(1)The … Read Full Bio ↴There are a number of musical acts taking the name Inertia.
(1)The original Inertia was an obscure early 80's (1980, 1981) new wave/minimal wave band from Uxbridge, Middlesex England. Featured twice on legendary "Tribute to Flexi-Pop" volumes. Several 7''s released on Inertial Records, one on L'Invitation Au Suicide
(2) Inertia was formed in 1992 Reza Udhin, who more recently became the live keyboard player for Killing Joke.
After an extensive period with other industrial acts, Reza decided to concentrate on a solo project which brought together elements of Industrial and Techno to form something quite different to anything in the scene at that time.
INERTIA were signed to Germany's Celtic Circle Productions in 1994, and released their debut MCD INFILTRATOR, in June 1995. This CD was a re-recording of the band's first demo tape.
INFILTRATOR was a success, achieving excellent reviews across Europe, UK and USA. The CD was played at several clubs where it became an instant hit.
INERTIA marked their first European live performance in September 1995, when they played Celtic Circle's NIGHT OF DARKNESS festival at the Kulturfabrik in Krefeld, Germany. INERTIA returned again to play Europe in December 1995, playing to audiences in Switzerland, Germany and Belgium, attracting a huge following.
They returned in April 1996, to play at the Wave Gotik Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany.
INERTIA returned to the studio in February 1996 to start work on PROGRAMMED TO RESPOND CD album and MIND-ENERGY MCD.
MIND-ENERGY was released in December 1996 and PTR released in February 1997. These CD's achieved a high amount of success in Europe and USA. So much that INERTIA did a mini US tour in January 1997, and then returned to the States to do a full-blown US tour in May 1997, together with the German band DAS ICH. This tour was overwhelmingly successful and created a huge audience for INERTIA in the USA.
February 1999, INERTIA release a remix album entitled DEMAGNETIZED/REMAGNETIZED, which featured remixes by artists such as, Das Ich, Spahn Ranch, Julian Beeston (Nitzer Ebb).
A UK tour was completed in September 1998, a Fall 1999 Scandinavian tour was impressively successful which saw the band play to audiences in Sweden, Norway and Denmark and an ecstatic audience reaction was received when the band returned to Leipzig, Germany for the Wave Gotik Treffen 1999.
A brand new album, NEGATIVE PRIME, was released in May 1999 on NIGHTBREED RECORDINGS, which pushed the sound of INERTIA to further heights. 1999 also saw the band complete a UK tour with the US band SPAHN RANCH.
A remix CD Positive Angel was released on Inertia's own label CRYONICA MUSIC. And Inertia's 2nd USA Tour took place in Summer 2000, which saw Inertia headline their own tour.
The band then returned to the USA again in 2001, and took Sweden's Project-X with them as support for a mega 7 week tour!!!!
November 2001, the new single No Defect is released, while the band complete their brand new album Advanced Revelation due for release in February 2002.
Inertia head out on the road in 2003, completing a 4 week East Coast US tour with New Yorkers Terrorfakt, as Support.
They return in 2004 for a west Coast tour, taking label mates SWARF with them as support.
2004, the album Black Ice Impact is released to great praise.
December 2005 the band release their "best of" Double CD "Decade of Machines". This DCD is released by Cryonica Music in Europe and Cleopatra Records in the USA.
May 2007, brandnew self titled album "Inertia" is released on Cryonica Music and the band complete a 6 week USA Tour in April/May 2007.
Throughout 2008, Inertia tour extensively throughout the UK and Europe.
August 2009, "Interpret", a new Inertia Remix album with remixes from musical giants such as Youth (Producer/Killing Joke), Die Krupps and Armageddon Dildos featured, is released by Japanese label Deathwatch Asia.
Inertia were recently described by electronic pioneer GARY NUMAN as "the best and most aggressive band in London".
Reza Udhin is also the keyboard player for the legendary Rock band Killing Joke.
INERTIA is: Reza Udhin, Alexys B, Andrew Trail and Bob Malkowski.
(3)INERTIA is an alias of trance producer duo John O'Callaghan and Neal Scarborough.
They are known to have released three tracks: The Emerald (2004), The Chamber (2005), The System(2008) all of them released at Discover Label. Another LP was released in 2006 at Discover Digital, having as side A Inertia - The Chamber (Activa Remix), and side B Askew & O'Callaghan - Game Over (Ian Betts Mix). The System was remixed by many uplifting trance artists such as Sean Tyas, Tom Colontonio and Thomas Bronzwaer.
INERTIA (4) is an alias of electronic artist PureH.
(5) INERTIA: a San Diego band that formed in October 2009. Their music features guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, and drums. Has former members of other San Diego bands including Monte Battalion.
(6) An acoustic rock band from Kippax, Yorkshire, UK, active in the late 1990's
(7) An Alternative Rock band with Extreme roots known as Inertia , more commonly " Inertia The Rock Band " has formed out of Orange County, Ca ( U.S.A ) in 2014 and have released an album called " The Process" . This 4 piece rock outfit writes music about growing up and being positive through life changes.
Rise
Inertia Lyrics
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To many of my brothers fall and die
I can't wait, soon i will be gone
Running from the land where i belong
Rain, from the sky
Rain, i see tear drops falling down
Rain, where i die
I push on, my people on the run
How can i stand and fight against a gun
It's no use, this war is all i see
How can a man come on a land that's free ?
Rain, falling on my shoulders
Rain, from the sky
Rain, i see tear drops falling down
Rain, where i die
They're coming from another to turn me away
I'll stand up with my brother
I'll fight another day
Finished with your promisse
Finished with your lies
This land we won't surrender till every red man dies
Rain, falling on my shoulders
Rain, from the sky
Rain, i see tear drops falling down
Rain, where i die
You know it's gonny keep on running
Let it rain
It's gonna rain down, let it rain where i die
keep on coming tear drops coming down
The song "Rise " by Inertia is a powerful commentary on the struggles that Native Americans have faced and continue to face. The song creates a sense of urgency through the repetition of the phrase "it's too late." The singer is tired and defeated as they talk about too many of their brothers falling and dying. The persecution of Native Americans at the hands of colonial settlers is a recurring theme in American history. The lyrics talk about how the singer is running from the land where they belong, which is a reminder of the countless Native Americans who were forced off their land and made to relocate to reservations.
The song also talks about the challenge of fighting back against oppression. The line "How can I stand and fight against a gun?" highlights the power imbalance that exists between Native Americans and those who seek to oppress them. Despite the injustice faced by the singer, they are determined not to give up. They sing, "Finished with your promise, finished with your lies, this land we won't surrender till every red man dies." This shows that even though the situation may seem hopeless, there is still a fierce determination to keep fighting.
The recurring imagery of rain is significant in that it represents tears and sadness. The singer sees tear drops falling down, which is a powerful image that shows the tremendous pain that Native Americans have suffered. The repeated phrase "Rain, where I die" suggests that even though the singer is determined to keep fighting, they may not survive.
Line by Line Meaning
It's too late, my body's growin tired
I am exhausted and it feels like it's too late to make a difference.
To many of my brothers fall and die
I've lost too many of my people and it hurts deeply.
I can't wait, soon i will be gone
I feel like I don't belong and I can't wait to leave.
Running from the land where i belong
I feel like an outsider in my own land.
Rain, falling on my shoulders
It's raining and I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Rain, from the sky
The rain is a reminder of the tears that have been shed.
Rain, i see tear drops falling down
I see the evidence of other people's pain and suffering.
Rain, where i die
The rain represents the place where I will eventually give up.
I push on, my people on the run
I keep going even though my people are in danger and on the move.
How can i stand and fight against a gun
It's hard to fight against such powerful weapons.
It's no use, this war is all i see
I see no end to the battle and it's frustrating.
How can a man come on a land that's free ?
Why can't we live in peace and freedom without others coming to take over?
They're coming from another to turn me away
People from outside are trying to take away what's rightfully ours.
I'll stand up with my brother
I am willing to fight alongside my fellow native people.
I'll fight another day
I won't give up, I'll keep fighting for our land and people.
Finished with your promisse
I don't believe in empty promises anymore.
Finished with your lies
I don't trust the people who have deceived and betrayed us.
This land we won't surrender till every red man dies
We will never give up our land and freedom, even if it means our lives.
You know it's gonny keep on running
The struggle will continue and we won't stop fighting.
Let it rain
Let the rain come and remind us of our pain and suffering.
It's gonna rain down, let it rain where i die
The rain feels like a sign that our struggle will continue until the end.
keep on coming tear drops coming down
The tears will keep coming as long as our people are suffering and struggling.
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.