1) Fear of God, (often abbreviated to F.O.G.), was a Swiss grindcore band, active in the mid-late 1980s. Originally formed in 1987 and broke-up in 1988, but later reformed in 2002. Fear of God was largely considered the innovators of the noisecore / noisegrind genre(s), primarily evident on the acclaimed Fear of God and Pneumatic Slaughter EPs, which were of low recording and production quality, accompanied by an abrasive wall of feedback and distortion. Being one of the earliest grindcore bands of the time, and also one of the most extreme, they received much acclaim. The 'Pneumatic Slaughter' EP is the most well-known release of the band, often seen as a groundbreaking of the grindcore genre.
Discography:
Fear of God 7'' EP (1988)
As Statues Fell 12'' LP - Live Recording (1988)
Pneumatic Slaughter 7'' EP (1991)
Konserven 7'' EP (1993)
Split 12'' LP w/ Deathnoise (1997)
Split 7'' EP w/ Godstomper 'Fearofgodstomer' (2001)
Zeitgeist 12'' Double LP - Compilation (2003)
Music Website of Former Vocalist, Erich Keller: http://www.goodbadmusic.com/
2) Fear of God was a thrash metal / progressive metal band that evolved out of the lineup of Détente with female vocalist Dawn Crosby. The band is formed in 1989.
Their style is comparable to that of Anacrusis, a technical, unique-sounding, sinister mix of Death-, Thrash-, and Progressive Metal with a wide variety of vocal styles.
The Album "Within the Veil" (Warner Bros., 1990) has become a rare collector's piece by now.
The band was celebrated in the metal underground for their avant-garde sound, yet the band history found a tragic end when vocalist Dawn Crosby died in consequence of her long alcohol abuse problem.
The original lineup (1990):
Dawn Crosby - vocal (R.I.P. April 5, 1963 - December 15, 1996 - acute liver failure);
Michael Carlino - guitar;
Blair Darby - bass guitar;
Steve Cordova - drums.
Betrayed
Fear of God Lyrics
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Run away
When the night fall calls out our name.
The lust you feel
Has caused pain
Silent in the morning light
Go home to your betrayed.
Run and hide
When the night falls
Get inside
It belongs to the betrayed
Who can't decide
To live or die.
Something's on their
Minds...
It doesn't matter
They're just killing
Time.
I like the way the knife feels in your back.
Words fall
Between us
Lying in the dust, no trust
Their shadows cover us.
Recite this vow together
Swear on
Our souls forever
In nothing, in no one. Can we trust
Without mercy
Without pity
We silently stalk
The streets of
The city looking for you
I am betrayed. You will feel my rage
You fucking goddamn king of the world.
The lyrics to Fear of God's song Betrayed paint a dark and ominous picture of fear, pain, and revenge. The song speaks to the betrayal felt by someone who has been wronged, and the overwhelming sense of anger and desperation that they are left with. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the call to run away when the night comes and the warning of pain caused by lust.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the betrayal itself, with the repeated refrain of "go home to your betrayed". This line speaks to the idea that the betrayer has taken something precious from the singer of the song, and that they can never fully escape the consequences of their actions.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most chilling, with the line "I like the way the knife feels in your back" painting a vivid picture of revenge and violence. Overall, Fear of God's Betrayed is a haunting and powerful depiction of the devastating effects of betrayal and the overwhelming desire for retribution.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night comes
The dark brings danger
Run away
Escape the threat
When the night fall calls out our name.
The darkness tempts us
The lust you feel
Your desires hurt others
Has caused pain
Your actions harm
Silent in the morning light
The calm after destruction
Go home to your betrayed.
Confronting the consequences of betrayal
Run and hide
Evade the repercussions
When the night falls
Danger looms
Get inside
Protect yourself
It belongs to the betrayed
Revenge is justified
Who can't decide
Caught between choices
To live or die.
Life or death stakes
Something's on their
Minds...
A motive driving the betrayed
It doesn't matter
Consequences are inconsequential
They're just killing
Time.
Preparing for retaliation
I like the way the knife feels in your back.
Enjoying revenge
Words fall
Between us
Communication breakdown
Lying in the dust, no trust
Betrayal destroys trust
Their shadows cover us.
Betrayal haunts us
Recite this vow together
Swear on
Our souls forever
In nothing, in no one. Can we trust
Promising loyalty, but questioning trust
Without mercy
Without pity
No mercy for the betrayer
We silently stalk
The streets of
The city looking for you
Seeking revenge in secrecy
I am betrayed. You will feel my rage
You fucking goddamn king of the world.
Threatening revenge against the ultimate betrayer
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hoder Harris
My grandmother took Dawn into her home(we called her Lorrie) off and on for many years when Lorrie lived in Annapolis Maryland. As a kid i remember her being full of energy,but very troubled as well.
Many years later Lorrie(Dawn) came to North Carolina to visit our family with her boyfriend and band mate Dennis. By this time she was working hard on the West Coast in the metal scene,something i am not sure our family understood. To us she was just "Aunt Lorrie"
I do remember her being happy on the visit but restless as well. She was always restless.
Her death was a surprise to all of us as she kept her issues to herself. Her death was very sad and for the most part she died alone. She always felt alone even when alive.
My mother happened to google Dawn Crosby,to us this was her stage persona,a few days ago and we have now just discovered her music . In truth,we had no idea she was this innovative. My Grandmother was a fundamentalist Christain who exposed Lorrie to that culture and often frightening theology.From listening to her music and the name of her band, it looks like she was working out some of those issues.
So glad we found her music after all of these years. When she visited us in North Carolina in the mid 80's, she said she was close to breaking it big, in truth I am not sure what we thought of her rock career. It was a part of her life that we did not know very well. I was 15 at the time and remember thinking how much energy and boundless determination she had. I also remember how she and Dennis had really big hair and dressed outlandishly compared to the very conservative attire of the small town I lived in.
Wish we had understood her more then than we did. Great to read so many people loved her. Unfortunately,she struggled to love herself. To me she will always just be Aunt Lorrie, the wirey girl with a head of blond unruly hair with a troubled but larger than life spirit.
Hoder Harris
My grandmother took Dawn into her home(we called her Lorrie) off and on for many years when Lorrie lived in Annapolis Maryland. As a kid i remember her being full of energy,but very troubled as well.
Many years later Lorrie(Dawn) came to North Carolina to visit our family with her boyfriend and band mate Dennis. By this time she was working hard on the West Coast in the metal scene,something i am not sure our family understood. To us she was just "Aunt Lorrie"
I do remember her being happy on the visit but restless as well. She was always restless.
Her death was a surprise to all of us as she kept her issues to herself. Her death was very sad and for the most part she died alone. She always felt alone even when alive.
My mother happened to google Dawn Crosby,to us this was her stage persona,a few days ago and we have now just discovered her music . In truth,we had no idea she was this innovative. My Grandmother was a fundamentalist Christain who exposed Lorrie to that culture and often frightening theology.From listening to her music and the name of her band, it looks like she was working out some of those issues.
So glad we found her music after all of these years. When she visited us in North Carolina in the mid 80's, she said she was close to breaking it big, in truth I am not sure what we thought of her rock career. It was a part of her life that we did not know very well. I was 15 at the time and remember thinking how much energy and boundless determination she had. I also remember how she and Dennis had really big hair and dressed outlandishly compared to the very conservative attire of the small town I lived in.
Wish we had understood her more then than we did. Great to read so many people loved her. Unfortunately,she struggled to love herself. To me she will always just be Aunt Lorrie, the wirey girl with a head of blond unruly hair with a troubled but larger than life spirit.
InfernalEve
It's been 6yrs since you posted this but if you see this,thank you. Your aunt has kept a lot of us same by knowing we're not alone. I still have the cd from 20+ years ago and just ordered the LP to give as a gift. She was an incredible person and artist that left a timeless legacy!
E M
Your auntie is a legend in the underground metal scene and so is her band. Hope you’ve grown to have an appreciation of her immense talent and the bands incredible music.
Priestess Of Nothing
She was an acquaintance of mine for a while in San Diego. I admired her (and still do), but man she was messed up. SO incredibly sensitive to the wrongs of the world and society, and just tortured...and not even the alcohol could take it away. I wasn't surprised at all to hear of her passing. It's sad. Fear Of God was a beautiful thing, and Dawn was just too beautiful a soul to stay here for very long.
Manny Enviado
+Hoder Harris it is not uncommon for genius to have high energy ALIVE NESS and also troubled--- she felt all deeply, she saw all the horror in this world when many, too many, refuse to face it--- her alcoholism was/is a disease, many never beat it//she tried, but fell into deep depression//there is an interview of her where you hear a great soull in pain of this world//i had someone so much like this, her voice carried the impact of a tormented but beautiful soul, i dedicate this to that person
it is s said she a grandchild of Bing(true?)
M O
+Hoder Harris That's cool to hear, man. As someone who is 23 years old I discovered her music from Détente to Fear of God and it really resonated with me. Especially Fear of God. Among fans of metal, I find that whenever I share her music or play it when I'm behind the bar I always get at least a couple of people asking for more songs. Very different.
KC LEACH
WITHIN THE VEIL IS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER MADE, 20 YEARS AHEAD OF ITS TIME-R.I.P. DAWN
Manny Enviado
"There's few people in this world that miss Dawn more than I do. She was a close friend of mine. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and so passionate about her art, but nobody, and not even her closest could save her. I still get chills to this day when I hear her voice, but she's kept alive by her videos and music like this. Still love ya killer. R.I.P." Thanks to sonicfeather for this post
Gary Gibson
Dawn Crosby, a pioneer.we have to keep her legacy alive as well as kurk of holy terror.
Christopher Henley
I did not know her - but I knew that they were a special, different kind of band - never to be forgotten. She paved the road for many and I really hope she is as big as an influence to others as she has been to me. long live Dawn! (in the drift >:)