1) Doom began as The Subv… Read Full Bio ↴There are mutliple artists with this name:
1) Doom began as The Subverters with Jon Pickering (bass/vocals), Brian Talbot (guitar) and Jason Hodges (drums). After Jason was replaced by new drummer, Mick Harris, the band changed its name to DOOM.
This line up played one or two gigs, playing in a crossover metal style. Talbot and Pickering decided this wasn't the direction they wanted the band to move in. Consequently they left Harris and the metal style of music, and decided to go in a Discharge-influenced crossover thrash-style that Doom became known for. Pickering dropped bass to concentrate on vocals and Pete Nash joined as bass player. Harris left for Napalm Death so new drummer Tony 'Stick' Dickens, recently made bandless, joined after a drunken meeting at the infamous Mermaid Pub, this was when the 'real' Doom was formed. The band started rehearsing with this line-up in mid 1987.
About this time a small label called Peaceville Records was starting up. They heard about Doom through word of mouth and asked if they were interested in contributing songs to the first peaceville compilation A Vile Peace. Doom went to into the studio to record their first demo on 28 August 1987. Nash unfortunately broke his wrist just before Doom's recording debut, so bass player Jim Whitley (of Napalm Death and Ripcord fame) filled in on the recording. Three songs were recorded (two of which appeared on A Vile Peace).
On the strength of this first recording Peaceville asked Doom if they would record a full LP for them, which they agreed to do. The War is Big Business demo was recorded on 27 November 1987, which the band sold as a cassette at gigs. In February 1988, Doom went into "Rich Bitch" studios and recorded 21 songs for their debut album War Crimes (Inhuman Beings). All this time the band gigged constantly in the UK building up a following on the way. Another demo Domesday was also produced.
At the end of 1988, due to personal commitments Talbot announced that he would be leaving the band. He stayed long enough to record the split LP Bury the Debt - Not the Dead (with Swedish band No Security) on the Peaceville label. The Police Bastard EP (on discarded records) was also recorded at the same session. Doom were also invited to record two sessions for Radio One's John Peel show around this point. Talbot left the band in April 1989 after completing a lengthy European tour.
Doom continued with different guitarists, most notably with Dave Talbot who co-founded UK doom metal band Solstice with Sore Throat's vocalist Rich Walker, but did not settle with four members for long playing numerous gigs as a three piece, as Pickering turned to vocal and guitar duties. This line up continued until a final split in August 1990. Following the group's demise Pickering formed Police Bastard, whilst drummer Stick joined Extreme Noise Terror then DIRT.
The band reformed in 1992 with the earlier line up of Talbot, Pickering, Nash and Stick. They toured Japan and recorded a 12" of new songs released on the label Vinyl Japan. This proved to be the last recording with this line up. About this point the band almost split up but Talbot and Stick decided to continue with two new members. These being Tom Croft from Genital Deformities on vocals and Paul "Mall" Mallen on bass guitar. This line up recorded the split album with Selfish and a split 7" EP with Hiatus. Mall left shortly afterwards (an amicable parting). He was replaced by bassist Scoot from Largactyl.
This line up recorded the split 7" EP Doomed to Extinction with Extinction of Mankind, the Fuck Peaceville double LP, and the Hail to Sweden 7" EP. This is also the line up who appear on the Videodoom video on MCR recorded on a European tour in 1994
A tour of Scandinavia was organised for September 1995, however Scoot decided not to go due to problems at home, so he was replaced by Denis Boardman (of Blood Sucking Freaks) & permanently by Chris Gascoigne (of Suffer) after the tour. Tom Croft also left just after the tour and was replaced by Wayne Southworth (also of Blood Sucking Freaks). While on the Scandinavian tour Doom recorded the Monarchy Zoo 7" EP at Sunlight Studios.
The band, now comprised of Stick, Talbot, Boardman, Southworth and Gascoigne, went into the studio in June 1996 and recorded a full LP for Flat Earth, Called Rush Hour of the Gods.
Talbot would go on to join Khang, this band then evolving into Lazarus Blackstar. Stick is also part of the band RUIN.
On March 18, 2005 Wayne Southworth (lead singer) was found dead in his home by a friend. The cause of death was an epileptic seizure.
The band then toured England one last time without Wayne Southworth in tribute of their friend.
2) Doom in 1985 They developed into a heavily experimental avantgarde rock/metal band approaching the 1990s, with broken/deliberatley quirky use of English in their lyrics also becoming a feature of the music. The classic line up consisted of Takashi "Taka" Fujita (vocals/guitar), Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (Fretless Bass) and Jyo-ichi "Joe" Hirokawa (drums). Doom released their first EP Go Mad Yourself! in 1985, and the debut album No More Pain followed in 1987. The group gained a significant following and signed to the Japanese label Invitation. They continued to release many more albums and even played a gig at CBGB's before releasing the final album Where Your Life Lies!? in 1999, and then the group later disbanded. The band remains heavily underground today, and information on the band and its members is rare, but they still enjoy a devoted fan base. They were also known for their chaotic, freak-show live performances, with the band members clad in Kiss style make up, having only a large grate as a barrier separating audience & band, and with some of their microphones utilised while dangling from the ceiling.
3) Doom The music for the first two versions of the videogame DOOM created by id Software, was composed by Bobby Prince in the years 1992 and 1993. Some tracks were inspired, almost to be called covers, by famous artists such as Pantera, Slayer and Metallica. Wikipedia has an an detailed list about this. The site Doomworld has a section about the music containing comments from Bobby Prince himself.
4) DOOM is the moniker MF DOOM has chosen for his album BORN LIKE THIS., which was released March 23rd, on Lex Records.
5) Doom was a heavy metal project by multi-instrumentalist Elric Sullivan. An album called Future Shock was planned to be released, but it is unknown whether or not that album will be released or not.
6) DOOM is an electronic artist from Australia, focused in Drum 'n' Bass and Trap Music.
Absolutely
Doom Lyrics
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if they get the villain surrounded then (AHEM!)
good to the last drop nigglets
hood til the blast pop them bigot-ass piglets
go for the bosses, d*cks are higher
beat walkers still get caught up in the crossfire
get at the sarge, he give the orders
use stealth play, alleys, jet
we'd rather not alert them nosey federallies yet
keep the local random cases in each state
escape to the beaches for the season and be straight
you on call, keep your nikes on tight, no white
anybody tell, get lighted on sight
the ring is on a need to know basis
no persons, places, things and no faces
get bagged, you on your own, act it alone
back home, your fam'll be provided fo' while you're gone
it's a price on all snitches
if you nice bring back eyes, fingers, toes an' pictures
send copies to those who singin' the blues
mothers an' fathers who's unjustly accused
our species is in danger
wear gloves an' strike in a city where you a stranger
that'll let them fools know
and send 'em a message, let them P.O.W.'s go
absolute power corrupts absolutely
now you have your orders, do your duty
a new way to let the shots spray
a few drops a day, double expresso, d.a. latte
no smell, nor taste, hardly traceable
wait to waste a prosecutor, paid to get the case pulled
learn 'em a lesson for givin' bros mad stressins
a long list of CEO's names and addresses
a fake judge with many years on the bench
and sent some good cats to the chair, was aired in a trench
they say her tongue was teared out, smeared and drenched
the whole system's scared and doubtin' a fair stench
and she was tortured, some say post-mortem
the suspect took his own life before they caught 'im
it's real spooky like a real trife movie
remember the part when terminator killed tookey
absolute power corrupts absolutely
if they get the villain surrounded, son, then sh*t…
shed blood, some'll be shooken
just look with they head in the mud
red flood
VILLIAN!
The song "Absolutely" by Doom is a commentary on the corrupting influence of power and how those who are in positions of authority can easily become corrupted by their power. The opening lines state that absolute power corrupts absolutely, implying that once someone gains power, they will inevitably become corrupt. The rest of the song discusses how to evade the police and attack corrupt politicians and law enforcement officials.
The lyrics instruct listeners to use stealth and avoid alerting the authorities to their actions. They also encourage listeners to exact revenge on corrupt judges and prosecutors by targeting them individually. The singer describes how the corrupt system is scared and doubtful of its own fairness, and how the corruption can lead to torture and death. The song concludes with a call to shed blood and take action against corruption in society.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the dangers of unchecked power and corruption in society. It encourages listeners to take action against those who abuse their power and to fight for justice and true equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
The more power a person has, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it and misuse it.
if they get the villain surrounded then (AHEM!)
If the authorities try to apprehend the villain, they will face consequences and resistance.
good to the last drop nigglets
The villain views their actions as being satisfying and fulfilling.
hood til the blast pop them bigot-ass piglets
The villain will continue their criminal activities until they are caught and punished, even if it means facing discrimination and prejudice from those in power.
go for the bosses, d*cks are higher
The villain targets those in positions of authority and power who they view as being responsible for perpetuating the cycle of injustice.
beat walkers still get caught up in the crossfire
Even innocent people can be harmed or put in danger because of the villain's actions.
get at the sarge, he give the orders
The villain believes that those in positions of authority are the ones who give orders and are therefore targets for their actions.
the rest of them punks'll quit the force or get slaughtered
The villain believes that those who are not willing to protect and serve their community properly will either quit or face consequences for their actions.
use stealth play, alleys, jet
The villain employs various tactics and strategies to avoid detection and apprehension by law enforcement.
we'd rather not alert them nosey federallies yet
The villain does not want to draw attention to their activities from federal authorities who may have more resources and power to stop them.
keep the local random cases in each state
The villain tries to keep their criminal activities scattered and not concentrated in any one area to avoid detection and apprehension.
escape to the beaches for the season and be straight
The villain plans to escape to a secluded location and lay low for a while to avoid detection and apprehension by law enforcement.
you on call, keep your nikes on tight, no white
The villain instructs someone to be ready and prepared at all times and to avoid wearing conspicuous clothing that may draw attention.
anybody tell, get lighted on sight
The villain threatens anyone who talks or reveals information about their activities with violence and retaliation.
the ring is on a need to know basis
The villain operates on a secretive basis, only revealing information to those who need to know.
no persons, places, things and no faces
The villain avoids sharing information about their activities, including people, locations, and even objects, to avoid detection and apprehension.
get bagged, you on your own, act it alone
The villain will not help anyone who is caught and will not involve others in their activities to avoid being implicated themselves.
back home, your fam'll be provided fo' while you're gone
The villain promises to take care of the families of those involved in their activities while they are away.
it's a price on all snitches
The villain offers a reward or punishment for anyone who talks or reveals information about their activities.
if you nice bring back eyes, fingers, toes an' pictures
The villain encourages their followers to bring back evidence of their actions as a display of their loyalty and skill.
send copies to those who singin' the blues
The villain sends evidence of their actions to those who cry out for justice and change to instil fear or as a warning.
mothers an' fathers who's unjustly accused
The villain targets those who they see as being victims of unjust treatment and who are often overlooked by those in power.
our species is in danger
The villain believes that their actions serve to protect their community and species.
wear gloves an' strike in a city where you a stranger
The villain instructs their followers to operate in areas where they are not known and to protect themselves from being identified by wearing gloves.
that'll let them fools know
The villain believes that their actions will communicate a message to those in power.
and send 'em a message, let them P.O.W.'s go
The villain calls on those in power to release those who they view as being wrongly imprisoned or unjustly treated.
now you have your orders, do your duty
The villain instructs their followers to carry out their actions and to fulfill their duties.
a new way to let the shots spray
The villain innovates and creates new methods to carry out their criminal activities.
a few drops a day, double expresso, d.a. latte
The villain describes a method of carrying out their crime that involves using minimal amounts of liquid to avoid detection and blending in with everyday activities.
no smell, nor taste, hardly traceable
The villain explains how their method of carrying out their crime is difficult to detect and leaves few traces behind.
wait to waste a prosecutor, paid to get the case pulled
The villain plans to target a prosecutor who is being paid to shut down their case and stop the villain's activities.
learn 'em a lesson for givin' bros mad stressins
The villain seeks revenge against those who have caused harm or difficulty for their community and allies.
a long list of CEO's names and addresses
The villain targets CEOs and business leaders who they see as being part of the oppressive system and perpetuating injustice.
a fake judge with many years on the bench
The villain targets a judge who they believe is corrupt and has been in power for a long time.
and sent some good cats to the chair, was aired in a trench
The villain believes that the corrupt judge they targeted has unjustly convicted and sentenced innocent people to death.
they say her tongue was teared out, smeared and drenched
The villain describes the violent and gruesome fate of those who the community perceives as being corrupt and unjust.
the whole system's scared and doubtin' a fair stench
The villain's actions have instilled fear and doubt within the justice system and caused people to question its fairness and impartiality.
and she was tortured, some say post-mortem
The villain describes how the person they targeted was subjected to torture, possibly even after they were killed.
the suspect took his own life before they caught 'im
The person who carried out the actions on the villain's behalf killed themselves before they were apprehended to avoid punishment and prevent identification.
it's real spooky like a real trife movie
The villain describes how their actions and the reactions to them resemble a plotline in a bleak and disturbing movie.
remember the part when terminator killed tookey
The villain references a violent scene from a movie where a character is killed, possibly to find enjoyment or satisfaction in it.
shed blood, some'll be shooken
The villain acknowledges that their actions will result in loss of life and that it may cause fear and concern among the community.
just look with they head in the mud
The villain describes how their actions will cause fear and may even prevent people from speaking up against them.
red flood
The villain describes the violence, bloodshed, and destruction that will result from their actions.
VILLIAN!
The closing word of the song, perhaps acting as a call to arms or a message of defiance and pride.
Contributed by Allison W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.