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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!
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Social Distortion
Grendel Lyrics
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Mental abortion, no holding on to what you see
All love is empty, just got to hold it in your hands
Perverted actions, just living up to my demands
Don't walk away
I need you here, for ever more
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
You were asleep, your head collapsed
Don't walk away
Oh what a scene, what a romance
Lured and drugged, but you can't remember
From June came forth this legacy
Soon to end in a cold November
The trophies call in my insanity
Constrict your limbs, your bleeding skin, my thrill comes on
Deface your dry bone, I wear your face, for my love is strong
Forever binding, we are as one, we are condemned
In this affection, there's only pain, there is no end
Don't walk away
I need you here, for ever more
Don't walk away
I'll keep you here, yeah that's for sure
Don't walk away
You were asleep, your head collapsed
Don't walk away
Oh what a scene, what a romance
Lured and drugged, but you can't remember
From June came forth this legacy
Soon to end in a cold November
The trophies call in my insanity
Don't say I'm falling - You wouldn't know what all this means
Don't say I'm stalling - No, no one knows and no one will
We are prepared to take the step that meets all needs
Your eyes stare blindly, just waiting for the final kill
Don't walk away
I need you here, for ever more
Don't walk away
I'll keep you here, yeah that's for sure
Don't walk away
You were asleep, your head collapsed
Don't walk away
Oh what a scene, what a romance
Lured and drugged, but you can't remember
From June came forth this legacy
Soon to end in a cold November
The lyrics to Grendel’s song Social Distortion depict a disturbing scene of obsession and addiction manifested in an abusive relationship. The singer seems to be suffering from a distorted perception of reality which has resulted in a “mental abortion”. He can no longer hold onto what he sees in the world, and as a result, all love appears empty to him. However, he is living up to his perverted desires and demands, and is unable to walk away from his victim. The lyrics make it clear that there is no love in this relationship and that it is instead based on pain and torment. The singer keeps the victim with him forever, even if that means causing harm to them. The lyrics portray a deep sense of obsession and the destructive power it can have.
The lyrics also depict a disturbing and gruesome scene where the singer seems to have lured and drugged someone. From June to November, the singer’s obsession and need for control lead to his victim being no more than a trophy, a possession. The song’s lyrics show a deep desire to control another person, to make them a part of himself, and to use them for his own twisted desires. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of the extreme nature of his actions and is isolated in his own thoughts, with nobody else able to understand him.
Line by Line Meaning
Social distortion, a result of reality
The world is messed up and that affects people's behavior and actions.
Mental abortion, no holding on to what you see
People don't want to face reality and instead choose to block it out or ignore it.
All love is empty, just got to hold it in your hands
Love is temporary and can't be relied on, so it's best to keep it close while you have it.
Perverted actions, just living up to my demands
People act out in strange or immoral ways to satisfy their personal wants and needs, even if it's wrong.
Don't walk away
Please stay with me.
I need you here, for ever more
I can't live without you by my side.
I'll keep you here, yeah that's for sure
I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you never leave me.
You were asleep, your head collapsed
You were vulnerable and unable to defend yourself.
Oh what a scene, what a romance
In the moment, it seemed like a romantic and thrilling encounter.
Lured and drugged, but you can't remember
You were tricked or coerced into being in this situation and don't even remember it.
From June came forth this legacy
This situation or relationship started in the summer and has continued on.
Soon to end in a cold November
Things are coming to an end, but not necessarily in a good way.
The trophies call in my insanity
The rewards or achievements gained from these actions only fuel the performer's unstable and unhealthy mindset.
Constrict your limbs, your bleeding skin, my thrill comes on
I enjoy causing physical harm and seeing the results of my actions.
Deface your dry bone, I wear your face, for my love is strong
I'm willing to go to extremes such as disfiguring or taking someone's identity in order to keep them close.
Forever binding, we are as one, we are condemned
Once involved in this situation, there's no escape and both parties are doomed to suffer together.
In this affection, there's only pain, there is no end
The love or attachment that's felt is actually harmful and never-ending.
Don't say I'm falling - You wouldn't know what all this means
Don't try to judge me or tell me what I'm doing is wrong, because you don't understand the complexity of the situation.
Don't say I'm stalling - No, no one knows and no one will
I'm not just delaying the inevitable, but rather no one knows or will ever truly understand the situation.
We are prepared to take the step that meets all needs
We're ready to do whatever it takes to keep this relationship going, even if it involves harm or sacrifice.
Your eyes stare blindly, just waiting for the final kill
Your lack of awareness and defenselessness is a turn on and I'm waiting for the ultimate act of possession and control.
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Elen Rojc
such a cool track!
The Butcher Of Benghazi. Libya indicted me because I'm too stupid to delete my incriminating emails?
google "Digital Brain Tissue". We are now uploading our entire consciousnesses (kin of Oppenheimer, Ulam, Einstein, et al).
Professors will be google's top-10 results. In preparation for ww3 against Hitler's muslim former allies.
MrB0n3zy Beats-Your-Face
@Badaware I'd say, as far as Grendel is concerned, finding good tracks is up to the person. They're all good songs, but there are a few that stand out top me because of how much I can relate to the lyrics, such as this one. At any rate, I'd say you might try checking out Rotting Garden, Kurtz, Crucify, Perscription: Medicine.... just bout any Grendel song has a good, solid, aggrotech sound to it.
Manuel Morais
THIS IS FUCKING AWESOME!
Torsten Kinzel
hell yeah! 🖤 Grendel 😈 ^^
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@Badaware i gotta say new flesh and judged ones are my fav atm
fiilthy
@1212COTTON meh.. their older stuff isn't too bad, I don't mind this album it's almost a ltitle too.. uhh.. 'dancy' for my liking
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@1212COTTON like your mother?