Suggs has been featured on several documentaries covering white power music, including a Scottish documentary simply titled "Hate Rock". The band has former ties to the Hammerskin Nation, one of the world's largest skinhead organizations but is no longer associated.
The band encountered legal trouble while touring Europe in the town of Brottby, Sweden. European anti-hate laws prohibit the straight arm Nazi salute, or the "Sieg Heil" salute. While protected by the First Amendment in America, the gesture caused several members of the band, including singer Sean Suggs to be arrested.
In 2010 they self released a best of album (Aces and Eights: The Best of Max Resist) which featured a previously unreleased song recorded in 2009. In 2014 the band released two 7" records (Donna Maniac) and (Work For Progress) on Rebel Records.
Masters of the Media
Max Resist Lyrics
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They won't release unless you try to
You been bought and sold
They try to steal your soul
Masters of the media,
Masters of the media
Programs teach you how to think
The only power is what you give them
From the money that you spend
Talking heads in a tube
Try to lie to me and you
But we can see through their evil schemes
It makes me wanna stand up and scream!
Lied to, you've been lied to
They won't release unless you try to
You been bought and sold
They try to steal your soul
Masters of the media,
Masters of the media
No!
So who's behind the big lies that keep you wide-eyed
They use the movies and TV and radios and magazines
Lied to, you've been lied to
They won't release unless you try to
You been bought and sold
They try to steal your soul
Masters of the media,
Masters of the media
We have to reach out and break the spell
Destroy all that
Turn off your TV and hear your mind
And learn what's behind all the lies
Lied to, you've been lied to
They won't release unless you try to
You been bought and sold
They try to steal your soul
Lied to, you've been lied to
They won't release unless you try to
You been bought and sold
They try to steal your soul
Masters of the media,
Masters of the media
The song "Masters of the Media" by Max Resist criticizes the media industry and the manipulation of the masses by the people in power. The lyrics suggest that the media controls the way people think through their programs and broadcasts. The song mentions "talking heads in a tube," referring to news anchors and commentators who try to control the narrative and deceive people. The lyrics also suggest that people have been "bought and sold" and that their souls are being stolen by the media. The chorus repeats "Masters of the media," emphasizing the idea that the media industry is controlling people's minds.
The song suggests that people need to break free from the spell cast by the media and learn the truth behind all the lies. They need to turn off their televisions and start using their own minds to think critically. The lyrics imply that people are being manipulated by those in power and that they need to take back control of their own lives. The song encourages people to resist the lies of the masters of the media.
Overall, "Masters of the Media" is a call to action for people to recognize the power of the media and take back control of their own minds. It highlights the importance of critical thinking and encourages people to resist the manipulation of the masters of the media.
Line by Line Meaning
Lied to, you've been lied to
You've been deceived and misled.
They won't release unless you try to
Those in control won't reveal the truth unless you seek it out.
You been bought and sold
People have been turned into commodities for profits.
They try to steal your soul
The media tries to manipulate and control people's thoughts, beliefs, and emotions.
Masters of the media,
Those controlling the media have vast power and influence.
Programs teach you how to think
The media teaches people how to think, shaping their worldview.
And broadcasts that keep you weak
The media can make people passive and powerless, unwilling to take action.
The only power is what you give them
People have power but it can be manipulated and taken away by the powerful.
From the money that you spend
The system is designed to extract money from people.
Talking heads in a tube
The media uses TV to put people into a passive, hypnotic state.
Try to lie to me and you
The media is constantly trying to manipulate people's perceptions.
But we can see through their evil schemes
People can become aware of how the media is manipulating them.
It makes me wanna stand up and scream!
The frustration and anger people feel toward the media can lead to rebellion against it.
So who's behind the big lies that keep you wide-eyed
People should question the sources of information that make them feel powerless.
They use the movies and TV and radios and magazines
The media uses various forms to enforce messages designed to manipulate people.
We have to reach out and break the spell
People need to recognize the power of the media and consciously work to break its influence.
Destroy all that
People should reject messages that dehumanize and commodify people.
Turn off your TV and hear your mind
People should step back and analyze how the media affects their thoughts and emotions.
And learn what's behind all the lies
People need to see through the manipulation and seek the truth.
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vinland Kommando
on Hammer Skin
Great analysis! All points of the compass, all corners of the globe.. 838
Travis war88
on Keep Fighting
This song brings tears to my eyes so many give up and quit well fk them we don’t need them cause we keep fighting never give in never surrender 88