Chris Impellitteri formed Impellitteri in 1987 together with Rob Rock as vocalist. That year, they released an EP called the black album. The selftitled EP was well-received, and Impellitteri regrouped, this time with Graham Bonnet as lead singer, and release the full-length album Stand In Line in 1988.
After some touring and label deals, Impellitteri returned (again with Rob Rock on vocals) with Grin and Bear It in 1992. The following year, they released another EP titled Victim of the System. In 1994, they released Answer To The Master.
In 1996, Impellitteri released Screaming Symphony, which has become one of the most acclaimed albums of the band. In 1997 they released yet another EP titled Fuel For The Fire, in preparation for their next full-length album. The next year, they released another of their most acclaimed works: Eye of the Hurricane. They followed it in 2000 with Crunch.
Shortly after, Rock decided to pursue a solo career so Impellitteri recruited Graham Bonnet again, and started working on his next album. In 2002, they finally released System X. That year, they also released a compilation of hits called The Very Best of Impellitteri.
The union with Bonnet would be short-lived as they parted ways some time after, and Impellitteri recruited Curtis Skelton, finally releasing Pedal To The Metal in 2004, one of their most aggressive albums to date.
Chris Impellitteri is currently working with an LA band (as a member, not leader) and has announced that they will release a new album soon.
Chris Impellitteri has been ranked together with Deicide drummer Steve Asheim and bassist Adrian Davison as perhaps the fastest musicians on their respective instruments.
The band is currently on hiatus as Chris recently joined a Los Angeles band, and is working with them on a new album.
JUDGEMENT DAY
Impellitteri Lyrics
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From deep beyond the grave
The cost of war is bloody insane
Dying soldier wounded
Gunshot to the head
Just an innocent man
And now he is dead
And the wicked man will hang
On judgement day
Don't fear the devil
Cause pharoahs go to hell
You live your life under a spell
Blind men see your evil
Rich men love the gore
The judgement day evens the score
God will come again some day
And the wicked man will hang
On judgement day
[Solo]
The dying soldiers
And wounded men
Loss of innocence
Spreads the land
White house president
And all his men
Couldn't stop the end
Don't fear the devil
Cause presidents go to hell
Sold your soul to Satan
And with him you'll dwell
Blind men saw your evil
And rich men loved the gore
Judgement day is coming
And presidents
You're going straight to hell
The song "Judgement Day" by Impellitteri is about the aftermath of war and how the innocent become casualties of it. The lyrics talk about how war is insane and how innocent people get killed with the hope that God will come and punish the wicked. The message is that no one can escape judgement, not even presidents or pharaohs. The song highlights the evil in the world and how people need to be held accountable for their actions on the day of reckoning.
The first verse talks about the cost of war with the image of a dying soldier who was an innocent man. The second verse shows how the wicked will be punished on judgement day. The solo is an instrumental interlude that sets the mood for the rest of the song. The last two verses are a warning to presidents and how they cannot escape judgement for the evil they have done.
The song portrays a strong message for humanity to take responsibility for their actions, and no one can escape the consequences of their actions. The lyrics are very powerful and deliver a strong message about the morality and ethics of war and how it affects everyone. The guitar riffs of Chris Impellitteri and the powerful vocals of Rob Rock make the song more impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you hear the message
The message we want to convey is important, are you listening?
From deep beyond the grave
It is a message from the dead souls who were victims of war.
The cost of war is bloody insane
The price of war is horrifying and irrational.
Dying soldier wounded
The soldier who is harmed, will soon leave the world.
Gunshot to the head
The cause of his death was a bullet fired at his head.
Just an innocent man
A person who did not commit any wrongdoing.
And now he is dead
Because of his innocence, he was killed mercilessly.
God will come again some day
The end of the world will come, and God will return in judgement.
And the wicked man will hang
The person who did evil in the world will receive punishment.
On judgement day
On the day of judgement, there will be justice.
Don't fear the devil
Do not fear the devil because he will receive punishment.
Cause pharoahs go to hell
Even great men like pharaohs will receive punishment for their wickedness.
You live your life under a spell
The devil tries to lure us by magic, but we should not be fooled.
Blind men see your evil
Although some people are blinded, they can see who does evil.
Rich men love the gore
Some wealthy people enjoy violence and gore.
The judgement day evens the score
On judgement day, everyone will receive fair and equal punishment.
The dying soldiers
Soldiers who are dying in the war.
And wounded men
People who were injured in war.
Loss of innocence
The price of war is not just buildings, but the innocence of people.
Spreads the land
The war's negative impact on people spreads far and wide.
White house president
The leader of the United States government.
And all his men
Everyone who supports the president.
Couldn't stop the end
The power of human governance is limited, and war will come to an end someday.
Sold your soul to Satan
People who have done evil have made deals with the devil.
And with him you'll dwell
On judgement day, the punishment of those who have made deals with the devil will be to stay with him forever.
Judgement day is coming
The day of judgement is getting closer every day.
And presidents
Even those who are great and powerful like presidents.
You're going straight to hell
Same end awaits everyone who has done evil, including presidents and powerful individuals.
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.