Hailing from Melbourne Australia, Frankenbok was born kicking and screaming… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Melbourne Australia, Frankenbok was born kicking and screaming in 1997. Now with 4 albums and 2 EP’s under their belt, their most recent release, deftly titled “THE END OF ALL YOU KNOW”, is by far the bands heaviest work to date. Musically it is a real blend of heavy metal styles, ranging from thrash, to punk to southern rock riffage and straight up heavy metal, all with a very Australian flavour and distinctive sound that the band have crafted over a 15 year existence. Thematically the album is a statement that the human race is on a one-way ticket to annihilation, dealt out by our own hand. The cover artwork is an entrancing, hand-painted magnum opus, depicting a full scale riot with the mob descending on a pyramid of the ‘eye of providence’, a symbol representing the modern social structure. They are intent on tearing it down - and themselves along with it. If the revolution was to ever occur, there would be no group loyalty, just total chaos, every man for himself each taking their bat, ball and smashing each other's heads in. It was painstakingly painted by Tom Emery, a good friend of the band and a truly phenomenal artist. The picture features over 1000 figures in incredible detail, and really must be seen to be believed.

Frankenbok are also proud to be releasing ‘The End Of All You Know’ on their own record label, Fair Dinkum Records. The album is available via their website (www.frankenbok.com), and every online order comes with a free album cover t-shirt, album poster and other Frankenbok paraphernalia.

Since 1997 Frankenbok have toured Australia and New Zealand many many times and shared the stage with the likes of Exodus, Slayer, Machine Head, System of A Down, Fear Factory, Malevolent Creation and Skinlab as well as the cream of Australian heavy metal. In their fine tradition of really getting amongst it, Frankenbok have spent the past year on the road in Australia & New Zealand, showcasing the new album and are chomping at the bit to pummel new audiences into the ground with their eclectic swag of ferocious ditties.

BLOOD
Frankenbok Lyrics

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I've got such a rage, burning up inside
More than I can take now
Here it comes, eclipse the sun, you cannot stop the blackest rush
I've got such a rage burning deep inside
More than I can take, this is my hate
Heart is cold where blood don't flow
Flame on burning rage, for the deepest scars
Glowing ember hate, bleeding those pitch black hearts

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frankenbok's song "Blood" speak of intense rage and hatred that cannot be contained any longer. The opening lines describe the rage as burning within the singer, overwhelming them to the point where they feel like they can't handle it. It's clear that this is a very powerful emotion, as the blackest rush that's about to come cannot be stopped. The repeated reference to the rage burning inside the singer emphasizes the intensity of their feelings.

The next few lines describe the singer's hate as being deeper than they can handle, again reinforcing the idea that this is a powerful feeling that cannot be easily controlled. The reference to the heart being cold where blood doesn't flow is interesting, as it suggests a kind of emotional numbness that's taken hold of the singer. It's possible that this is a coping mechanism they've developed as a result of their intense feelings of rage and hate. The final lines refer to the rage as a "glowing ember", suggesting that it's a persistent feeling that's always present, even if it's not always at its most intense. The idea of bleeding "pitch black hearts" implies that the singer's anger is directed at those who are immoral or evil.

Overall, the lyrics to "Blood" paint a picture of someone consumed by intense feelings of anger and hatred. The imagery used throughout the song is powerful and evocative, and it's clear that the emotions being described are very real and deeply felt.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got such a rage, burning up inside
Intense anger and fury are building up within me

More than I can take now
I am overwhelmed by this feeling

Here it comes, eclipse the sun, you cannot stop the blackest rush
My fury is so all-consuming that it overshadows everything else and there is no stopping it

I've got such a rage burning deep inside
My anger is not surface-level, but runs deep

More than I can take, this is my hate
I cannot handle the intensity of my hatred

Heart is cold where blood don't flow
My emotions have become so intense that my heart feels like it has gone cold and numb

Flame on burning rage, for the deepest scars
My anger is like a burning flame, directed at the most painful scars I carry within me

Glowing ember hate, bleeding those pitch black hearts
My hatred is like a glowing ember, causing harm to the darkest and most twisted hearts among us.

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