Persian Risk was a Cardiff, Wales-based heavy metal band formed in 1979, or… Read Full Bio ↴Persian Risk was a Cardiff, Wales-based heavy metal band formed in 1979, originally consisting of guitarists Phil Campbell and Dave Bell, vocalist Jon Deverill, bassist Nick Hughes, and drummer Razz.

In late 1980, Deverill was headhunted by the Tygers Of Pan Tang and replaced by Carl Sentance, a former band mate of Hughes and Razz in Leading Star. New vocalist in place, Persian Risk issued the now highly collectible 'Calling For You' b/w 'Chase the Dragon' 7" in 1981 before sacking Dave Bell's replacement, Alex Lohfink, and soldiering on as a four-piece. The band made further headway by contributing the aforementioned 'Calling For You' to the "Heavy Metal Heroes Vol.2" compilation (Heavy Metal Records, 1982) and a new cut, '50.000 Stallions', to the "60 Minutes Plus" cassette compilation (Neat Records, 1982), also issued on vinyl as "All Hell Let Loose" by Neat in conjunction with Italy's Base Records label in 1983. Adding to their tally, the band followed it up with the 'Ridin' High' b/w 'Hurt You' 7" single through Neat, which earned Risk their strongest reviews yet.

It would turn out to be the final recording with drummer Razz who was sacked in late 1983. He was briefly superseded by Dixie Lee (ex-Lone Star, Wild Horses) before a more permanent replacement was a found in Steve Hopgood (ex-Chinatown, Shy). The band also added a new second guitarist, Graham Bath (ex-Sphinx). Persian Risk were dealt a significant blow when founding member Phil Campbell successfully auditioned for Motörhead, who would tap his old band for the support slot on their 1984 UK tour. Campbell's successor was Phil Vokins (ex-Tyrant, Wrathchild). Risk also signed a new record deal with London-based Zebra Records and issued the 'Too Different' 12" EP in 1984 which saw the band temper their raw approach in favor of a somewhat more polished sound.

That same year, Persian Risk made their one and only national UK TV appearance when the band performed 3 songs - 'Women In Rock', 'Rise Up', and 'Too Different' - on Channel 4's ECT program. All three songs would later feature on their "Rise Up" LP which finally saw the light of day in 1986 on Metal Masters. By that time, the band had already disintegrated, the result of mounting frustration after years of hard work and failing to get that illusive big break.

Nick Hughes exited to join Idol Rich and is now entrenched in Trance music under the pseudonym Toad. Drummer Steve Hopgood and guitarist Graham Bath both spent time in Paul Di'Anno's Battlezone and Paul Di'Anno's Killers (more recent Hopgood credits include NWOBHM veterans Tank). Guitarist Phil Vokins reunited with former Wrathchild band mates Marc Angel and Eddie Starr in 2006, now going under the name Psychowrath. Vocalist Carl Sentance's post-Risk resume includes recording and touring activities with Tokyo Blade, Tredegar, the Geezer Butler Band, Paul Chapman's Ghost, Krokus, the Power Project (feat. members of Dio and Black Sabbath), and Deep Purple's Don Airey. Sentance issued his first solo album, "Mind Doctor", in 2008.

Original vocalist Jon Deverill now works as a successful actor using the stage name Jon de Ville. He most recently appeared in a national tour of 'Blood Brothers' in 2007 and 'The Sound of Music' in London in 2008. Co-founder/guitarist, Phil Campbell, has been a continuous member of Motörhead for the last 25 years and has recorded a total of 13 studio albums with the band. In 2005, Campbell won a prestigious Grammy Award with Motörhead in the 'Best Metal Performance' category for their cover of Metallica's 'Whiplash.'

Classic line-up:
Carl Sentance - vocals
Phil Campbell - guitars
Nick Hughes - bass
Razz - drums

Persian Risk MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/persianriskuk

Sky's Falling Down
Persian Risk Lyrics

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I'll tell you how it feels baby
Left here by myself
I'll tell it to your photograph
I have it on my shelf

Don't want to mix my words girl
So I'll tell it to you true
Since you've gone away girl

My life's just fallen through

BABY THE SKY'S FALLING DOWN
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU NOW
BABY THE SKY'S FALLING DOWN
WANNA GIVE MY LOVE TO YOU

Can't stop thinking about you
It hurts so bad each day
How can loving somebody
Make you feel this way

Always thinking of you

Solo

Since you've gone away girl
My life's just fallen through
Can't stop thinking about you

Always thinking of you
Can't wait to see you now

Always thinking of you
Wanna give my love to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Persian Risk's song "Sky's Falling Down" speak of heartache and longing for a lost love. The singer is telling his former partner how much he misses her and how his life has fallen apart since she left. He expresses his feelings honestly, wanting to tell her the truth without mixing his words. He confesses that he constantly thinks about her and it hurts him deeply each day. The pain of missing someone he loves has left him feeling like the sky is falling down. The chorus proclaims that he can't wait to see her now and wants to give his love to her.

The lyrics are straightforward and sincere, portraying the raw emotions of someone missing a loved one. The song's title and refrain of "Sky's Falling Down" create a vivid image of the depth of the singer's despair. His love for the other person is so strong that it makes him feel like the world is ending without her.

Persian Risk is a Welsh heavy metal band that formed in 1970. They have undergone several lineup changes over the years, but their sound has remained classic heavy metal. "Sky's Falling Down" is from their 1983 album "Rise Up," which many fans consider their best work. The album's producer was Phil Lynott, the lead singer of Thin Lizzy.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll tell you how it feels baby
I will let you know how I feel, my dear

Left here by myself
I am isolated and alone

I'll tell it to your photograph
I will express my emotions to your picture

I have it on my shelf
Your photo is kept on display where I can see it

Don't want to mix my words girl
I do not want to speak ambiguously, my love

So I'll tell it to you true
I will be honest with you

Since you've gone away girl
Ever since you left, my dear

My life's just fallen through
My life has crumbled

BABY THE SKY'S FALLING DOWN
My world is collapsing in on itself

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU NOW
I long to see you right now

BABY THE SKY'S FALLING DOWN
My world is collapsing in on itself