In 1998, Project 86 released its self-titled debut on BEC Recordings, a division of Tooth & Nail Records, and was immediately labeled "rapcore" due to strong similarities to acts such as Rage Against the Machine. Though Schwab's vocals could barely be called rapping, it was a convenient label due to the popularity of that genre of music at the time. The album and a supporting tour opening for P.O.D. and Blindside on the Warriors Tour stirred a lot of hype for the band and their sophomore album was excitedly anticipated.
Project (as the band is often referred to by its fans) released Drawing Black Lines in early 2000 to very strong aclaim and the album is widely considered to be the band's defining work. In support of Drawing Black Lines, Project 86 toured extensively with the addition of a second live guitarist (Cory Edelman, formerly of No Innocent Victim), headlining with supporting bands such as Living Sacrifice and Stavesacre and also opening for P.O.D. and Linkin Park. Perhaps more importantly, influential modern shock rocker Marilyn Manson took interest in the band and had the song "P.S.", originally released on Drawing Black Lines, added to the Blair Witch 2 soundtrack. Probably due to this interest, Project 86 became a higher priority for Atlantic. DBL was slated to be re-released with new artwork and three new songs, but in actuality it was only a bare bones repackaging of the exact same album. However, Atlantic did pour over half a million into Project's next musical foray, entitled Truthless Heroes (2002), which, though proving to be the band's most popular outing yet, was released amidst great turmoil.
Over the course of recording Truthless Heroes (which took around a year to complete) Project 86 had increasing difficulty with its management, as well as both record labels (Tooth & Nail still had rights to release their music to the Christian market). This wore the band down immensely, but by the time the album was finished, the difficulty seemed to have worked out in Project's favor - Atlantic bought all of Tooth & Nail's remaining rights to the band and released "Hollow Again", the first single from the album, on mainstream radio. Word came out that the band would be shooting a video for the song shortly, but it never materialized as Atlantic ran into troubles of its own and liquidated some of its assets - including Project 86. In 2003, finding themselves cut loose by both label and management, Project started its own independent label.
Also during this time, the members of Project 86 became outspoken concerning the Contemporary Christian Music scene, siding with other similar acts such as Stavesacre and MXPX in saying that they wanted to distance themselves from the label and the idealogical restrictions that the CCM label automatically places on bands. A Truthless Heroes website containing links to various underground news organizations, as well as edgy visual art pages that decried the dehumanizing effect of pornography, surfaced and generated much controversy among the band's fans.
Project 86's fourth album, Songs To Burn Your Bridges By, was released independently in the fall of 2003 and went on to sell quite well despite being sold only at shows and online. Come 2004, the band mended relations with and re-signed to Tooth & Nail Records and Songs To Burn Your Bridges By was re-issued with three new songs and completely new artwork.
In February 2005, Project 86 announced that they were working on a new album. The title was later announced as ...And The Rest Will Follow. The band spent several weeks in the studio with Garth Richardson over the summer recording the material, and then began releasing a new song every Monday on their purevolume site. The album was released on September 27, 2005, and sold 8,000 copies in its first week, more than any other Project 86 album. A release tour began September 23, with Spoken, Number One Gun, Mourning September, and The Fold.
On January 6th, 2006, Project 86 appeared live on G4's Attack of the Show!, performing "My Will Be A Dead Man" and "The Spy Hunter". This was the band's first appearance on mainstream cable television.
In other recent news, announced March 28th, 2007, on the band's website: "Recently, Alex Albert officially left Project 86. After many years as the drummer for the band, it was time for him to move on to pursue other interests. Alex parted the band on friendly terms, and Project 86 wishes him the best in this new chapter in his life. Thanks for all your years of comraderie, Alex, and you are in our prayers!"
From www.project86.com:
Project 86 has been riding high since the release of their 6th studio album "Rival Factions" in June, 2007. The record grabbed P86 their highest career Billboard debut at 123 and their 1 single "Evil -A Chorus of Resistance" has topped rock charts for the last several months. The new record has garnered extensive critical praise with glowing reviews in AP, Infuze, All Music Guide, Sputnik, The OC Register, etc. The guys were also featured in Outburn and CCM, and graced the July cover of HM Magazine. Add the recent tapping to have their music used on the upcoming film "The Seeker-The Dark Is Rising" video blog series on MTV.com and its clear the guys in P86 have much to celebrate.
"The Kane Mutiny-EP" was released on Nov. 27 2007, making it the first EP that Project 86 ever released.
Then, after almost a year of no new music, Project 86 released the "This Time Of Year EP", a christmas album with 5 tracks on it.
On April 24, 2009, Project 86 Announced that their seventh studio release would be entitled "Picket Fence Cartel." On May 20, 2009, they uploaded two songs from Picket Fence Cartel, "Destroyer" and "Dark Angel Dragnet" to their MySpace page, for streaming play. They also added the song from 'Picket Fence Cartel' called A John Hancock with the safety off on June 4, 2009. The album was released on July 14, 2009.
After fulfilling their last agreement with T&N, in December 2011 the band announced a Kickstarter campaign via their official website and Facebook page, stating that "the fans are now our record label." Their eighth studio release, Wait for the Siren, was released on August 21, 2012.
Featuring all star guest appearances by: Bruce Fitzhugh (Living Sacrifice), Rocky Gray (Evanescence), Brian "Head" Welch (Korn, Love and Death), Andrew Welch (Disciple), Blake Martin (A Plea for Purging) and The Wedding. The new album was produced by Steve Wilson and Andrew Schwab and engineered/mixed by Steve Blackmon.
Described as Andrew Schwab's opus the record promises to be a fresh take on the P86 sound. Schwab said, "On this record I was really able to take the reins of the creative process in a direction I was passionate about. I was able to write songs that pushed me to grow as an artist. It was also insanely fun to have so many of my friends involved in the process and at this point in the game that is what its about. I am really looking forward to people hearing this album." With concert goers noting the new energy of the songs and new band members Scott Davis on drums, Dustin Lowry on guitar and Mikee "Norman" Williams on bass it seems P86 has benefited from a back to basics reinvention.
2. Also, in the early 90's, house producers Howie How & Little Carlos released 12"s on seminal labels R&S Records and Nu Groove Records, under the name "Project 86". They are otherwise totally unrelated. See also the following link for detail on this collaboration: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Project+86
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Project 86 Lyrics
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This is insurrection rising, mobilizing defence
It’s time, my brothers, beat your shovels to swords
It’s time, my friends, sound the siren for war!
Can you smell it the air my brethren?
It ‘s the beautiful stench of reinvention
Sharpen your axes, resurrect your hatchets
It’s time, my brothers, earn your stripes and your lashes
It’s time, my friends, light your hearts into action
With our backs to the wall
We’ll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall, fall Goliath
Lift the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall Goliath, fall, fall Goliath
Unite
Hold the line and
Strike
Raise your Claymores high
We fight
For a reason to die
The ghosts of our fathers beat drums by our sides
The trophies of the day: scalps and hides
We fight, not for the hate of a tyrant
We fight, because of love for what is behind us.
The song "Fall Goliath Fall" by Project 86 is an anthem for revolution, calling upon the oppressed and fallen to take up arms and fight back against their oppressors. The lyrics urge the listener to mobilize in defense and sound the siren for war, to earn their stripes and light their hearts into action. The chorus speaks directly to the enemy, calling Goliath to fall and celebrating the defiance of the revolutionaries.
The opening lines of the song use the motif of taking up arms as a metaphor for empowerment and transformation. The "shovels to swords" imagery illustrates the idea of transforming ordinary tools into weapons, a metaphor for turning weakness into strength. The song then goes on to describe the fighters as resurrecting their hatchets and raising their chalices to fallen combatants, indicating both a celebration of past victories and a resolve to continue the fight.
The final stanza of the song is a powerful reminder of the motivations behind the fight. The fighters are not driven by hatred or a desire for power, but by love for what is behind them - their ancestors, their traditions, and their way of life. This elevates the song's message above a simple call to arms and turns it into a passionate plea for justice and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Take up arms, all you fallen oppressed
Join the rebellion, all who have been defeated and oppressed
This is insurrection rising, mobilizing defence
We are starting a rebellion and gathering our defenses
It’s time, my brothers, beat your shovels to swords
It's time to transform our tools into weapons for battle
It’s time, my friends, sound the siren for war!
It's time to start the war and gather our allies
Can you smell it the air my brethren?
Do you feel the change coming, my comrades?
It ‘s the beautiful stench of reinvention
It's the sweet scent of turning the tides of oppression
Sharpen your axes, resurrect your hatchets
Prepare your weapons of choice for battle
As we raise our chalices to fallen combatants
We honor those who have died fighting for this cause
It’s time, my brothers, earn your stripes and your lashes
It's time to prove yourself and earn your place in this fight
It’s time, my friends, light your hearts into action
It's time to let your hearts guide you into battle
With our backs to the wall
We are in a difficult and dire situation
We’ll respond to the call
We will answer the call to fight
Fall, Goliath, fall, fall Goliath
We will defeat the oppressor, no matter how large
Lift the head of the giant
Celebrate our victory over a powerful enemy
To celebrate our defiance
We celebrate our refusal to back down or give up
Unite
Come together as one
Hold the line and
Fight together without retreat
Strike
Attack with fierce determination
Raise your Claymores high
Lift your swords and fight with all your strength
We fight
We battle for a better future
For a reason to die
For a cause worth dying for
The ghosts of our fathers beat drums by our sides
We are inspired by our ancestors who fought for justice
The trophies of the day: scalps and hides
We will be victorious and claim the spoils of war
We fight, not for the hate of a tyrant
We do not fight out of hate for the oppressor
We fight, because of love for what is behind us.
We fight for our loved ones and the future we believe in.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW WELCH, ANDREW ALBERT SCHWAB
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abhishek kumar
This is insurrection rising, mobilizing defence
It’s time, my brothers, beat your shovels to swords
It’s time, my friends, sound the siren for war!
Can you smell it the air my brethren?
It ‘s the beautiful stench of reinvention
Sharpen your axes, resurrect your hatchets
As we raise our chalices to fallen combatants
It’s time, my brothers, earn your stripes and your lashes
It’s time, my friends, light your hearts into action
With our backs to the wall
We’ll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall, fall Goliath
Lift the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall Goliath, fall, fall Goliath
Unite
Hold the line and
Strike
Raise your Claymores high
We fight
For a reason to die
The ghosts of our fathers beat drums by our sides
The trophies of the day: scalps and hides
We fight, not for the hate of a tyrant
We fight, because of love for what is behind us.
Tyron Mickleborough
Verse 1]
Take up arms, all you fallen oppressed
This is insurrection rising, mobilizing defense
It's time, my brothers, beat your shovels to swords
It's time, my friends, sound the siren for war!
[Chorus]
With our backs to the wall
We'll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
Lift the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
Verse 2]
Can you smell it in the air my brethren?
It's the beautiful stench of reinvention
Sharpen your axes, resurrect your hatchets
As we raise our chalices to fallen combatants
It's time, my brothers, earn your stripes and your lashes
It's time, my friends, light your hearts into action
[Chorus]
With our backs to the wall
We'll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
Lift the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
[Bridge]
Unite
Hold the line and
Strike
Raise your claymores high
We fight
For a reason to die
Unite
Hold the line and
Strike
Raise your claymores high
We fight
For a reason to die
Verse 3]
The ghosts of our fathers beat drums by our sides
The trophies of the day: scalps and hides
We fight, not for the hate of the tyrant
We fight, because of love for what is behind us
[Chorus]
With our backs to the wall
We'll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
With the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
[Outro]
With our backs to the wall
We'll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
With the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall, Goliath, fall fall Goliath
Fall, Goliath, fall
Fall, Goliath, fall
Kevin Carrier
Take up arms, all you fallen oppressed
This is insurrection rising, mobilizing defence
It’s time, my brothers, beat your shovels to swords
It’s time, my friends, sound the siren for war!
Can you smell it the air my brethren?
It ‘s the beautiful stench of reinvention
Sharpen your axes, resurrect your hatchets
As we raise our chalices to fallen combatants
It’s time, my brothers, earn your stripes and your lashes
It’s time, my friends, light your hearts into action
With our backs to the wall
We’ll respond to the call
Fall, Goliath, fall, fall Goliath
Lift the head of the giant
To celebrate our defiance
Fall Goliath, fall, fall Goliath
Unite
Hold the line and
Strike
Raise your Claymores high
We fight
For a reason to die
The ghosts of our fathers beat drums by our sides
The trophies of the day: scalps and hides
We fight, not for the hate of a tyrant
We fight, because of love for what is behind us.
Fred Varillas Montoya
Que el eterno Padre que esta en los cielos te bendiga
Siempre escucho tus canciones saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪🤍✝️
Project 86
Thank you
The Shades of paints and inks
God can use anything like this genres for His Glory 🤘🙏❤️
Securi-T
This became my anthem after a motorcycle accident nearly claimed my life shortly before it came out. My left arm was paralyzed. This got me to the gym to overcome the odds that I was given to make a 100% recovery. It's making a comeback after a really bad year. I've got Andrew Schwab calligraphed lyrics to this song hanging in my dining room about to get their own light...
vergeREVO
Awesome!!!
Heylilvelvet
Wooooowww 🙏 💪 ✝
holyblaze86
I love it when I forget about a band for years, get a little more educated, and then come back and find so much meaning in their lyrics. Project 86 has definitely become one of my favorite bands, again!
Dusty Seifert
If I were an MMA fighter, this would be my entrance song.
Chris Dolby
Lol!! It’s a beast!! I think I’d use „Murderer“ by Impending Doom!! 🤣🤣🤣
Craig Steyn theartistcraig
we're all MMA fighters... our combat just happens on a deeper level.