The band began in 1986 in the northern city of Lille, France. Its first recording was a split CD with the Nice based band Agressor. Their eight albums, on the record labels Semetary/FNAC and Metal13 were influenced by American thrash metal standards, but evolved quickly to include influences from the American death metal scene and eventually changed their style to a groove oriented melodic death metal style. Citing influences such as Slayer, Morbid Angel, Possessed, Death, Venom, Celtic Frost, Destruction, Kreator, Sodom and all Thrash-Death Metal bands from the old school... throughout the years.
The band announced that they were splitting in 1999, but after a support concert to Chuck Schuldiner's Death in 2002, the band reformed with Agressor's leader Alex on guitars. In 2004 the released "Planet Pandemonium" and are still active.
In november 2009, Stéphane and Hervé announced that Alex Lenormand (Locust) and Drakhian (Fornication, Black Dementia, Griffar) joined them respectively on bass and guitar.
Discography:
"Behind the Dark Mist" Demo, 1985
"Ultimate Violence" Demo, 1986
"Licensed To Thrash" Split with Agressor, 1987
"Loudblast" Demo, 1987
"Bazooka Rehearsal" Demo, 1988
"Promo 89" Demo, 1989
"Sensorial Treatment" Full-length, 1989
"Disincarnate" Full-length, 1991
"Cross the Threshold" EP, 1993
"Sublime Dementia" Full-length, 1993
"The Time Keeper" Live album, 1995
"Submission Tour '98" Live album, 1998
"Fragments" Full-length, 1998
"A Taste of Death" Compilation, 1999
"Planet Pandemonium" Full-length, 2004
"Loud, Live And Heavy" Live album & DVD, 2009
Stéphane Buriez (vocals, guitars) and Hervé Coquerel (drums) released a album under the name Clearcut.
In 2001, Coquerel joined the hardcore/metal band Black Bomb A.
Bow Down
Loudblast Lyrics
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Good pretext to plan a war
The place is full of gloomy clowns
The crowd takes pride in Big Brothers
No penance for past sins
Your god is your worst enemy
Your god says: “I will protect you”
A flook of sheeps under influence
Loaded by rats
Nothing's bigger, nothing's stronger
And people are looking up
He's the God's father
An icon's setting up
Bow down, down on the ground
Bow down, kneel at the altar
Your mind runs slower
Bow down, very deeply
King snakes crawling through his own filth
Buffoons want a divine guarantee
A holy cross
To congregate, to feel reassured
In a false harmony
Nothing's bigger, nothing's stronger
And you are looking up
He's the God's father
An icon's setting up
You think you must bow down
You must bow down!
Your fate belongs to him
Worship him
Brainwashed is your mind
So one is your mind
Bow down
Your fate belongs to him
Worship him
Brainwashed is your mind
So one is your mind
Bow down
Some liars are talking about peace
Good pretext to plan a war
The place is full of gloomy clowns
The crowd takes pride in Big Brothers
No penance for past sins
Your god is your worst enemy
He's the God's father
An icon's setting up
You think you must bow down
Bow down, down on the ground
Bow down, kneel at the altar
Your mind runs slower
Bow down, very deeply
King snakes crawling through his own filth
You think you must bow down
You must bow down!
The lyrics to Loudblast's song "Bow Down" address the issue of blind faith and the dangers associated with it. The first verse talks about how some people use the pretext of peace to plan wars and how the crowd takes pride in Big Brothers. The second verse highlights the dangers of blindly following a god without taking any responsibility for one's actions. It talks about how people shield themselves with devotion and how their god promises to protect them, but in reality, the people are just like a flock of sheep under the influence of loaded rats.
The chorus emphasizes the musician's message, urging people to bow down to no one and to be more aware of the dangers that come with blindly following faith. The reference to the "king snakes crawling through his own filth" highlights the corrupt nature of some religious leaders who hide behind their faith to exploit others. The last verse reinforces the idea that people need to think for themselves and not blindly follow anyone. The lyrics warn that when people think they must bow down, they give away their freedom and their fate belongs to someone else.
Overall, "Bow Down" is a powerful warning about the dangers of blindly following faith and how it can be easily exploited by those who seek power and control. It urges people to be more aware, think for themselves, and take responsibility for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Some liars are talking about peace
Deceptive people say they want peace as an excuse to start a war
Good pretext to plan a war
They use the guise of peace to prepare for a war
The place is full of gloomy clowns
The atmosphere is depressing and filled with insincere people
The crowd takes pride in Big Brothers
People are proud to follow a powerful leader
No penance for past sins
There is no punishment for previous wrongdoings
Your god is your worst enemy
Believing in a higher power can actually harm you
Shielding yourself with your devotion
Using religion as a means of protection
Your god says: “I will protect you”
Believers are promised safety by their God
A flock of sheep under influence
Blindly following someone without thinking for themselves
Loaded by rats
Led astray by deceitful individuals
Nothing's bigger, nothing's stronger
The powerful leader is seen as unbeatable
And people are looking up
People idolize and revere the leader
He's the God's father
The leader is seen as a higher power
An icon's setting up
A symbol of worship is being established
Bow down, down on the ground
Submit to the leader and worship at their feet
Bow down, kneel at the altar
Show reverence and worship at the sacred place
Your mind runs slower
Your thoughts become muddled and slow when worshipping
Bow down, very deeply
Show extreme submission and worship to the leader
King snakes crawling through his own filth
The leader is corrupt and immoral
Buffoons want a divine guarantee
Fools desire a guarantee from a higher power
A holy cross
A symbol of divinity and protection
To congregate, to feel reassured
To gather with others for comfort and reassurance
In a false harmony
The sense of unity is deceptive and not genuine
You think you must bow down
Believers feel compelled to worship
Your fate belongs to him
The leader controls your destiny
Worship him
Show devotion and reverence to the leader
Brainwashed is your mind
Your mind has been conditioned and manipulated
So one is your mind
You and others all think alike
You must bow down!
Submission to the leader is mandatory
Contributed by Carson B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.