JACK SLATER stands for Brutal Technical Death Metal for over 10 years, a powerful synergy of aggression, groove, blast, detailed arranged breaks, mind-blowing soli, weird ideas and structures, combined with vigorous and diverse German vocals. These are the ingredients for JACK SLATERs independent, multifaceted sound that you can’t really compare to any other Death Metal band you have ever listened to.
Mrs. Toyka once said “That sounds like a haunted Dark Ride!”, even though the nice woman has no idea what Metal is all about, no one ever did a more accurate and shorter description of JACK SLATERs music. The third full-length Album “Blut/Macht/Frei” is going to be released on War Anthem Records on 14th March 2008, distributed by Soulfood Distributions. The album combines all strengths of previous JACK SLATER releases and takes it even further. Never before JACK SLATER sounded so powerful, tight, brutal, sophisticated, complex and innovative like on their new album “Blut/Macht/Frei”.
The mastering for this album was done by polish Hertz Studios who also made the final finishing touch for great releases of bands like Vader or Decapitated. “Blut/Macht/Frei” presents hard bangers like “Rohrspast” or “Töten” that will please the listener with their brutality and raw aggression. Other songs like “Amnestia” will fascinate with their groove and great melodies that will stick in your head, not a typical JACK SLATER song, but a real good one you will love once you heard it.
If that’s not enough for you and you are looking for something really mind-blowing check out the last song “Narbe”, a 22 minute monster, a massive piece of music with countless riffs, breaks, ideas and structures, a metal bastard full of creativity and musicality. Even a real Death Metal saxophone solo is integrated in this song - a unique piece of music from a unique band of Death Metal.
JACK SLATER doesn’t only blow minds in the studio, they are one of the most active German underground metal bands and don’t miss a chance to enter the stage and present their music to the sick metal crowd in Germany and every country they are invited to. For the future JACK SLATER will concentrate on crossing German borders even more often and show to whole Europe what their art of music is all about. Now that they have a potent record label in their back, even more metal heads in Germany, Europe and the World will be able to experience the brutal complex technical Death Metal JACK SLATER has to offer - be prepared!
Discography
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Abhängig Demo, 1996
Crescendo Demo, 1998
Leichenschmaus Demo, 1999
Playcorpse Full-length, 2001
Metzgore Demo, 2003
Metzgore Demo, 2004
Metzgore Full-length, 2004
Blut/Macht/Frei Full-length, 2008
Extinction Aftermath Full-length, 2010
Line-Up:
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Horn - Vocals
Sobo - Guitar
Kevin - Guitar
Chris - Bass
David - Drums (Session)
JACK SLATER split-up in 2011.
Jack in the Box
Jack Slater Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Jack in the Box" by Jack Slater seem to depict a feeling of being trapped or confined, both physically and mentally. The singer is surrounded by noise and tension, and their body trembles as a result. They mention a "rusty feather/spring clasp" which seems to be a metaphor for something that is holding them back or restraining them in some way. The singer expresses a sense of confusion or uncertainty, as they understand themselves to some extent but are still struggling to make sense of their situation. They mention feeling like they are living in a house where the wind is constantly blowing, which creates a sense of instability or chaos. The singer ultimately expresses a desire to escape their current situation and let go of their pain and suffering.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jack in the Box" seem to explore themes of confinement, confusion, and pain. The singer is struggling to make sense of their situation and find a way to escape their pain and suffering. The inclusion of the metaphor of the jack-in-the-box adds another layer to the meaning of the song, suggesting that the singer feels like they are trapped and waiting to be released.
Line by Line Meaning
Being correct tangle...
There is ambiguity and confusion in my life, as noises and chaos surround me.
Noises surround me the tension leave to mine body erzittern
The chaos and commotion around me is causing physical tension and fear to reverberate through my body.
A rusty feather/spring clasp mine I
I am like a broken or malfunctioning jack-in-the-box, with an old spring that is no longer reliable or safe.
I understand myself nevertheless not to hit a corner
Although I have some sense of who I am, I am afraid to confront the unexpected or unknown, for fear of breaking or becoming lost in the chaos.
Who am I?
I am questioning my identity and place in the world.
Live would wind, the that am my house oh wuerd I only... oh can I nevertheless... that cannot be nevertheless yet everything?
I feel like I am at the mercy of fate, and my destiny is uncertain. I question whether everything is predetermined or whether I have some control over my life.
The feather/spring shatters sometimes there can I see further sometimes sometimes dreams I bad things can I understand it darkly around me
Sometimes, when I feel like I am falling apart, I gain new insights or perspectives. Other times, I am haunted by nightmares and negative emotions that make the chaos and confusion worse.
Jack into the box the darkness broken the schemen to then take shape on then sometimes feels itself
Despite the darkness and uncertainty, there are moments when I feel like I am coming out of my shell or breaking free from my constraints.
I my old to live then can I understand blood smell in my lung hurts oneself to shoot into my body hurts to shoot into my head
When I reflect on my past, I am filled with pain and regret. Memories of trauma and betrayal still haunt me, and I feel physical sensations of pain and discomfort.
I... is... with my hands I gave sieved souls to eternity why? why? why? why only?
I feel responsible for the suffering of others, and I am haunted by existential questions about the purpose and meaning of life.
I do not want to see it I do not want it to know
I am afraid to confront the harsh truths of reality, and I would rather remain in a state of denial or ignorance.
To Mach it go let it disappear which times was nevertheless not which times was interested am long past
I am trying to escape from my problems and responsibilities, and I long for a simpler, happier time in my life.
Being correct tangle... noises surround me the tension leave mine body erzittern
I am still struggling with confusion and uncertainty, and the chaos and noise around me continue to produce physical tension and fear.
A rusty feather/spring clasp mine I I understand myself nevertheless not to hit a corner
Despite my attempts to understand myself, I still feel fragile and uncertain, and I fear the unexpected and unknown.
The that am mine live would wind that am my house oh wuerd I only, oh can I nevertheless that can nevertheless not everything be?
I am still grappling with questions of fate and free will, and I wonder how much control I really have over my life.
Hit a corner that is mine live would wind that is my house oh wuerd I only, oh can I nevertheless that can do nevertheless not everything... its! no! no! that cannot be nevertheless everything!?
I am confronted with the harsh reality of the present moment, and I struggle to reconcile my vision of the world with the way things really are.
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.