Though they seem unheard of to the general populace, Gävle, Sweden’s GADGET… Read Full Bio ↴Though they seem unheard of to the general populace, Gävle, Sweden’s GADGET has roots that trace back to 1997. At that time, GADGET existed as the grinding alter-ego of a metal-core band whose members, including GADGET progenitor William Blackmon, simply switched instruments. This early version of GADGET existed long enough to record one demo and then disappear at the end of '98.

In late '99, Blackmon joined local death metal troupe WITHERED BEAUTY and another local grind outfit in his spare time. The compromises of both were unfulfilling so Blackmon decided to take things back to the proverbial drawing board and, as he recounts, "start making music for myself, by myself and with myself."

The second coming of GADGET was starting to take place. "I just kept the name since I came up with it." Blackmon says. He continues, "GADGET was planned to be a solo project. I was fed up with playing in bands without substance. I was fed up with being in just one of those other projects that disappear after a couple of months. I was fed up with the shallow lyrics and the focus on 'cool' instead of 'honest' or even 'good.' I wanted, but for once, to play grind/metal with something more to offer than just 'cool' music."

Blackmon set to work piecing music together in his rehearsal space with his guitar rig, drum set, and trusty eight-track recorder. Soon enough though he decided this approach wasn’t working. "I got fed up with not being able to try out riffs and beats without the use of my 8-track. It got so lonely in the rehearsal... sitting there drumming and riffing and writing all by myself with no ability to get immediate feedback on what I was constructing. So I decided that if I could find some people with a similar attitude towards the art of grinding, perhaps it would benefit the situation."

Enter guitarist Rikard Olsson who played in one of Gävle’s crustiest bands; SHITSTORM! The duo tried out several drummers and bass players but couldn’t find anyone who fit and thus remained a rehearsal space two-piece. Blackmon recounts, "This way we could do everything except play live, and if that was the price for the music to turn out as we wanted it, so be it." For their writing sessions Blackmon manned the drums.

In March 2000, William and Rikard put their first material to the test. William recorded a ten song session and made a small run of tapes to hand out amongst friends. GADGET soon added vocalist Emil Englund and entered Studio Bandylimpa to record what became their second promo tape, this one a six song affair.

Shortly thereafter, the band was asked to contribute to a split 7” with EXHUMED on Relapse so they went back to Studio Bandylimpa in February 2001 to record. The recording turned out so well that it laid the groundwork of what would turn into a long-term relationship with Relapse.

GADGET recorded again in July (at Studio Blueroom) for what would become their contribution to the infamous Polar Grinder and Swedish Assault compilations (on Relapse and Putrid Filth Conspiracy respectively). This slew of splits and compilations staggered out over the better part of 2002 while the band wrote new material. Rikard also joined crust sensations DISKONTO on bass.

The band signed with Relapse in spring 2003 and entered Gothenberg’s Phlat Planet Studios with producer Frederik Rheinedahl (BURST, PASSENGER, DIMENSION ZERO, etc.) in July to record their debut Relapse full-length, ‘Remote.’ 'Remote' was released on February 3rd delivering Swedish grindcore from a band fast on the rise and with something to prove.

In 2006, Gadget released the follow-up to 'Remote', 'The Funeral March'.

GADGET is:

William Blackmon: Guitar, Drums, Vocals
Rikard Olsson: Guitar
Emil Englund: Vocals
Fredrik Nygren: Bass

GADGET online:

http://www.gadgetgrindcore.com

http://myspace.com/gadgetgrindcore

http://www.livejournal.com/community/gadgetgrindcore

Incomplete
Gadget Lyrics

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Hypocrisy embrace me
With words unheard
As I try to extend myself
To reach your hands

if only I could
Make this different
Turn myself around

I would be there
Let you know
I was there
Make you see
There is more
Inside me

Into the void of empty eyes
I admit defeat

Within this silence I will
Amend myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Incomplete" by Gadget speak to the concept of feeling incomplete and searching for acceptance and validation from others. The opening line, "Hypocrisy embrace me," suggests a desire to be embraced by others even if their words are insincere or contradictory to their actions. The following lines speak to the singer's desire to reach out to others, to extend themselves and connect.

However, the lines "if only I could / Make this different / Turn myself around" suggest a feeling of inadequacy and inability to change or improve oneself. The singer longs to be there for others and show them that there is more inside them than what they see on the surface, but feels unable to do so. The second verse speaks to a sense of defeat and feeling stuck in silence, yet still committed to improving oneself and "amending" their flaws.

Overall, "Incomplete" is a song that explores the complexities of human relationships and the desire to be seen and accepted by others, combined with the struggle to acknowledge and overcome one's own flaws and limitations.

Line by Line Meaning

Hypocrisy embrace me
I am surrounded and overwhelmed by fake behavior and lies

With words unheard
Nobody is listening to me or acknowledging my struggles

As I try to extend myself
Despite feeling defeated, I am attempting to reach out and connect with others

To reach your hands
I am attempting to establish a connection with someone and seek help

If only I could
I wish I had the power to change my situation

Make this different
I want to turn things around and make things better

Turn myself around
I want to change my mindset and behavior for the better

I would be there
If I had the capacity, I would be present for someone in need

Let you know
I want to communicate to others and express myself

I was there
I want to be acknowledged for being there for someone in need

Make you see
I want others to recognize my worth and value