Boston's DOOMRIDERS are sonically antisocial and undeniably unforgettable a… Read Full Bio ↴Boston's DOOMRIDERS are sonically antisocial and undeniably unforgettable as they come. DOOMRIDERS are comprised of a stellar lineup featuring Nate Newton (Converge, Old Man Gloom), along with longtime friends Jebb Riley (There Were Wires, Disappearer), Chris Pupecki (Cast Iron Hike), and JR Conners (Cave In). The demon child of their collective unhealthy obsession with Classic Rock, Hardcore, and Skateboarding, DOOMRIDERS are a rare beast in today's music world. Their soulful no frills approach conjures the spirits of Thin Lizzy, Entombed, and damn near every evil in between. Making DOOMRIDERS approach one Hell of a rebellious and exciting musical ride.

DOOMRIDERS "Black Thunder", was recorded and engineered by Kurt Ballou (Converge) @ Godcity Studios. Recorded primarily in a live setting, "Black Thunder" is a collection of thirteen unbridled songs filled with spontaneity and vigor. From the infectious hook of the title track, to the soul wrenching track "Voice of Fire", "Black Thunder" is as eclectic of an album as they come. Paying homage to their collective musical heroes, while boldly serving as a monster of an introduction to the independent music community worldwide.

Deathbox
Doomriders Lyrics

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Roll on, roll on
You can't stop us
We won't get old
We won't go bust
We won't slow down
Until we die
We live to rage
We live to ride

Deathbox!

Four wheels, concrete
It's all we need
Paid our dues
On the city streets
We won't slow down
Until we die
We live to rage
We live to ride

Deathbox!

Overall Meaning

The song "Deathbox" by Doomriders is about the thrill and passion of skateboarding. The lyrics emphasize the idea that skaters are a fearless and unstoppable group who are committed to their sport until the day they die. The opening lines of "Roll on, roll on / You can't stop us / We won't get old / We won't go bust" express how the skaters will continue to ride regardless of any obstacles they may encounter, such as potential injury or aging. However, the lyrics also suggest that there is a sense of recklessness in the skaters' attitude towards their own safety with the line "We live to rage / We live to ride."

The phrase "Deathbox" that the chorus repeats is a reference to the skater-made obstacle called the "deathbox" or "fullpipe." It is a cylindrical structure made of cement or other materials that requires a lot of skill to skate, and if the skater makes a wrong move or slip, it could result in serious injury or even death. The chorus emphasizes the exhilaration and danger associated with skating, conveying the sense of adrenaline that the skaters feel while on their board. Interestingly, the song's title and lyrics also evoke the idea of a "coffin," which is a term used to describe a skater who is upside down or "vert" in the fullpipe, suggesting that the skaters in "Deathbox" are willing to risk it all for the thrill of the ride.

Line by Line Meaning

Roll on, roll on
We will keep going, we will not stop.

You can't stop us
Nobody can prevent us from achieving our goal.

We won't get old
We will not age or tire, we will keep raging.

We won't go bust
We won't run out of money or resources.

We won't slow down
We won't decrease speed or intensity.

Until we die
We will not stop until we pass away.

We live to rage
Our purpose is to express our anger and passion.

We live to ride
We exist to drive and experience the thrill of the ride.

Deathbox!
The four wheels and concrete represent our ultimate thrill - the Deathbox.

Four wheels, concrete
We are referring to our skateboard, which is our tool of choice.

It's all we need
We do not require anything else to obtain our thrill and satisfaction.