed as, returning home from an appearance at the Wave Gotik Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany, Deathstars had over $15,000 worth of gear stolen from their tour bus. The band later landed the support to the resurrected Dissection at their Stockholm Lilla Arenan gig in late October.
Deathstars undertook album recordings in early 2005 at the band's own Black Syndicate Studios for the Termination Bliss album.
In outside activity, both Emil Nodtveidt and bassist Skinny scored production credits on the Dissection album Reinkaos. Deathstars also remixed the track "Vyperpunk" on Dope Stars Inc's Neuromance album.
The band parted ways with guitarist Erik Halvorsen in August, citing "lack of enthusiasm."
Termination Bliss saw release in January 2006. Limited edition variants added a "Driven On" remix of the track "Blitzkrieg" by Mortiis.
The band supported Cradle of Filth on their 2006 tour through Europe.
In September 2006 Deathstars' website announced that Eric Bäckman ("Cat Casino") was now a full time guitarist for Deathstars.
Deathglam and current events (2007-Present)
In September 2007 Deathstars' website announced that they would open shows for Korn on their European tour throughout January and February 2008. Deathstars headlined a few shows on their own between the dates they perform with Korn. Later, it was announced that "Bone W Machine" would not partake in the upcoming European tour with Korn due to personal reasons. Bergh attributed this to the fact that the drummer "had to take care of his family back home".
On 29 October 2007 Deathstars entered Metrosonic Recording Studios in NYC to begin the recording of their third studio album. The mixing was set for January 2008 with the album scheduled for release during Spring 2008. In a January 2008 interview, Bergh revealed that Deathstars' third studio album would be titled Deathglam.
Also, in May 2008 Nuclear Blast released an ultimate edition of the bands second album 'Termination Bliss' called 'Termination Bliss Extended' containing a CD and DVD. This contains 1 bonus track, "Termination Bliss (Piano Version)", but does not include "Blitzkrieg (Driven On Version)". The special-DVD includes all the music videos and special "making of" of them. They have also released a single DVD entitled 'Termination Bliss EXTENTION"
Blitzkrieg
Deathstars Lyrics
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Love scream minds break
Heavens turn grounds crack
Prayers burn burn black
and its all there inside of you
Its deadly dark cold
Can you feel they explosion
blitzkrieg blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg boom
Blitzkrieg blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg boom
hope fails death shines
Long nails hells vines
Terror speak walls fall
Addiction seek seek it all
and its all there inside of you
Its deadly dark cold
Can you feel they explosion
Now lean back and enjo0y the show
blitzkrieg blitzkrieg
Fuckin blitzkrieg boom
Blitzkrieg blitzkrieg
Fuckin blitzkrieg boom
this is they end
Still your need is driven on driven on
As we trigger one last bomb
wounds bleed tears rise
Demons feed angels hide
Fathers sigh mothers weep
Children cry crying deep
and its all there inside of you
Its deadly dark cold
Can you feel they explosion
Now lean back and enjoy the show
blitzkrieg blitzkrieg
Fuckin blitzkrieg boom
Blitzkrieg blitzkrieg
Fuckin blitzkrieg boom
this is they end still your need is driven on driven on
As we trigger one last bomb
This is they end still your need is driven on driven on
As we trigger one last bomb
The lyrics of Deathstars' song Blitzkrieg paint a bleak and apocalyptic picture. The first verse describes the destruction and chaos that comes with war: hearts are shaken, minds are broken, and the ground quakes. The second verse delves deeper into human nature, describing how hope fails and addiction drives people to seek more despite the impending doom. The chorus, repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the explosive nature of war with the titular phrase "blitzkrieg boom." The final verse portrays the aftermath of the devastation: wounds bleed, demons feed, and families weep. The last line of the song implies that even in the face of annihilation, the human desire for destruction and power will persist.
Overall, the song presents a dark and nihilistic view of humanity and the destructive nature of war. The repeated use of "blitzkrieg boom" and the urgent tone of the lyrics create a sense of impending doom and inevitable destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
In you're dreams hearts shake
The intense feeling of love causes tremors in the heart, even in dreams.
Love scream minds break
The strong emotion of love can make one feel mentally unstable to the point of breaking down.
Heavens turn grounds crack
The intense passion of love can disrupt the natural order of things and create chaos.
Prayers burn burn black
Even the act of praying for a desired outcome can have negative consequences and create darkness.
and its all there inside of you
All the passion and destruction of love exists within oneself.
Its deadly dark cold
The effects of love can be dangerous, negative, and isolating.
Can you feel they explosion
One can feel the impact and destruction caused by love.
Now lean back and enjoy the show
Despite the negative effects of love, one can still enjoy the ride and revel in the chaos.
blitzkrieg blitzkrieg
Calling forth an intense and overwhelming military attack.
Blitzkrieg boom
An explosive attack that leaves nothing in its wake.
hope fails death shines
Hope is lost and death takes over as the dominant force.
Long nails hells vines
The grip of evil and the Devil's influence goes deep and extends far.
Terror speak walls fall
The power of fear can crumble even the strongest of defenses.
Addiction seek seek it all
The desire for more, for an all-encompassing experience, can become an addiction.
this is they end
This is the final chapter, the end of the line.
Still your need is driven on driven on
Despite everything, the desire and craving for more continues to push forward.
As we trigger one last bomb
Going out with a bang, creating a final explosion that seals the deal.
wounds bleed tears rise
Pain and sadness are the natural reactions to injury, physical or emotional.
Demons feed angels hide
In times of darkness and pain, evil seems to reign while good is hidden away.
Fathers sigh mothers weep
Parents feel the emotional toll that comes with watching their children suffer.
Children cry crying deep
The pain of children can be especially intense and heartbreaking.
Fuckin blitzkrieg boom
An even stronger, more extreme and intense attack with no regard for anything in its path.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS BERGH, EMIL NODTVEIDT, OLE OHMAN, SKINNY KANGUR
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@DrSlackr
✠ LYRICS: ✠
In your dreams, hearts shake
Nerves scream, minds break
Heavens turn, grounds crack
Prayers burn, burn black
And it's all there inside of you
It's deadly, dark, cold
Can you feel the explosion?
Now lean back and enjoy the show!
Blitzkrieg, blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg, boom
Blitzkrieg, blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg, boom
Hope fails, death shines
Long nails, Hell's vines
Terrors speak, walls fall
Addiction seek, seek it all
And it's all there inside of you
It's deadly, dark, cold
Can you feel the explosion?
Now lean back and enjoy the show!
Blitzkrieg, blitzkrieg
Fuck the blitzkrieg, boom
Blitzkrieg, blitzkrieg
Fuck the blitzkrieg, boom
This is the end
Still your need is driven on, driven on
(As we trigger one last bomb)
Wounds bleed, tears ride
Demons feed, angel hide
Fathers sign, mothers weep
Children cry, crying deep
And it's all inside of you
It's deadly, dark, cold
Can you feel the explosion?
Now lean back and enjoy the show!
Blitzkrieg, blitzkrieg
Fuck the blitzkrieg, boom
Blitzkrieg, blitzkrieg
Fuck the blitzkrieg, boom
Fuck the world with a gun and a broken blade!
This is the end
Still your need is driven on, driven on
(As we trigger one last bomb)
This is the end
Still your need is driven on, driven on
(As we trigger one last bomb)
This is the end
Still your need is driven on, driven on
(As we trigger one last bomb)
@CFootprints
Jesus it has been at least 10 years since I've listened to this.
I got a feeling this is the start of a 2 hour musical nostalgia trip.
@felhasznalonev000
same here
@burpostockings
yep. got my darium blacks and my k2 synthetic weed
@NanatsukiBenio
Same here man
@patrickm.4310
I can relate. Doing the same right now.
@cheekloins4126
Same lol
@IamTony666
Damn! How time moves so fast. I can still remember listening to this in middle school.
@jayfake2168
Seriously after all these years we need an HD video version! It's been 9 years damn it.
@gh0stical
Jay Fake I must agree with you.
@Sursie_Metzger
Agreed hands down