Band members are:
József Kalap… Read Full Bio ↴Budapest, Hungary (2000 – present)
Band members are:
József Kalapács - lead vocal
László Weisz - guitars
Lajos Sárközi - guitars
István Beloberk - bass
Zsolt Beloberk - drums
Kalapács is a heavy metal bandf from Budapest, Hungary, formed by József Kalapács. He was a member of legendary band Pokolgép (still active), performing vocals on the first official full-length metal album ever released in Hungary (Pokolgép - 1986 - Totális metál). They recorded four more albums together, then József Kalapács and László Nagyfi decided to leave the band. After leaving Pokolgép, in 1990 he formed Omen along with other an ex-Pokolgép member, László Nagyfi. They made 5 albums. After releasing "Idegen anyag" in 1997 he left Omen and recorded a solo album.
Kalapács is his current metal band. Kalapács, which is his real family name. It all started as a project back in 2000 when he and other Hungarian metal artist decided to record some classic unreleased Pokolgép songs and release them on an album. Since Pokolgép was still an active band, they decided to release it under József's name. The album was recorded by the members of the Ossian and produced by Endre Paksi. Later József decided to form a band, andcontinue with this name. In 2000, he formed the Kalapács.
In 2010, the band celebrated its 10th year anniversary with a best of album and a 1000 pieces limited anniversary box which includes 3 CDs and a DVD. They both titled as "Dühös Nemzedék". The best of album has 16 songs from the first 10 years, and a new song "Dühös Nemzedék".
Their 8th studio album "Poklok és Mennyek között", released in April 30th in 2012. The limited first press has a bonus concert CD, which was recorded in 18 February 2012, in Club 202, Budapest.
Releases:
Az első merénylet (2000)
Ösztön (2002)
Totem (2003)
Keresztes háború (2005)
Életreítélt (2006)
Mítosz (2008)
Apokalipszis (2009)
Dühös Nemzedék (2010)
Poklok és Mennyek között (2012)
Enigma (2015)
For more information (in Hungarian), please visit their official website:
wwww.kalapacs.net
Totem
Kalapács Lyrics
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Kietlen pusztaság az otthonunk
Vakon bolyong, aki élni nem mer
A bukott angyal csak nevet rajtunk
Átkunk a tudás
A vágyunk csak gyengeség
Míg élünk szenvedünk
Refr.:
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
Nem halj meg Jézus, értünk többé!
Nem kell az önfeláldozás!
Kígyóvér válik bennünk vérré
A pokol kapuja nyitva áll
Átkunk a tudás
A vágyunk csak gyengeség
Míg élünk szenvedünk
Ösünk?
Refr.:
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
A kígyó, a kígyó, ősi totemünk
The lyrics of the song "Totem" by Kalapács explore the theme of the downfall of humanity and the consequences of our actions. The song begins by stating that the Garden of Eden has become a nightmare for humans, and our home has turned into a barren wasteland. It suggests that those who are afraid to live are blindly wandering, and the fallen angel is laughing at us. This could be interpreted as a commentary on how mankind has strayed from its original purpose and is now lost and directionless.
The chorus introduces the concept of the snake as our god. It suggests that our desire for knowledge has become a curse, and our longing for more has weakened us. The lyrics question whether we are condemned to suffer as long as we live. This could be seen as a reflection on the consequences of our ambition and the choices we make.
The second verse continues the theme of the snake as our god, stating that Jesus should not die for us anymore and that self-sacrifice is not necessary. It implies that the snake's blood runs through our veins, transforming us into creatures of darkness. It suggests that the gates of hell are open and waiting for us. This could be interpreted as a commentary on how the pursuit of knowledge and desire for more power has led humanity towards self-destruction.
Overall, "Totem" by Kalapács delves into the themes of the fall of humanity, the consequences of our actions, and the worship of power and knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
Az édenkert réme lett az ember
The nightmare of Eden became humanity
Kietlen pusztaság az otthonunk
A barren wasteland is our home
Vakon bolyong, aki élni nem mer
The one who does not dare to live wanders blindly
A bukott angyal csak nevet rajtunk
The fallen angel just laughs at us
Átkunk a tudás
Our curse is knowledge
A vágyunk csak gyengeség
Our desire is just weakness
Míg élünk szenvedünk
As long as we live, we suffer
Ösünk?
Are we doomed?
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
The snake, the snake, the snake is our god
Nem halj meg Jézus, értünk többé!
Don't die Jesus, for us anymore!
Nem kell az önfeláldozás!
Self-sacrifice is not needed!
Kígyóvér válik bennünk vérré
Snake venom turns into blood within us
A pokol kapuja nyitva áll
The gates of Hell are wide open
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
The snake, the snake, the snake is our god
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
The snake, the snake, the snake is our god
A kígyó, a kígyó, a kígyó az istenünk
The snake, the snake, the snake is our god
A kígyó, a kígyó, ősi totemünk
The snake, the snake, our ancient totem
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Beloberk István, Beloberk Zsolt, Kalapács József, Sárközi Lajos, Vadon János, Weisz László
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