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!"
What's Fair
Razed in Black Lyrics
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The pain I feel still burns
You said I neglect you let things by with no concern
You said that I don't care
What the hell do you want from me
You said I ruined you
Don't you see what you've done to me
You said I wasted
You fucking tasted
And left me in the dust
You said you hate me
You should have left me behind
The fact is you've mistook me
Now there's nothing left to find
When I fill you up, I cheat myself
When I start you up, I beat myself
When I let you go, I kill myself
Can you rip me from this hell
It's only fair!
The lyrics to Razed in Black's song "What's Fair" convey the feelings of hurt, neglect, anger and frustration after a relationship has fallen apart. The first verse sets the tone by stating that the singer is being accused of hurting and neglecting their partner. The use of the words "burns" and "no concern" convey the severity of the accusations and how deeply they have affected the singer.
The second verse continues with the accusations, highlighting how the partner believes that the singer does not care and has ruined them. The use of the phrase "what the hell do you want from me" conveys the singer's own sense of frustration towards the partner's accusations.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's internal struggles of trying to reconcile their feelings towards the partner. While they acknowledge that they cheat themselves and beat themselves up when they try to make things work, they also feel that they kill themselves when they let it go. The line "can you rip me from this hell" is a plea for the partner to take responsibility and end the suffering.
Overall, the lyrics of "What's Fair" explore the complex emotions of a relationship that has gone wrong. It conveys the sense of frustration and helplessness that often accompanies such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
You said I hurt you
You accused me of causing you pain
The pain I feel still burns
I still feel the emotional pain from what you said
You said I neglect you let things by with no concern
You accused me of not caring and letting important matters go unanswered
You said that I don't care
You accused me of being indifferent to your needs and feelings
What the hell do you want from me
I am confused by your expectations
You said I ruined you
You blamed me for causing destruction in your life
Don't you see what you've done to me
I believe you are responsible for causing pain and harm to me as well
You said I wasted
You accused me of misusing or spending time, resources, or opportunities carelessly or pointlessly
These years gone down unjust
I feel that the time has been unfairly wasted
You fucking tasted
You sampled a part of my life and left when you were done
And left me in the dust
You abandoned me and moved on without a second thought
You said you hate me
You expressed a strong feeling of dislike and animosity towards me
You should have left me behind
You believe it would have been better for you to break ties with me
The fact is you've mistook me
You misjudged my intentions and character
Now there's nothing left to find
Our relationship has reached its end and there is nothing to be salvaged
When I fill you up, I cheat myself
When I prioritize your needs over my own, I harm myself in the process
When I start you up, I beat myself
When I initiate our relationship, I subject myself to potential harm and pain
When I let you go, I kill myself
When I end our relationship, I feel like a part of me has died
Can you rip me from this hell
I am pleading for you to release me from the anguish and misery of our relationship
It's only fair!
I believe that ending our relationship is the only just and equitable resolution
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