The first line-up of Mindless Sinner were Christer Göransson (vocals), Magnus Danneblad (guitar), Anders Karlsson (guitar), Magnus van Wassenaar (bass) and Tommy Johansson (drums). At this time though, the band was known as Purple Haze. After a while they changed the name to Genocide, which is a song by Judas Priest (whom they were heavily influenced by).
Later in 1981, the band made their first live performance as warm-up to another Swedish band called Axewitch. The band played on and became more and more well known in their hometown.
But in 1982, Magnus van Wassenaar decided to quit the band. Instead of taking in a new bassplayer, Anders Karlsson went from his six-string to a four-string. At this point they changed the bands name to Mindless Sinner.
In 1983, the band decided to become a five-piece band again, so guitarist Jerker Edman joined the band in May 1983. At June 1983, they won a music contest, and the money that they got from it was enough to make the record that they've wanted to do for so long.
And so, at the end of the year, they recorded their debut-EP called "Master Of Evil". It was released in January 1984 and it contains four songs.
They kept on touring and they had plans to record another album in October 1984. But only two weeks before the session would start, Anders Karlsson had an accident and cut up his hand very bad. The injury was so bad, that he wouldn't be able to play for a very long time. After that, he never returned to the band.
Instead of bringing in another bassplayer, Christer Göransson played the bass on all of the tracks on the new album called "Turn On The Power" (released in early 1986 due to fuss with the record company). When they started to mix the album, they found their new bassplayer: Christer Carlson. On the back sleeve of the album it reads that he plays the bass on the album, but the only thing he contributed with was "the horror voice" on the song "Voice Of The Doomed".
In 1987, the band name was shortened to just Mindless, and the recording of new songs began. The band members also took on artist names. Christer Göransson became Chris G:son, Magnus Danneblad became Dan Blade, Jerker Edman became Jee Eden, Chister Carlson became Chris Carlson and Tommy Johansson became Tommy McJo.
In 1989 the last album so far was released: "Missin' Pieces".
But in 1990, Tommy Johansson didn't want to continue and the rest of the members didn't want to go on without him under this name, so the band played their farewell show in Stockholm, December 1990.
The rest of the members hooked up with the old drummer of Axewitch and formed the band Skinny Horse. They only made one record called "No Pain No Gain" in 1993. After that, Christer Göransson and Magnus Danneblad formed the band Fluff in 1996, together with old Mindless Sinner drummer Tommy Johansson and a friend of theirs called Hård-Per. They also only released one album, called "Volume One", in 1996.
On the third of November 2001, they made a comeback under their old name Mindless Sinner. The line-up was the same as it had been before Tommy quit the band. The gigs continued and in February 2002, Mindless Sinner played at the Motala Metal Festival, together with Iced Earth and some other bands.
Mindless Sinner broke up again during 2004.
Screaming for Mercy
Mindless Sinner Lyrics
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He had no name
The man on the horse his name was death
He's gotta message from hell
Teach out and learn
The beast will rise
And get his mark on your hand
When you're screaming for mercy
When you're screaming for mercy
I stood and stare I've gotta beware
For the angels of death
I could not believe my eyes no longer see
My body is possessed
Teach out and learn
The beast will rise
And get his mark on your hand
And you will survive
When you're screaming for mercy
When you're screaming for mercy
The lyrics of Mindless Sinner's song "Screaming for Mercy" depict a dark and eerie scene. The song opens with the emergence of an unidentified horse from a dark forest. The horse and its rider, whose name is revealed to be Death, symbolize doom and impending danger. Death brings a message from hell, suggesting that the source of this imminent threat is from the underworld itself.
The lyrics then proceed to describe a warning. The listener is urged to reach out and learn, implying that knowledge and understanding are crucial in this situation. The "beast" is mentioned, representing a malevolent force that will rise and leave its mark, possibly indicating some form of possession or corruption. However, it is suggested that surviving this ordeal is still a possibility, as long as one is able to confront and endure the terrifying experiences.
The second half of the lyrics delves into the singer's personal experience. The singer stands and stares, but is also aware of the need to be cautious in the presence of the "angels of death." The singer expresses disbelief and a loss of perception, seeing no longer with their eyes, as if their body has become possessed by an external force. This adds to the overall atmosphere of fear and uncertainty.
The chorus repeats the earlier message of reaching out and learning, as well as the warning about the beast's mark on the hand. This reaffirms the importance of being aware and prepared. The repeated phrase "screaming for mercy" serves as a powerful expression of the intense fear and desperation felt in the face of imminent danger.
In summary, "Screaming for Mercy" by Mindless Sinner paints a vivid picture of a foreboding scenario. It explores themes of impending doom, possession, and the necessity to acquire knowledge and resilience in order to survive. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, as well as the desperation and terror experienced by the singer and potentially the listener as well.
Line by Line Meaning
From the dark forest a horse came out
Emerging from the depths of the unknown, an ominous horse appears
He had no name
This horse embodies an entity without an identity
The man on the horse his name was death
Riding atop the horse of uncertainty and fear, a figure known as death reveals himself
He's gotta message from hell
Death carries a message of doom and damnation from the depths of the underworld
Teach out and learn
Seek knowledge and understanding
The beast will rise
A malicious force will awaken
And get his mark on your hand
It will leave its indelible mark upon you, symbolizing its control
And you will survive
Only by enduring its wrath can you hope for survival
When you're screaming for mercy
In moments of despair and agony, when pleas for mercy escape your lips
I stood and stare I've gotta beware
Frozen in awe and apprehension, I must remain cautious
For the angels of death
Beware of the messengers of death
I could not believe my eyes no longer see
My vision is distorted, disbelief sets in
My body is possessed
My physical vessel is now under the control of an external force
When you're screaming for mercy
In moments of despair and agony, when pleas for mercy escape your lips
When you're screaming for mercy
In moments of despair and agony, when pleas for mercy escape your lips
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTER GORANSSON
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