In April 1995, DISFEAR recorded their first full-length 'Soul Scars,' released on Distortion in May 1995. The album got top reviews and to promote the release, Disfear toured Sweden with GBH and DRI, as well as the UK with English legends DOOM as special guest. After the tour Disfear left Distortion and signed a deal with French label Osmose Productions.
The Osmose record ''Everyday Slaughter' was released in October 1997. In March 1998, longtime vocalist Jeppe decided to leave the band. His replacement was none other than ex-AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg, one of extreme music’s best screamers. With this new and re-vitalized line-up, more shows and festivals in Sweden and Europe followed. The band also recruited new drummer Marcus Andersson, with founding fathers Björn Pettersson (guitar) and Henke Frykman (bass) completing the line-up.
These new Disfear tracks made their way to the surface in 2003, with their Relapse debut ‘Misanthropic Generation’. ‘Misanthropic Generation’ was recorded at Studio Soundlab along with producer Mieszko Talarzyk (NASUM, EXHUMED, REGURGITATE, KRIGSHOT, etc.).
Upon the release of 'Misanthropic Generation' and 'Swedish Assault,' Disfear snared several high-profile gigs. After adding Uffe Cederlund (Entombed) as their second guitarist, Disfear went on the Close Up Magazine-sponsored “Close Up Made Us Do It” tour with Entombed and fellow countrymen RAISED FIST. This tour coincided with Disfear’s first ever cover feature in January 2004 (Close Up #63). The band also got to share the stage with d-beat originators DISCHARGE in Umea, Sweden at Punkfest 7 in early March 2004. The band then embarked upon a spring European headlining tour, followed by their first US appearance as part of Philadelphia’s Pointless Fest along with TRAGEDY, KYLESA, MUNICIPAL WASTE, and more.
In spring of 2005, DISFEAR toured Finland and Sweden with ROTTEN SOUND before a couple of festival appearances (Fuck The Commerce, Obscene Extreme, and more). During this time, the band also began writing their follow-up to ‘Misanthropic Generation’.
2006 saw the first Disfear North American tour, sharing stages with the likes of MISERY INDEX, PHOBIA, TRAGEDY, CURSED and more. Upon returning home, the band went back to work on writing their new album.
The band wrapped up writing in the early months of 2007. Disfear broke only for a few a days in May for a brief tour in Germany and the Czech Republic. They arranged for studio time in the late summer with CONVERGE guitarist Kurt Ballou at his Godcity Studio in Salem, MA to record the ten songs that will make up ‘Live The Storm’.
‘Live The Storm’ will see its international release in January of 2008 and with songs such as "Get It Off", "The Furnace", "Deadweight" and their ilk prove, Disfear are the undisputed kings of crust-core.
DISFEAR:
Tomas Lindberg: Vocals
Marcus Andersson: Drums
Bjorn Pettersson: Guitar
Henke Frykman: Bass
Uffe Cederlund: Guitar
DISFEAR online:
http://www.Disfear.com
http://www.MySpace.com/Disfear
Deadweight
Disfear Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Rewriting and censoring
Our history descrated adjust, adapt, obey
Teachers, media, politicians
And, yeah, your parents as well
Are either bought or just equally fucked
It's a one way communication
It's a one way communication
I won't conform, no fucking way!
The burnt out, the anorectic
Part of the result
The naive, the so pathetic
And the non-reflecting cult
Ghosts of tomorrow, fear them today
Oh, yeah, fear them today
You better wake up before it's too late
One way communication
A deadweight population
It's a one way communication
I won't conform, no fucking way!
One way communication
A deadweight population
One way
Deadweight
One way
Deadweight
Disfear's song "Deadweight" discusses the idea of a society that is controlled through propaganda, censorship, and the manipulation of history. The opening lines suggest that institutions such as schools, the media, and politicians are all responsible for this control, with the overarching message being that people need to wake up and resist the manipulation before it's too late. The use of the term "deadweight population" refers to those who have been brainwashed and are unable to think critically for themselves, while the phrases "adjust, adapt, obey" and "I won't conform, no fucking way" serve as a call to action for people to resist this brainwashing and think for themselves.
The song also highlights the consequences of this control, which include burnout and lifestyle disorders such as anorexia, as well as a general sense of apathy and lack of reflection. The line "ghosts of tomorrow, fear them today" suggests that these issues will only continue to worsen unless something is done to resist the manipulation and take control back.
Overall, Deadweight is a powerful anthem of resistance against institutionalized control and the dangers of blindly following authority figures. It encourages listeners to question the world around them and take action to fight against oppression and brainwashing.
Line by Line Meaning
Propagating, entertaining
Spreading biased information for entertainment purposes.
Rewriting and censoring
Changing and suppressing information to control the narrative.
Our history desecrated adjust, adapt, obey
Manipulating our past to fit certain agendas, forcing people to comply and not question authority.
Teachers, media, politicians
People in positions of power that can sway opinions and influence the masses.
And, yeah, your parents as well
Even those closest to you may be brainwashed and blindly follow authority.
Are either bought or just equally fucked
They are corrupt, either bribed or simply ignorant and brainwashed.
It's a one way communication
Only one voice is heard, dissent and differing opinions are not allowed.
A deadweight population
A society that blindly follows without question, incapable of independent thought and progress.
I won't conform, no fucking way!
I refuse to be a part of this deadweight population and will not conform to their ways.
The burnt out, the anorectic
Those who are struggling and suffering under the weight of societal pressure, leading to burnout and eating disorders.
Part of the result
A direct consequence of the oppressive and manipulative society.
The naive, the so pathetic
Those who blindly follow authority and do not question their actions, seen as weak and pathetic.
And the non-reflecting cult
The masses who do not self-reflect and do not see their own part in this society, blindly following like a cult.
Ghosts of tomorrow, fear them today
The future generations, who will be affected by the actions of the current society, should be feared and taken into account.
You better wake up before it's too late
There is still time to change and resist the oppressive systems, but time is running out.
One way communication
Only one message is allowed to be heard.
A deadweight population
The masses are unable to break free and progress.
One way
Only one path is allowed.
Deadweight
The population is burdening and slowing down progress.
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.