Lineup includes Spider One (vocals), Evan9 and Velkro (guitar), X51 (bassist), and GFlash (drums).
In 1990, Spider dropped out of art school and bought a cheap 4-track home studio and drum machine. Working under the title "MC Spider", he recorded "Much Evil" with producer Lamar Lowder. Building on local success, he built a band under the name Powerman 5000. Their style was in the nature of rap/metal that had yet to gain popularity. In 1991, longtime guitarist Adam 12 (Adam Williams) joined the band. In 1994 and 1995, Powerman released two independent records, True Force and The Blood Splat Rating System. Both albums were local successes.
In 1997, the band signed to Dreamworks Records and released a re-recording of The Blood Splat Rating System (with two new tracks) titled Mega!! Kung Fu Radio. The band toured and released singles such as "Organizized" and "Tokyo Vigilante #1". In 1999, Guitarist M.33 (Mike Tempesta) joined the band as they got their biggest break. Creating a strange fusion of science fiction (which had always interested Spider) and "Action Rock" (the term for their own high-energy powerful rock), they released Tonight the Stars Revolt!, which contained the hit singles "When Worlds Collide", "Nobody's Real", and "Supernova Goes Pop". The album sold over a million copies and assured the band's success.
A follow-up album titled "Anyone For Doomsday?" was recorded and a single ("Bombshell") had been released to radio stations, but the album was cancelled just before its scheduled release. Due to being heavily downloaded illegally, Anyone For Doomsday? was later released under Spider's own new label, Megatronic Records, but has since gone out of print due to legal issues. Arguments exist as to whether the record was cancelled due to the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the negative title, but the album was finished and scheduled to be released in August of 2001, a full month before the attacks. Spider has said in interviews that the album was dropped because it sounded too much like the previous album and that he wanted to release something fresh and different instead of repeating himself. Conflicts thereafter caused longtime members Dorian 27 (Dorian Heartsong) and Al3 (Allen Pahanish) to leave the band. Ad7 (Adrian Ost) and Siggy Sjursen were brought in to replace them. Ironically, "Bombshell" resurfaced, as the entrance music for the (now-formerly WWE) tag-team wrestlers, The Dudley Boyz.
In 2003, the band released "Transform", a more punk-fuelled album, completely dropping the costumes that had been featured throughout the band's "Tonight The Stars Revolt!" era. Containing the hit singles "Free" and "Action", the album sounded much more live and less filled with industrial metal electronics. After the release of Transform, Dreamworks Records was bought out by Interscope Records, and Powerman 5000 decided not to make the move. Undeterred, Spider continued with his own offshoot label Megatronic Records. In 2005, new music was released, both in the form of a rarities album titled The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Vol. 1 and in new music from an upcoming album.
A new tour was also started, but M.33 had left the band and Adam 12, while present on the upcoming album, was not touring. Former Alien Ant Farm guitarist Terry Corso and former Halfcocked (the first band on Spider's label) guitarist Johnny Rock were brought in to round out the live show. The band has recently completed their new album, called "Destroy What You Enjoy". The band has announced that they are signed to DRT Enterainment, who released their album, of which the song "Wild World" is the new single and video.
On May 21, 2007, Powerman 5000 claimed via a MySpace blog post that they will be releasing a new studio album in 2007. The following is taken directly from said post: "Considering the bands track record of putting out cds once every three years it seems hard to believe that, yes we will put out a new disc in 2007!! It's all just beginning to develop and the wheres, whos and whats are to be determined but new rock is on the way!!" However, talk about the record soon simmered, and no new information was released.
Finally, in December 2008, the new track "Super Villain" premiered on the band's Myspace page, showcasing their return to their platinum-selling sound of the late 90s. On January 28, 2009, a preview of tracks from their upcoming 6th studio album were posted on the groups MySpace page, containing clips from the songs "Super Villain", "V is for Vampire", and "Horror Show". Powerman 5000 posted that "Super Villain" would become available for digital purchase on February 10 via iTunes and Amazon.com.
On April 7, 2009, Powerman 5000 released a blog on their MySpace page stating that Anyone For Doomsday? has officially been re-released. The legal battle ended and the album was released under the SKG Music License. The album is available on iTunes as a digital download. On April 21, the band released "V is for Vampire", the second single from their upcoming album, which is planned for a summer release.
On July 7, 2009, Powerman 5000 released a blog on their MySpace page[3] stating that the new album has been finished, and that a release date, track listing, artwork, and additional tour dates was coming soon. On July 27, 2009, Powerman 5000 appeared on Rockline, announcing the title of the new album as "Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere". A Tentative release date of October 6 was also announced. Three new songs were also premiered on the show, including "Timebomb", "Make Us Insane", and "Show Me What You Got". On Myspace Spider posted a blog talking about the three new songs filled with comments of the fans liking the music.
On September 6, 2009, Powerman 5000 released the album cover design along with the promotion of their upcoming tour starting on October 24. They also released two new promotional videos on YouTube for their new album, confirming its release date as October 6.
On October 1, the full track "Do Your Thing" was leaked onto YouTube. The song was apparently taken from the Megatronic Records Forum, in which frontman Spider One currently owns. The CD "Somewhere On The Other Side Of Nowhere" was officially released on October 6 in the U.S. and was available in Canada on October 20, two weeks after the reported release date.
The band embarked on a national tour during October and November in support of the album.
On December 7, Spider, the band's lead singer posted links on his Twitter page linking to FearNET.com which is hosting the bands music video for their first single "Super Villain". The video is also available on YouTube and stars Johnathon Schaech as the infamous Super Villain.
Bombshell
Powerman 5000 Lyrics
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Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Now look who's coming, yeah, look who's back
Quick, drop the bombshell straight to the track
Twenty first century killing machine
Now I'm not the same because you're not the same
And you're not the same because I'm not the same
And we're not the same this could never be the same
And we just want to survive
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Now you want to save us and you want it all
And you want the transmit 'cause you want the call
And you want the one that makes the worlds the collide
But since that has happened it has grown twice inside
(I'm not the same)
(I'm not the same)
(I'm not the same)
(I'm not the same)
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Get up, get up (Drop the bombshell)
Get up, get up (Drop the bombshell)
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
(Everybody should drop the bomb)
Yeah! (Everybody should drop the bomb)
The song, "Bombshell," tackles the notion of a societal revolution. The lyrics, "quick, drop the bombshell straight to the track / twenty first century killing machine," suggest that change is necessary and imminent, and that something as drastic as a "bombshell" is needed to trigger that change. The singer acknowledges that they themselves have evolved and are no longer the same, indicating that they are ready for a new beginning. However, the lyrics also suggest a sense of urgency, as they recognize the chaos and lack of control that such a "bombshell" would create.
The lyrics, "you want to save us and you want it all / and you want the transmit 'cause you want the call / and you want the one that makes the worlds collide," hint at the idea of a leader, someone who will come in and lead the movement. However, the lyrics also suggest a sense of skepticism and wariness towards this leader, as they want to save themselves and not necessarily follow someone else. The repeated phrase, "get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell," reinforces this idea of change and revolution.
Overall, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to take control of their lives and make the changes necessary for their survival. The use of the word "bombshell" highlights the idea that only something drastic and explosive can create the kind of change necessary to survive in a rapidly changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Take action and reveal a shocking truth or do something drastic
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Things have gotten out of hand, and immediate action is necessary
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Leave the scene or situation after taking the necessary action
Now look who's coming, yeah, look who's back
Someone or something from the past has resurfaced
Quick, drop the bombshell straight to the track
Reveal the truth with a sense of urgency
Twenty first century killing machine
Referring to a powerful entity, technology, or weapon of mass destruction
Burnt on the inside, a five-headed team
Referring to a group of individuals or an entity that is corrupt or morally bankrupt
Now I'm not the same because you're not the same
Change has occurred due to external factors or a shift in perspective
And you're not the same because I'm not the same
Change has occurred due to external factors or a shift in perspective
And we're not the same this could never be the same
Change has occurred that has irreversibly affected a relationship or situation
And we just want to survive
The primary goal is to make it through a difficult situation
Now you want to save us and you want it all
Someone has offered to help or take charge of a situation
And you want the transmit 'cause you want the call
Someone wants to be in control and have access to all of the information
And you want the one that makes the worlds the collide
Someone wants to bring together two opposing forces or ideas
But since that has happened it has grown twice inside
The situation has become worse or more complicated after someone tried to intervene
Everybody should drop the bomb
Everyone should speak the truth or take action to reveal a shocking truth
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: LYRICS SPIDER, MUSIC POWERMAN 5000
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@suiken3149
Wrestlers are byproduct of their era. If an upcoming wrestler used this type of music, he'd be out of place.
Notice the patterns of entrances by era
Golden Era = Cartoonish
New Generation = Character-based
Attitude = Heavy Metal
Ruthless Aggression = Nu Metal
PG = Pop Rock
2014 - Present = Rap
@eliasvillatoro3295
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Now look who's coming, yeah, look who's back
Quick, drop the bombshell straight to the track
Twenty-first-century killing machine
Burnt on the inside, a five-headed team
Now I'm not the same because you're not the same
And you're not the same because I'm not the same
And we're not the same this could never be the same
And we just want to survive
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Now you want to save us and you want it all
And you want the transmit 'cause you want the call
And you want the one that makes the worlds the collide
But since that has happened it has grown twice inside
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
Get up, get up (Drop the bombshell)
Get up, get up (Drop the bombshell)
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, this is out of control
Get up, get up, get up, drop the bombshell
Get up, get up, (Get gone)
@KyloRen4238
[Chorus]
🎵Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
This is out of control
Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
Get down...
Now, look who's coming
Yeah, look who's back
Quick drop the bombshell straight to the track
The 21st century killing machine
Burnt on the inside,
A five-headed team
Now I'm not the same because you're not the same,
Well you're not the same the because I'm not the same,
We're not the same, this could never be the same
and we just wanna survive...
[Chorus x2]
Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
This is out of control
Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
Get down...
Now you are the same, because you want it all,
and you want the transmit cause you want the call,
and you want the one that makes the worlds collide,
but since that has happened who knows what's inside...
I'm not same
You're not the same
You're not the same, and
I'm not the same...
[Chorus x2]
Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
This is out of control
Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
Get down...
Get up! Get up!
Drop the Bombshell!
Get up! Get up!
Drop the Bombshell!
[Chorus]
Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
This is out of control
Get up
Get up
Get up
Drop the Bombshell
Get up
Get up
Get down...🎵
@nikkistixx9750
I always thought it would’ve been so sick to see PM5K and Rob Zombie tour together. That would be the real Family Values 2021 tour!
Korn
DEFTONES
Rob Zombie
Pm5K
Limp Bizkit
Nonpoint
Old Staind
Taproot if they were still together
And the list goes on and on and on
@flammenwaffle7976
This and Static X have to be some of the most underrated bands ever
(Shout-out to fear factory too)
@RwP223
Nonpoint to this argument
@mikes7446
Just push it!
@robotronsage8812
:3
@mattburgess2571
They were big in the late 90s I went to a sold out concert with both of them
@phoenix21studios
underrated? this song was huge when it came out.
@davidnissim589
Rob Zombie is like that goth older brother who's into horror and starts a band based around it, while Spider One is like that nerdy younger brother who's really into sci-fi, and starts a band based around it.
@bldfalcon
Yep, love those 2. Bringing both of their beloved genres to their music.
@ViirinSoftworks
@J Jimenez I just wish I could hear any storyline of their family D&D sessions. You know full well they played together. Probably Ravenloft.
@jackmcmorrow9397
thanksgiving at the zombie household must be something else.