The group was founded by Richard 23 and Luc Van Acker with Al Jourgensen as their producer. According to Jourgensen, the band got their name after a fight in a Chicago bar in 1983. Jourgensen, Richard 23 and Luc Van Acker celebrated the formation of the new band with a few drinks. The evening then ended up in a brawl, with bar stools being thrown through the establishment's windows. As he was throwing the trio out, the owner, a man Jourgensen recalls was named Dess, shouted, "I'm calling the police! You guys are a bunch of revolting cocks!" The trio subsequently decided to use the name for their band.
Their first release was No Devotion on Wax Trax! Records in 1985. The single was quickly followed by an album, Big Sexy Land (1986), featuring a mix of industrial, hard rock, and EBM with dominating sampling and strong synthesized beats.
Losing Richard 23 due to creative differences, the group's remaining two members were augmented by a rapidly changing set of musicians centered on Chris Connelly (Cocksure, Bells Into Machines, Murder Inc., and Damage Manual), Paul Barker (Ministry, Lead Into Gold, Flowering Blight, and Bells Into Machines), and Bill Rieflin (Ministry, Pigface, R.E.M., and King Crimson), with around twenty others as irregular contributors or guest artists.
The following live album, You Goddamned Son of a Bitch (1988), featured a return to Ministry-like industrial rock - the Big Sexy Land tracks embedded in shouting and noise. This trend continued on Beers, Steers, and Queers (1990), layering sample over sample and pushing ever further into distortion. Linger Ficken' Good (1993) was released by Sire Records and was a tamer affair, most tracks returning to the less layered material. Included was a cover of Rod Stewart's "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?," also released as a single. A tour was planned but cancelled, and the band quietly came to an end in 1994.
In 2004, Jourgensen and Phildo Owens (Skatenigs, Snow Black) revived the group. They released an album entitled Cocked and Loaded (2006). Caliente (Dark Entries), a cover of sorts of Dark Entries by Bauhaus, with vocalist Gibby Haynes (Butthole Surfers), was featured on the soundtrack to Saw II in 2005.
After assembling a touring line up to open for Ministry on the MasterBaTour of 2006, Jourgensen chose vocalist Josh Bradford (Stayte, Simple Shelter, V.H.S.), keyboardist Clayton Worbeck (Stayte, Simple Shelter), and guitarist Sin Quirin (Society 1, Ministry and ReVamp) as the new full-time members for the Revolting Cocks, now simply being called RevCo. The group recorded Sex-O Olympic-O and officially released the album on March 3, 2009. It was followed up by the last RevCo album Got Cock?, released on April 13, 2010.
In celebration of Wax Trax! Records, the "Wax Trax! Records Retrospectacle: 33 1/3 Year Anniversary" was held from April 15-17, 2011 at the Metro in Chicago, Illinois, United States. As a part of the lineup, Chris Connelly, Paul Barker and Luc Van Acker performed Revolting Cocks songs with various guests. For their performance on the 17th, Richard 23 joined them on stage to sing lead vocals on No Devotion.
In 2014, Chris Connelly and Jason Novak (Acumen Nation, DJ? Acucrack, Iron Lung Corp) formed Cocksure, a project that bridges the gap between Wax Trax! era industrial dance music and the future sounds of mass corruption. The project is very influenced by the early RevCo sound, and has been described as "where the Revolting Cocks left off in 1994."
Previous Members:
Al Jourgensen - production, programming, and various instruments (1985–1993, 2004–2010)
Luc Van Acker - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards (1985–1991, 2006)
Richard 23 - vocals, programming (1985–1986)
Bill Rieflin - drums, keyboards, programming (1986–1993)
Paul Barker - bass, keyboards, programming (1987–1993)
Chris Connelly - vocals, programming (1987–1993)
Phildo Owen - vocals, programming (1989–1991, 2004–2006)
Duane Buford - keyboards (1993)
Josh Bradford - vocals (2006–2010)
Sin Quirin - guitars, bass, keyboards (2006–2010)
Clayton Worbeck - keyboards, bass (2006–2010)
Live Lineups:
--------- 1987 ---------
Al Jourgensen - keyboards, vocals, guitar
Paul Barker - bass, keyboards
Luc Van Acker - guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards
Chris Connelly - vocals, keyboards
Bill Rieflin - drums
--------- 1988 ---------
Al Jourgensen - keyboards, vocals, guitar
Paul Barker - bass, keyboards
Luc Van Acker - guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards
Chris Connelly - vocals, keyboards
Bill Rieflin - drums
Nivek Ogre - vocals
--------- 1990 ---------
Al Jourgensen - guitar, backing vocals
Paul Barker - bass
Chris Connelly - vocals
Phildo Owen - vocals
Jeff Ward - drums
Mark Durante - guitar, backing vocals
Michael Balch - keyboards
Kevin "Doc" Sullivan - keyboards, backing vocals
Trent Reznor - vocals
--------- 1991 ---------
Al Jourgensen - guitar, backing vocals
Paul Barker - bass
Chris Connelly - vocals
Phildo Owen - vocals
Bill Rieflin - drums
Mark Durante - guitar, backing vocals
Michael Balch - keyboards
Luc Van Acker - vocals
--------- 2006 (Ministry's MasterBaTour) ---------
Al Jourgensen - guitar, backing vocals
Phildo Owen - vocals
Luc Van Acker - vocals
Josh Bradford - vocals
Sin Quirin - guitar
Clayton Worbeck - keyboards
Anna K - bass
Seven Antonopoulos - drums
--------- 2009 (Ministry's LubricaTour) ---------
Josh Bradford - vocals
Sin Quirin - guitar
Clayton Worbeck - keyboards, guitar
Murv Douglas - bass
Aaron Rossi - drums
Mike Scaccia - guitar (selected dates)
Al Jourgensen - guitar, backing vocals
--------- 2011 (Wax Trax! Retrospectacle - April 15-17) ---------
Luc Van Acker - vocals
Paul Barker - bass
Chris Connelly - vocals, keyboards
Duane Buford - keyboards
Jamie Duffy - guitar
Dan Brill - drums
Richard 23 - vocals
Discography:
1985 - No Devotion (single)
1986 - Big Sexy Land (LP)
1986 - You Often Forget (single)
1988 - You Goddamned Son of a Bitch (live)
1989 - Stainless Steel Providers (single)
1989 - (Let’s Get) Physical (single)
1990 - Beers, Steers, and Queers (LP)
1991 - Beers, Steers, and Queers (The Remixes) (single)
1993 - Linger Ficken' Good (LP)
1993 - Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? (single)
1994 - Crackin’ Up (single)
2006 - Cocked and Loaded (LP)
2007 - Cocktail Mixxx (remix)
2009 - Sex-O Olympic-O (LP)
2009 - Sex-O Mixxx-O (remix)
2010 - Got Cock? (LP)
2011 - Got Mixxx (remix)
Stainless Steel Providers
Revolting Cocks Lyrics
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Stainless steel provider [Repeat: x 6]
Stainless steel providers,
Make it obvious-
We like driving the point home,
A hundred thousand vagabond insects
You should kick away the watchword
And throw caution to the wind
Remember what it's like
When we are
Screaming dreaming [Repeat: x 5]
Stainless steel!
Stainless steel providers [Repeat: x 2]
Get around get around I get around
When it's time to go, i´m the first to know
A parasitic nation
Is it good enough for me?
I'll make you a mantra
From monkeys and car bombs
Beneath [Repeat: x 5]
Quick locate and detonate your public enemy
Stainless steel, believe it's real,
It's all you mean to me
What's that sound, what's that sound
It bleeds efficiency
The way I feel on stainless steel,
And all it does to me
Stainless steel providers [Repeat: x 2]
Another tire
Let it catch on fire
A metal motor mantra
Makes you waste the time of day
You´ll sit on a timebomb, forever and ever
Now breathe breathe breathe breathe breathe!
Quick locate and detonate your public enemy
Stainless steel, believe it's real,
It's all you mean to me
What's that sound, what's that sound
It bleeds efficiency
The way I feel on stainless steel,
And all it means to me
Stainless steel providers (fading)
The song "Stainless Steel Providers" by Revolting Cocks is a commentary on the rise of consumerism and the reliance on technology in society. The lyrics suggest that people have become parasitic in their relationship with technology, particularly with stainless steel products. The repeated line, "Stainless steel providers," suggests that people are becoming so dependent on stainless steel products that they are almost like a food source for them.
The song points out the irony of a society that is so focused on consumerism that it has lost touch with its own humanity. The line "Throw caution to the wind, remember what it's like when we are screaming dreaming" suggests that people should break free from their reliance on technology and embrace their passions and creativity. The song contrasts this idea with the cold efficiency of stainless steel, emphasizing the loss of humanity that comes with dependence on technology.
Overall, "Stainless Steel Providers" is a commentary on the dehumanizing effects of consumerism and reliance on technology. It calls for people to break free from these bonds and embrace their humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Stainless steel providers
We acknowledge and praise the manufacturers of stainless steel.
Make it obvious-
We want to emphasize this point.
We like driving the point home,
We want to make ourselves clear.
A hundred thousand vagabond insects
Many individuals devouring stainless steel.
All making a meal out of stainless steel
They consume without discretion.
You should kick away the watchword
Don't be afraid to break the rules.
And throw caution to the wind
Live life with abandon.
Remember what it's like
Recall what it means to feel alive.
When we are
In a state of
Screaming dreaming
Intense and vivid dreaming
Stainless steel!
A celebration of stainless steel.
Get around get around I get around
I move efficiently and constantly.
When it's time to go, i´m the first to know
We don't waste time.
A parasitic nation
We take what we need.
Is it good enough for me?
We're not picky.
I'll make you a mantra
We can create our own reality.
From monkeys and car bombs
Even destruction has its own truth.
Beneath
Underneath
Quick locate and detonate your public enemy
Locate and neutralize your opponent quickly.
Stainless steel, believe it's real,
We put our faith in the material.
It's all you mean to me
Stainless steel is our all-consuming passion.
What's that sound, what's that sound
The sound of efficiency.
It bleeds efficiency
Efficiency is evident in every aspect of stainless steel.
The way I feel on stainless steel,
Our emotions are inextricably linked to it.
And all it does to me
Stainless steel has a significant impact on our well-being.
Another tire
Another way to access it.
Let it catch on fire
Within the flames lies the power of stainless steel.
A metal motor mantra
An ode to the power of stainless steel.
Makes you waste the time of day
It's worth the distraction.
You´ll sit on a timebomb, forever and ever
We will always be captivated by stainless steel.
Now breathe breathe breathe breathe breathe!
Take a moment to appreciate stainless steel.
Stainless steel providers
We express gratitude to the manufacturers of stainless steel.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, PAUL G. BARKER, ALLEN JOURGENSEN, WILLIAM RIEFFLIN, LUC VAN ACKER
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@dickdilligaf9240
I could listen to this song over and over and over man
Stainless steel providers, make it obvious
We like driving the point home
A hundred thousand vagabond insects
All making a meal out of stainless steel
You should kick away the watchword
And throw caution to the wind
Remember what it's like
When we are
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Stainless steel
@ZeroThepainter
Get around get around I get around
Stainless steel provider [Repeat: x 6]
Stainless steel providers,
Make it obvious-
We like driving the point home,
A hundred thousand vagabond insects
All making a meal out of stainless steel
You should kick away the watchword
And throw caution to the wind
Remember what it's like
When we are
Screaming dreaming [Repeat: x 5]
Stainless steel!
Stainless steel providers [Repeat: x 2]
Get around get around I get around
When it's time to go, i´m the first to know
A parasitic nation
Is it good enough for me?
I'll make you a mantra
From monkeys and car bombs
Beneath [Repeat: x 5]
Quick locate and detonate your public enemy
Stainless steel, believe it's real,
It's all you mean to me
What's that sound, what's that sound
It bleeds efficiency
The way I feel on stainless steel,
And all it does to me
Stainless steel providers [Repeat: x 2]
Another tire
Let it catch on fire
A metal motor mantra
Makes you waste the time of day
You´ll sit on a timebomb, forever and ever
Now breathe breathe breathe breathe breathe!
Quick locate and detonate your public enemy
Stainless steel, believe it's real,
It's all you mean to me
What's that sound, what's that sound
It bleeds efficiency
The way I feel on stainless steel,
And all it means to me
Stainless steel providers (fading)
@SWLChris
Revco slams it in the dirt...with you under it..I love the looks when people at work hear Revco coming from my truck as I pull in the parking lot
@lilyoda7080
This song has been on a permanent loop in my head since 1990.
@edmundozzz3551
R.I.P. Bill Rieflin.
@Teabonesteak
God Damn Right.
@aburaiqun6742
May he rest in peace
@dickdilligaf9240
I could listen to this song over and over and over man
Stainless steel providers, make it obvious
We like driving the point home
A hundred thousand vagabond insects
All making a meal out of stainless steel
You should kick away the watchword
And throw caution to the wind
Remember what it's like
When we are
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Screaming, dreaming
Stainless steel
@bcx1138
one of the greatest tracks ever recorded of all time
@paulriguccini3416
@robertrozier2940
One of the greatest industrial songs and bands ever. Uncle Al is my hero.
@vindandy2580
Seeing and hearing this brings tears of joy to my face. It reminds me of a time long ago when industrial sound was peaking and all my favorites were on their game. With Ministry and Skinny Puppy leading the way. My only regret is not seeing this lineup of Revco.