You could probably refer to DEBASE, from Malmoe Sweden as the band who defi… Read Full Bio ↴You could probably refer to DEBASE, from Malmoe Sweden as the band who defies all attempts to be labelled. Critics nationally as well as internationally, have in positive reviews put them in genres like doom, thrash, power and neo-metal and compared them to the likes of, to name a few, Machine Head, Rammstein, Metallica and Queensrÿche. Even though DEBASE’s music seems difficult to describe, there's really nothing complicated in their cocky delivered, brutal and above all catchy heavy metal, heavy being the main word. As Micko Twedberg (bass) simply puts it, "The DEBASE-sound is just the natural sound of us five combined." In 1996 Micko, together with guitarists Jonas Karlgren and Sigge Riesbeck, formed DEBASE and when lead singer Michael Hansson and the band’s first drummer Marten Hedener joined they quickly established themselves as a strong and powerful liveband. After cooperating with Roasting House Production "The World is Listening" was released in 1999 for the world to hear. The album was very well received when launched in Europe and after replacing drummer Hedener with Johan Helgesson DEBASE once again confirmed their reputation as being charismatic metalengines with an astonishing ability to conquer the stage. The stage is where they prove themselves as the tight, confident, hardworking band they are and if you haven't experienced DEBASE's live perfomance, you haven't really heard DEBASE.
After supporting Alice Cooper during the "Brutal Planet" tour in summer 2000 DEBASE returned to Roasting House for the second album "Domination" which was released in fall 2001. The opening track and first video, "Stoneage 2K" is a strong statement of the cynical way we treat each other and our planet. This strongly proved that Debase was really true metal and though high expectations were built-up no one was disappointed. The great response followed by "Domination" reached its climax in November that year when DEBASE toured Scandinavia warming up for Judas Priest and as usual the five piece combo delivered. Six months later it was time for another European crusade, tearing up the roads with Canadian thrashers Annihilator. Having roared 30 stages in 10 countries and newly signed to Sanctuary / Noise Records, the time had come to record their third studio album, "Unleashed". This unstrained manifesto truly confirms their strength and skill, giving meaning to what ´s been referred to as DEBASE-metal.

Biography by Eva Grahn @ http://www.debase.se/story.htm

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Micko Twedberg bass
Jonas Karlgren guitar
Sigge Riesbeck guitar
Michael Hansson vocals
Johan Helgesson drums

Hellraiser
Debase Lyrics

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An old friend had visit us again
an old friend who's always coming back
we saw your face in dust over Berlin
we saw your face when in napalm over Nam

You show no color you show no race
But you always show your face

The face of you have been seen
day of 9 eleven on the screen
we saw your face in blitz over London
we saw your face when you melted Japan

You show no color you show no race
But you always show your face

Overall Meaning

In Debase's song "Hellraiser," the lyrics speak of an ominous presence that keeps reappearing throughout history, represented by a face that is seen in various destructive events. The first stanza references this presence being seen in Berlin during the time of the dust and rubble, and then in the form of napalm bombing in Vietnam. The second stanza highlights the universal nature of this presence by mentioning its appearance during the 9/11 attacks in the United States, as well as in bombing campaigns over London and Japan.

The repeated line "you show no color you show no race, but you always show your face" emphasizes that this presence is not bound by nationality or any other human categorization. It is simply there, consistent in its destruction and haunting in its appearances. The use of the word "old friend" implies that this presence has always been around, perhaps since the beginning of time, and will always be a part of humanity's existence.

Overall, this song serves as a commentary on the destructive forces that have plagued humanity throughout history. It suggests that these forces are not unique to any one country, race, or ideology, but rather a part of the human condition.

Line by Line Meaning

An old friend had visit us again
Terrorism has struck again

an old friend who's always coming back
Terrorism keeps happening repeatedly

we saw your face in dust over Berlin
The devastation caused by terrorism was reminiscent of the destruction of war-torn Berlin

we saw your face when in napalm over Nam
Terrorism is akin to the horrors of napalm warfare in Vietnam

You show no color you show no race
Terrorism is not limited to any specific race or ethnicity

But you always show your face
Terrorism is always present and recognizable

The face of you have been seen
The perpetrators of terrorism have been identified and known

day of 9 eleven on the screen
The terrorist attack on September 11th was broadcasted on TV screens worldwide

we saw your face in blitz over London
The impact of terrorism was similar to the bombings of London during World War II

we saw your face when you melted Japan
The devastation caused by terrorism could be compared to the atomic bombs dropped on Japan

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