1) Grendel is a harsh… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Grendel is a harsh ebm artist from Netherlands. They started out in 1997 under a different name, but due to the band splitting up the name was changed into the current one. VLRK continued under the name Grendel, which originates from a character from the old Anglo-Saxon tale 'Beowulf'.
In 2000 Grendel's first promo CD was released which included the Dutch dance floor hit 'Strangers'. Within a very short period of time the promo was being played at many locations throughout the Netherlands and internationally.
To follow this up, the "End of Ages EP" was released in 2002 and marked new territory for Grendel with tracks such as the international hit title-track "End of Ages", the pounding "Catastrophe" and the intriguing "Noisome". With the unorthodox and original use of orchestration, obscure samples incorporated with harsh and pounding EBM structures this release again recieved almost only great reactions from both the media and listeners and would set Grendel's sound for the future.
In 2003, Grendel recorded their second full-length release, entitled "Prescription : Medicide". This album took another step deeper into the world of [Grendel] with it's complex, yet harsh, pounding & danceable structures, dismal orchestration and distressed nature. It meant a big breakthrough for the band, recieving many great reviews, becoming album of the month in a.o. Zillo and Orkus plus reaching top 5 positions in underground charts world wide.
Later, "Soilbleed" was released, which instantly became an unmissable dancefloor classic. This gained a huge amount of support, great reviews and maintained top 5 positions in a.o. the DAC & DUC for maximum periods. As a consequence of this EP's success, the band was highly occupied with performances and tours world wide for the next year and a half.
In 2006, VLRK and new members found time to work on their third full length album entitled "Harsh Generation". This album marked new territory for the band, which a more matured sound and style, gaining more support and success & taking them to the top of the genre. After it's release in early 2007, this album remained on top 5 positions (often peaking at no. 3) on the DAC and GEWC and remained there for maximum periods of time.
Finally, Grendel is back in the studio, producing their upcoming EP "Chemicals & Circuitry" plus yet to be titled album, both set for release this summer on Infacted, Metropolis and Gravitator Records. With these new releases, Grendel verges further into new territories and continues to deliver cutting edge harsh EBM!
2) Grendel is a Finnish melodic death metal band who have released several self-financed demos and two albums: "Lost Beyond Retrieval" in december 2006 and "A Change Through Destruction" in October 22 via Firebox Records.
3) Grendel is a Polish progressive rock band.
4) Grendel is a black metal band from Italy.
5) Grendel is a black metal band from the UK.
6) Grendel is a power metal band from Spain.
7) Grendel is a black metal band from Germany.
8) Grendel is a split-up folk metal band from Estonia.
9) Grendel is a hardcore/avant-garde metal band from France.
Interrogation Leash
Grendel Lyrics
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Canine infliction for your disease
Tortured civilians, blatant maltreatment
Cruelty for suspected insurgency
Dead victims, Interrogation Leash for you
False witness, Interrogation Leash for me
Portray sickness, come wake up and smell the fear
How can you turn your face to me
When you know these walls are screaming
How can you hide your guilt from me
When you know these walls are bleeding
No proceedings, the wounds unhealing
Consolation unheard of, a deed obscene
Tortured civilians, blatant maltreatment
Cruelty for unproven insurgency
Dead victims, Interrogation Leash for you
False witness, Interrogation Leash for me
Forced naked, Interrogation Leash for you
Portray sickness, come wake up and smell the fear
How can you turn your face to me
When you know these walls are screaming
How can you hide your guilt from me
When you know these walls are bleeding
The lyrics to Grendel's song "Interrogation Leash" depict the cruel and inhumane treatment of suspected insurgents and tortured civilians, who are forced to endure terrible conditions without any hope of fair proceedings or consolation. The use of an interrogation leash, which is a device to restrain a prisoner during interrogation, is highlighted as a symbol of the violence and maltreatment that these individuals face. The lyrics also suggest that the perpetrators of this violence are aware of their guilt and the harm they are causing, yet they are able to turn a blind eye to the suffering around them.
The repeated refrain of "How can you hide your guilt from me when you know these walls are bleeding" is a powerful critique of the dehumanizing effects of violence and the moral failures of those who perpetrate it. The use of the phrase "these walls" underscores the sense of confinement and imprisonment that pervades the song, suggesting that the violence and cruelty are not only physical but also psychological and emotional.
Overall, "Interrogation Leash" is a stark and uncompromising condemnation of the use of violence and torture in the name of national security, and a reminder of the human cost of war and conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold insitions, the vile conditions
The environment is harsh and unforgivable
Canine infliction for your disease
The dogs are being used to harm innocent people
Tortured civilians, blatant maltreatment
The citizens are suffering from physical and psychological torture
Cruelty for suspected insurgency
The cruelty is being inflicted on innocent people just based on suspicion
Dead victims, Interrogation Leash for you
The torture and brutality have resulted in the death of people
False witness, Interrogation Leash for me
The authorities are using false testimonies to further their agenda
Forced naked, Interrogation Leash for you
The prisoners are stripped of their dignity and made to feel powerless
Portray sickness, come wake up and smell the fear
The authorities are trying to intimidate and scare people into submission
How can you turn your face to me
How can you ignore the suffering of these innocent people?
When you know these walls are screaming
The evidence of the horrific acts is all around us
How can you hide your guilt from me
The people responsible cannot escape the consequences of their actions
When you know these walls are bleeding
The pain and suffering of the victims is evident everywhere
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