1. Graveyard is a … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist known as Graveyard:
1. Graveyard is a hard rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden.
Joakim Nilsson, Rikard Edlund (both formerly of Norrsken), Axel Sjöberg, and Truls Mörck formed Graveyard in 2006. When Norrsken disbanded in 2000, guitarist Magnus Pelander went on to form doomy folk metal act Witchcraft and Nilsson and Edlund joined Albatros, a growly blues rock band whose lineup also included Sjöberg on drums. Initially they considered Albatros a hobby project, but after five years the members began taking their music more seriously and had grown dissatisfied with the direction their sound had taken. When Albatros broke up, Nilsson and Edlund decided that for their next venture, they would head back towards their roots as musicians and songwriters. Nilsson explains, “I am a singer, but in Albatross I only played guitar. Rikard played guitar but he is a bass player. We also wanted a more straightforward [rock] sound.”
Together with Sjöberg and guitarist/singer Truls Mörck they began practicing as Graveyard. Upon their initial formation, Graveyard quickly recorded a two track demo, played a total of three shows, and began planning for a full-length album with Swedish boutique label, Transubstans Records. In the meantime, they posted a demo of some of their material on MySpace. Songs from the band's Myspace caught the ear of Tony Presedo, founder of TeePee Records. Their self-titled debut album was recorded by Don Ahlsterberg and released in early 2008. On the recording sessions' completion, Truls Mörck was replaced by guitarist Jonatan Ramm. The debut album received generally good reviews. Graveyard performed at the 2008's South by Southwest Music Festival.
Graveyard was featured on Rolling Stone Magazine's Fricke's Picks for their first ever US gig at SXSW.[4] After SXSW, Graveyard toured with label mates Witch. In the Fall of 2008 Graveyard toured with Witchcraft and then Clutch. In 2009 they toured with the rock band CKY. Graveyard released their second album in spring of 2011.
2. Graveyard is also a melodic stoner rock/metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania. The band was formed in 2005 by five young like-minded guys. Later, the rhythm guitarist Artas left the band. Graveyard made a break when due to disagreements their vocalist Donatas Gailiušis also left the band. In the late spring of 2008 the band got back with a new vocalist and are ready to rock the stage again. The current members are: Simonas Palevičius (vocals), Marius Palivonas (guitar), Vaidotas Segenis (drums) and Martynas Samulevičius (bass guitar).
3. Furthermore, Graveyard is an Old School Death Metal band formed in 2007 near Barcelona, Spain, based on the roots of classic Death Metal Bands like Grave, Death or Dismember. In 2007 they released their first Demo CD "Into the Mausoleum". During 2009 they also released two split records together with Terrorist and Deathevokation. In September 1st 2010 they realeased their first full lengtht album called "One with the Dead". Official website: www.graveyardofdoom.com/
4. A Japanese power electronics project which released several cassettes starting in 1985. They played a style similar to early Whitehouse.
5. Serbian Heavy, Thrash Metal band from Kruševac.The band was formed in February of 2009. Graveyard won a rock&roll marathon in Kruševac, where they had beaten their competition of almost 20 bands, and the reward helped them as a part of the recording budget. They recorded 5 songs for their EP "The Black Knight". In June of 2010, they won the "Sumadijski Demo Fest" in Kragujevac, Their song "Glory" was released on a compilation album for Serbian metal magazine "Nocturne", and in August they took second place in "Battle Of the Bands" competition in Lazarevac. The band is currently promoting their music by playing shows and festivals over Serbia, and are preparing their first full length album.
No Good Mr Holden
Graveyard Lyrics
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And blues follows a lifeless prowl
My traveled mind spins way too far
My whining head is impossible to hold
My eyes are dead the dub ice cold
The spies are all gone
Suddenly the sky is clear but so hard to feel
Quiet hatred blows my mind as everything around me all breaks down
Change is all I want but I can't do it all
When the crystal world can the darkness call?
No I'm no good you're no god
When you do tear down my fences to fall
New day now they're breaking my wall
I'm building an army for my mental wall
Just give me your mind your head and your soul
Give me your sun and show me your moon
One step closer they will sigh
Your future with the past
Heads may go so we can choose before they take you out
In shallow truth and hate your days go by
Experiments in lies
We're all in line to step aside till you stick to their plan
They say you're insane so don't say a word
If it has a name, it has no trace
The dust makes things red
The life that you lived will never come back
And there's nothing easy so hit with the rain
They say you're insane so don't say a word
If it has a name, it has no trace
The traveled mind is all about freedom
The dust that you breathe makes everything red
Life that your lived will never come back
And there's nothing easy
So hit with the rain
Change is but I can do it all
When the crystal world can the darkness call
No I'm no good you're no god
When you do tear down my fences to fall
No I'm no good you're no god
When you do tear down my fences to fall
The lyrics of Graveyard's song "No Good Mr Holden" describe the feeling of hopelessness and despair, as well as a desire for change. The first verse talks about feeling empty despite the beauty of the day and the coldness within. The second verse speaks about a desire for change but the battle of one not being able to do it alone. The lyrics mention tearing down fences and building an army for a mental wall, all of which suggest a feeling of isolation and longing for connection.
The lines "They say you're insane so don't say a word, If it has a name, it has no trace" suggest that the singer feels labelled and unheard. The final verse talks about the difficulty of life and how the dust that one breathes can make everything red, with a life that will never come back. The song ends with the line "No, I'm no good, you're no god, when you do tear down my fences to fall," which speaks to a feeling of vulnerability and a sense of powerlessness.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a fight for survival and a need for support, as well as a willingness to change and grow despite the obstacles. Haywire Mac, the guitarist of Graveyard, said in an interview that the song's lyrics are about "feeling down and out, a sense of hopelessness that might creep up when you don't really see a way out" and that it's about "being in a dark place, but still trying to force yourself out of it."
Line by Line Meaning
New day when beauty's all gone.
A new day has come, but the beauty of life has faded away.
And blues follows a lifeless prowl
A sense of sadness and melancholy hovers around aimlessly.
My traveled mind spins way too far
My mind wanders aimlessly, unable to focus on anything specific.
My whining head is impossible to hold
My complaining thoughts are overwhelming and cannot be controlled.
My eyes are dead the dub ice cold
I feel empty and numb, unable to feel any emotions at all.
The spies are all gone
The people who were once watching or spying on me are no longer there.
Suddenly the sky is clear but so hard to feel
Although the sky is clear, I am unable to appreciate it due to my emotional state.
Quiet hatred blows my mind as everything around me all breaks down
I am consumed by a deep-seated loathing and distress as everything in my life falls apart.
As they watch by the fires a reality you a
Others are watching and enjoying the destruction of my reality.
Change is all I want but I can't do it all
I desire change, but I am unable to make it happen by myself.
When the crystal world can the darkness call?
In a world that appears to be perfect, why does darkness still prevail?
No I'm no good you're no god
I am flawed and imperfect, and you are not a higher power.
When you do tear down my fences to fall
If you break down my emotional barriers, I will crumble and fall apart.
I'm building an army for my mental wall
I am creating a fortress in my mind to protect myself from the outside world.
Just give me your mind your head and your soul
I want you to share your thoughts, feelings, and essence with me.
Give me your sun and show me your moon
I want to see both the bright and dark parts of you.
One step closer they will sigh
Others will express disappointment as I move closer to my goals.
Your future with the past
Your future is inevitably tied to your past experiences.
Heads may go so we can choose before they take you out
You must make choices before the consequences become irreversible.
In shallow truth and hate your days go by
Living a life of superficiality and animosity leads to a meaningless existence.
Experiments in lies
Living a life filled with deception and deceit.
We're all in line to step aside till you stick to their plan
We are all expected to follow the norm and conform to societal expectations.
They say you're insane so don't say a word
They will label you as crazy, so it's best not to speak your mind.
If it has a name, it has no trace
If something can be defined and explained, it loses its mystery and allure.
The dust makes things red
The dirt and chaos of life taint everything with a reddish hue.
The life that you lived will never come back
Once a moment in life has passed, it can never be regained.
And there's nothing easy so hit with the rain
Life is never easy, and hardships will always come unexpectedly.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AXEL SJOEBERG, JOAKIM NILSSON, JONATAN RAMM, RIKARD EDLUND
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