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.
Bumpy's message
Doom Lyrics
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Just calling to say that I'm proud of the work you been doing dog
You know this whole album and all that that you've been working on my dude
It's like, it's like a long time coming man for people to get a chance to
Look into the mind of a villain, you know like somebody who really has
A serious outlook on their craft, you know there's a lot of clowns out here
With you know, painted faces and when they take the paint off
It's just a clown with no paint on their face
It's the OG man Bumpy Knuckles straight fly, aight?
My motto for 2009 is fuck everybody, aight?
So when you go on stage and you put your middle finger up to the crowd
Ask them to put it back up
And when they show respect to the villain they should say fuck everybody
'Cause that's what everybody's gonna say when they have to show respect for you
Ah fuck him, fuck him that's the dinkiest shit in the world if they write this
Well fuck you
'Cause everybody wanna be what you are
You nah'mean? They can't find themselves
Aight, stay focused my dude I appreciate your work
Aight? Soon come, Bumpy Knuckles, MF Doom soon come
Peace
In these lyrics, Bumpy Knuckles calls up MF Doom to congratulate him on his album and tell him how proud he is of his work. He comments on the importance of introducing listeners to the mind of a villain, as opposed to the "clowns" who put on paint and masquerade as something they're not. Bumpy Knuckles acknowledges that MF Doom is dedicated to his craft and encourages him to continue to stick to his true self. He even suggests a motto for the year, "fuck everybody," telling MF Doom to put his middle finger up and ask the crowd to put theirs up in solidarity. Although this may seem negative or crude, it's a way of saying that they should only care about those who truly appreciate their art, and not waste time on those who don't.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo what's up Doom, it's Bumpy Knuckles
Bumpy Knuckles greets MF Doom.
Just calling to say that I'm proud of the work you been doing dog
Bumpy Knuckles calls to express his pride in MF Doom's work.
You know this whole album and all that that you've been working on my dude
Bumpy acknowledges MF Doom's musical efforts and commitment to his art.
It's like, it's like a long time coming man for people to get a chance to
Bumpy views MF Doom's musical album as a long-awaited opportunity for people to explore the mind of a true artist.
Look into the mind of a villain, you know like somebody who really has
Bumpy refers to MF Doom as a villainous artist, whose work offers unique insight and perspective.
A serious outlook on their craft, you know there's a lot of clowns out here
Bumpy highlights the rarity of serious artists and warns about the abundance of unserious ones.
With you know, painted faces and when they take the paint off
Bumpy draws a comparison between MF Doom and artists who wear painted masks as part of their act.
It's just a clown with no paint on their face
Bumpy believes that these artists lack substance and depth.
So please understand my dude I'm watching you man and I see what you doing
Bumpy assures MF Doom that he's paying attention and admires his work.
It's the OG man Bumpy Knuckles straight fly, aight?
Bumpy gives himself the nickname 'OG' and concludes his praise for MF Doom.
My motto for 2009 is fuck everybody, aight?
Bumpy shares his motto for 2009, which expresses his disregard for the opinions of others.
So when you go on stage and you put your middle finger up to the crowd
Bumpy suggests that MF Doom should make a provocative gesture on stage.
Ask them to put it back up
Bumpy wants MF Doom to encourage the audience to follow his lead.
And when they show respect to the villain they should say fuck everybody
Bumpy urges MF Doom's fans to embrace his 'fuck everybody' philosophy.
'Cause that's what everybody's gonna say when they have to show respect for you
Bumpy believes that MF Doom is so revered that even those who dislike him will be forced to respect him.
Ah fuck him, fuck him that's the dinkiest shit in the world if they write this
Bumpy dismisses those who criticize MF Doom's work as unimportant and insignificant.
Well fuck you
Bumpy responds to hypothetical critics with contempt.
Cause everybody wanna be what you are
Bumpy acknowledges that not everyone can be like MF Doom.
You nah'mean? They can't find themselves
Bumpy suggests that some people lack the introspection and self-awareness necessary to pursue their craft with seriousness.
Aight, stay focused my dude I appreciate your work
Bumpy advises MF Doom to stay focused and stay committed to his art, and thanks him for his contributions to the music world.
Aight? Soon come, Bumpy Knuckles, MF Doom soon come
Bumpy hints at the possibility of a collaboration between himself and MF Doom in the future.
Peace
Bumpy bids MF Doom farewell.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Corin Douglas Littler, Daniel Dumile Thompson
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