1) Face Down (formerly … Read Full Bio ↴At least two bands share the name Face Down.
1) Face Down (formerly known as Machine God) is a post-thrash/death metal band from Sweden.
In 1993 bass player Joakim (Harju) Hedestedt and drummer Richard Bng started a band called Machine God along with guitarist Alex Linder. The band was soon joined by vocalist Marco Aro.
After the first gig in spring 1994, guitarist Joacim Carlsson (Afflicted, General Surgery) joined up and they decided to change the band name to Face Down. Later that year, Linder was replaced by Niklas Ekstrand (ex-Tiamat) due in part to his basic lack of interest. With this line up, the first demo was recorded and duplicated in over 800 copies. These were widely spread and given away and none were sent out to record companies.
Through word of mouth, the demo was picked up by Soundfront Music. After a gig in Stockholm in spring 1995 the band signed a contract with Roadrunner Records (through Soundfront Music.) That was also the last gig with Ekstrand, who didn't seem as eager to work as hard as the rest of the band, who in turn doubled their efforts in order to make a great debut album. The album "Mindfield" was recorded in summer 1995 at Soundfront Studio, with acclaimed producer Daniel Bergstrand. Shortly afterwards, Bng left the band. He was soon replaced by drummer Peter Stjrnvind (Unanimated, Merciless) and Face Down was ready for action.
After the release of "Mindfield" in January 96, the band went on an European tour supporting Napalm Death and Crowbar. Around this time the "Kill The Pain" video was shown several times on MTV's Headbangers Ball and the band also appeared in a live interview on the show. This tour also included a couple of gigs with the legendary At The Gates. The European tour was shortly followed by a co-headline tour in the UK with London thrashers Above All and culminated with a magic gig at London Astoria (Metal Hammer's 4-play Night), supporting Cathedral. Back home in Sweden, Face Down attended the awesome Hultsfred Festival and completely devastated the crowd. After lots of problems with Soundfront Records the band stood without a record deal, but was quickly signed on to Nuclear Blast Records. In Autumn of 1996 the band started to work on their second full-length record.
In February of 1997 the band entered Sunlight Studios with producer Tomas Skogsberg. A total of 15 tracks were recorded for their second release in six weeks time. Upon completion of the recording, the band submitted the masters to Nuclear Blast, who in turn, didn't accept the production. The band was forced to re-record the album at Daniel Bergstrand's Dug Out Productions studio in two weeks in July 1997. After the release of "The Twisted Rule The Wicked" in late 1997, Peter Stjrnvind left the band to join Entombed. Hkan Ericsson (from local act Godblender) was quickly brought in to replace him. Tough times lay ahead. The departure of Peter and even more problems with Nuclear Blast made the morale of the band low. The band played some local shows, got promised a couple of tours but nothing ever materialized. The band decided to set up their own tour in the territory where they were best known, the UK, along with HC band Soulquake System from Kristinehamn.
After completing the UK tour in early 1998 with Soulquake System, the band took a break for a few months. Work was resumed during autumn '98, and the band recorded a three track demo-tape at Sunlight Studio.
At this point the relationship with Nuclear Blast was disintegrating completely and further co-operation was impossible. The band once again found themselves without a record deal, with almost all material written for their third album.
In early 1999, Marco decided to leave the band as The Haunted had made him an offer he could not refuse. Face Down was at its lowest point ever. Facing a bleak future with no record label or lead vocalist, Joakim, Hkan and Joacim tried to hold on a couple of weeks but it was pointless. Face Down was dead... The remaining members went their separate ways in spring of 1999.
Over five years later Joakim (Harju) Hedestedt (who was playing base for Construcdead) felt that it was time to reunite the band. He'd heard about Marco Aro's departure from The Haunted and started making some phone calls to his old band mates. The reaction was very positive. To take on the heavy burden of drummer, Joakim asked his good friend Erik Thyselius (also of Construcdead and Terror 2000). Erik gladly accepted the task and the new Face Down was created. Shortly after the band was signed on to Black Lodge Records.
After successfully recording a 3 track demo in the summer of 2004, the band were invited to appear at 'Sweden Rock', the country's largest and most renouned music festival, and also the legendary 'Decibel 2000' festival. Hard work was resumed as the band once again hit the 'Fear and Loathing' recording studio in order to put down tracks for their long awaited third album, 'The Will To Power.'
Produced by Jocke Skog, the album took the band in new directions whilst maintaining the sheer aggression, brutality and impact of their former releases.
Final line-up:
Marco Aro - Vocals
Rickard Dahlberg - Guitar
Joakim Hedestedt - Bass
Christofer Barkensjö - Drums
Former members:
Joacim Carlsson - Guitar (1994-2006)
Erik Thyselius - Drums (2004-2006)
HÃ¥kan Ericsson - Drums (1997-1999)
Peter Stjärnvind - Drums (1995-1997)
Richard BÃ¥ng - Drums (1993-1995)
Niklas Ekstrand - Guitar (1994-1995)
Alex Linder - Guitar (1993-1994)
Henrik Blomquist - Audio Warfare (1994-1996)
Discography
One Eyed Man (Demo, 1994)
Mindfield (1996)
The Twisted Rule the Wicked (1997)
Demo (2004)
The Will to Power (2005)
Demo (2006)
2) Face Down is also a French southern-metal band.
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War Hog
Face Down Lyrics
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I'm the hog at the end of your rope
Drained of regrets, I can't look back
I am the slayer of hope
Face it
I'm what you wanna see
Even more
Saturate the spirit of a peaceful man
Kill the one who never took a stand
The stage is set, come join the fun
I bet it sucks at that end of the gun
I.. won't... back... off
Just deal with the fact
Your time has come
Ain't that a bitch, you thought you knew me
My fist in your gut, I bet you feel me
Stare into my eyes, can you see the answer
I'm your death, your hell, your cancer
I'm your death, your hell, your cancer
I'm bringing war
Right to your door
Taste defeat as it sprays your face
The hog now reveling in your disgrace
War would end if the dead could return
And hell is a place where you won't get burned?
Who.. will... save.. you.. now?
War makes thieves
And peace will hang them
Ain't that a bitch, you thought you knew me
My fist in your gut, I bet you feel me
Stare into my eyes, can you see the answer
I'm your death, your hell, your cancer
I'm your death, your hell, your cancer
I'm bringing war
Right to your door
It's not the size of the dog in the fight
It's the size of the fight in the dog
War hog
Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity
It's not the size of the dog in the fight
It's the size of the fight in the dog
War hog
Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity
I.. won't... back... off
I'm your death, your hell, your cancer
This... will.. .kill... you
[Music: Carlsson, Lyrics: Aro]
The lyrics of "War Hog" by Face Down tells the story of a character filled with hate and anger, who revels in causing pain and destruction. The song describes the feeling of being drained of regrets, and the inability to look back at one's actions. The character is portrayed as someone who has no remorse and takes pleasure in the suffering of others. The lyrics describe the concept of war and how it can be destructive and pointless, with lines such as "War makes thieves, and peace will hang them." The song ends with a powerful message that fighting for peace is like trying to reclaim virginity after losing it.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of war and the mindset of those who revel in violence and destruction. The lyrics are provocative and force the listener to consider the cost of violence and the impact it has on individuals and society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Filled with hate since I came out of the nutsack
I have always had a strong sense of hate within me
I'm the hog at the end of your rope
I am the unavoidable, the finality of death
Drained of regrets, I can't look back
I have no regrets and cannot look at anything in my past
I am the slayer of hope
I am the destroyer of hope
Face it
Acknowledge
I'm what you wanna see
I am what you aspire to be
Even more
And then some
What you wanna be
Who you hope to become
Saturate the spirit of a peaceful man
Infiltrate the soul of a nonviolent person
Kill the one who never took a stand
Execute a person who didn't take a side
The stage is set, come join the fun
The mood is established, participate in the entertainment
I bet it sucks at that end of the gun
I imagine it's terrible being the person who is about to be shot
I won't back off
I refuse to surrender
Just deal with the fact
Accept the reality
Your time has come
Your end is near
Ain't that a bitch, you thought you knew me
You're surprised by my true nature
My fist in your gut, I bet you feel me
My punch in your stomach is a reminder of my presence
Stare into my eyes, can you see the answer
Look deeply into my eyes and find the solution
I'm your death, your hell, your cancer
I am the cause of your demise, your punishment, and your sickness
I'm bringing war
I am initiating the conflict
Right to your door
Directly to your location
Taste defeat as it sprays your face
Experience the bitter taste of loss
The hog now reveling in your disgrace
Now, I am enjoying the humiliation you're feeling
War would end if the dead could return
If the dead could come back to life, the war would cease
And hell is a place where you won't get burned?
Is it possible to escape the punishment of hell?
Who will save you now?
There is no one to rescue you
War makes thieves
War causes people to steal
And peace will hang them
And when there is peace, they will be punished
It's not the size of the dog in the fight
The outcome of a fight does not depend on the dog's size
It's the size of the fight in the dog
It is the dog's determination and willingness to fight that matter
War hog
A warmonger
Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity
You cannot fight for peace, just as one cannot have sex and still be a virgin
I'm your death, your hell, your cancer
I am the cause of your demise, your punishment, and your sickness
This will kill you
This will end your life
[Music: Carlsson, Lyrics: Aro]
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