Currently, RAZED IN BLACK has released five solo records and have appeared as a remixer, producer, or guest artist on more than a hundred albums. Notable high profile albums include providing remixes for Berlin, Information Society, Bowowow, Switchblade Symphony, Gary Numan, and more; as well as contributing to tribute compilations to such artists as Depeche Mode, The Cure, Metallica, Skinny Puppy, and more.
RAZED IN BLACK's most recent offering, ‘DAMAGED,' has created quite an impact since its release. A pristine amalgamation of industrial, Goth, trance, synthpop, and metal, encompassed with the heart-clenching emotions delivered only the way Romell Regulacion could. ‘DAMAGED’ is definitely his best work to date, taking electronic music to the next level.
The music on this 2-CD full length is enhanced with a slew of underground star appearances, all executed through Internet connections – possibly the first effort of it’s kind. With the album written and recorded from Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Florida, having guests from as far as Japan to London would be quite a trek. Guests include Inertia, Gosumi, Spahn Ranch, Soil & Eclipse, Dj MissGuided, and Vicci Neptune. The second disc also includes remixes by Assemblage 23, Haruhiko Ash, Sonic State, and more. It doesn’t stop here. Pop the second disc in your computer to view Razed In Black ‘live in concert’ – a track filmed in Hollywood, and another compiled from video clips from fans! All of this is cuddled within a gorgeous special-fold digipak complete with a full color booklet.
Introducing RAZED IN BLACK to the cutting-edge scene in Japan, Dolphin Entertianment proudly licensed a collective entitled "Unearthed." With the success of its release, RAZED IN BLACK kicked it up a notch with a few shows in Tokyo, thus sparking interest in Romell's techno side-project, TRANSMUTATOR (which resulted in Japan licensing and more concerts in Tokyo). Currently, RAZED IN BLACK is working on increasing its worldwide exposure seeking out licensing with record labels in Europe. With numerous appearances on compilations, remix albums, and press in the region, the endeavor looks very promising.
Romell has even been awarded Best Rock Vocalist in the 1996 and the 1997 Hawaii Music Awards, and an AVN AWARD for 1999 Best Music in an Adult Film (Strange Life:The Breech). Video game mogul SONY PLAYSTATION has even caught its eye including 4 Razed In Black tracks on a game called "VS.". Blockbusters CARRIE 2:THE RAGE and MYSTERY MEN excite the screen with tracks from Romell as well, teasing viewers with a sonic edge only he can deliver.
TRANSMUTATOR arose with Romell's desire to explore more avenues of electronic music. Incorporating elements of trance, breakbeat, and drum&bass, this side-project has had three albums released, two US tours completed, and three music videos produced, one of which made its appearance on MTV. While it's compilation appearances number over 50 albums, guest appearances and collaborations exploded with artists in its home at HYPNOTIC RECORDS and its Japanese affiliate DOLPHIN RECORDS. TRANSMUTATOR has even caught the attention of media producers with music appearing in the NBC TV show "HOMICIDE" and SEGA's SONIC ADVENTURES.
TRANSMUTATOR's latest offering is entitled "The Colony of Sluts," twisting the eroticism of thumping beats and the trance-induced sonics into a sex crazed frenzy. This one definitely pushes techno to the hard edge of sensuality, a record destined to release the lustful beast within onto the dancefloor!
Taking his custom mixes and exclusive plates to the dancefloor, Romell takes on another avenue spinning as Dj RB. Since his debut on the scene as a deejay, he has already headlined and co-headlined events with the likes of Alice Deejay, Carl Cox, Simply Jeff, Neosoul, Daniel Myer, Dj Evil, G-Spot, and more. Dj RB has also been commissioned by record labels to provide continuous mixes of select tracks. Though the variety of genres expand from drum & bass to hardcore (spinning under Dj RB or Dj SkOOBY), the mixes are flawless and showcase the label's tracks very well. Keep your eyes peeled for compilations like This Is NeoGoth, This Is Electroclash, or Gothika, ... or even a guest appearance at your club!
For RAZED IN BLACK's recent US TOUR with SWITCHBLADE SYMPHONY, Ivan Delaforce primary performer for the hit broadway showstopper STOMP, will aid Romell in transcending the heartstopping beats on stage. The creative performance style of Ivan's percussion playing promises concert goers a full show and not the usual hum drum of electronic outfits playing to a tape. The guitars are driven with the sound and fury of grinding machinery due to Mesa/Boogie's support and the incredible wall of sound the two guitarists, Romell and George, deliver on stage. Collectively, Romell with his emotional driven voice and his coherts on stage deliver a show best described through the experience.
Having a few U.S. tours headlining and supporting high profile acts, RAZED IN BLACK puts on quite a show. Concert reviews are always positive. Crowds ofen comment how much more intense and moving it is to experience RAZED IN BLACK live. The live line-up consists of Romell, who programs the music and show for the live performance, plays guitar, and delivers the vocals - often recalling the feelings when the lyrics were written, Romell never fails at exerting them with intense emotional expression, Ivan Delaforce, behind his custom trap of three snares, remote hats, and triggers, only compliment his energetic thrust of beats - for years an integral part of the percussive performing broadway show STOMP, Ivan makes his last name his definition … ‘a powerful force’, and Phil Guerrero, who aggressifies the delivery with guitars and back vocals - also popular for his appearance as a host on YTV, one of Canada's hottest youth shows. Various guest musicians take up residence to fill the fourth slot. Previous Razed In Black shows have featured members of Hate Dept, Soil & Eclipse, Dj Evil, Dj Ronnie E, Chris G, Shirley Dayton, and more. Key to the success of the shows are also Razed In Black's tour manager, Conor - exclusive piercer for the band and runs the best piercing shop in Hawaii, and Razed In Black's gear tech, Danny - who also happens to be Romell's long time bud. They're all from the islands and definitely deliver a show like no other.
Don't miss out! This is the year's freshest new music, with the first taste of what electronic bands will sound like in the next millenium. RAZED IN BLACK/TRANSMUTATOR - "Crawl into my world!"
Forlorn
Razed in Black Lyrics
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This whole situation has gone insane
Exit stage left when the way is clear,
But nothing's right and no one's near
As my soul creeps towards the flame of the unholy.
Oh, what a shame!
The black gets darker, the world gets bluer,
My peace of mind gets fucking greyer.
You breathe not air but the scent of the kill,
If follows you ass like a shadow of guilt.
Truth lies with whatever you find,
Yet clouds you vision like you are blind.
You fell to your knees as you wept
Tears unworthy of being kept.
Confusion: the only state of mind to live by
With understanding.
The lyrics to Razed in Black's song Forlorn paint a picture of a person living in constant pain and confusion. The first verse portrays the singer's desperate attempt to escape from their troubled circumstances, but no matter what they do, they cannot seem to find solace. The line "As my soul creeps towards the flame of the unholy" suggests that the singer may be struggling with inner demons or dark thoughts that they are finding difficult to overcome. The repeated refrain of "Oh, what a shame!" conveys the sense of hopelessness that the singer feels.
The second verse seems to describe someone who is burdened by a sense of guilt or a past mistake. The line "You breathe not air but the scent of the kill" implies that this person may have caused harm to others, or that they are consumed with the pain of their own actions. However, the verse also suggests that there may be a way out of this guilt, if only the person can see through the clouds of confusion that surround them. The final line, "With understanding," suggests that the key to overcoming this pain may lie in gaining a deeper understanding of oneself and one's actions.
The overall tone of the song is one of melancholy and despair, but it also suggests that there may be a glimmer of hope for those who are willing to confront their inner demons and face their pain head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I live in pain,
I experience physical and emotional pain every single day.
This whole situation has gone insane
The current circumstances are completely crazy and out of control.
Exit stage left when the way is clear,
I try to leave or escape when I see an opportunity to do so.
But nothing's right and no one's near
However, nothing seems to be going well for me and I feel completely alone.
As my soul creeps towards the flame of the unholy.
I am drawn closer and closer to something evil or immoral.
Oh, what a shame!
I express disappointment or regret about the situation.
The black gets darker, the world gets bluer,
The darkness in my life grows deeper and the world around me becomes more depressing.
My peace of mind gets fucking greyer.
My mental state becomes more and more uncertain and unstable.
You breathe not air but the scent of the kill,
You are not just taking in oxygen, but the aroma of death and violence.
If follows you ass like a shadow of guilt.
This scent lingers with you and feels like a constant reminder of wrongdoing.
Truth lies with whatever you find,
The concept of truth is subjective and can vary depending on an individual's perception or experience.
Yet clouds you vision like you are blind.
However, this subjectivity can make it difficult to see things clearly or objectively.
You fell to your knees as you wept
You were so overwhelmed with emotion that you physically collapsed and cried.
Tears unworthy of being kept.
The tears shed felt like they were not significant enough to hold onto or remember.
Confusion: the only state of mind to live by
Feeling unclear and uncertain is the only way of life that seems to make sense or feel normal.
With understanding.
Despite the confusion, there is still an underlying desire for comprehension and insight.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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