The story of Hate Squad begins on April 18th, 1993. "Suffering" from too much spare time, Burkhard Schmitt (v), Tim Baumeister (g), Helge Dolgener (d) and Robert Radeka (g) decided to form a band. The bands goal was not to limit itself, the material was supposed to be aggresive and first of all groovy ! Due to the fact that Hate Squad represented the first band for all four musicians it is even more astonishing that in September 1994 after an intensive songwriting and rehearsing process, Hate Squad produced and realeased the first demo tape "Theater of Hate" . Reactions by press and fans can only be described as euphoric, which lead to 2000 sold copies within a surprisingly short time. The first offers from serious labels was the logical consequence of this success.
Hate Squad decided to cooperate with German label GUN Records /BMG (Kreator, Sodom, Guano Apes etc). During the summer of 1994, the band recorded their debut album "Theater of Hate" in the Big House Studios (Hanover, Germany), which was released November 1994. Critics and fans alike were overwhelmed and is spite of the fact that the album lives from ist youthful naivety and spontanity, Hate Squad often was considered as the newcomer '94, which was supported by numerous pole positions in the relevent press polls. "Theater of Hate" sold about 8000 copies. During the first part of 1995 Hate Squad was extremely present on the live sector, playing tours, festivals and gigs in Germany and the rest of Europe with such bands as Death, Gorefest, Machine Head, Tiamat, Life of Agony, Type O Negative, Biohazard, Venom, Sick of it All, Atrocity, Nailbomb, Fear Factory, Downset, Mercyful Fate, Paradise Lost, Dog Eat Dog, Dub War, Crematory, etc. Foremost, the Full of Hate Easterfestivals and the gig at the Dynamo Open Air in Eindhoven (Holland) have to be pointed out, where the band celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the festival together with 120.000 fans and rocked the Hollands largest tent stage.
From July through August 1995 Hate Squad recorded their 2nd album in the Crownhill Studios (Düsseldorf, Germany). End of August two videos were shot for "Not my God" and "I.Q.Zero". I.Q.Zero was released in October 1995. Both videos were broadcasted on a regular basis on MTV (Headbangers Ball) and Viva TV (Metalla). The latter even dedicated a whole program to the band, before the album release. Hate Squad presented their new material for the first time during "POP KOMM 1995" in Cologne, Germany and played a merciless Thrash metal show to a completely defenseless crowd together with Kreator. On October 26th 1995 a 2 months European tour was kicked off in Barcelona, Spain together with Kreator, Grip Inc. (featuring Dave Lombardo - ex.Slayer) and Pyogenesis. During that tour, which lead Hate Squad all over the European Continent, the band also played some festivals with Testament. The whole tour was extremely successful for the band, special coverages on the tour were broadcasted by MTV and VIVA before the band was elected "newcomer of the year 95" (2nd Fear factory, 3rd Korn) on "Metalla" (VIVA TV). The poll of Rock Hard Magazine was similarly successful for the band, where Hate Squad appeared on several front positions in categories like "best live band", "best album", "newcomer of the year", "best band", "favorite musician" or "personality 95", I.Q. ZERO became the most successful Hate Squad album so far and sold far more than 10.000 copies.
During the first half of 1996, Hate Squad kept on working. Numerous headliner shows were played all over Germany while the band worked on new material. On July 24th 1996 the band released a remix EP, "Sub Zero - The Remixes", which featured Die Krupps, T.A.S.S, Gigantor and some other big names of the Techno-scene, who remixed several Hate Squad tracks. On the same day Hate Squad supported Brazil's finest, Sepultura in Hate Squad's home town Hanover. The 2000 fans really made the band feel like home. Hate Squad thanked them with a high-energy concert, that people would remember. After further shows as headliner and several festivals (with Schweisser, Ramstein, etc.) Hate Squad started to record their 3rd album "Pzyco!" in Malaga, Spain which was produced by Daniel Berstrand (Stuck Mojo, Mesuggah, Ocean Machine,...). "Pzyco!" was released in April 1997 and showed different sides of Hate Squad. Opinions concerning the album diverged extremely. While the album received 9 out of 10 points (for the first time for a Hate Squad album) in Rock Hard Magazine, the album was elected on one of the last positions in Metal Hammer Magazine. Nevertheless, the band was featured on a 1 Hour special on VIVA's Metalla. The new video clip for the title track "PZYCO!" were broadcasted on Metalla as well as on Superrock (MTV).
During May 1997 the band presented their new material on the 3rd Summer Metal Meetings (with Kreator, Sodom, Exodus, etc.) on several open air festivals (like Super Crash in Rendsburg) and headliner shows. In spite of offers for interesting tours with for example Testament, Spudmonsters, etc. no extensive tour could be accomplished due to lack of financial support by the label GUN. As a consequence, the band and the label parted ways.
Rumour had it that the band was about to split up (also thanks to some journalists). Hate Squad would not be Hate Squad, if they just simply split after 5 successful years. Who really knows the band must have been aware, that a solution for the difficult situation was to be found. In January 1998, all band members decided to start from scratch and to step up to all critics and enemies (musically, certainly). The first songs are already written and show the most brutal side of Hate Squad. In 1993, several magazines elected Hate Squad the best unsigned band of Europe. In 1998, the band is back as the only unsigned band on the 5th "With Full Force Open Air" at the Zwickau airport (with Suicidal Tendencies, Danzig, Motörhead, Slayer, Paradise Lost, Venom, etc.) Hate Squad will take their chance and present an explosive cocktail of old classics. The fan base is definitly still there and the band can rely on 3 excellent albums and a good reputation. There is no doubt, Hate Squad are stronger than ever. The next 5 years have just began, full of groove and aggression.
2004 - The comeback
After a few warm up shows with Snapcase and Time in Malta ,HATE SQUAD did enter the legendary Horus Sound Studio (Kreator,Paradis Lost,Guano Apes) with producer Herman Frank (Accept,Victory) to record the new album ! Now they have finished the recordings and mixing and those who read this should have the new record in their hands !!!
(biography taken from www.h8forthemasses.com)
Respect
Hate Squad Lyrics
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Have you seen, seen me for a while?
I was here, but you don't care
Not one word, is that fair?
In my heart, in my soul - I'm your son
What is wrong, what mistake have I done?
All my deeds are done to get respect
No, no love, attention - no respect!
No, no love, attention - no respect to feed my soul!
Beaten hard, my own dad
Not the kind of respect I meant
O.K. dad, I've lost this round
I'm down, but not out!
In my heart, in my soul - I'm your son
What is wrong, what mistake have I done?
I tried hard to get your respect
All my deeds are done to get respect
No, no love, attention - no respect!
No, no love, attention - no respect to feed my soul!
No chance at all, to feed my soul, my soul, my soul, my soul!
No chance at all, to feed my soul, my soul, my soul, my soul!
You know me, I'm your child
Have you seen, seen me for a while?
I was here, but you don't care
Not one word, is that fair?
In my heart, in my soul - I'm your son
What is wrong, what mistake have I done?
I tried hard to get your respect
All my deeds are done to get respect
No, no love, attention - no respect!
No, no love, attention - no respect to feed my soul!
O.K, I will go my own way
This is all I have to say
To you no respect will be shown
I need my respect for my own, for my own
I need my respect for my own - child!
The lyrics of Hate Squad's "Respect" reveal a deep longing for respect from a father figure. The song begins with the singer addressing his father, stating that he is his child and questioning if he has seen him recently. The singer feels neglected and ignored, as his father has not shown any interest in him or his life. He wonders if it is fair that his father is not acknowledging him, despite being his own son.
The singer then expresses that he has tried hard to earn his father's respect, but to no avail. He has done everything in his power to prove himself and gain his father's attention and affection, but he has received nothing. The lack of love and attention from his father has left him feeling empty, with no respect to feed his soul.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of respect, as it is a crucial aspect needed to validate one's worth. The singer declares that without respect, there can be no love or attention that will satisfy his aching heart. The pre-chorus and chorus are repeated throughout the song to drive the message home.
The bridge of the song showcases a particularly harrowing experience for the singer, where his father has physically beaten him. This kind of respect is not what the singer was striving for, and he acknowledges that he has lost this round. However, he is not defeated, and the fight to earn his father's respect is still going strong.
In the final verse, the singer declares that he will go his own way since his father has failed to show him the respect he deserves. He asserts that he will demand respect for himself as he needs it for his own fulfillment. The song ends with a statement that he will respect himself and be his own person even if his father does not show him the same.
Line by Line Meaning
You know me, I'm your child
Speaker is addressing their parent who knows who they are
Have you seen, seen me for a while?
Asking the parent when they last saw or recognized the singer
I was here, but you don't care
Speaker was present but parent failed to acknowledge their existence
Not one word, is that fair?
Asking if it's fair to not receive any recognition or attention
In my heart, in my soul - I'm your son
Speaker feels innately connected to their parent, but they are not receiving the treatment they deserve
What is wrong, what mistake have I done?
Wondering why they are not receiving respect from their parent
I tried hard to get your respect
Speaker has put in effort to earn their parent's respect
All my deeds are done to get respect
Every choice speaker makes is to try and earn the respect they deserve
No, no love, attention - no respect!
Speaker is not receiving love, attention, or respect from their parent
No, no love, attention - no respect to feed my soul!
Not receiving love, attention, or respect is negatively affecting speaker's emotional well-being
Beaten hard, my own dad
Father figure has physically fought or emotionally beaten speaker down
Not the kind of respect I meant
The artist is not receiving the type of respect they hoped for from their father
O.K. dad, I've lost this round
Speaker is conceding defeat in this battle for respect
I'm down, but not out!
Speaker is down in the short-run, but will continue to fight for respect
No chance at all, to feed my soul, my soul, my soul, my soul!
Not receiving love, attention, or respect is causing long-term damage to speaker's well-being for multiple aspects of their self
O.K, I will go my own way
Speaker plans to leave and live their life without their parent's respect
This is all I have to say
Final statement on the matter
To you no respect will be shown
Speaker will not show respect to the parent who didn't give them their due respect
I need my respect for my own, for my own
Respect is a vital need for speaker to feel validated as a person
I need my respect for my own - child!
Speaker wants respect for themselves as well as for the future children they may have someday
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES COLIN, CHARLIE COLIN, ROBERT HOTCHKISS, ROBERT S HOTCHKISS, PAT MONAHAN, JAMES STAFFORD, JAMES W STAFFORD, SCOTT UNDERWOOD, SCOTT MICHAEL UNDERWOOD
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