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.
Nobody
Powerman 5000 Lyrics
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And super peeps
The more you dream the less you sleep
Life as you know it
Has gone away
Unbound unwound who's here to stay
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you know
Nobody's real but they'll feel it tonight
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you go
Nobody's real but they'll feel it
How do you sleep
With the time that's left you
It's all been done
There's no need for the rescue
So let's just get out
I swear there's no doubt
You can't be ready cause there's nothing left to do
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Powerman 5000's song Nobody's Real speak to the idea that, in a world of fantasy and larger-than-life characters, the line between reality and make-believe becomes increasingly blurred. The first few lines describe a world full of "scary monsters" and "super peeps," suggesting that this is a place where the impossible is the norm. However, even in this fantasy world, the singer notes that "The more you dream the less you sleep," hinting that there is a price to pay for living in an unreal world. As the song continues, the singer suggests that life as we know it has disappeared, leaving behind a group of characters who are "unbound" and "unwound," with no anchor to the real world.
In the chorus, the idea of reality versus imagination is further explored, as the singer repeats the line "Nobody's real, but they're willing to let you know." The song seems to suggest that even those who create these fantastical worlds are aware that they are not real, but they still want others to believe in them. The phrase "Nobody's real but they'll feel it tonight" suggests that there is still power in make-believe, even if we know it's not real. In the final verse, the singer seems to suggest that, in the face of an unreal world, there is no need for rescue, and it's better to just accept that there's nothing left to do.
Overall, the lyrics to Nobody's Real seem to be about the human desire for escapism and fantasy, even as we acknowledge that it's not real. The song suggests that there is a tension between our desire for the impossible and our need for real connection and meaning in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Scary monsters
Frightening creatures that pose a threat
And super peeps
Powerful individuals with extraordinary abilities
The more you dream the less you sleep
If you spend too much time dreaming, it interferes with your ability to rest
Life as you know it
The way things used to be
Has gone away
It's not the same anymore
Unbound unwound who's here to stay
Unpredictable changes, uncertain of what the future holds
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you know
People are not genuine, but they will make it clear
Nobody's real but they'll feel it tonight
No one is genuine, but they will experience the consequences tonight
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you go
People are not genuine, but they will allow you to leave
How do you sleep
How do you find rest
With the time that's left you
With the limited time you have
It's all been done
Everything has already been accomplished
There's no need for the rescue
There is no need to be saved
So let's just get out
Let's leave
I swear there's no doubt
I promise there is no uncertainty
You can't be ready cause there's nothing left to do
There is no preparation necessary because there are no remaining tasks
Nobody's real but they'll feel it
People are not genuine, but they will experience the consequences
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: POWERMAN 5000, SPIDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ronlei
Scary monsters
And super peeps
The more you dream the less you sleep
Life as you know it
Has gone away
Unbound unwound who's here to stay
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you know
Nobody's real but they'll feel it tonight
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you go
Nobody's real but they'll feel it
How do you sleep
With the time that's left you
It's all been done
There's no need for the rescue
So let's just get out
I swear there's no doubt
You can't be ready cause there's nothing left to do
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you know
Nobody's real but they'll feel it tonight
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you go
Nobody's real but they'll feel it
@FatManJackson
Because yall too lazy to post the lyrics, Imma do it.
Scary monsters and super peeps
the more you dream, the less you sleep
Life as we know it has gone away
unbound, unwound, who's here to stay
Nobody's real, but they're willing to let you know
Nobody's real, but they'll feel it tonight
Nobody's real, but they're willing to let you go
Nobody's real, but they'll feel it
Nobody's real
Could you predict, could you foresee, artificial by necessity
Rockets and robots can save your life, when you don't care about what's real it's alright
Nobody's real, but they're willing to let you know
Nobody's real, but they'll feel it tonight
Nobody's real, but they're willing to let you go
Nobody's real, but they'll feel it
How do you sleep with the time that's left you,
it's all been done there's no need for the rescue
so let's just get out, i swear there's no doubt,
you can't be ready cause there's nothing left to do
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you know
Nobody's real but they'll feel it tonight
Nobody's real but they're willing to let you go
Nobody's real but they'll feel it
@billding9820
Powerman 5000: Retro Sci-Fi Metal.
Rob Zombie: Retro Horror Metal.
@Shinigammi420666
Spider (Powermans frontman) is Robs brother!
@Asta453
@@Shinigammi420666 I'm sure that Dylan is aware of this...
@billding9820
Asta453 Lol, I was wondering who Dylan was until I realized that my account name still says Dylan. Dylan’s not my real Name...
@Asta453
@@billding9820 How should I know who you are?
@billding9820
Asta453 lol, idk.
@CylisRed
Man he definitely sounds like Rob Zombies Brother, but he looks like Wayne Statics Brother haha
@0BucketMask0
You. You get it.
@Jerry4050
oh shit I can see him related to Wayne Static
@stephaniewilhelmina7790
He's like the sci fi version of Rob