In July 1999, the 2nd album Jaws of Death was released. Shortly after its release guitarist Tom Naumann left the band due to health problems. During the tour through Europe, Brazil and Japan he was replaced by Alex Beyrodt. In January 2000, Henny Wolter joined the band as a permanent replacement. In early 2001, the third album Nuclear Fire was released. At the following world tour the band played in the US for the first time and were guests at the Metal Meltdown Festival and the Milwaukee Metalfest.
The next album Black Sun was released on 29 April 2002 and entered the German LP charts at place 55. Halford-Guitarist Mike Chlasciak contributed the guitar solos for the songs "Fear" and "Armageddon". The highlight of the following double-headliner tour with fellow band Rage was a gig at the Scala in London. The same year Henny Wolter left the band and was replaced by the returning Tom Naumann. With this line-up the band again toured through Brazil and ended the Black Sun tour. In April–May 2003, the band participated in the "Metal Gods" tour together with Rob Halford, Testament and a few other bands and toured through the US and Canada. During the Tour drummer Klaus Sperling was replaced by Randy Black. After the tour, Randy joined the band permanently.
In February 2004, the 5th album Devil's Ground was released and entered the German LP charts at place 67. April of the same year the band started another world tour in which the band toured through Europe, Japan, the US and South America including one of the band's biggest hits "Metal Is Forever". Directly after the tour the band recorded their 6th album Seven Seals in Vancouver and Stuttgart. It was released in Fall of 2005 mixed by Mike Frazer in Vancouver. To promote the album the band went on Europe and Japan tour together with fellow power metal band Helloween.
In July 2006, the band surprisingly left Nuclear Blast Records and signed a long-term contract with Frontiers Records. As a "parting gift" Nuclear Blast released the best of compilation Metal Is Forever.
In February 2007, during the recordings for the next album New Religion, the band decided after long discussions about the future of the band that Henny Wolter would return as 2nd guitarist and Tom Naumann would leave the band. The album was finished under the direction of producer Mat Sinner and engineer and co-producer Charlie Bauerfeind and was mixed by Roland Prent in the Galaxy Studios in Belgium. It was released in September 2007 and entered the German LP charts at place 60. They started their New Religion tour as co-headliner of the sold out ProgPower USA (PPUSA) VIII festival in Atlanta, US. Afterwards they toured together with U.D.O. through Europe. They continued the tour in January 2008 due to the band's 10th birthday and once again toured through Europe.
Early March 2008, the band announced that longtime guitarist Stefan Leibing had left the band because he wanted to spend more time with his family and his business. On future releases and tours he would be replaced by Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who already contributed two guitar solos for the New Religion album. In December 2008 the band entered the House of Music Studios to record their next album 16.6 (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead). They said that "the music includes a lot of the vibe of our very first albums" and that "a new Primal Fear album always contained some new musical challenges, real surprises". The Album was released on 22 May in Europe and 9 June in the US. The Video for the song Six Time Dead (16.6) has premiered on 8 May on the band's official MySpace channel. The Album reached No. 46 on the German, No. 52 in Swedish and No. 28 in the Japanese album charts. The band started their longest tour ever in South America, North America, Canada, Europe and Japan to promote their new album. A new live CD and DVD was recorded during every leg on the tour. In 2010 the band spent their longest time on the road in North America tour, followed by another European Tour in September–November 2010.
On 8 July 2011, the band announced their next album Unbreakable. The album was released on 20 January 2012. The band toured extensively throughout 2012 in support of the album on the "Metal Nation" tour, of which the European leg included dates in Italy, Germany, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Bolivia among others. The band also played several more shows in 2013.
On 20 May 2013, it was announced on the band's official website that they would begin recording their next album the following day. On 4 October, Primal Fear announced their new album Delivering the Black. It was released on 24 January 2014 by Frontiers Records.
On 11 August 2014, drummer Randy Black parted ways with the band due to "irreconcilable differences" between him and Ralf Scheepers. His last appearance was at the Summer Breeze festival in Germany. His departure became effective on 16 August. On 13 June 2015, the band announced that former U.D.O. drummer Francesco Jovino would replace him along with returning guitarist Tom Naumann.
On 22 January 2016, the band released their eleventh studio album Rulebreaker. In November 2017, Primal Fear entered the studio to begin work on their twelfth album Apocalypse, which was released 10 August 2018.
On 3 April 2020, Primal Fear announced the title of their thirteenth studio album Metal Commando, along with a release date of 17 July 2020. A single titled "Along Came the Devil", in support of the upcoming album was released on 15 May 2020. On 9 April 2021, Primal Fear released an EP titled I Will Be Gone, featuring Tarja Turunen.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primal_Fear_(band)
Studio albums
Primal Fear (1998
Jaws of Death (1999)
Nuclear Fire (2001)
Black Sun (2002)
Devil's Ground (2004)
Seven Seals (2005)
New Religion (2007)
16.6 (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead) (2009)
Unbreakable (2012)
Delivering the Black (2014)
Rulebreaker (2016)
Apocalypse (2018)
Metal Commando (2020)
Speedking
Primal Fear Lyrics
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When she was rockin' in the house of blue light
Tutti Frutti was oh so rooty
Hen she was rockin' to the east and west
Lucille was oh so real when she didn't do her daddies will
Come on baby, drive me crazy--do it, do it
I'm a speed king you go to hear me sing
Saturday night and I just got paid
Gonna fool about ain't gonna save
Some people gonna rock some people gonna roll
Gonna have a party to save my soul
Hard headed woman and a soft hearted man
They been causing trouble since it all began
Take a little rice take a little beans
Gonna rock and roll down to New Orleans
The lyrics of Primal Fear's song Speedking are a tribute to rock and roll and the energy that comes with it. The song talks about different iconic songs and artists like Little Richard's Tutti Frutti and Lucille, and how their music influenced the singer's musical style. The lyrics talk about a wild Saturday night where the singer gets paid and decides to have a party to save his soul. He sings about the different people that show up to the party, including a hard-headed woman and a soft-hearted man who have been causing trouble since the beginning of time. The singer then goes on to say that they'll take a little rice, take a little beans, and rock and roll down to New Orleans.
The song Speedking is a celebration of the rock and roll lifestyle and the energy that comes with it. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement and wildness, as well as a sense of rebellion and freedom that is often associated with rock and roll. The reference to different iconic songs and artists shows the importance of rock and roll as a cultural force and its influence on the singer's own musical output.
Line by Line Meaning
Good Golly, said little Miss Molly
Excitement and energy as little Miss Molly proclaims her enthusiasm for rocking out
When she was rockin' in the house of blue light
Miss Molly's joyful state while performing in the neon-lit, pulsing venue
Tutti Frutti was oh so rooty
Admiring the exotic and eccentric nature of Tutti Frutti's style
Hen she was rockin' to the east and west
Tutti Frutti's dynamic performance encompassed every corner of the stage
Lucille was oh so real when she didn't do her daddies will
Lucille was authentic and genuine when defying her father's desires
Come on baby, drive me crazy--do it, do it
Requesting a partner to join in on the wild, thrilling experience of rock and roll
I'm a speed king you go to hear me sing
Confidently stating one's status as a skilled, fast-paced performer who demands attention
I'm a speed king see me fly
Proudly showcasing one's ability for quick movement and improvisation during a performance
Saturday night and I just got paid
Celebrating the weekend and newfound income
Gonna fool about ain't gonna save
Choosing to spend money leisurely rather than save it
Some people gonna rock some people gonna roll
Acknowledging different preferences in music and dancing
Gonna have a party to save my soul
Using a lively gathering as a form of emotional release and rejuvenation
Hard headed woman and a soft hearted man
Depicting a challenging, contrasting relationship dynamic
They been causing trouble since it all began
Despite the challenges, the pair has been together for a long time and have experienced many adventures
Take a little rice take a little beans
Gathering food supplies for a trip down to New Orleans
Gonna rock and roll down to New Orleans
Anticipating the lively cultural experiences and festivities that await in New Orleans
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@inglouser
amazing job on this song. especially the vocals. Great Job !!
@GavrilaJean
Kick ass song!
@ForzaLecco1912
GREAT COVER!!!!!!
@cohenterry717
Terrific cover of a great Purple track. That reminds me, i must listen to In Rock by Purple again.
@pumpkin_guineapig
The double bass drumming though... xD
@dravenquinn264
They’ve had 5 drummers overall
Klaus Sperling 1997-2003
Randy Black 2003-2014
Aquiles Priester 2014-2015
Francesco Jovino 2015-2019
Michael Ehré drums 2019-present
@dravenquinn264
Randy Black would be my favourite Primal Fear drummer and Klaus Sperling would be my 2nd favourite Primal Fear drummer
@kazaakas
1:12, dat scream
@nosoyapyr
AWESOME cover <3
@ParanoidPeople
I LOVE IT!!!!