The h… Read Full Bio ↴Knuckledust are a beatdown/hardcore band from North London UK.
The history of Knuckledust dates back to 1996 when Nic, Ray and Wema contacted Pierre to start a band.
At this time London was undergoing a serious lack of support for hardcore and heavy music generally. There was plently of bands playing it but not together so Knuckledust and a few other bands of that era took it upon themselves to put on shows for each other and help a scene that had been forgotten about.
With the work that was being put in by these individuals the scene quickly grew around London and the UK and hardcore was fast becoming 'the place to be'.
With this, KD were beginning to get offered bigger shows with the likes of Agnostic Front, Warzone, Madball, the Misfits and other big named hardcore punk and metal bands.
After the release of the first mini CD and 7" record in 1997 the band were soon offered their first album deal by Blackfish records in 1999 . The success of this was to become apparent in 1998 when the album 'Time Won't Heal This...' was licensed by a US label after continuing sales in Europe.
Time Won't Heal This was considered a success in the UK but still lacked the bigger European market. In 2002 KD were offered a contract by Europe's Gangstyle Records and this was to be the key to a whole new way of thinking for the band.
After completing the Easpak Resistance Tour in 2003 the band were well on the way to becoming one of Europe's better known Hardcore acts.
Knuckledust have toured with the likes of Blood For Blood, Suicidal Tendencies, Stampin' Ground, Sworn Enemy, The Business and Hatebreed to name but a few whilst finding the time to be active in other bands and help run a record label.
From 1996 until the present day Knuckledust remain the same 4 people.
Hollow
Knuckledust Lyrics
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Drain my soul more with each time
The greedy and the fake are not of our kind
Can't mash us down when they crossed lines
For the little we have we hold tight hold strong
Try tear my faith from out of my heart
No more pain a level of no suffering
Can't step forward
And there's nowhere to step back
We're stuck in this rut that nothing can cut
For the life of our friends I won't betray
I vowed this before and I'll vow this again
I worked my fingers to the bone for this
Now all that I have are these two clenched fists
The lyrics to Knuckledust's song Hollow express feelings of overcoming mental struggles and standing strong in the face of adversity. The first verse speaks of the murder of one's mind and how it drains the soul with each occurrence, but ultimately, the greedy and the fake are not of "our" kind. Here, "our" could refer to a group or community of people who prioritize staying true to themselves and not letting external factors bring them down. The chorus declares a desire to live without pain and suffering, and the following verse describes feeling stuck in a situation with no way out. However, the singer insists that they will not betray their friends and will fight to protect what they have worked for.
The lyrics in "Hollow" can be interpreted in various ways. It could represent someone reflecting on a particularly difficult time in their life and how they overcame it. It could also represent a larger societal issue where people are expected to conform and suppress their individuality. The song's use of words like "murder" and "betray" adds to the intensity of the feelings conveyed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Overcoming this murder of my mind
Coping with the destruction of my sanity
Drain my soul more with each time
Continual suffering effecting my eternal essence
The greedy and the fake are not of our kind
Selfish and fake individuals do not belong amongst our community
Can't mash us down when they crossed lines
When someone crosses a certain boundary, they cannot bring us down
For the little we have we hold tight hold strong
Our small possessions are dear and we will hold onto them
Try tear my faith from out of my heart
Attempting to extract my belief in something greater
No more pain no more suffering ever again
A life without anguish or torment from now on
No more pain a level of no suffering
A state free of agony with no degree of pain
Can't step forward
Unable to progress
And there's nowhere to step back
There is no escape from our current situation
We're stuck in this rut that nothing can cut
Trapped in a routine without any hope of breaking free
For the life of our friends I won't betray
I will never compromise the safety of our companions
I vowed this before and I'll vow this again
I've made this promise in the past and will make it again
I worked my fingers to the bone for this
I have dedicated myself tirelessly towards this goal
Now all that I have are these two clenched fists
All I have left are my two fists, ready for a fight
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Billy Howerdel, Maynard James Keenan
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