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.
Demonoid Phenomenon
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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For What It's Worth
Dead on Dreaming
You started screaming
The wizard of how
The king of the now
Cry like a banshee
And die like you want me
Violator
Desecrater
Turn around and meet the hater
Violator
Desecrater
Turn around and
Demonoid Phenomenon
Get it out
Get it on
Demonoid Phenomenon
Get it out
Get it on
The conquering worm
The slithering germ
Lost in black sleep
I see how the gods weep
The horror of Madness
The Terminal Sadness
The cool air of mourning
Gave me the warning
Violator
Desecrater
Turn around and meet the hater
Violator
Desecrater
Turn around and
Demonoid Phenomenon
Get it out
Get it on
Demonoid Phenomenon
Get it out
Get it on
Violator
Desecrater
Turn around and meet the hater
Violator
Desecrater
Turn around and
Demonoid Phenomenon
Get it out
Get it on
Demonoid Phenomenon
Get it out
Get it on
The lyrics of Rob Zombie's "Demonoid Phenomenon" express a sense of chaos and madness, with references to hell, black sleep, and the horror of madness. The song also includes imagery related to death and mourning. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of releasing one's inner demons, with the repeated phrase "Get it out, get it on."
The verses of the song describe a narrator who is lost in a world of darkness and despair. The "wizard of how" and "king of the now" may represent sinister forces of evil that the singer is encountering. The lines "Cry like a banshee and die like you want me" suggest a kind of nihilistic acceptance of death and destruction.
The chorus, with its repeated mention of the "Demonoid Phenomenon," may refer to a kind of demonic possession or release of inner demons. The violator and desecrater mentioned in the verses could also represent demonic forces or dark impulses within the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Demonoid Phenomenon" suggest a world of darkness and chaos, with a focus on death and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Hell on Earth
The world is a place of torment and sorrow.
For What It's Worth
Regardless of its value, this world is not worth living in.
Dead on Dreaming
One's aspirations and hopes are long gone.
You started screaming
All the pain and suffering has taken its toll and one can no longer keep it in.
The wizard of how
A master of the art of inflicting pain and suffering.
The king of the now
A ruler over the present and all its misery.
Cry like a banshee
Scream and wail in agony like a banshee, a harbinger of death.
And die like you want me
Pass on like death is an exciting release from this torment.
Violator
A person who inflicts physical or emotional harm.
Desecrater
Someone who destroys or defiles something sacred.
Turn around and meet the hater
Face those who take pleasure in causing pain and suffering.
Demonoid Phenomenon
An otherworldly experience that evokes demons and evil spirits.
Get it out
Release the demons and darkness inside.
Get it on
Embrace the darkness and rise above it.
The conquering worm
A reference to the final stage of decay and death that all mortals must undergo.
The slithering germ
A symbol of disease and decay that has infiltrated and corrupted the body.
Lost in black sleep
Trapped in a state of eternal darkness and despair.
I see how the gods weep
Even the divine beings mourn the state of the world and its inhabitants.
The horror of Madness
The unimaginable terror and insanity that has taken hold of the mind.
The Terminal Sadness
The unbreakable sorrow and grief that has consumed the soul.
The cool air of mourning
A sense of somber acceptance of the inevitability of death and loss.
Gave me the warning
A sign that the end is near and that one must prepare for it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
INfamous
F*** I miss this zombie. First metal album I ever owned and what a way to get into metal! This group was unstoppable. These guys together made damn good music. Love John 5 he's an amazing guitarist and a very humble down to earth guy, but these guys really brought the heavy in zombie (IMO). Also IMO these first 2 zombie albums (Hellbilly, sinisters urge) will go down amongst the greatest albums ever made.
Stoned Meadow Of Doom
Amongst all of Rob Zombie's post White Zombie work, this is the song that stands above the rest for me
Darth Malgus
Hellbilly deluxe in general is his best solo album imo. Tho i do enjoy all of his music, new and old
Hg16
the tone is really damn good. If it was a little slower, i might like it even more.
B Sanz
One of my favorite of his. :)
Scott Tenorman's pubes
@Darth Malgus I just wish it had more than 5 good songs on it.
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Daniel Stewart
Rob Zombie has been one of my favorites for almost 20 years and has many amazing songs but this has to be my favorite. The pure angst is just adrenaline pumping.
Jack Booth
Seriously, this has to be the best live video I've ever seen in my entire life.
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