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.
Rattlesnake
Motorpsycho Lyrics
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here to feed you lines up on stage
I am here to school you,feed your head and fool you
be your teacher,guru and sage
you want the truth,I'll give you mine
good,good omens,secret signs
and every time you try to steal away like you do,
I'll be there to rattle your cage
I'm the rattlesnake
call me rattlesnake
I'll decide your fate...
your fathers have all wooed me,thinking they could own me
I was always there by their side
wherever there's ambition,hunger with a mission
I always come along for the ride
plenty are the shapes I choose
I always play but never lose
I only need an inch to take a solid mile
and watch you grind your teeth when you smile
call me rattlesnake
I'm the rattlesnake
call me rattlesnake
I'll decide your fate
call me rattlesnake
I'm the rattlesnake
call me rattlesnake
I'll decide your fate...
The lyrics to Motorpsycho's song "Rattlesnake" depict a character who presents themselves as a guide, teacher, and guru to the listener. They claim to be able to plant thoughts in their mind, feed them lines, and provide secret signs and good omens. However, the character also warns that they are here to "fool you" and "rattle your cage" whenever the listener tries to "steal away." The character calls themselves a "rattlesnake," suggesting they are dangerous and can strike at any moment, deciding the fate of those they encounter.
Throughout the song, the character alludes to their past experiences, saying that the fathers of the listener have all wooed them, thinking they could own them. The character also suggests that they are always present wherever there is ambition and hunger with a mission, highlighting their ability to manipulate and control those who seek success. The character claims they can choose from many different shapes and always play but never lose. They only need an inch to take a solid mile, and they enjoy watching the listener grind their teeth when they smile.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rattlesnake" suggest a character who presents themselves as a guide and teacher but is ultimately a manipulative figure who enjoys control and power over those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I am here to guide you,plant the thought inside you
I am here to lead you towards enlightenment by introducing you to new ideas and perspectives.
here to feed you lines up on stage
I am here to inspire and entertain you through my music and performance.
I am here to school you,feed your head and fool you
I am here to educate you intellectually and emotionally, but I am also capable of being deceitful and manipulative.
be your teacher,guru and sage
I am willing to serve as your trusted guide, mentor, and advisor.
you want the truth,I'll give you mine
If you are seeking honesty and authenticity, I am willing to share my own perspective and experiences.
good,good omens,secret signs
I see positive signs and hidden meanings in the world around us that others may not recognize.
and every time you try to steal away like you do,
When you try to escape or rebel against my influence, I will notice and respond accordingly.
I'll be there to rattle your cage
I will provoke you and challenge your assumptions in order to help you grow and evolve.
call me rattlesnake
I am like a venomous snake, capable of causing both harm and healing depending on how I am approached.
I'm the rattlesnake
I am confident in my abilities to navigate and influence the world around me.
I'll decide your fate...
I have the power to shape and control your destiny if you allow me to.
your fathers have all wooed me,thinking they could own me
Many people have tried to impress or control me in the past, but I refuse to be dominated by anyone.
I was always there by their side
Despite my independence, I am always willing to help and support those who seek my guidance.
wherever there's ambition,hunger with a mission
I am drawn to those who are passionate and driven, especially those who are seeking to make a positive impact in the world.
I always come along for the ride
I am willing to accompany you on your journey and offer my support and guidance along the way.
plenty are the shapes I choose
I am adaptable and versatile, able to take on many different forms and roles in order to achieve my goals.
I always play but never lose
I am skilled at navigating complex situations and coming out on top, even if it means resorting to less ethical means.
I only need an inch to take a solid mile
I am skilled at leveraging small opportunities and turning them into significant gains.
and watch you grind your teeth when you smile
I take pleasure in knowing that I am capable of influencing and provoking others in subtle ways.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hallvardful
Cool! What album....???!!
@xtrmnatrpv
it¡s on the Barracuda purerockandfunbeers album