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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.
Microwave Mayo
Doom Lyrics
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Get back on his feet, work out and eat some Wheaties
Greedy for the cheese, please, most couldn't fathom
Had em in the cobra clutch, when he spat the mad hymn gems
Collection of brats, timbs and hats
Had no time for the pitty pat, I'll give em that
The rhythm hit em back with a right hook
Shook it off, quarter shiner, thought it was a aight look
Pretenders lay in dazes on stages
DOOM malaise
Eat it up, microphone, microwave mayonnaise
His own way was strange but it matters not
Tuned into a frequency tone that shattered rock
Hold it down like Shatner do Spock
Rapper jocks... need to put a sock in they chatter box
The block got lied to VIAC stock
Folks gather round it's no joke like knock knock
It's them, they came home to roost ya'll
And watch em transform the game to the rules of foosball
She's too small. Any questions?
Him could squeeze blood from a penny in a recession
Keep guessin'
It gets deeper than depression
The power of suggestion awake or sleep, peep the lesson
Dig that beat
Ripped it with metal fingers and stomped it with big fat feet
And you know what they say: cut the hay
Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated, but today it's all grey
Metallic wood or ruby stone
Rude like the type of dude you could write a movie on
Hardcore porn - did his own stunts
Read his own rhymes, and split his own blunts
Once... in a while, every other minute
Eyes pop out, Popeye, heavy on the spinach
Steady on his business, and ready with a ill pitch
Keep some bad bills niche like Denny Wills & Mill snitch
No hitch, just a sh*tload of spit and sneeze
Strictly G's stackin up, off the rack the hidden fees
Rappers like the gay club strip tease
With hippies on the yip sayin "hey bub grip these"
They screamin for attention
Deemin' at the mention of a scary demon convention
You could cut the tension wit a switchblade
And serve it on a same plate of hors d'oeuvres a witch made
Filleted, pursueded the chamber maid
To bet her paycheck on a get naked game of spades
Straight up, no chaser, no layaways
Coursin fate, taste of microwave mayonnaise
In the song Microwave Mayo, Doom raps about a character who is portrayed as a chain-smoker of beedies, an Indian cigarette, to the point where his brain is broken completely. However, the character picks himself up, works out, and eats Wheaties. This shows the character's resilience and determination to keep going despite the hardships. The line "Greedy for the cheese, please, most couldn't fathom" could be interpreted as the character's desire for success, even if it means taking risks that others may find too daunting. Doom then describes the character's physical appearance with "Collection of brats, timbs, and hats," showing his cool and rebellious nature.
Doom goes on to describe how the character doesn't have time to waste in trivial matters, as he gives them the 'pitty pat.' The character's rhythm and flow are impeccable, as he can hit back with a right hook. The line "Depends on the shades, the end of days fades" could be interpreted as the character's outlook on life. The character believes that everything in life depends on how we look at it, and things that seem like the end of days can be blurry and unclear, but they will eventually fade away. The character seems to be such a powerful force in the rap game that Doom compares him to the mighty Shatner and Spock.
Doom continues with more comparisons, saying that rappers need to 'put a sock in their chatterbox.' Doom also mentions a sad reality when he says, "The block got lied to VIAC stock," showing how big corporations often deceive and manipulate people for their gain. The character is described as a restless spirit who transforms the game of rap to the rules of foosball. The song ends with "Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated, but today it's all grey, Metallic wood or ruby stone," which could mean that the character's power is immense and that people will do anything to follow him.
Line by Line Meaning
Chain smokin beedies til his brain's broken completely
He smokes beedies continuously until his mind is shattered.
Get back on his feet, work out and eat some Wheaties
He recovers from the damage by working out and eating properly.
Greedy for the cheese, please, most couldn't fathom
He is ambitious for success in the industry, which others underestimate.
Had em in the cobra clutch, when he spat the mad hymn gems
He had his audience captivated with his powerful performance.
Collection of brats, timbs and hats
He has a collection of young, stubborn people and urban fashion items.
Had no time for the pitty pat, I'll give em that
He doesn't have patience for nonsense, and he acknowledges that.
The rhythm hit em back with a right hook
The music came back and hit him hard, surprising him.
Shook it off, quarter shiner, thought it was a aight look
He got over it quickly and thought it wasn't a big deal.
Depends on the shades, the end of days fades
People's perceptions can change depending on their perspective.
Pretenders lay in dazes on stages
Inauthentic performers are lost and confused on stage.
DOOM malaise
The melancholy feeling associated with DOOM.
Eat it up, microphone, microwave mayonnaise
He devours and dominates the mic, like a quick and easy microwave meal.
His own way was strange but it matters not
He had his unique way of doing things, but it doesn't matter.
Tuned into a frequency tone that shattered rock
He connected with a powerful sound that shook the music world.
Hold it down like Shatner do Spock
He keeps it under control like Shatner's character does with Spock.
Rapper jocks... need to put a sock in they chatter box
Other rappers should stop talking so much and listen instead.
The block got lied to VIAC stock
The community was deceived, like the decline of Viacom's stock.
Folks gather round it's no joke like knock knock
People come together seriously, like when someone is knocking on the door.
It's them, they came home to roost ya'll
The group has returned to establish their dominance.
And watch em transform the game to the rules of foosball
They will change the music world to fit their own style, like the rules of foosball are set by the players.
She's too small. Any questions?
She is insignificant, do you need more explanation?
Him could squeeze blood from a penny in a recession
He is skilled at making money, even in difficult times.
Keep guessin'
Don't assume you know everything, keep guessing.
It gets deeper than depression
The situation is more serious than just feeling sad.
The power of suggestion awake or sleep, peep the lesson
The ability to influence someone's thoughts is important, pay attention to the lesson.
Dig that beat
Appreciate the music and rhythm.
Ripped it with metal fingers and stomped it with big fat feet
He played the music with skill and intensity.
And you know what they say: cut the hay
As the saying goes, focus on what's important.
Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated, but today it's all grey
Resistance is pointless, you will conform, but today is a neutral day.
Metallic wood or ruby stone
He compares his creativity to unique materials.
Rude like the type of dude you could write a movie on
He is so unrefined that you could make a film about him.
Hardcore porn - did his own stunts
He is similar to an action movie star who performs their own stunts.
Read his own rhymes, and split his own blunts
He writes his own lyrics and rolls his own joints.
Once... in a while, every other minute
He does something sporadically, but it's still frequent.
Eyes pop out, Popeye, heavy on the spinach
His eyes bulge, like Popeye after eating spinach.
Steady on his business, and ready with a ill pitch
He is focused on his goals and has a good sales pitch.
Keep some bad bills niche like Denny Wills & Mill snitch
He keeps some counterfeit money hidden, like Denny Wills and Mill snitch.
No hitch, just a sh*tload of spit and sneeze
He has no problem moving forward, just full of spit and enthusiasm.
Strictly G's stackin up, off the rack the hidden fees
He's all about making money, but there are hidden costs that come with it.
Rappers like the gay club strip tease
Other rappers are like strippers in a gay club.
With hippies on the yip sayin "hey bub grip these"
Hippies are offering him something to hold onto.
They screamin for attention
People want attention and recognition.
Deemin' at the mention of a scary demon convention
People are afraid of a convention of demons.
You could cut the tension wit a switchblade
The atmosphere is tense, to the point where a switchblade could break it.
And serve it on a same plate of hors d'oeuvres a witch made
The tension could be served like a witch's snack.
Filleted, pursueded the chamber maid
He seduced the chambermaid after cutting the tension.
To bet her paycheck on a get naked game of spades
She bet her entire paycheck on a game that involved getting naked.
Straight up, no chaser, no layaways
He is honest and direct, and there are no payment plans.
Coursin fate, taste of microwave mayonnaise
He is following his destiny, no matter how unpleasant it is.
Contributed by Micah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.