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Hellfire Society was born in 2001, founded by the leader/singer David whose dissatisfaction with the socio-political and religious status quo of his native Italy caused in him a desire to question what he saw around him every day, and, when he found answers that he could not accept, to find a way to respond and be heard. David formed HFS to give voice to his anger and serve as a method of spreading his views to others. The reception to his project was unprecedented, with Hellfire Society's first ever live concert being attended by over 1500 paying fans. HFS's gut-wrenching guitars, carried by the force of David's powerful voice and balanced by his excruciating attention to detail and musical arrangement, incited a response from crowds that soon had them performing on national television and touring throughout Europe.
The band starts writing what later on will become the debut album "The Angry Army", they refuse several offers from labels looking and waiting for the right one, in this period the bassist Trauma joins the band bringing new life into the band, choosing carefully their moves they record and release a cover of "Bang Bang" which receives a unexpected success all around the globe: the song was originally born as bonus track for all of those fans who were waiting the album.
On September 2008 HFS is called for the official remix of "Runaway" by the world famous artist Ladytron (toured with NIN), the remix is released by the major Nettwerk Records in 17 countries around the world, included in the cd and also printed in a limited edition vinyl.
In the meantime Hellfire Society signs its most important contract with one of the most important Artist Development & Music Marketing companies in Europe Brainstorm (DE) already responsible for the promotion for acts such as AC/DC, Metallica and Guns n' Roses among others. Follows is what HFS has been waiting for a long time: a contract with the major label Hellfest/Universal Records.
The video for the first single "Mad About You" is filmed in an old asylum in Florence (Italy), a very evocative location that sets the atmosphere of what will soon become the lite-motif of the band, a WWII set surrounded by wicked medical experiments. Buckles and goth accessories are left behind, replaced with tactical wear and post nuclear urban guerrilla gear, they start to call their fans "soldiers" and "The Angry Army" was born. Mind blowing guitars wisely mixed with electronics, granitic rhythmic section and the powerful voice of the leader/singer make the band stand up in a crowd of anonymous industrial rock bands.
Controversy is behind the corner, a picture of David with the writing "WAR" on his chest is published, immediately becoming the icon of a screamed and powerful rebellion is warped and misunderstood by the masses, accusing them of being "pro-war", David replied in an interview: "HFS is not pro-war, we only provide music for fighting. Everywhere, every day people have to fight a battle, no matter how small, we all have to fight our wars, often just to save our right and freedom. We only provide the right music to do it to."
Waiting for the extensive promotion that Brainstorm is preparing for the album and the tour the band decides to start a mini-tour in Europe in order to test the new line-up that sees David on vocals and guitars, rock solid Tramua on the bass, the return of AK-47, the former guitarist of the band, and the last member that joined the army B3N on the electronics, live FX and samples. This completely new live set-up is tested with great success in a series of sold out shows, among which the one @ Siddharta Club in Prato where the band plays in front of an excited crowd followed by an exclusive DJ Set by Morgan (Bluvertigo/X-Factor), then is the time for their show @ the Club Semifinal in Helsinki where once more the show is sold out.
The album, "The Angry Army" released on June 19th 2009 by Hellfest/Universal Records is what they call a Fight Rock Manifesto, cutting edge, powerful and catching, a synergy that is rare to find in a debut album, which is the emergence of a project that you won't want to miss!
"..This stuff here, this is the good shit ...Anyone else remember the good shit?! Well if not this is what it sounded like!! What a credit to the genre! I'm nearly speechless.."
HFS soldier
*HFS IS NOW BOOKING *
The Angry Army
Hellfire Society Lyrics
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If you try to know what is my intention
Count 1,2,3 and make a connection
I just wanna brake down your world of perfection
Time for us to scream our rage
Time for you to pay for what you've made
For all the kinds of false sins you have created
For all the stories you've made like real
For all this things tonite some fuckin' heads are gonna brake down
My words become a poison injection
I know you hate me 'cause I'm the reflection
Of all the dirt and your imperfections
Tonite begins a great insurrection
Time for us to scream our rage
Time for u to pay for what you've made
We realized we are more powerful than all of you
With our voices we will destroy your golden thrones
We are the angry army, and we're gonna kick you you ass
"The Angry Army" by Hellfire Society is a song that expresses the singer's anger and frustration towards the society's broken promises, false sins and lies. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to break down the world of perfection that the society has created. The message is to stop being a passive bystander and to stand up for yourself.
The song starts with the lyric, "I'm sure this time I'll have your attention." This shows that the singer is aware that people aren't listening to him, and he hopes that they'll listen to him now. The next lyric is, "If you try to know what is my intention," this is a provocation to the listener, asking them to pay attention and understand the singer's message. The following lyric is, "Count 1,2,3 and make a connection," which again suggests that the singer wants to connect and communicate with the listener.
The lyrics from the chorus are the main message of the song, "Time for us to scream our rage, time for you to pay for what you've made." This suggests that it's time for people to express their frustration and anger towards the society's broken promises. The last part of the song, "We are the angry army, and we're gonna kick you you ass," indicates that the people who are listening to the song are part of the angry army who are ready to take a stand and fight for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sure this time i'll have your attention
I believe that this time, you will pay attention to me
If you try to know what is my intention
If you attempt to comprehend my motives
Count 1,2,3 and make a connection
Simply make a correlation by counting to three
I just wanna brake down your world of perfection
I desire to dismantle your world of perfection
For all the fucking promises you haven't kept and the lies you sell us
You are guilty of breaking promises and selling falsehoods
For all the kinds of false sins you have created
You have created various fabricated sins
For all the stories you've made like real
You have created stories that appear real
For all this things tonite some fuckin' heads are gonna brake down
This evening, consequences will be faced
My words become a poison injection
My words inflict as much pain as a poisonous injection
I know you hate me 'cause I'm the reflection
You despise me because I am a reflection of your flaws
Of all the dirt and your imperfections
All the dirt and imperfections belong to you
Tonite begins a great insurrection
Tonight marks the beginning of a larger revolution
Time for us to scream our rage
It is time for us to voice our frustration
Time for u to pay for what you've made
It is time for you to face the consequences of your actions
We realized we are more powerful than all of you
We have realized that we are stronger than you
With our voices we will destroy your golden thrones
Our combined voices have the potential to demolish your authority
We are the angry army, and we're gonna kick you you ass
We are the furious military, and we will defeat you.
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.