Blasting intense Punk Rock with a political and powerful message, Austria’s very own RENTOKILL have been almost constantly on tour since their inception. There’s always this tasty note of individuality and progression in their music, outlined by fast and exact drumming, striking melodies and hard driven guitars which are flowing aggressively along under the well thought out socio-political lyrics and the vocalist’s characteristic rasping voice. Nothing but raw emotion framed by catchy punkrock, and their fifteen-song studio album ANTICHORUS captures it perfectly.
"ANTICHORUS" is RENTOKILL's 2nd full length record and had been recorded in early 2006 at the Sideburn Studios in Vienna and mastered at the WEST WEST SIDE MUSIC Studios in the USA by Alan Douches, who already had worked with bands such as STRIKE ANYWHERE, TRIAL BY FIRE, GIVE UP THE GHOST and NONE MORE BLACK.
Speaking of "Antichorus", the album has been released through RUDE RECORDS and NOREASON RECORDS from Italy on CD-Digipack. The wonderfully looking gatefold double-colored vinyl edition is available through Broken Heart Records from Austria.
RENTOKILL is a touring band and over the last few years they've done countless headlining tours as well as support-tours for and alongside some of the most renowned punk acts in the world, such as Good Riddance, Strike Anywhere, Paint It Black, New Mexican Disaster Squad, Zebrahead, De Heideroosjes, The Loved Ones, Intro5pect, Venerea, Enemy Alliance, Against Me!, Kill Your Idols, Waterdown, H2O, A Wilhelm Scream, Anti-Flag, Total Chaos (US), Dead To Me, Millencolin, The Flatliners, Citizen Fish, Terrorgruppe and Mad Sin, just to name a few.
In the past few years, RENTOKILL have toured most parts of Europe mainland and the United Kingdom several times and specifically performed in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg and alsao played some festivals like the legendary "Donauinselfestival" in Vienna, No Border Jam in Maribor (Slo), The Orto Punk Festival in Ljubljana (Slo), Mighty Sounds (CZ), KOKR (CZ), Hageland Festival (BE), Fat Music Festival in Germany and several smaller Festivals throughout Europe.
On top of that, RENTOKILL were handpicked by Rise Against's frontman Tim McIlrat to support them on their European Tour in February 2009 alongside Strike Anywhere.
On 21.12.2012 the band annonced that they decided to split up.
Labels RENTOKILL have recorded & released for:
RISE OR RUST RECORDS (Austria)
BROKEN HEART RECORDS (Austria)
VITAMINEPILLEN RECORDS (Germany)
HORRORBUSINESS RECORDS (Germany)
ENGINEER RECORDS (UK/USA)
RUDE RECORDS (EUROPE)
NO REASON RECORDS (ITALY)
ENEMY ONE RECORDS (BRAZIL)
IN-N-OUT RECORDS (JAPAN)
Previous Releases
1999 Initiation Demo CD-R
2001 Six Days Demo CD-R
2003 Devils Change Faces Demo CD-R
2004 Back To Convenience CD/LP -Release AT
2005 Back To Convenience -Release DE/UK/US
2006 Back To Convenience -Release Japan
2006 Provokant Wertvoll Split 10“ w/ RLF
2007 AntiChorus CD/LP -Release EU/UK
2008 The O.S.E (Limited 12" Picture Vinyl Collector's Edition + CD Insert)
system failure
Rentokill Lyrics
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This system left me waiting for an answer on my purpose overnight
Still waiting for it,
I thought the community had discussed it on the board
I'm not available for just this moment
My life went offline
in just this moment
recalibrate emotions, reboot ideas
- system failure!
Clear, reload and execute backup facilities
"It's just a feeling"
Power up! Compensate!
"It's just a feeling"!
Limited access will make the situation safe,
we hate abuse
I say there's nothing that important here to lose
Believe me!
What now?
A constant tension isolating lines
The plan was to escape, out of this dissolution
Only duties and no rights,
is existence described in this way?
There's nothing prepaid
Boot sequences for my life?
No directory on this drive
Blame me for asking,
while pointing at a sign
This corporate identity has made us feel so safe
with a tiny trace of ease before eight and after seventeen
But most importantly,
there must be something in between!
The lyrics of Rentokill's "System Failure" describe a person feeling disillusioned with their purpose in life and the systems they exist within. The singer is waiting for an answer on their purpose, but the system they rely on has failed them, leaving them feeling offline and disconnected. The community board that they thought would provide answers has also failed them, and they are left questioning whether existence is only about duties with no rights.
The lyrics suggest a need for emotional recalibration and a reboot of ideas, but ultimately the system itself is responsible for the failure. The singer expresses frustration with the corporate identity that promises safety and ease, but offers little in between. The only solution seems to be to power up and compensate, to keep going despite the system's failures.
The overall message of the song is one of frustration and disillusionment with the systems that shape our lives. It highlights the need for a more balanced approach to existence, one that offers not just duties but also rights and the freedom to pursue our own purposes. The lyrics speak to anyone who has felt trapped or limited by the systems they exist within and yearns for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
This system left me waiting for an answer on my purpose overnight
I'm feeling lost and uncertain about my life, and the system's inability to provide answers only adds to my frustration
Still waiting for it,
Despite my impatience, I haven't given up hope that the system will eventually provide some clarity
I thought the community had discussed it on the board
I expected to find guidance and support from others in a similar situation, but it seems that even the community is uncertain and divided
I'm not available for just this moment
My sense of purpose and identity have been called into question, leaving me feeling disconnected and unavailable
My life went offline
I feel like my very existence has been put on hold or interrupted by the lack of clarity and certainty in my life
recalibrate emotions, reboot ideas
I need to take a step back and reevaluate my emotional state and thought patterns, in order to move forward and find a new sense of direction
The onscreen dialog is clear - system failure!
The system has failed to provide clear guidance or support, leading me to feel even more lost and uncertain
Clear, reload and execute backup facilities
I need to take action to regain control and purpose in my life, perhaps by returning to a previous mindset or strategy that worked well for me
"It's just a feeling"
While my emotions are valid and need to be acknowledged, I can't let them control me or prevent me from taking action
Power up! Compensate! "It's just a feeling"!
I need to gather my strength and find ways to cope with uncertainty, while reminding myself that my feelings are manageable and temporary
Limited access will make the situation safe, we hate abuse
While limitations and restrictions can provide a sense of safety and structure, we also need to be mindful of the potential for abuse or misuse of power in such situations
I say there's nothing that important here to lose Believe me!
I'm willing to take risks and make changes in order to find a new sense of purpose and direction, and I'm confident that I won't lose anything truly valuable in the process
What now? A constant tension isolating lines
Despite my efforts to move forward, I still feel caught in a state of tension and uncertainty, unable to fully connect with others or find a clear path forward
The plan was to escape, out of this dissolution
I had hoped to find a way out of this state of uncertainty and disconnection, but the plan seems to have failed or fallen apart
Only duties and no rights, is existence described in this way?
I'm questioning whether this is all there is to life - a set of obligations and responsibilities with no real sense of freedom or fulfillment
There's nothing prepaid Boot sequences for my life?
I feel like I'm just going through the motions of life, with no real plan or purpose that I've consciously chosen or created for myself
No directory on this drive Blame me for asking, while pointing at a sign
I've searched for answers and guidance, but have found nothing helpful or informative, leaving me frustrated and uncertain
This corporate identity has made us feel so safe with a tiny trace of ease before eight and after seventeen
While the corporate world can provide a sense of stability and structure, it can also be suffocating and limit our sense of possibility and creativity
But most importantly, there must be something in between!
I'm hopeful that there is a way to find balance and fulfillment in life, somewhere between total freedom and complete restriction
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NoirThing
This still slaps hard !!!
@johnnyamok
thanks :)
@buntu1
their best song
@Alakrity2010
Damn, goiles Lied
@chikosaez
are great!