Drummer Kenneth Kapstad joined Motorpsycho as a full member late in 2007.
Their new double-CD "Black Hole / Blank Canvas" was released 17th/20th march 2006 in Europe. The album has been getting generally positive reviews, proving the skills of the arguably most innovative Norwegian band of the last decade. Bent Sæther plays drums on this record, except on the track "You Loose", which is played by Jacco van Rooij who also played drums for the band on a short tour in spring 2006.
In activity since 1990, Motorpsycho have released 10 full length albums, as well as a number of EPs, a couple of live albums, and some side-project releases. Over the years, they moved from their initial mixture of metal, grunge and hardcore music, playing almost any kind of musical genre: indie, pop, psych rock, lo-fi, stoner, avantgarde, classic hard rock, acoustic, fusion, jazz rock and country rock as part of the The International Tussler Society.
2008 saw the release of the album, "Little Lucid Moments", containing 4 songs lasting between 11-21 minutes. The release was followed by a European tour in April and May 2008.
Early 2009, Motorpsycho recorded the Patrik Fitzgerald cover Punch with Jello Biafra from Dead Kennedys on vocals. Jello Biafra have, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK been a fan of Motorpsycho for 16-17 years.
In the autumn of 2009 they released a vinyl-only record, Child of the Future and in January 2010 they released Heavy Metal Fruit, their first album with an outside producer.
On May 23 2016 it was announced on the band's website that Kenneth Kapstad will be leaving Motorpsycho after nine years with the band. The band did not announce a replacement, with supposed upcoming gigs in Brazil and a 40 show stint as the houseband in writer Carl Frode Tiller's play "Begynnelser" at Trøndelag Teater in Trondheim from September 2 2016.
However, on the second day of 2017 the fans could greet the long-awaited news of a replacement with delight. Swedish Trondheim resident Tomas Järmyr who has also played in acts such as Zu, Yodok, Yodok lll, Sunswitch and with Aidan Baker. He also studies at the music conservatory at NTNU – like Kapstad, Ståle Storløkken, Ola Kvernberg, Ketil Møster "and just about every decent musician we’ve worked with over the last decade before him" (quote Bent Sæther, January 2 2017). This piece of news was also supplemented with hints of an upcoming album in the fall of 2017. The album, titled "The Tower" was released on September 8th 2017.
Grindstone
Motorpsycho Lyrics
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the grinding of the wheel
preys hard upon the languor
yes,things can get too real
keep digging mental trenches
to keep the odd man out
barbwire your identity-secure what you’re about
still you shatter on the grindstone
to that timebomb in your heart
paranoia’s digging deeper
as defenses fall apart
nothing left to give now,
just a smile before you leave
the living still left you wondering
if you can still belive
while you shatter on the grindstone
while you shatter upon the grindstone
shatter
shatter
you shatter
you shatter
and you’ll shatter........
The lyrics to Motorpsycho's song Grindstone suggest that the singer is struggling with the harsh realities of life and the pressure to maintain a certain image and sense of security. The line "the illusion barely keeps you floating" implies that the singer is barely holding on to their sense of self and purpose, and the "grinding of the wheel" represents the relentless pressure of society and personal expectations. The singer acknowledges that "things can get too real" and therefore feels the need to "keep digging mental trenches" to create a sense of separation from the outside world and preserve their identity and beliefs.
However, the singer recognizes that even with all these defenses in place, they will inevitably "shatter on the grindstone." The ticking "timebomb" in their heart and growing paranoia suggest that their coping mechanisms are failing and their defenses are crumbling. In the end, there is "nothing left to give" and the singer is left wondering if they can still believe in themselves and the world around them.
Overall, the lyrics to Grindstone reflect the struggle to maintain a sense of self in the face of societal pressure and expectations. They suggest that even with all the mental defenses and coping mechanisms in place, there are times when one can feel overwhelmed and vulnerable, leading to a sense of disillusionment and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
The illusion barely keeps you floating
Your perceived reality is barely keeping you afloat
the grinding of the wheel
The constant struggle and pressure of life
preys hard upon the languor
Causing exhaustion and weariness that is difficult to overcome
yes, things can get too real
Life can become overwhelming and unbearable
keep digging mental trenches
Continuously reinforcing your mental barriers to protect yourself
to keep the odd man out
To avoid being ostracized or rejected by society
barbwire your identity-secure what you’re about
Protecting yourself from external threats by being true to who you are
still you shatter on the grindstone
Despite your best efforts, life’s pressures are causing you to break down
lay listening to the ticking
Reflecting on the passage of time and your own mortality
to that timebomb in your heart
The inner turmoil and emotions that are building up within you
paranoia’s digging deeper
Feelings of insecurity and fear are becoming amplified
as defenses fall apart
Your mental barriers are starting to break down under the weight of stress
nothing left to give now,
You have exhausted all of your stamina and resources
just a smile before you leave
Putting on a mask of happiness in order to hide your inner turmoil
the living still left you wondering
Despite being alive and present, you are questioning the value of your existence
if you can still believe
If it is still possible to maintain hope or faith in the face of adversity
while you shatter on the grindstone
Continuing to break down and suffer under the pressures of life
while you shatter upon the grindstone
Repeatedly being ground down by the daily struggles of existence
shatter
Breaking apart and falling to pieces
shatter
Continuing to crumble and fracture
you shatter
Yourself and your inner sense of strength and resilience
you shatter
Repeating the cycle of breaking down and losing your grip on reality
and you’ll shatter……
The process of shattering will continue and become all-consuming
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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when you wanna break up a monotonous day
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my ears are bleeding!