1989-STG is formed as a side project by Peter Prins and Chad Bishop. A 3 song demo is recorded under the influence of beer and fast food, and copies are given to friends. The band's name is taken from the chorus of their very first song - Screaming To God.
1990-Bruce King and Eric Lilly join. Two more demos are completed and STG starts playing live. By the end of the year small fanzines are starting to give favorable reviews, and songs are being included on local compilation albums.
1991-Peter does his last demo with STG, Vermin, and the search for a new singer is on. By mid-year STG and new singer Mark Rebman finish Sacrifice, with the help of bass player Jeff Tatman. However, by the end of the year, Mark, Jeff and Eric are gone and STG barely sneak out another demo, Requiem, with yet another singer, Shane Talada.
1992-STG records its best and last demo, Climate Of Violence. A series of brutal live shows dominate the year. Various musicians guest at the shows, adding to the mayhem. At varying times, Ryan Skalla, James Leighton, David Skott, and Chad Volpe seem to become permanent fixtures.
1993-STG whittles itself down to a five piece. Rotten and Cleopatra records both offer deals, with Rotten eventually getting the ink. Shane, Bruce (credited as Alan King on NLH), David, Chad Volpe, and Chad Bishop head into the studio to record No Longer Human. Spike Cassidy from D.R.I. helps produce. Just before the record is released, things get stupid and Chad Volpe leaves. A video for Razor Raped Pain is made. The remaining 4 members round out the year touring with Spahn Ranch and Clay People.
1994-Things get slow in STG land. The band comes under incredible pressure from Rotten to continue touring but can't financially commit. Live shows become virtually nonexistent, and the band unsuccessfully struggles to complete a new demo. Eventually, the band splits to form new projects, Idiot Stare and Element. David and Shane also played in Kommunity FK for a while. The last STG song Mad Drunk is release on the Scavengers in the Matrix compilation by Chase.
1995 - Chad Bishop produces Obsess for Insight 23.
2001 - The NLH touring lineup gets together for a one off rehearsal and "when we" party. All have a good time.
2003 - STG reunion show is preempted by a friend's wedding.
2004 - Original members Chad, Bruce, Shane, Dave, and Jamie reunite for the reunion show in October. Joining them is new drummer Brandon. After the show, David "hangs up his bass".
2005 - Chad "The Fin" Volpe returns to the keyboard post as Jamie fills the bass player position left open by David...12 years after David did the same for him. After two live shows and completing the Nursing the Dead demo song, the band and Fin part ways again. Chad Bishop is elected to go back to playing drums and Jeff Smith (from Hate Dept. tour fame) jumps into the keyboard spot.
Never Again
STG Lyrics
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The surge of blood pumping through your veins
Adrenaline overdose, it's always the same
You're looking for a fight to break someone's face
Never again - will I be driven insane
Never again - I'll learn from this mistake
But do I really care? Does it really matter
If I live or die?
Will my outcome really affect anyone's life?
Never again...
Questioning sanity for your own sake
I can hardly remember the last time I was sane
But don't get down on yourself, you're not to blame
This cruel lunacy is all a part of the game
Never again - caught up in a love crime
Never again - will I waste the time
Never again - will I lose my mind
Never again - within a love crime
Never again...
The lyrics to STG's song Never Again seem to be describing a difficult situation of feeling betrayed and losing respect for others. The first verse describes a "broken respect" and a loss of faith in the law or authority figures. The second half of the verse seems to be expressing a desire for violence or aggression as a way to release the anger and frustration. The chorus repeatedly declares that the singer will not let themselves be driven insane again, and they will learn from their mistakes.
The second verse continues to explore the idea of betrayal and questioning the motives of others. The singer wonders if their own life and choices truly matter, and whether living or dying will make a difference. They seem to be struggling with a feeling of hopelessness or despair. However, the chorus returns to the message of determination and resolve not to let themselves be drawn into negative patterns of behavior or thinking.
The final verse seems to acknowledge that the situation they are in is not their fault, but also implies that it is a common experience in some way. The use of the phrase "caught up in a love crime" is somewhat ambiguous, but could refer to a relationship gone wrong, or a situation where they have been misled or mistreated by someone they cared about. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration, anger, and the struggle to maintain one's own sanity and sense of self in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken respect, law's fallen from grace
The law and order that once existed has been corrupted
The surge of blood pumping through your veins
You feel an intense rush of adrenaline
Adrenaline overdose, it's always the same
You get addicted to the high and it becomes a cycle
You're looking for a fight to break someone's face
You're seeking violent confrontation with someone
Never again - will I be driven insane
I won't let this situation push me to the edge
Never again - I'll learn from this mistake
I'll use this experience as a lesson for the future
Told one thing but they did another
Someone misled or betrayed you
But do I really care? Does it really matter
You're questioning if it's worth your emotional investment
If I live or die?
You're questioning the value and impact of your life
Will my outcome really affect anyone's life?
You're questioning the significance of your actions and consequences
Questioning sanity for your own sake
You're doubting your own mental stability
I can hardly remember the last time I was sane
You feel like you've been mentally unstable for a long time
But don't get down on yourself, you're not to blame
You shouldn't feel guilty for something outside of your control
This cruel lunacy is all a part of the game
The craziness of life is just a natural part of reality
Never again - caught up in a love crime
I won't repeat the mistake of getting too wrapped up in a toxic relationship
Never again - will I waste the time
I won't waste my time on someone or something that's not worth it
Never again - will I lose my mind
I won't let something or someone drive me crazy again
Never again - within a love crime
I won't be a victim of emotional abuse or manipulation again
Never again...
I'm determined to learn from my mistakes and move on
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.