1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Quick And The Dead:
1) A band from the Island of Jersey based in the UK.
2) A band from California, United States.
3) An Australian Oi! band, active 1979-1983.
1) Quick and the Dead (UK)
Quick and the Dead are four boys from the Island of Jersey who write pop music. Since they were 17, the band have been building a profile in the UK based on live shows, vocal harmonies, riffing and pop hooks. Well schooled in the testaments of Refused and At the Drive-in, the boys also draw on the choral aspects of Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes.
After four years writing and touring as Marvel, the boys have changed their name to QUICK AND THE DEAD ahead of the release of their debut EP FOR THE RHYTHM. Produced at Stakeout Studios by Jason Wilcock (Ghost of a Thousand, You Me At Six, My Passion, Fightstar) the EP begins with Best Of Myspace pick โGet Scared?โ where frontman Nick Baxter enthuses โYouโve never heard a sound like this beforeโ.
At the heart of QUICK AND THE DEAD is the awareness that โYeah, itโs short termโ. The message within the FOR THE RHYTHM EP is to feel and to fight for the rhythms of life, to make the most of it, as it wonโt last forever. Much like life, the record is short but bursting with drama. QUICK AND THE DEAD fight frustration and turmoil with spirit and life. In โSparksโ, Nick sings โWeโll search for smiles in the darkโ. You can find positives even at the hardest of times. In title track โFor The Rhythmโ, guitarist and co-vocalist Todd Macdonald asserts โI will never give up โcos this is all I knowโ. Self-belief is everything. Elsewhere, in โCarry On Reaperโ and โSavagedโ the band deal with differing kinds of loss in a powerful and cathartic way.
QUICK AND THE DEAD tour in England and Europe later this year.
More information:
http://www.quickandthedead.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/quickandthedeadmusic
2) QUICK AND THE DEAD (US)
Quick And The Dead was a post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Pleasanton/San Francisco, California, United States.
Since 2003 Quick And The Dead have been writing and recording non-stop. With three full length albums, countless EPs and a fourth full length album on the way; Quick And The Dead show no signs of slowing down. With great reviews following their sophomore release, โConsider Your Optionsโ, Quick And The Dead received a great amount of label attention and press. Three months after โConsider Your Optionsโ was released Quick And The Dead went back into the studio to record โThe Perfect Plan In Imperfect Handsโ. After a brief tour and making an appearance at the 2006 Vanโs Warped Tour, Quick And The Dead decided that it was time to go into the studio once again to make their latest full length, โGoing Homeโ.
โGoing Homeโ is a change in the bandโs style of music and line up, though still delivers the same energy and likeable songs that fans have come to love about Quick And The Dead. With 13 brand new songs in the works, styles range between the pop rock attitude of the single โWe Take Advantageโ, to the heart driven ballad, โHolding on to a Dreamโ. The album is the bandโs favorite yet. โThe album is the exact style we have been driving towards since the beginning. We have finally found what we want in an albumโ says Kerry Gould, drummer of Quick And The Dead.
Currently finishing the album in their home studio, the band is also designing the artwork and booking a summer/fall pacific tour. Quick And The Dead have been doing everything themselves since the beginning, whether it be designing their own merchandise, booking their own tours or recording their own albums, all while holding day jobs.
Quick And The Dead broke up in 2008 and former lead vocalist/guitarist Shane Gould and Bassist Nick have gone on to start the band ADVANTAGE which will release their debut "Say Your Best, Do Your Worst" in Spring 2009.
Members:
Shane Gould (Vocals)
Nick Puccini (Guitar)
Kyle Tredway (Guitar)
Peter Goett (Bass)
Kerry Gould (Drums)
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3) Quick and the Dead Australia
Quick and the Dead were Australia's first RAC (Rock Against Communism) band. The band was formed in 1979 as Audio Damage but changed their name to Quick and the Dead in 1980. They released an album-length demo tape called "Kick into '82" and a 7" called "Another Violent Night". They broke up in 1983, their final gig being in Perth.
In 2007, the music from the 7", the demo, a demo tape recorded in 1979 as Audio Damage and another one recorded in 1980, their final gig in 1983, an unreleased EP called "Chewy Chewy" and TV news reports were packaged in a 4 CD box set.
Bleed
Quick and the Dead Lyrics
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With an enemy of the state
Come with me
To the building
That no-one stops to watch
C'mon bleed
C'mon bleed
Bleed for me
We'll strap you to a pipe
Electrodes on your balls
C'mon scream
C'mon writhe
Face down in a pool of piss
C'mon bleed
C'mon bleed
C'mon bleed
Bleed for me
In the name of world peace
In the name of world profits
America pumps up our secret police
America wants fuel
To get it, it needs puppets
So what's ten million dead if it's keeping out the Russians?
We're well-trained by the CIA with Yankee tax money in Ft. Bragg
The Peace Corps builds US labor camps when they think they're building schools, ha!
When cowboy Ronnie comes to town
Forks out his tongue at human rights
Sit down, enjoy our ethnic meal
Dine on some charbroiled nuns
Try a medal on
Smile at the mirror as the cameras click
And make big business happy
Anytime
Anywhere
Maybe you'll just disappear
C'mon bleed
C'mon bleed
C'mon bleed
Bleed for me
The lyrics of Quick and the Dead's "Bleed" seemingly criticize the US government's actions in the name of "world peace" and "world profits." The verses detail how America funds secret police, allowing them to brutally torture and kill people who are deemed enemies of the state. The lyrics point out that the Peace Corps is not entirely beneficial, as they build US labor camps in disguise. Cowboy Ronnie, who is presumably Ronald Reagan, is portrayed as a human rights violator who dines on "charbroiled nuns" and is in cahoots with big business. The choruses urge the listener to "bleed" for the singer, indicating a request for rebellion or martyrdom against the corrupt government.
By using vivid, grotesque imagery, this song leaves a lasting impression on listeners. The pipe and electrodes mentioned could refer to waterboarding, electrocution, or other forms of torture. The phrase "face down in a pool of piss" paints a disorienting, disturbing image of degradation. The line "smile at the mirror as the cameras click" gives insight into the concept of power and how those in charge can twist the truth to their liking.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been hanging 'round
You have been spending time with someone who is considered to be an enemy of the government.
With an enemy of the state
Your associate is someone who is potentially dangerous to the government and its people.
Come with me
Join me and I'll take you to the next level.
To the building
We're heading to a location where we can carry out some torture and punishment.
That no-one stops to watch
This location is isolated and no one will interfere.
C'mon bleed
Show some pain and blood as a sign of your loyalty.
We'll strap you to a pipe
We will tie you up to a pipe and make you suffer.
Electrodes on your balls
We will add more torture by attaching electrodes to your private parts.
C'mon scream
We want to hear you scream out of pain and agony.
C'mon writhe
Show us how much you're suffering and we will be satisfied.
Face down in a pool of piss
You'll suffer to the point that you'll lose control of your bodily functions.
Bleed for me
Show your loyalty by allowing us to torture you and bring you to your limit.
In the name of world peace
We use the guise of world peace to carry out our hidden agenda.
In the name of world profits
We are profit-driven and would do anything to get what we want.
America pumps up our secret police
The American government supports our secret police operation and gives us funding.
America wants fuel
America has an insatiable hunger for oil.
To get it, it needs puppets
To get the oil, America needs subservient countries to do their bidding.
So what's ten million dead if it's keeping out the Russians?
We rationalize that a mass killing is worth it if it keeps the Russians at bay.
We're well-trained by the CIA with Yankee tax money in Ft. Bragg
Our organization has gained knowledge and training from the CIA using taxpayer funds in Ft. Bragg.
The Peace Corps builds US labor camps when they think they're building schools, ha!
Even organizations like the Peace Corps are unknowingly contributing to our sinister operations.
When cowboy Ronnie comes to town
When President Ronald Reagan visits, he symbolizes the American government's power and influence.
Forks out his tongue at human rights
President Reagan disregards human rights in favor of American interests.
Sit down, enjoy our ethnic meal
We will use the visit as an opportunity to showcase our culture and food to the Americans.
Dine on some charbroiled nuns
We may serve controversial food items, to shock or discomfort the Americans.
Try a medal on
We'll give President Reagan a medal as a sign of respect for his support.
Smile at the mirror as the cameras click
The cameras are watching and we'll use this moment to promote our agenda.
And make big business happy
We'll create a conducive business environment that favors our corporation and ultimately make big business leaders happy.
Anytime
We can carry out our operations anytime, anywhere without restraint.
Anywhere
We have no geographic limitation to our operations.
Maybe you'll just disappear
If we disapprove of you, you may just disappear without a trace.
C'mon bleed
We will push your body to the limit until you bleed out of loyalty and fear.
C'mon bleed
If you want to prove your loyalty to us, show us more pain and blood.
C'mon bleed
We want to see you suffer more so that we can satisfy our demands and prove your loyalty.
Bleed for me
Sacrifice your well-being and life for my satisfaction and agenda.
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KLAUS FLOURIDE, JELLO BIAFRA, EAST BAY RAY, D. H. PELIGRO
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