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"
Damn Me
Deathstars Lyrics
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Die, I want to watch you die as you sell those words to please
We were never your sheep to keep and guide or victims by your side
I never asked for the world that you brought me, never wanted it
I never asked for that lie so damn me as I say goodbye
We were never your sheep to keep and guide or victims by your side
I never asked for the world that you brought me, never wanted it
I never asked for that lie, so damn me as I say goodbye
I never asked for the world that you gave me
I never asked for the world that you brought me
The song "Damn Me" by Deathstars is a powerful anthem that addresses the desire for independence and freedom from manipulation. The opening lines, "Die, I want to watch you die as you speak those words to me, Die, I want to watch you die as you sell those words to please" suggests that the singer is experiencing a sense of frustration with someone who is not honest with them. The repetition of "die" emphasizes the intensity of these emotions.
The lines, "We were never your sheep to keep and guide or victims by your side" suggest that the singer wishes to break free from oppression and control. They refuse to be molded into someone else's image, and they are not willing to be a victim of someone else's power. Instead, they express a deep longing for independence and self-determination.
The lines, "I never asked for the world that you brought me, never wanted it, I never asked for that lie so damn me as I say goodbye" are particularly striking. They suggest that the singer has been the victim of a significant deception, and they refuse to accept it any longer. They are making a choice to reject the lies they have been told and to embrace a new path, even if that means walking away from what they thought they wanted in the past.
Overall, the song "Damn Me" is a powerful statement of liberation, independence, and freedom. It speaks to the desire for truth and honesty in relationships and the sense of frustration that can arise when those qualities are absent.
Line by Line Meaning
Die, I want to watch you die as you speak those words to me
I want to witness your demise as you speak those deceitful words to me
Die, I want to watch you die as you sell those words to please
I want to witness your downfall as you use those lies to satisfy your agenda
We were never your sheep to keep and guide or victims by your side
We were never yours to manipulate and control or to exploit as your pawns
I never asked for the world that you brought me, never wanted it
I never desired the world that you have imposed on me, never sought it
I never asked for that lie so damn me as I say goodbye
I never asked for that deception, so curse me as I bid farewell
Fall, you want my visions but the sights are to dark to see
You desire my foresight, but the realities I perceive are too bleak to bear witness
I never asked for the world that you gave me
I never requested the world that you bestowed upon me
I never asked for the world that you brought me
I never solicited the world that you brought into my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS BERGH, EMIL NODTVEIDT, ERIK HALVORSEN, OLE OHMAN
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