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.

Requiem
Frankenbok Lyrics

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Behold, I've fallen down, ripped out of my head
Once alive, now more or less dead
A doomed control freak has lost it all
I just want to feel alive and run the gauntlet one more time
Centre attention, corpse at the requiem
Lost all hope with my only friend
Now he has turned his back and said never again.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frankenbok's song Requiem depict an individual who has fallen down and is no longer living a fulfilling life. The singer is admitting that they have been ripped out of their head, and they are now more or less dead. They describe themselves as a "doomed control freak" who has lost everything. Despite their desperate need to feel alive and run the gauntlet one more time, they are center attention at their own requiem.

This song touches on themes of loss, despair, and hopelessness. The singer has lost all hope, even with their only friend, who has turned their back on them and said never again. The tone of the lyrics is somber and resigned, with a sense of finality and acceptance of their fate.

Overall, Requiem is a haunting and powerful song that speaks to the universal experiences of grief and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

Behold, I've fallen down, ripped out of my head
I have hit rock bottom and lost my sanity

Once alive, now more or less dead
I used to have a vibrant life, but now I feel lifeless

A doomed control freak has lost it all
My need for control has led me to my downfall

I just want to feel alive and run the gauntlet one more time
I crave the thrill of life and want to experience it again

Centre attention, corpse at the requiem
All eyes are on me, the dead body at the funeral

Lost all hope with my only friend
The one person I trusted has abandoned me, leaving me hopeless

Now he has turned his back and said never again.
He has betrayed me and vowed to never speak to me again

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