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.

Mercy
Doomriders Lyrics

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Death growing inside me
Feel it coming on strong
Lift me up to god above
Oh lord where i belong
Death growing inside me
Feel it coming on strong
Take me down to hell below
Oh lord it won't be long

Death growing inside me
Feel it coming on strong
Lift me up to god above
Oh lord where i belong
Death walks behind
You feel it coming on strong

Take me down to hell below
Oh lord it won't be long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Doomriders' song "Mercy" describe the feeling of impending death and the struggle between heaven and hell. The repetition of the phrase "Death growing inside me" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the inevitable decay of the human body, which ultimately leads to death. The lyrics also suggest a desire to be lifted up to God above, indicating a struggle between good and evil.

The line "Take me down to hell below, oh Lord it won't be long" suggests a fear of going to hell and a sense of urgency to make peace with the afterlife. The repetition of the phrase "Feel it coming on strong" emphasizes the intensity of this feeling and the sense of impending doom. The line "Death walks behind, you feel it coming on strong" suggests that death is always present and it can come at any moment.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of fear and inevitability surrounding death, and a desire to seek redemption before it is too late.

Line by Line Meaning

Death growing inside me
I can feel the imminent approach of death within me

Feel it coming on strong
The sensation is increasing in strength

Lift me up to god above
Please raise my being towards a higher power

Oh lord where i belong
Dear God, welcome me into your presence

Death growing inside me
My mortality is rapidly approaching

Feel it coming on strong
The feeling is becoming more intense

Take me down to hell below
My fate is to end up in the underworld

Oh lord it won't be long
I know my time on this earth is almost up

Death growing inside me
The reality of death is becoming more pronounced

Feel it coming on strong
I am acutely aware of the specter of death approaching