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.
War Zone
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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Then a little move from a bleeding heart
Suddenly flames burning through your eyes
Bullet meet skull, meet the end of your life, yeah
In the war zone
I stand alone
In the war zone
Yeah, I spot a crack nearer on a jigsaw face
Blood and knuckles roar on a muzzle flash
Another day in hell and she's the same
The skull will punish all that will survive
In the war zone
I stand alone
In the war zone
I die alone
You can't see me
You can't stop me
You can't kill me
You can't see me
You can't stop me
You can't kill me
In the war zone
I stand alone
In the war zone
I die alone
You can't see me
You can't stop me
You can't kill me
You can't see me
You can't stop me
You can't kill me
Rob Zombie's song War Zone paints a vivid picture of a battlefield, a place of violence and chaos where death is always around the corner. The lyrics tell the story of a soldier standing alone and facing death on a daily basis. The atmosphere is tense, and the imagery is graphic, with lines like "exploding flesh and brain" creating a sense of horror and dread. The soldier is described as having a "bleeding heart" but also being capable of violence, as they seem to be both the victim and the executioner, with "bullet meet skull, meet the end of your life, yeah".
The chorus of the song repeats twice, with the soldier standing alone in the war zone and ultimately dying alone. The repetition of these lines creates a sense of hopelessness and despair, highlighting how the soldier's fate is sealed, despite their strength and determination. The final lines of the song, "You can't see me, you can't stop me, you can't kill me", seem to be a defiance against an unstoppable force, showing the soldier's courage and resilience in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, one quick move, exploding flesh and brain
With one swift action, the person's flesh and brain burst open
Then a little move from a bleeding heart
Afterwards, their compassionate side comes into play
Suddenly flames burning through your eyes
Their eyes light up with determination and intensity
Bullet meet skull, meet the end of your life, yeah
A bullet pierces the skull, resulting in death
In the war zone
In the midst of a battlefield
I stand alone
I am isolated and unsupported
I die alone
I will perish without any help
Yeah, I spot a crack nearer on a jigsaw face
There is a blemish on a person's face that the singer can see
Blood and knuckles roar on a muzzle flash
There is blood and violence happening at that moment
Another day in hell and she's the same
Every day is hellish for this person and nothing changes
The skull will punish all that will survive
Only those who survive will have to deal with the psychological trauma and physical scars
You can't see me
I am invisible or hidden
You can't stop me
Nothing can impede my progress or actions
You can't kill me
Death will not be able to conquer me
In the war zone
Back in the battlefield
I stand alone
Still unsupported and secluded
I die alone
Once again, no one will be there to help or support
You can't see me
Reminding the listener of the previous statement
You can't stop me
Once again, emphasizing my indomitable spirit
You can't kill me
And yet again, I will not be defeated by death itself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN LOWERY, ROB ZOMBIE
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Vincent McManus
I don't understand why this movie didn't do better in the box office. It's a damn near perfect representation of the Punisher Maxx series - friggin brutal as all hell.
Daniel Navarro
because it's cheesy af
Numaan Tahir
I think because it was released in December of all times and there wasn't much marketing for the movie aside from a couple of trailers.
Billy Lenz
Because the acting and the dialogue is piss poor.
Dean St. John
No clue. Garth Ennis' Punisher was always my favorite. Few can write like he did for Punisher Max, and Punisher Born.
Vincent McManus
@Billy Lenz Still better than Dolph Lundgren's attempt at the character.
Besides, if you read Punisher Maxx, you'd see that the dialogue, characters, and acting were actually pretty spot-on.
The film did a great job for folks like me who wish movies were more like their comic book counterparts.
GORIZARD
RIP Ray Stevenson. The best and most comic-accurate Punisher of them all!
Armando Morales
He's in Ahsoka Tano and in the Thor movies! Rip Ray Stevenson
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