1) Salem (sometimes stylized… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple acts with this name:
1) Salem (sometimes stylized in all caps or as S4LEM) is an American band from Traverse City, Michigan. Considered to be one of the pioneering acts in the witch house genre, Salem's sound contains elements of electronic, chopped and screwed, dark ambient, hip-hop, shoegaze, trap, and crunk. The band was formed in 2008 by Jack Donoghue, John Holland, and Heather Marlatt. They remained active up until 2012; releasing several mixtapes, EPs, singles, and remixes, as well as their debut studio album, King Night in 2010.
They briefly returned in 2016 on Wolfgang Tillmans' "Make It Up As You Go Along - Salem Remix", before another 4-year period of inactivity. In May 2020, Salem returned once again with another mixtape, Stay Down, and released their second studio album, Fires in Heaven in October that same year, 10 years after their debut.
A few weeks prior to the release of Stay Down, Marlatt posted a photo to her Instagram page, alleging that the other 2 members of the band were "attempting to force her out". She has not been featured on any of Salem's output since 2012.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1300441-SALEM-6
2) Salem, also known as Church of Salem, is a British goth/punk rock duo, comprised of Creeper frontman Will Gould and his long-time collaborator, Matt Reynolds. Formed in 2020, they are known for the self-titled Salem (2020) and Salem II (2021) EPs, as well as for the track Fall Out Of Love, which was featured in the 2022 film Scream.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2978796-Salem-14
3) Salem, formed in 1985, is one of the first Israeli metal bands. They are often considered to be the fathers of "oriental" metal, playing death/doom metal very early on in the global underground scene.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/461981-Salem-3
4) A post-hardcore band from Florida, formerly known as As Friends Rust, that was active from 2002 to 2005.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1331200-Salem-7
5) A Japanese heavy metal band that was active from 1984 to 1994.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2986449-Salem-15
6) A British heavy metal band.
https://www.discogs.com/artist/2848875-Salem-13
Act of war
Salem Lyrics
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Spread your wings of fear upon the unsuspecting
Ill drill, overkill, weapons of mass destruction
This is an act of war
Act of terror
Act of war
Of the third war raging madmen
Act of terror
Act of war
Fate of humans is directed by the madness reality
Of the third world war raging madmen
When life has no value, death has a price
Spread your wings
Of fear upon the unsuspecting
Ill drill, overkill - weapons of mass destruction
This act of of terror is an act of war
The lyrics of Salem's song Act of War explore the idea of the devaluation of human life and the terrifying consequences that can arise as a result. The first line "When life has no value, death has a price" sets the tone for the rest of the song, painting a bleak picture of a world where human life is expendable and easily traded for profit or power. The use of the phrase "spread your wings of fear" suggests a predator swooping down on its prey, creating terror and chaos without warning. The repeated phrases "act of terror" and "act of war" serve to hammer home the idea that violence has become commonplace and normalized, blurring the lines between what constitutes a terrorist attack and what constitutes an act of war.
The second half of the song further highlights the precarious state of the world, with the fate of humanity being directed by those who embrace madness and chaos. The phrase "third world war raging madmen" conjures up images of dictators and power-hungry leaders willing to sacrifice the lives of millions for their own gain. Overall, Act of War is a warning about the destructive nature of violence and the need for humanity to value and protect life.
Line by Line Meaning
When life has no value, death has a price
The worthlessness of human life allows its destruction to become a commodity
Spread your wings of fear upon the unsuspecting
Use intimidation to achieve your goals, regardless of its impact on others
Ill drill, overkill, weapons of mass destruction
Use excessive force and technology to overpower your enemies
This is an act of war
By engaging in these actions, you are declaring war
Act of terror
Using fear and violence to achieve political aims
Act of war
A declaration of war through aggressive actions
Fate of humans is directed by the madness reality
Humanity's destiny is determined by the delusional and irrational thoughts of those in power
Of the third war raging madmen
Those who cause war, and pursue it with irrational intentions are the true madmen
Fate of humans is directed by the madness reality
Humanity's destiny is determined by the delusional and irrational thoughts of those in power
Of the third world war raging madmen
The chaotic theatre of global war is directly influenced by the irrational motives of warmongers
When life has no value, death has a price
The worthlessness of human life allows its destruction to become a commodity
Spread your wings
Take control and use a newfound ability or power to achieve your ends
Of fear upon the unsuspecting
Create unease and anxiety in others that are unaware of your actions
Ill drill, overkill - weapons of mass destruction
The brutal and overwhelming use of lethal technology to inflict widespread harm
This act of of terror is an act of war
The violent actions taken to provoke terror in the populace is the same as waging war
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yaron shaashua
Great song best band ..Always relevant unfortunately!!!!
Reut Metallisydan
Hey...I'm from Israel. The metal scene in Israel is HUGE!! and Salem is one of the most popular bands in here.
Modesto Bustamante
For me this band is THE NUMBER ONE.!!! Fucking great!!!,amazing..
hellraiserhardrocker
Great song, great message
anoyanbanlor
Good one! Very nice indeed! I love BM!!!!
Pedro Morato
The Reality is scarier than any Mesopotamic Demon that you can summon...
hippywill
i love their song skullcrush changing styles but still good.
RockerNate81
@emperormma Nah...I'm just saying it's good to have imagination....to think outside the box. I think we rely too much on science. Most people only believe what they see with their eyes.
chaosPneumatic
I imagine a world with no hatred and no war. A world ruled only by peace, love, harmony, and prosperity. And then I imagine destroying that world because they wouldn't see it coming! >:]
gonen slayer
@Swickity they fight for desert and dust