The first album produced two singles, “One Night Stand” and “Blood on the Cross”, and it didn't take too long until the Bucket found themselves being regulars on MTV’s seminal program 'Headbanger’s Ball' as well as earning a spot on playlists of hard rock and heavy metal radio stations across the country. Eighteen months and thousands of touring miles later, “One Night Stand” had become a top 40 single. It was time to head back into the studio for the making of album number two.
The second album, 1992's 'Get Used to It', was recorded in Memphis with legendary rock producer Terry Manning (known for working with George Throrgood, Led Zeppelin, and ZZ Top, ). A song from that release, “Ride with Yourself”, found its way onto the popular comedy film Wayne’s World. The group had received serious attention across the U.S. Still, in the middle of the subsequent touring, drummer Liam Jason left the band for unexplained reasons. The Bucket replaced Liam with former AC/DC and Dio skin-basher Simon Wright, a move that brought them some international notice. Wright who remained with the band through the recording and touring of the band’s third album, which was called simply 'Pain'. Although that album again found support in hard rock circles, that was to be the end of Rhino Bucket's phase one.
The varying musical trends of the mid to late 90s proved a hostile environment for the Bucket's brand of dirty rock. The story jumps ahead to spring 2000. One Friday night, over a beer or three (maybe even four or more), Georg and Reeve decided to try and look at reforming the band with axeman Brian Forsythe (formerly of KIX) filling in the lead guitar slot. The "new" Rhino Bucket soon found their cult audience had been patiently waiting for them as well. Their first gig back, held at Ricki Rachtman’s World Famous Cathouse, was a complete sell out. Two movie soundtracks followed, along with gigs up and down the golden state and once again, and it was time to look for another recording contract. This time, the band knew exactly what they wanted and wound up turning down offers from labels they didn’t think were right for them. The Bucket eventually received a phone call from an old acquaintance of Brian's: the CEO of indie rock label Acetate Records. It had taken years, but the Bucket had found their new home.
The band welcomed the new millennium with album number four, which has the apt title 'And Then It Got Ugly'. The guys felt proud to have come up with something that they viewed as "100% Rhino Bucket": high-energy rock and roll without flash and gimmicks. Iconic drama The Wrestler, featuring action star Mickey Rourke as a charismatic wrestling champion, brought another wave of interest in the group after the film-makers used the bombastic Bucket tune "Welcome to Hell". Their 00s-era touring has kept the fire burning with their cult following, ready for whatever the guys happen to do next.
The groups best known line-up:
Georg Dolivo - Lead Vocals/Guitars
Brian "Damage" Forsythe - Guitars/Vocals
Reeve Downes - Bass/Vocals
Simon Wright - Drums
Welcome To Hell
Rhino Bucket Lyrics
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You've got me, where I started
Lovers, lovers, haters
Lovers, lovers, haters
You've got me, Where I wan't to be
Welcome to hell, it's the place to be
Welcome to hell, you've got a front row seat
Long Nights fight, you know I really can't see
Another long night, you're slowly killing me
Liquor, lies and lovers
Every single time
Sheriff, lawyer, doctor, it takes two to do this crime
Welcome to hell, it's the place to be
Just you and me, make yourself comfortable,
it's kind of a hot seat
Yeah, I know you're innocent, you did nothing wrong
You're just Daddy's little angel, you're just a perfect
little person
You can't use people, you can't lose people
You can't just treat them like trash
You can't just treat them like someone else's cat
Welcome to hell, it's the place to be
Welcome to hell, you've got a front row seat
The lyrics of Rhino Bucket's song "Welcome to Hell" describes a situation where the singer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, lies and love. He feels like he's where he started, which means that he has made no progress despite his effort to make things better. The lines "lovers, lovers, haters" highlights the difficulty of distinguishing between people who love you and those who hate you. The singer is trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of long nights of fighting with his lover, and he feels like he's slowly dying from the experience. Alcohol, lies and promiscuity are central themes in this song, and the singer points out the role that a sheriff, lawyer, or doctor can play in facilitating such behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me, right where you wanted
You have complete control over my life and actions, just as you intended.
You've got me, where I started
You have managed to keep me trapped and stuck in the same situation as when we first met.
Lovers, lovers, haters
Our relationship is filled with both love and hate, and we can never seem to balance the two.
You've got me, Where I wan't to be
Despite the turmoil and chaos, I cannot help but feel drawn to you and the situation we are in.
Welcome to hell, it's the place to be
Our relationship is so tumultuous and destructive that it can only be described as resembling the depths of hell.
Welcome to hell, you've got a front row seat
You are the one causing all the pain and suffering in my life, so you might as well sit back and enjoy the show.
Long Nights fight, you know I really can't see
Our arguments and fights go on for so long that I have lost sight of what is really going on.
Another long night, you're slowly killing me
The endless battles and conflicts are taking a severe toll on my physical and mental health.
Liquor, lies and lovers
Our relationship is built on a foundation of alcohol, deceit, and romantic entanglement.
Every single time, sheriff, lawyer, doctor, it takes two to do this crime
Our consistent breaking of the law and moral code requires both of us to be complicit in the illegal actions.
Just you and me, make yourself comfortable, it's kind of a hot seat
The only things that matter in our relationship are you and me, and it's not going to be a comfortable experience.
Yeah, I know you're innocent, you did nothing wrong
Despite all evidence pointing to your culpability, I refuse to believe that you could ever do anything wrong.
You're just Daddy's little angel, you're just a perfect little person
You are constantly excused and forgiven for your actions because of your perceived innocence and perceived status.
You can't use people, you can't lose people
It is not acceptable to manipulate or discard people as if they were disposable objects.
You can't just treat them like trash
People deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, not thrown away like garbage.
You can't just treat them like someone else's cat
Just as it is not acceptable to mistreat someone else's pet, it is unacceptable to mistreat other human beings.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vitaly244
Bon Scott's voice. Cool band!
Keep it up, guys!
@daveschendel482
I love this,Yes I grew up on AC/DC, But this is a new generation.I'm 51 feeling like 16 again listening to this.I will be looking for more of this.Rock is not Dead, I hope.
@geofflogan1564
Just found this band this morning....blown away. 58 and loved Bon Scott in ac/dc. This is brilliant. Nothing wrong with Bon and even less wrong with rhino bucket. More more more.
@blusero67
Rock is not dead, of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
@user-rs9km6eq6v
Хорошие ученики у acdc 👍💪🏽
@HigharollaKockamamie
Dude, a buddy of mine told me about this band; we both love AC/DC, and these guys..shit, the lead singer sounds like Bon. Great band
@blkcab911
Rhino Bucket takes it where Bon left off. They rock!!
@jamesanthony8438
I know. They've been playing a them a lot on Hair Nation on XM Radio. Just so freakin' much early AC/DC in there. Definitely going to keep an eye out for their CDs. :)
@jadeamazon
excellent group , i love their music absolutely awesome, i wish i had been there to see this performance i am seriously impressed with their abilitys , awesome, awesome, thank you for sharing this with me, i am so glad i had the chance to see and hear this jade amazon a million stars
@underdog24861
Best Band In The World! Can't wait for an American tour and New Record.