In 1995, JUNGLE ROT released their first full-length demo/album, "Skin The Living", to rave reviews. This, coupled with the bands explosive live performances, led to a recording deal in 1998 with Pulverizer Records. They immediately released their second full-length album, "Slaughter The Weak", which helped them garner a rabid underground following. After enjoying promising and successful sales from the record, JUNGLE ROT was let down when Pulverizer Records closed it's doors. At this time, independent label Pavement Records stepped up and re-released "Slaughter The Weak" for the band.
Proving that they were one of the hardest working bands in the underground scene, JUNGLE ROT survived numerous lineup changes, kept playing shows and wrote new material. Some of this material, along with some classic choice cover songs, was recorded for the EP entitled "Darkness Foretold", released by cult magazine/label SOD. JUNGLE ROT's relentless touring and aggressive self-promotion caught the attention of Olympic Recordings, who quickly offered them a deal. Their third album, "Dead And Buried", further showed what this dynamic unit have to offer and exposed them to a larger, broader audience.
In 2004 came the release of JUNGLE ROT's 4th album, "Fueled by Hate", on Century Media/Olympic Recordings. Probably their strongest effort yet, this album should be no disappointment to any real metal fan. The year 2005 sees the band celebrating their 10 year anniversary with even more member changes and consistent touring including their first trek overseas to slaughter European audiences.
JUNGLE ROT released "War Zone", in June 2006 on Crash Music and embarked on a tour shortly following the release. Staying with the formula of memorable songs and catchy grooves, while still having the heaviness to live up to and exceed the current requirements for extreme music, JUNGLE ROT continued its legacy of uncompromising and straightforward aggression for years to come, which finally earned them a new recording deal with the Austrian label Napalm Records in late 2008.
Like a thundering battle tank the Americans JUNGLE ROT move into position at the front lines to bring their latest weapon into action. "What Horrors Await" consists of a commando troop of intense grooves, killer double bass, and brutally deep growls, which sound-off incomparably over the roaring of the combat action. Threatening and with a never-before heard intensity, the guitar riffs, not unlike deadly fusillades, provide the listener with barely enough time to take cover from the impending inferno. One thing is for sure, metal veterans and new recruits will fall in without batting an eye, as "What Horror Awaits" delivers crushing old school death metal, leaving nothing but a blood-soaked battlefield in its wake.
They are also now signed to the label Victory Records.
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Braindead
Jungle Rot Lyrics
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Heaven could not compare to this
Sorrowless, all that was lost is found again
The easy way, pharmaceutical bliss
Mind control for the masses
All humankind, self diagnosing their lives
Medicating all singular thought
So you man up and admit your guilt
Addiction is nothing more than this
Sorrowful, all that was found is lost again
Withdrawal, now where's your bliss?
Slavery for the asses
All humankind - self medicating their minds
Individual thought is now dead
Not a single cell exists in your shell of a head
Dependency, that bitter little pill
But why argue with fate
Despondency, your resolve is killed
You become the person that you most hate
Thoughts dim, process slows
Your craving for sedation grows
Brain numb, feeling no pain
Bu still cant kick the shame
Loved ones have left yo now
You start to wonder how
What has become of me
My own worst enemy
Dependency, that bitter little pill
But why argue with fate
Despondency, your resolve is killed
You become the person that you most hate
The song "BrainDead" by Jungle Rot is a commentary on the trend of self-diagnosing and medicating that has permeated modern society. The lyrics speak to the idea that people are quick to turn to pharmaceuticals to deal with any discomfort, be it physical or mental. The song suggests that this is a form of mind control, as people are led to believe that they have a mental disorder that requires medication. The lyrics also explore the idea that addiction is a form of slavery, as people become dependent on their medication and lose control of their lives. The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that those who rely on drugs are essentially dead inside, with no individual thought or agency.
Overall, "BrainDead" is a powerful critique of the pharmaceutical industry and the way it has influenced modern society. The song suggests that people need to be more aware of the risks associated with medication and the potential for addiction. It also encourages people to think critically and remain vigilant against mind control and other forms of manipulation. Ultimately, Jungle Rot's "BrainDead" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving up control of one's mind and body to external forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me lead and follow me to a special place
I want to guide you to a place where you feel better than in Heaven.
Heaven could not compare to this
The feeling of being in this special place is better than being in Heaven.
Sorrowless, all that was lost is found again
In the special place, all the things that were once lost are found again, and there is no more sorrow.
The easy way, pharmaceutical bliss
Using drugs is a quick and easy solution to find happiness.
Mind control for the masses
There is a manipulation of people's minds, so they don't think for themselves.
All humankind, self diagnosing their lives
Everyone is diagnosing themselves, believing that they have some sort of mental disorder.
Medicating all singular thought
People are overmedicating themselves, preventing them from having any original or individual thoughts.
Lead to believe there's a mental disorder you've caught
People are manipulated into thinking that they have a mental disorder.
So you man up and admit your guilt
You take responsibility for your addiction.
Addiction is nothing more than this
Addiction is only a negative state that you find yourself in.
Sorrowful, all that was found is lost again
When you become addicted, you lose everything that you once had and that caused you happiness.
Withdrawal, now where's your bliss?
When you stop taking the drugs, you are left with only misery.
Slavery for the asses
People are becoming slaves to the drugs they take.
All humankind - self medicating their minds
Everyone is overmedicating themselves, trying to find solutions to their problems.
Individual thought is now dead
People no longer have their own thoughts, but only thoughts that are influenced by drugs.
Not a single cell exists in your shell of a head
You become like an empty shell with no true thoughts or emotions.
Dependency, that bitter little pill
Addiction to drugs is a bitter pill to swallow.
But why argue with fate
There's no need to fight against what's destined to happen.
Despondency, your resolve is killed
You lose all motivation and determination to change your situation.
You become the person that you most hate
When you become addicted, you become someone you never thought you could be.
Thoughts dim, process slows
Your thoughts become muddled, and it's difficult to think clearly.
Your craving for sedation grows
Your desire to take drugs increases.
Brain numb, feeling no pain
The drugs make you feel numb and prevent you from feeling pain.
But still can't kick the shame
You feel ashamed for your addiction and want to overcome it, but you can't.
Loved ones have left you now
The people who were once close to you have distanced themselves because of your addiction.
You start to wonder how
You begin to question how you got to this point in your life.
What has become of me
You are questioning who you've become because of your addiction.
My own worst enemy
Your addiction has turned you into your own worst enemy.
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.