The group wrote a six song album that was released originally on the small imprint Union Mill before being put out by Nottingham label Earache Records. Before the deal was made however guitarist Steve Watson was fired and replaced by Dean Berry. The band's second album Our Problem was released to high acclaim. The next release, We've Learned Nothing, was a split CD with Japanese doom metal band Church of Misery that was put out by Man's Ruin Records. In 1999 the band played the Dynamo Festival in the Netherlands and shortly after Jim Rushby left the band and was replaced by ex-Acrimony guitarist Stu O'Hara. However due to a variety of personal and industry problems the band split in September 1999.
Justin, Jim and Johnny went on to form the short-lived Armour of God while Dean, Doug and Stu formed Dukes of Nothing. Steve has played in Helvis. Johnny then formed My War and Murder One before suffering a fatal heart attack in the summer of 2002. Justin has since played in an array of bands that include Borknagar, Silver Ginger Five, Hard To Swallow (also with Jim), Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine, British doom titans Electric Wizard and now plays in Crippled Black Phoenix. Dean played for the underground post-doom / sludge group Capricorns (signed on Lee Dorrian's Rise Above Records), while Stu went on to play in Black Eye Riot. He's now playing with Acrimony members in a yet to be named stoner-groove outfit. Jim currently plays in Geriatric Unit. A live and rare tracks album entitled Ruined by Idiots was released in 2003 on Maniac Beast Records.
Black Aspirin
Iron Monkey Lyrics
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Evil adder rocket - bag lever
Did a downer set, milk ass prosthetic
Black aspirin
Evil 10 submission
Black aspirin
Eyes fuckin' burst ya!
Fucking aspirin takin' over
Its the law, fuckin' diamond whore the law
Black aspirin
Fuck fuckin' stink
Black aspirin
Cruel as a dagger
Pain transmitter, fuckin' adder
Amped to aspirin I gotta tell ya!
Tonight grave garbage cup
Shits turns sour, fuckin' aspirin
Recovery from the fuckin' stink
Of the fuckin' weight of the 400
Black 'kin' aspirin
Fuckin' aspirin
Heavy!
The lyrics of Iron Monkey's song Black Aspirin are quite cryptic and may be difficult to interpret for those unfamiliar with the band's style. The violent and dark nature of the lyrics is clearly evident as the song is filled with profanity and gore, creating a brutal and oppressive atmosphere that is characteristic of the band's heavy music. The lyrics seem to describe a drug-induced killing spree, possibly involving booze and other substances. The terms "sick dick" and "evil adder" suggest a malevolent antagonist that the singer is fighting against.
The imagery in the lyrics is quite disturbing, with references to prosthetics and other medical devices. The line "Pain transmitter, fuckin' adder" may suggest the use of painkillers or other drugs to numb the singer's senses, allowing them to carry out their violent actions with greater ease. The repeated use of the phrase "Black aspirin" creates a sense of urgency and desperation, implying that the singer is heavily reliant on the drug and unable to function without it.
Overall, the lyrics of Black Aspirin are intense and gruesome, portraying a bleak and violent world where drugs and violence reign supreme. The song is a powerful expression of Iron Monkey's unique brand of heavy music, featuring crushing riffs, pounding drums, and guttural vocals that perfectly capture the bleakness and aggression of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I sad I killed a sick dick on booze and dos
I regret taking someone's life while under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Evil adder rocket - bag lever
I used drugs recklessly and it caused harm
Did a downer set, milk ass prosthetic
I medicated with sedatives to numb the pain of a physical injury
Black aspirin
The use of aspirin to cope with pain
Evil 10 submission
I feel helpless in dealing with the effects of my drug use
Eyes fuckin' burst ya!
My vision is distorted and impaired from drug use
Fucking aspirin takin' over
I feel dependent on aspirin for pain relief
Its the law, fuckin' diamond whore the law
The societal expectations surrounding drug use can be suffocating
Fuck fuckin' stink
I feel disgusted with myself and my actions
Cruel as a dagger
Drug use is a double-edged sword that can harm both the user and those around them
Pain transmitter, fuckin' adder
Drugs can affect the transmission and experience of pain
Amped to aspirin I gotta tell ya!
I feel energized by the effects of aspirin
Tonight grave garbage cup
I am surrounded by trash and negative influences
Shits turns sour, fuckin' aspirin
The effects of aspirin may not always be positive
Recovery from the fuckin' stink
I am trying to recover from the negative effects of drug use
Of the fuckin' weight of the 400
I am weighed down by the burden of my past mistakes
Black 'kin' aspirin
Aspirin use is not limited to one race or ethnicity
Fuckin' aspirin
A continued reference to the use of aspirin
Heavy!
The situation or feeling is intense and overwhelming
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Brown
My ambition is to play this song in an old people's home, and at the 1:50 mark, suplex one of the residents through a coffee table. Not just to be edgy; I feel it would be a spiritual experience for all involved.
Bad Texas Bill
It doesn't get any better.
Gargantuan Toxic Waste Devourer
Gibbon dream always...
Poole Paul
Oh dear. Looks like someone hit dislike by accident. Never mind fella.
67stickyfingers
rock never dies ,,,,its a pity it did when I heard this shit
67stickyfingers
I ran. ..never mind walking
Michael Zervas
walk on home boy