Ed Gein is a three piece band from Syracuse, NY, which formed in 2001. Each… Read Full Bio ↴Ed Gein is a three piece band from Syracuse, NY, which formed in 2001. Each of the three members (guitar, drums, and bass) shared vocal duties equally on the first two albums (It's a Shame a Family Can Be Torn Apart by Something as Simple as a Pack of Wild Dogs and Judas Goats and Dieseleaters). Drummer Jesse Daino later decided that he no longer wanted to contribute vocals and the vocal parts will be split between guitarist Graham Reynolds and bassist Aaron Jenkins on the upcoming album, Bad Luck.

The band has been pounding the pavement hard since their formation in 2001, touring furiously and earning themselves a cult-like following across the US and Canada. Playing a hybrid style of thrash, metal, sludge, grind and punk, Ed Gein, who call Syracuse, NY home, use their self-described "angry-noise punk" style as a means to deliver their politically and socially charged message. "It's all a matter of being aware and thinking for yourself," says Jenkins. "A 'Judas-goat' is an older animal at a slaughter-house trained to lead the other animals to slaughter. In exchange, the animal is taken care of almost like a family pet until they are no longer of use. A large portion of the world's population falls into one of the unfortunate categories of either being a betrayer or one of the millions of mindless, resource-eating followers."

The band takes influence from such bands as Coalesce and Pig Destroyer.

Christianity as Foreign Policy
Ed Gein Lyrics

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Nothing is more destructive than the belief God is on your side
Radical suicide bombers have it, and so does our president
We're all screwed
The most dangerous men in the world fighting over who has the better imaginary friend
Grow up before someone gets their eye poked out with a nuke.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ed Gein's song, "Christianity as Foreign Policy," serve as a critique of the role of religion as a driver of global conflicts. The song highlights the dangerous consequences of the belief that God supports a particular country or ideology, as seen in the actions of radical suicide bombers and even the President of the United States. The lyrics suggest that this belief can lead to destructive actions that harm countless people.

The song also highlights the irony of powerful leaders engaging in conflicts over their "imaginary friend," referring to their personal interpretations of religious doctrines that are often used as justifications for violence. Through the lines "We're all screwed" and "Grow up before someone gets their eye poked out with a nuke," the song serves as a warning against the potential escalation of global conflicts driven by religious beliefs.

Overall, the song condemns the use of religion as a tool for political gain and global conflict, calling for individuals and leaders to critically reflect on their beliefs and consider the potential consequences of their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Nothing is more destructive than the belief God is on your side
When people believe that God is supporting their actions, they become capable of causing immense destruction.

Radical suicide bombers have it, and so does our president
Both radical suicide bombers and the president believe that God is on their side, which is a dangerous belief.

We're all screwed
As a society, we are in a precarious position due to the dangerous beliefs of some individuals.

The most dangerous men in the world fighting over who has the better imaginary friend
The most dangerous people in the world are those who are willing to fight and kill over their beliefs in imaginary beings.

Grow up before someone gets their eye poked out with a nuke.
It's time for people to mature and realize the consequences that their actions can have, before they cause catastrophic damage.

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