Extrema are not just another Italian Heavy Metal band, they are Italian hea… Read Full Bio ↴Extrema are not just another Italian Heavy Metal band, they are Italian heavy Metal! The band, driven by the crunchingly abrasive guitars and energetic personality of Tommy Massara, came to light During the cold Milanese Winter of 86. However the definitive line-up (Mattia Bigi on Bass, Christiano Dalla Peligrino on Drums and GianLuca Perotti on Vocals) was not set in stone until 1989. There then came, after some initial hardships and a spell in the U.S, the forging of a united, solid and extremely tight unit. 1993 saw the release of their first studio album Tension at the seams. The release hit the Italian Metal scene full frontal, which at the time was suffering an identity crises, and as a result started to look upon Extrema as their focal point. The album enjoyed world wide release and was closely followed by an Italian tour cumulating in opening slots for Mettalica as well as the huge Italian star Vasco Rossi who personally chose the band. Their video Child of Boogaow caused interest outside the then rather closed and tight nit Italian Metal scene. The end of 93 saw the release of the mini LP Proud, powerful n alive which included the superb cover of the Dead Kennedys Too drunk to fuck In Jan 1994, Extrema were well and truly baptized, when after enthusiastic reviews they dominated the polls in the best new band category. The following year saw the recording of The Positive Pressure of Injustice a solid and potent release instantly followed by a hardcore tour of over 100 mind-bending, energetic shows. In 1996, to then further enhance their ever growing fan base they collaborated with Italian Rap superstars Articolo 31 recording the single Mollami which was to have been that years true eye of the storm. Although a big hit, the Metal kids were still rather sceptic towards such hybrid forms, and therefore turned up their nose to what they saw as a heavy Metal scandal (they just werent ready). During 1996 and 1999, the war machine Extrema, paused a while to dedicate time towards various side projects and collaborations which included the likes of J Ax and DJ Jad with the release of the classic vai bello/qui non si scherza. In 2001 the album Better Mad than Dead showed the world that they were back, with more energy, power and guts than ever, and once again ready to dominate. This slicing and modern release put them right back on top of the Italian scene. They toured constantly for the first half of the year and then blew their fans away at the Tattoo the Planet gig with Slayer. The second part of the year saw the fans treated to the heavy rotation of their new videos Another Nite and Wannabe A new contract in 2003 treated the fans once again to another video All Around and the compilation of rare Extrema songs And the best is yet to come. This included all their collaborations, remixes as well as 3 new songs. It was polished off with some spectacular artwork and the video the world decline. Since then Extrema have thrown themselves back on stage and into the festival scene with such shows as the Heineken Jammin Festival with Metallica culminating with their success at Flippaut festival with Korn. December 2004 saw a slight line-up change with the departure after 15 years of Chris Dallapellegrina. After a couple of months of auditions, a new name: Paolo Crimi, formally drumming for Beerbong The debut shows were received ecstatically by the fans, so much so that they were invited to participate at Europes and Italys most prestigious rock/Metal festival: Gods of Metal and the famous Summer day in Hell festival. The Fans were many and the reaction was wild, and as their trademark saying goes: It was Un fottuto massacro collettivo (A fucking collective massacre) In June/July the band went into Rodger music Studios to record their latest offering using (The sound pusher) Mauro Androlli (www.mauroandreolli.com) and gave life to Set the World on Fire. The release date is set for the 11th of November (Ammonia/V2/Edel) The recording of the video Nature(first single) begins in October and then, once and for all, they really will Set the World on Fire. Extrema.Devastating and proud as always

Set the world on fire
Extrema Lyrics

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Because it takes another motherfuckin' crime
Because it takes, because it takes!
(X 2)

Watch out, there's a new game in this world
And it's name is war
They say it's necessary to bring peace
To those lands but against the pope's word

Through their media they inject the fear
With their mass appeal until it seems so real
But in the end believe me son
Their aim is set the world on fire

Because it takes another motherfuckin' crime
Because it takes, because it takes!
(X 2)

I cannot understand the rage inside their minds
Behind their master plan their real plan transpires
So, in the name of God, they want to take control
And lost another chance just to save their damned souls

Another motherfuckin' crime

Check it out, I spit it out, the anger that makes me so fuckin' proud
To be so loud, to march away from the scheme this society lives
Another day of a useless war
Another day in which we're ignored
And in the end believe me son
Their aim is to set the world on fire

I cannot understand the rage inside their minds
Behind their master plan their real plan transpires
So, in the name of God, they want to take control

And lost another chance just to save their damned souls
(X 2)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Set the world on fire" by Extrema are a commentary on the global state of affairs, particularly with regards to the ongoing wars that are being waged across the world. The song is a call to arms, urging the listener to take action against the powers that be who seek to control and manipulate the masses. The lyrics highlight the media's role in creating fear and shaping public opinion, while also questioning the religious justifications for war. The repeated refrain of "because it takes another motherfuckin' crime" serves as a reminder that war is nothing but violence and destruction, and that there are always human costs to be paid.

The lyrics are charged with emotion, and the use of profanity helps to underscore the urgency of the message. The song reflects the frustration and anger that many people feel about the state of the world, and calls for action rather than apathy. The reference to the pope's word is interesting, suggesting that the songwriters who composed the lyrics are critical of the role of religion in political affairs.

Line by Line Meaning

Because it takes another motherfuckin' crime
A statement about the cyclical nature of crime and its negative impact on society

Watch out, there's a new game in this world
Drawing attention to the emergence of a dangerous, destructive force

And it's name is war
Clarifying that the dangerous force in question is war

They say it's necessary to bring peace
Highlighting the misleading justification used to promote war as a means of peace

To those lands but against the pope's word
Noting the contradiction between the religious leader's stance and the actions of those promoting war

Through their media they inject the fear
Explaining how the promoters of war use media to manipulate people's emotions

With their mass appeal until it seems so real
Showing how this emotional manipulation becomes pervasive until it seems true

But in the end believe me son
Urging people to question the rhetoric being fed to them

Their aim is set the world on fire
Stating the true motive behind the promoters of war - destruction

I cannot understand the rage inside their minds
Expressing confusion at the root motivation behind those who promote war

Behind their master plan their real plan transpires
Implying that there is a hidden, dark agenda behind the pro-war propaganda

So, in the name of God, they want to take control
Highlighting the insidiousness of those who cloak their destructive intent in religiosity

And lost another chance just to save their damned souls
Suggesting that those promoting war are blinded by their own self-interest

Check it out, I spit it out, the anger that makes me so fuckin' proud
Asserting the importance of speaking out against such injustice and manipulation

To be so loud, to march away from the scheme this society lives
Advocating for an alternative way of living, one that rejects the destructive nature of war

Another day of a useless war
Bemoaning the ongoing destruction caused by war

Another day in which we're ignored
Expressing frustration at the lack of attention given to the negative impact of war

And in the end believe me son
Reiterating the need for people to question the status quo

Their aim is to set the world on fire
Restating the true purpose behind the pro-war agenda

Contributed by Jonathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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