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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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Soilbleed
Grendel Lyrics
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Does not want robots
The marine corps
Wants killers
The marine corps
Wants do build indestructible men
The marine corps
Wants killers
Men without fear (2X)
One! Two! Three! Four! (6x)
(And then you will be in a world of shit!)
My corps! Your corps! Our corps! Marine corps! (2X)
Sythe's cold edge thrust
Spreading blood on their face
Bells toll the coming of their final days
Red flowers growing
To mark all our tears
The pain and the anguish
We're planting the seeds
Reaching forward, through the dark
Dead, marching forward, much colder than the cud
Reaching forward, through the dark
Spreading the soilbleed, no return when you're marked
Contorted spirit
Distorted creed
You know that your time has come
When the soil bleeds
Contorted spirit
Distorted creed
You know that your time has come
When the soil bleeds
Rot and corrosion
The throth in your lungs
There is no release
Gasp despair through the mud
Red flowers growing
To mark all our tears
The pain and the anguish
We're planting the seeds
Reaching forward, through the dark
Dead, marching forward, much colder than the cud
Reaching forward, through the dark
Spreading the soilbleed, no return when you're marked
Contorted spirit
Distorted creed
You know that your time has come
When the soil bleeds
Contorted spirit
Distorted creed
You know that your time has come
When the soil bleeds
My corps! Your corps! Our corps! Marine corps! (2X)
From my cold dead hands (2X)
One! Dead
Two! Evil
Three! Torture
Four! Kill!
One! Two! Three! Four! (3X)
My corps! Your corps! Our corps! Marine corps! (2X)
Contorted spirit
Distorted creed
You know that your time has come
When the soil bleeds
One! Two! Three! Four! (2X)
I am
In a world
Of shit
The song "Soilbleed" by the industrial rock band, Grendel, is an intense critique of the role of violence in the military and the consequences it has on those who participate in it. The lyrics reference the US Marine Corps throughout the song, expressing a desire to create "indestructible men" who are "killers" without fear. The intense militarization and dehumanization of soldiers is highlighted throughout the song, as the lyrics point out the inevitable consequences of such a mentality: "Contorted spirit, distorted creed / You know that your time has come / When the soil bleeds."
The first part of the song, where the band repeats "The marine corps does not want robots / The marine corps wants killers / The marine corps wants to build indestructible men / Men without fear," speaks to the idea that the Marine Corps wants soldiers who are obedient and will carry out orders without question. However, this mentality leads to the loss of humanity and empathy, as soldiers are desensitized to violence and suffering. By the end of the song, the lyrics express a feeling of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of violence and death, with the final line "I am in a world of shit" conveying a sense of despair and hopelessness.
Overall, "Soilbleed" is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of war and the impact it has on those who participate in it. The lyrics are a call to question the militarization of society and to advocate for peace and empathy towards all.
Line by Line Meaning
The marine corps
The branch of the military known as the marine corps
Does not want robots
The marine corps does not desire machines with artificial intelligence and autonomous decision-making capabilities
Wants killers
The marine corps desires individuals who can act aggressively in a combat situation with the intent to harm or kill the enemy
Wants do build indestructible men
The marine corps aims to produce soldiers who are durable and resilient, able to withstand the challenges of warfare
Men without fear
The marine corps demands courage and bravery from its soldiers, expecting them to act even when afraid
Men without fear (2X)
The marine corps wants soldiers whose bravery is unwavering and not influenced by their level of fear
My corps! Your corps! Our corps! Marine corps! (2X)
A chant of solidarity for the branch of the military known as the marine corps
Sythe's cold edge thrust
A swing of a sharp blade that penetrates the target with force, causing harm
Spreading blood on their face
The blood from the wounded or dead is being smeared on the faces of the fighters, symbolizing their brutality and aggression
Bells toll the coming of their final days
The sound of the bells signals the approaching end of life for the people fighting the war
Red flowers growing
Blooming flowers with red petals, symbolizing fallen soldiers and the bloodshed that comes with war
To mark all our tears
The flowers are a sign of remembrance for the grief and sadness that comes with the loss of life
The pain and the anguish
The suffering and emotional turmoil experienced by those affected by war
We're planting the seeds
The flowers are being planted as a way to memorialize the struggles of war and ensure remembrance
Reaching forward, through the dark
Struggling to move forward despite the obstacles of war and uncertainty
Dead, marching forward, much colder than the cud
The troops move forward despite the risks and in the face of death, feeling numb and indifferent to the horrors of war
Spreading the soilbleed, no return when you're marked
The destruction caused during war is irreversible and has a lasting impact on all those who partake, including those who have been 'marked' by their experiences
Contorted spirit
A twisted and distorted state of mind caused by the psychological harm inflicted by war
Distorted creed
A warped view of what is right and wrong, often shaped by the violence and brutality of war
You know that your time has come
The inevitability of death in a warzone is understood by those who are fighting
Rot and corrosion
Deterioration and decay caused by the harsh conditions of war
The froth in your lungs
The buildup of fluid in the lungs that causes a person to suffocate, a common way for soldiers to die in war
There is no release
The harsh reality of war is unrelenting, with no way to escape the suffering
Gasp despair through the mud
Struggling for breath while being stuck in the muddied, messy terrain of a battlefield
From my cold dead hands (2X)
A grim affirmation of the desire to continue fighting even in the face of certain death
Dead
No longer alive, a state of being all too common for soldiers killed in war
Evil
A state of wickedness and terror, often associated with war and its atrocities
Torture
The act of inflicting immense pain or suffering, a tactic employed by many in war
Kill!
The act of causing death to other living beings, a fundamental aspect of war
I am
A statement of identity and existence
In a world
Existing in the reality of life, informed and influenced by the experiences of the world
Of shit
A harsh indication of the severity and brutality of war and the impact it has on those who experience it
Contributed by Chase M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bunny Biedenharn
This was really, really, REALLY good. Did you edit or remix any of the sound portion? Everything fits together so perfectly I'm amazed.
Sean STRYKER
Grendel did all this
care1281
Obviously, the Marine instructor mantra paced cleverly alongside the chorus beat interconnects the whole piece. Great pacing of the visuals, voice overs too. I don't like the flashed symbols (money, peace) as much because they are so blatant; your song could have conveyed this more subtly with the present visuals and their sequencing from aggrandizment, and increasing towards social commentary about war itself.
Michael Hooper
This is an amazing song, and, as far as I am concerned, this is the "official" video for this song. I keep coming back to this particular video, for this song, when I want to listen to this song, and have it played on my big screen. Amazing job!
AaronShadowMoses
I still come back to this video sometimes. Been a silent viewer for many years. Wish I'd said something sooner. Amazing!
Zerowolf5000
Great Video! Filled of emotional charge, and Grendel's music it's an excellent complement of the images.
Jake Martin
Very nicely synchronized!
Claudio Acevedo
Temazo que se bailaba en los carretes industrial por allá en los años 2005 o 2006 en Chile
Niqui Bustos
Lo mejor de todos los tiempos. 💪
XedWerx
I'm religious(christian)...this is an excellent vid. Grendel is an awesome band, they were a quality part of my DJ sets.