In 2003 he made his directorial debut with the release of the film 'House of 1000 Corpses' to a lukewarm reception, though it garnered quite a cult-following. Its sequel, 'The Devil's Rejects,' was released in 2005. It was received much better than the first film, even getting the 'thumbs up' from well-known film critic Roger Ebert. Also in his films is his wife Sheri Moon Zombie.
In March 2006, he released his newest album, entitled "Educated Horses". The album was a more stripped down, raw rock record, and quite a departure from the techno-industrial feel of the old Zombie albums. While this change, along with Zombie's change of appearance (he lost the dreadlocks and went back to his natural hair color, blonde), upset many of his fans, it allowed Rob to experiment with his style without deviating from his core fan base.
The new album also featured two new band members. John 5, of Marilyn Manson fame, and Tommy Clufetos, the former drummer for Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper, replaced Mike Riggs and John Tempesta, who had left the band in 2003 to work on other projects.
Hellbilly Deluxe 2, released in February 2010, is the first release where Rob Zombie worked with his full touring band. Previous albums were written and recorded by Rob Zombie himself and a rotating set of musicians. Commenting on the change, Zombie stated, "I've always had a revolving roster of studio and touring musicians, but the three guys in my band now have been on tour with me for years. So we're making it as a band. It's called Rob Zombie, but we're treating it like a band.
His half-brother, Michael Cummings is the lead singer of Powerman 5000.
Call of the Zombie
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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True pain and suffering
He brought to them all
Waver the children to hide in their beds
For fear that the devil would chop off their heads
The lyrics of Rob Zombie's song "Call of the Zombie" depicts a horror-filled scenario where a zombie lurks in the darkness and torments people with pain and suffering. The opening line suggests the eerie presence of the zombie who calls out to his victims. As the song progresses, the zombie infests the community with fear and horror, causing children to hide away due to the fear of losing their heads.
The lyrics convey the idea of a dark and sinister entity that brings havoc and destruction to society. The imagery of hiding in their beds is a clear representation of the fear that the zombie instills in people, making them want to retract and hide from the monster's grasp. Overall, the lyrics of "Call of the Zombie" paints a picture of a dystopian world where horror and fear reign supreme, and the darkness is home to the most gruesome of creatures.
Line by Line Meaning
And out of the darkness the zombie did call
A zombie emerges from the darkness and makes a call, signifying a summoning or invocation.
True pain and suffering
The zombie brings real anguish and misery to those who face it.
He brought to them all
The zombie inflicts this pain on everyone, and no one is spared.
Waver the children to hide in their beds
Scared for their lives, the children tremble and conceal themselves in their beds.
For fear that the devil would chop off their heads
Believing that the zombie's arrival is a sign of demonic presence, the children are afraid that they will be gruesomely decapitated.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY
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