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.
What Lurks on Channel X?
Rob Zombie Lyrics
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What is here?
What is lurking?
What you fear!
What is lurking?
What is here?
What is lurking?
Channel X.
Channel X.
Channel X.
Channel X.
What is lurking?
What is here?
What is lurking?
What you fear?
What is lurking?
What is here?
What is lurking?
What you fear?
Channel X.
Channel X.
Channel X.
Channel X.
The lyrics to Rob Zombie's "What Lurks On Channel X?" seem to be a commentary on the fear and unknown that can come from watching television. The repeated refrain of "what is lurking? what is here?" suggests a sense of unease and anticipation, as if the viewer is always waiting for something ominous to appear on screen. The line "what you fear" underscores this idea, suggesting that the fear is not just abstract, but very real and personal to the viewer.
The repeated mention of "Channel X" also adds to the sense of unease, as the use of an unknown and unusual channel number suggests something outside the norm. It also hints at the concept of forbidden or hidden knowledge, as if the viewer is privy to something secretive or dangerous that others are not.
Overall, the lyrics of "What Lurks On Channel X?" create a sense of tension and fear, playing off of our innate need for security and comfort in the face of the unknown. It's a reminder that the media we consume can have a powerful effect on us, even if we don't always realize it.
Line by Line Meaning
What is lurking?
What unknown danger or threat is hiding?
What is here?
What unseen forces are present in this place?
What is lurking?
What is the mysterious entity that is watching?
What you fear!
What you dread is about to become real.
Channel X.
A medium through which the unknown can creep into our lives.
Channel X.
A source of the unexplainable and the weird.
Channel X.
An avenue for the inexplicable to intrude into our perceptions.
Channel X.
A window into the world of the unseen and the uncanny.
What is lurking?
What malevolent force is waiting to strike?
What is here?
What spectral presence exists in this place?
What is lurking?
What supernatural being is observing?
What you fear!
What you apprehend will manifest itself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY
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