Oxymoron is a German Oi!/streetpunk band formed in 1992. The band was found… Read Full Bio ↴Oxymoron is a German Oi!/streetpunk band formed in 1992. The band was founded by Sucker (vocals) and his cousin Bjoern (drums), who recruited two friends, Martin (guitar) and Filzlaus (bass).
Originating from the Erlangen/Nuernberg area of Germany, their first real public performance was at an annual punk rock festival in their hometown, along with other local bands. After the show, they were offered several slots as support acts for more established bands all over Germany.

In May 1994, they released their debut EP, Beware, Poisonous! on their own Oxyfactory Records label. The EP was soon reissued by Helen of Oi! Records in October of that year, which led to a full-length album deal. While recording Fuck The Nineties—Here’s Our Noize, bassist Filzlaus left the band, and was eventually replaced by a friend, Arne. Helen of Oi! Records originally released the album on vinyl in May 1995, and re-released it on CD in the United States in February 1996.

Following the release of Fuck The Nineties—Here’s Our Noize, which received great underground reviews, Oxymoron began to tour across Germany as well as in Europe. They band released a split EP with english band Braindance, entitled Mohican Melodies in September 1995. Oxymoron released the Crisis Identity EP in March 1996 on Arne’s short-lived Rough Beat Records label, and the band appeared on Helen Of Oi!’s Streetpunk Worldwide compilation EP in the same year. They also embarked on their first US tour, along the east coast with Braindance and The Casualties. Also in 1996, Oxymoron made the jump to the German Knock-Out Records label, which released the band's second full-length, The Pack Is Back, in April 1997. The release was followed by more touring in Europe, as well as a three-week summer tour in Japan with The Discocks. Oxymoron established themselves well in the American and German punk scene as an anti-racist streetpunk band.

In 1998, several tours were cancelled, Sucker had to be hospitalized for nerve damage, and Arne decided to leave the band just weeks before they were to head back into the studio. They released a split with Dropkick Murphys titled Irish Stout vs. German Lager. Chrissy, who temporarily had been a second guitarist and had played bass on the first US tour, stepped in on bass. March 1999 saw the release of the mini-album, Westworld, and was followed by more touring of Europe as well as a seven-week coast-to-coast US tour with Dropkick Murphys and the Ducky Boys. Chrissy left the band after the tour and was quickly replaced by Morpheus.

In October 2000, Oxymoron released a compilation album, Best Before 2000, which included all previous 7” singles, along with tracks from previous compilations. November 2001 marked the release of the Savage Output EP, which included three tracks from their upcoming full-length along and one unreleased track. Their third full-length album, Feed The Breed was also released in November 2001, and was followed by a six-week coast-to-coast US tour, as well as a European/German tour.

Martin, decided to leave the band, which led to Chrissy stepping in on guitar. They eventually found a replacement guitarist, but he left in the middle of the 2002 US tour. The band’s driver, Davey, filled the void for the remainder of the tour, and also on the following European tour.

While not announcing an official breakup, Oxymoron has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2002, when Oxymoron announced: "In the near future you won't hear much from us. Oxymoron will have a break for a while! We'll let you know what's going on here, but first of all we definitely [need to] take some time off with the band." In 2005 they reported that "the band is still on ice." 2006 saw the release of somewhat new material in the Noize Overdose split EP with Bonecrusher. The EP contained previously unreleased tracks, along with live footage from a 1999 Hamburg, Germany concert. 2006 also marked the release of the first album of Sucker’s solo project, Bad Co. Project, entitled Sucker Stories.

Current members
Sucker: Vocals (1992-Present)
Bjoern: Drums (1992-Present)
Morpheus: Bass (1999-Present)

Former members
Filzlaus: Bass (1992-1994)
Martin: Guitar (1992-2001)
Arne: Bass (1995-1998)
Chrissy: Bass (1996 US Tour, 1998-1999)
Chrissy: Guitar (2001)
Unknown Member: Guitar (Played for part of 2002 US Tour)
Davey: Guitar (2002)

Bulletproof
Oxymoron Lyrics

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Another bloodbath's in the spot and draws the daily press

Tribal war, panic on their faces
Guns ring out, bullets leave their traces
The crowd's in shock, what's happened here
A bloodshed caused by a young sick killer
Carnivore - slaughter as a kind of game

There's panic in the streets tonight
And terror rules
There's panic in the streets tonight
While the death incarnate roams
There's pamic in the streets tonight
The killer from the Graveyard High
There's panic in the streets tonight
And terror terror terror rules

Leaden air, real guns are the right kick
Massacre - this time without joystick
The blood, the shock - just temporary signs
And soon forgotten till the next freak strikes
Streets of gore - corpses are a wonted sight

The kids, the guns, the shocking truth:
This town's no longer bullet-proof

Final score - coppers 0, killers 8
And nobody's safe from murde.

Overall Meaning

The song "Bullet-Proof" by Oxymoron is a dark and chilling depiction of the horrors of violence and gun culture in modern society. The focus of the song is on a violent incident, described as “another bloodbath” that has occurred in the area, causing panic and terror on the streets. The lyrics describe a tribal war, where panic spreads through the crowds, as guns are fired and bullets leave their traces. The violence and bloodshed are caused by a young, sick killer, who seems to revel in the slaughter as if it is some kind of game.

The song portrays a bleak picture of a society where violence and terror are the norm, and no one is safe from murder. The lyrics suggest that this is a culture where young people with guns are a terrifying reality, and where the death incarnate can roam free. The chorus repeats the phrase "there's panic in the streets tonight, and terror rules," hammering home the message that this is a situation where fear and violence are the only constants.

Overall, "Bullet-Proof" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that provides a stark commentary on the deadly consequences of unchecked gun culture and the destructive impact of violence on individuals and society as a whole.

Line by Line Meaning

Another bloodbath's in the spot and draws the daily press
Once again, the daily press draws attention to another violent incident resulting in death and destruction

Tribal war, panic on their faces
The community is at war with itself, resulting in people reacting with panic and fear

Guns ring out, bullets leave their traces
The sound of gunshots is heard and bullets mark the aftermath of the violent event

The crowd's in shock, what's happened here
Onlookers are in disbelief about what has just occurred

A bloodshed caused by a young sick killer
The massacre was orchestrated by a disturbed and dangerous young individual

Carnivore - slaughter as a kind of game
The killer is likened to a carnivorous animal, treating the act of murder as if it were just a game

Leaden air, real guns are the right kick
The atmosphere is heavy with tension and real guns provide an outlet for those seeking a thrill

Massacre - this time without joystick
This is not a simulation or a game, but a real-life massacre with devastating consequences

The blood, the shock - just temporary signs And soon forgotten till the next freak strikes
The initial signs of bloodshed and shock are temporary, but the effects on the community may last long after the incident is over. Unfortunately, people will forget until another violent incident occurs

Streets of gore - corpses are a wonted sight
The streets are filled with gore and dead bodies are a common sight

The kids, the guns, the shocking truth: This town's no longer bullet-proof
The youth are armed with guns and the harsh reality is that the town can no longer protect its citizens from the violence that rages within

Final score - coppers 0, killers 8 And nobody's safe from murder.
The police have failed to prevent the violent crimes committed by the killers, resulting in a score of zero for the cops and eight for the killers. Sadly, no one is safe from the threat of murder in this town

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