- (1) An American Death Metal band from Tampa, FL, initially formed in 1984.
- (2) Free Improvisation/Experimental band from New York formed in 1980 by Fred Frith Of Henry Cow.
- (3) A pioneering skate rock band from Argentina, formed in 1985.
- (4) A Finnish punk band formed in 1983
(1) Although Massacre were hampered by unstable line-ups for much of their career, they, along with Morbid Angel and the late Chuck Schuldiner (RIP), helped originate and shape the genre of Florida Death Metal and have influenced countless bands that came later- everyone from Napalm Death to Entombed cite them as a major influence. Pre-Massacre, both Kam Lee and Rick Rozz were original members of Death along with Chuck. Death was still unsigned at that time, making demos as a three piece (playing without bass), and Kam himself drew the famous Death logo. Kam is widely acknowledged as being the originator of the gutteral death-growl vocal style which has since become the de-facto standard in Death Metal.
Massacre played countless shows in mid 80’s Florida before the spotlight fell on the area, influencing the later wave of bands from Deicide to Obituary to follow their lead. The band were put on hold however, when Chuck Schuldiner relocated back from LA to his native Florida and promptly recruited Rick, Bill and Terry to record the second Death Album “Leprosy”, for Combat Records . After completing commitments to Death, Massacre finally regrouped in 1990, signed with Earache, and entered Morrissound Studios in Tampa Florida, with UK producer Colin Richardson at the helm to finally deliver their debut album “From Beyond”. Though released much later than many of their death metal contemporaries, all the songs recorded were from the widely circulated demos/live tapes of 5 years previously, including “Corpsegrinder”, a simple but effective track which featured on Death’s first demo but was actually written by Rick and Kam. The album is a certified classic of the genre.
With line up intact, the band finally embarked on a punishing touring schedule to make up for lost time, visiting Europe with Texas’ Devastation and Germany’s Morgoth supporting. In 1992 the band recorded a follow up EP “Inhuman Conditions” which included a rare guest appearance from Venom’s Cronos on their cover of Warhead. More touring followed its release, with the band visiting Europe again in 1993,this time with Grave and Demolition Hammer in tow. On their return however the band effectively split up, the rhythm section of Bill and Terry were in demand to record for other groups and both now play in Six Feet Under.
In 1996 Kam and Rick regrouped to record a second album for Earache, recruiting drummer Syrus Peters and Pete Sison on bass to deliver “Promise”. The album showcased a more varied metal style, still with the trademark guitar heaviness, but was poorly received by fans, though the inspired cover of Concrete Blonde’s “Bloodletting” is an undiscovered classic to this day. Soon after its release, the band folded once more.
On July 30th, 2012, Massacre released the 7 inch EP "Condemned to the Shadows", with new vocalist Edwin Webb, and new drummer Mike Mazzonetto.
Official Discography:
* ‘From Beyond’ album (1991)
* ‘Inhuman Condition’ EP (1992)
* ‘Promise’ album (1996)
* ‘Tyrants Of Death’ Best of/Compilation (2006)
* 'Condemned to the Shadows' EP (2012)
* 'Back From Beyond' album (2014)
* 'Resurgence' album (2021)
(2) Massacre is an American Improvisational/Experimental Rock band from New York City formed in 1980 by guitarist Fred Frith with bassist Bill Laswell and drummer Fred Maher. They performed for just over a year and recorded a studio album, Killing Time (1981).
Frith and Laswell reformed Massacre in 1998 with drummer Charles Hayward, and released two albums, Funny Valentine (1998) and Meltdown (2001).
Discography:
* 1981 - Killing Time (LP, Celluloid, France)
* 1998 - Funny Valentine (CD, Tzadik Records, U.S.)
* 2001 - Meltdown (CD, Tzadik Records, U.S.)
* 2007 - Lonely Heart (CD, Tzadik Records, U.S.)
* 2013 - Love Me Tender (CD, Tzadik Records, U.S.
In 1993 RecRec Music reissued Killing Time on CD with six extra tracks (one of them coming from Frith’s Speechless album).
In 2005 Fred Frith released a remastered version of Killing Time on CD on his own label Fred Records with the six extra tracks from the RecRec reissue, plus two previously unreleased tracks.
(3) Massacre is an Argentine Alternative rock band, formed in 1986 in Buenos Aires It was formed by high school students influenced by American and British bands of the early 80s Alternative Rock movement. The band was influenced by artists such asHüsker Dü, TSOL, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Nirvana, The Cure, Guns N' Roses, The Ramones, T. Rex, Sumo, Gustavo Cerati, and Luis Alberto Spinetta, among others. Taking cues from the Underground rock scene in the United States, they gained notoriety at the time for being an entirely independent group that self-managed its affairs, as well as producing and distributing its own records (attitudes which were still fairly foreign to Latin American rock bands of the era). This helped pave way for the cult status that the band still enjoys within and outside their native Argentina.
Originally known as Massacre Palestina, they decided to change their name in 1992, in the wake of the attack on the Embassy of Israel, in order to avoid potential censure and controversy.
Eighteen
Massacre Lyrics
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Lines form from the ups and downs
I'm in the middle without any plans
I'm a boy and I'm a man
I'm eighteen
And I don't know what I want
Eighteen
Eighteen
I gotta get away
I gotta get out of this place
I'll go running in outer space
Oh yeah
I got a
Baby's brain and an old man's heart
Took eighteen years to get this far
Don't always know what I'm talking' about
Feels like I'm living in the middle of doubt
Cause I'm
Eighteen
I get confused every day
Eighteen
I just don't know what to say
Eighteen
I gotta get away
Lines form on my face and my hands
Lines form on the left and right
I'm in the middle
The middle of life
I'm a boy and I'm a man
I'm eighteen and I like it
Yes I like it
Oh I like it
Love it
Like it
Love it
Eighteen!
Eighteen!
Eighteen!
Eighteen and I like it
The song "Eighteen" by Massacre expresses the confusion of being eighteen years old, not yet a child and not yet an adult. The song is a reflection of the feeling of being in between these two stages of life. The lyrics themselves describe a physical representation of this confusion: lines form on the face and hands, showing the ups and downs of life that have led to this point.
The lines “I gotta get away, I gotta get out of this place, I'll go running in outer space” express the desire to escape and to explore, while the line “I’m in the middle without any plans” seems to illustrate the feeling of being stuck in one's life. The singer has a baby's brain and an old man's heart, symbolizing a confusion of the past and future, the innocence of youth with the wisdom of experience.
Through the repetition of the line “Eighteen, I just don't know what I want” and the variations of it, “I get confused every day, I just don't know what to say,” the song highlights the confusion and uncertainty that comes with reaching this age. The singer is in the middle of life, neither young nor old. They are still trying to figure out themselves and their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lines form on my face and hands
I've experienced many things in life that have caused wrinkles on my face and hands
Lines form from the ups and downs
My life has been full of highs and lows, which is reflected in my physical appearance
I'm in the middle without any plans
I'm stuck in a place where I don't know what I want to do with my life
I'm a boy and I'm a man
I'm at a point in my life where I'm still trying to figure out who I am
I'm eighteen
I'm at a stage in my life where I'm transitioning from childhood to adulthood
And I don't know what I want
I'm still trying to figure out my passions and aspirations
I just don't know what I want
I'm struggling with indecision and confusion about my future
I gotta get away
I feel trapped in my current situation and need a change of scenery
I gotta get out of this place
I feel a strong desire to leave my current environment
I'll go running in outer space
I dream of escaping to a new world where I can start fresh
Oh yeah
I'm excited about the possibilities ahead
I got a Baby's brain and an old man's heart
I have the curiosity of a child but the wisdom and experience of an adult
Took eighteen years to get this far
It's taken me my entire life up until this point to reach where I am now
Don't always know what I'm talkin' about
I'm not always sure of what I'm saying or what I believe in
Feels like I'm livin' in the middle of doubt
I constantly question myself and my decisions
I get confused every day
I'm constantly struggling to understand my emotions and the world around me
I just don't know what to say
I'm often at a loss for words
Lines form on my face and my hands
My life experiences have left a physical mark on my body
Lines form on the left and right
Both positive and negative experiences have left their mark on me
I'm in the middle
I'm at a point in my life where I'm neither young nor old, but somewhere in between
The middle of life
I'm at a stage in my life where I'm transitioning from adolescence to adulthood
I'm eighteen and I like it
Despite the challenges, I enjoy the freedom and opportunities that come with being young and growing up
Yes I like it
I'm grateful for the experiences and opportunities I've had so far
Oh I like it
I'm optimistic about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead
Love it
I have a positive outlook on my life experiences so far
Like it
Overall, I am content with my life and the person I am becoming
Love it
Reiterating that the author has a positive outlook on their life experiences so far
Eighteen!
The author emphasizes their current age as a defining feature of their life experiences
Eighteen!
Reiterating that the author is currently eighteen years old
Eighteen!
Emphasizing the personal significance of being eighteen
Eighteen and I like it
The author is expressing their optimism and appreciation for the opportunities available to them at the age of eighteen
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.