Four "team captains" were chosen:
Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Murderdolls)
Matt Heafy (Trivium)
Dino Cazares (Asesino, Fear Factory, ex-Brujeria, Divine Heresy)
Robb Flynn (Machine Head, ex-Vio-lence)
They lead 57 artists from 45 past and present Roadrunner bands to produce 18 songs.
The "57 Artists" :
Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth)
Rob Barrett (Cannibal Corpse, ex-Malevolent Creation)
Matt Baumbach (ex-Vision Of Disorder)
Corey Beaulieu (Trivium)
Glen Benton (Deicide)
Keith Caputo (Life of Agony)
Max Cavalera (Soulfly, ex-Sepultura, ex-Nailbomb)
Dino Cazares (Asesino, Divine Heresy, Fear Factory, ex-Brujeria)
Dave Chavarri (Ill Niño)
Mike D'Antonio (Killswitch Engage)
Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Sadus, ex-Death)
Matt DeVries (Chimaira)
Marcelo Dias (ex-Soulfly)
Dez Fafara (DevilDriver, ex-Coal Chamber)
Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)
Robb Flynn (Machine Head, ex-Vio-lence)
Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly)
Michale Graves (ex-Misfits)
Paul Gray (Slipknot)
Justin Hagberg (3 Inches Of Blood)
Matthew K. Heafy (Trivium, Capharnaum)
Andols Herrick (Chimaira)
Tom Holkenberg (Junkie XL)
Steve Holt (36 Crazyfists)
Mark Hunter (Chimaira)
Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed)
Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Murderdolls)
Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative)
King Diamond (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate)
Andreas Kisser (Sepultura)
Andy La Rocque (King Diamond)
Jesse David Leach (Seemless, ex-Killswitch Engage)
Cristian Machado (Ill Niño)
Logan Mader (ex-Machine Head, ex-Soulfly, ex-Medication)
Sean Malone (Gordian Knot, ex-Cynic)
Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour, ex-Soulfly, ex-Medication, ex-Thorn)
Dave McClain (Machine Head, ex-Sacred Reich)
James Murphy (ex-Testament, ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Cancer, ex-Disincarnate)
Daryl Palumbo (Glassjaw, Head Automatica)
Nadja Peulen (ex-Coal Chamber)
Dave Pybus (Cradle of Filth, ex-Anathema, ex-Dreambreed)
Josh Rand (Stone Sour)
James Root (Slipknot, Stone Sour)
Souren "Mike" Sarkisyan (Spineshank)
Josh Silver (Type O Negative)
Acey Slade (Murderdolls, Trashlight Vision, ex-Dope)
Mike Smith (Suffocation)
Peter Steele (Type O Negative, ex-Carnivore)
Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour)
Kyle Thomas (ex-Exhorder, ex-Floodgate)
Jeff Waters (Annihilator)
Jordan Whelan (Still Remains)
Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory)
Tim Williams (Bloodsimple, ex-Vision Of Disorder)
TRACK LIST:
"The Dagger" – 5:31
Howard Jones, vocals
Robert Flynn, rhythm guitar, vocals
Jordan Whelan, rhythm guitar
Jeff Waters, lead guitar
Christian Olde Wolbers, bass
Andols Herrick, drums
"The Enemy" – 4:44
Mark Hunter, vocals
Dino Cazares, rhythm guitar
Andreas Kisser, solo, acoustic guitar
Paul Gray, bass
Roy Mayorga, drums
"Annihilation by the Hands of God" – 5:33
Glen Benton, vocals
Matt DeVries, rhythm guitar
Rob Barrett, rhythm guitar
James Murphy, solo
Steve DiGiorgio, fretless bass
Joey Jordison, drums
"In the Fire" – 4:07
King Diamond, vocals
Matt Heafy, lead, rhythm, acoustic guitars
Corey Beaulieu, lead and rhythm guitars
Mike D'Antonio, bass
Dave Chavarri, drums
"The End" – 3:35
Matt Heafy, vocals, solo
Dino Cazares, rhythm guitar
Nadja Peulen, bass
Roy Mayorga, drums
Logan Mader, melodic guitar harmonics
Rhys Fulber, keyboards, programming
"Tired 'N Lonely" – 3:37
Keith Caputo, vocals, keyboard
Matt Baumbach, rhythm guitar
Tommy Niemeyer, rhythm guitar
Acey Slade, rhythm guitar
James Root, solo, harmony guitar
Joey Jordison, drums, bass
"Independent (Voice of the Voiceless)" – 4:51
Max Cavalera, vocals
Robert Flynn, guitar, 3-part guitar harmonies, keyboards
Jordan Whelan, rhythm guitar
Jeff Waters, solo
Christan Olde Wolbers, bass
Andols Herrick, drums
"Dawn of a Golden Age" – 4:09
Dani Filth, vocals
Matt Heafy, lead and rhythm guitars
Justin Hagberg, rhythm guitar
Sean Malone, bass
Mike Smith, drums
"The Rich Man" – 6:49
Corey Taylor, vocals
Robert Flynn, rhythm guitars, keyboard
Jordan Whelan, rhythm guitar
Christian Olde Wolbers, bass
Andols Herrick, drums
"No Way Out" – 3:27
Daryl Palumbo, vocals
Matt Baumbach, guitar, bass
Joey Jordison, drums, bass
Junkie XL, programming, synths
"Baptized in the Redemption" – 3:19
Dez Fafara, vocals
Dino Cazares, rhythm guitar
Andreas Kisser, solo, wah wah guitar effects
Paul Gray, bass
Roy Mayorga, drums
"Roads" – 2:24
Mikael Åkerfeldt, vocals
Josh Silver, keyboards, backing vocals
"Blood & Flames" – 5:38
Jesse David Leach, vocals
Matt Heafy, lead, rhythm, and acoustic guitars, vocals
Josh Rand, rhythm guitar
Mike D'Antonio, bass
Johnny Kelly, drums
"Constitution Down" – 5:04
Kyle Thomas, vocals
Matt DeVries, rhythm guitar
Rob Barrett, rhythm guitar, trade-off solo
James Murphy, intro solo
Andy La Rocque, trade off solo
Steve DiGiorgio, fretless bass
Joey Jordison, drums
"I Don't Wanna Be (A Superhero)" – 2:02
Michale Graves, vocals
Matt Heafy, lead and rhythm guitars
Justin Hagberg, rhythm guitar
Mike D'Antonio, bass
Dave Chavarri, drums
"Army of the Sun" – 3:48
Tim Williams, vocals
Robert Flynn, rhythm guitar
Jordan Whelan, rhythm guitar
Christian Olde Wolbers, bass
Andols Herrick, drums
"No Mas Control" – 3:01
Cristian Machado, vocals
Dino Cazares, rhythm guitar
Souren "Mike" Sarkisyan, harmony guitar
Andreas Kisser, harmony guitar
Marcelo Dias, bass
Dave McClain, drums
"Enemy of the State" – 5:08
Peter Steele, vocals, keyboards
Steve Holt, rhythm, acoustic, and slide guitars
Dave Pybus, bass
Joey Jordison, drums
Josh Silver, keyboards, samples
Independent
Roadrunner United Lyrics
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Robert Flynn (MACHINE HEAD) - rhythm guitar, 3-part guitar harmonies, keyboards
Jordan Whelan (STILL REMAINS) - rhythm guitar
Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR) - solo
Christian Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY) - bass
Andols Herrick (ex-CHIMAIRA) - drums
Who are you to cut us down?
Who are you to point finger?
Who are you to criticize?
We who are with sacrifice
We who are with blood and fire
We who are from the beginning
We who are ‘til the end
Independent - Voice of the Voiceless
Who are you to criticize?
Who are you… make up lies?
Who are you to pass judgement?
Who are you… destroy life?
We who are the voice
We who are of the voiceless.
We who are to live and die
We who are... we arise
Independent - Voice of the Voiceless
Deus de vida longa aos meus inimigos
Para que possam ver de pe minha vitoria
(God grant my enemies a long life
So they can watch my victory)
The lyrics of Roadrunner United's song "Independent" are a powerful statement against those who try to put others down, criticize them, and pass judgement on them. The lyrics question the authority of those who do these things and ask who they are to act in such a way. The song goes on to assert that those who are willing to sacrifice, who are willing to shed their blood and endure fire, and who have been there from the beginning and will be until the end, are the ones with a true voice. They are the ones who can speak for the voiceless, who can arise and stand up for what they believe in. The lyrics also express the desire for victory over enemies, but it is not a desire for revenge or violence - it is a desire to overcome and show that one's strength and perseverance can lead to success.
Overall, the lyrics of "Independent" are a call to action for those who feel marginalized, unheard, or oppressed. They are a reminder that it is possible to stand up and be heard, to speak truth to power, and to overcome the obstacles that stand in our way. The song is a tribute to those who are independent thinkers, who are willing to take risks, and who are not afraid to be themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you to put us down?
Who do you think you are to belittle us?
Who are you to cut us down?
Who do you think you are to discourage us?
Who are you to point finger?
Who do you think you are to accuse us?
Who are you to criticize?
Who do you think you are to judge us?
We who are with sacrifice
We are the ones who have given up a lot for this.
We who are with blood and fire
We are the ones who have shed blood and sweat for this.
We who are from the beginning
We are the ones who were there since the start.
We who are ‘til the end
We are the ones who will be there until the end.
Independent, voice of the voiceless
We are independent and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Who are you, make up lies?
Who do you think you are to fabricate stories?
Who are you to pass judgement?
Who do you think you are to make decisions on our behalf?
Who are you, destroy life?
Who do you think you are to take away life?
We who are the voice
We are the ones who speak out for the oppressed.
We who are of the voiceless.
We are the ones who represent those who are not heard.
We who are to live and die
We are the ones who live and experience life's tribulations.
We who are, we arise
We are those who get back up.
Deus de vida longa aos meus inimigos
May God grant my enemies a long life.
Para que possam ver de pé minha vitória
So that they can witness my victory standing on their feet.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAX CAVALERA, PHILIP JOHN DEMMEL, ROBERT CONRAD FLYNN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danilo D'Amato
Max and Rob, what an awesome team!!
Syphun68
Best fucking chorus ever:
Deus de vida longa aos meus inimigos
Para que possam ver de pe minha vitoria
(God grant my enemies a long life
So they can watch my victory)
Andreas and Max need to squash the past and let Sepultura be reborn in the fire once again.
Carlos Villarreal
I dont speak portuguese bro but Im agree with you, its an stronger chorus lml !!!
Mack Dmg
Carlos Villarreal its spec OPS. Brazylia Semper fi
Paulo Vitor
Brazil Proud.
Frikenda Gamer
Me encantaaaaaa!!!! Mi canción favorita de este genero sin duda. El solo de guitarra es para llorar
Kareem Shams
still can't get over how good the solo is
Exiled Entity
It's Jeff Waters he produces Gold!
Kareem Shams
I know. He's a beast. Can you recommend for me other songs he's in that have nice solos/guitarwork?
Exiled Entity
Oh hell yes ! Have you heard his Solo in Roadrunner United - The Dagger ? It's incredible. Also check out his band Annihilator