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
Blood
Salem Lyrics
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Bloody all the way.
Blue blood, pure blood, mud blood, come blood
Wash blood stains away.
Draw blood, no blood, young blood, dried blood,
Snow blood, hot blood, you drew first blood.
Your drew first blood,
(They say that blood is thicker then water,
I say that shit is thicker than blood.
You kept your word to the other world
So now we bleed and die.)
You kept your word to the other world,
It was a blast you didn't last
(Blood signed odium.
Manufacture mutated revulsion
But he who swore to live by the sword,
His blood will spill forever more.)
You kept your word to the other world
It was a blast you didn't last.
To see the day the prophets say
Armageddon call to end it all.
Open the gates of hell!
Red blood, bad blood, cold blood, sad blood
Bloody all the way.
Blue blood, pure blood, mud blood, come blood
Wash blood stains away.
Draw blood, no blood, young blood, dried blood,
Snow blood, hot blood, you drew first blood.
The lyrics to Salem's song Blood are a mix of aggression and reflection on the nature of bloodshed. The first stanza consists of almost contradictory phrases such as "pure blood" and "come blood" which could be interpreted as a commentary on the human tendency to divide and classify others based on their race, ethnicity, or social status - instilling a sense of 'us vs them.' The line "wash blood stains away" implies some form of regret or guilt that lingers after violence. The second stanza seems to address an individual who has brought bloodshed upon themselves as a result of their own actions. The line "you drew first blood, having no victim, I find it odd" may be questioning the perpetrator's motives and suggesting that they have brought this cycle of violence upon themselves.
The third and fourth stanzas are more specific in their criticism of those who live by the sword. The line "blood-signed odium, manufacture mutated revulsion" seems to be pointing out that those who engage in violence have a certain malice and hatred ingrained within them, leading them to create destructive and repulsive acts that only bring more pain and suffering into the world. The following lines "But he who swore to live by the sword, his blood will spill forever more" imply that those who engage in violence will ultimately face a violent end themselves, as the cycle of violence never truly ends. The song ends with a call to apocalypse, painting a bleak picture of a world where violence and bloodshed have become the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Red blood, bad blood, cold blood, sad blood
Bloody all the way.
All types of blood, whether it be from a negative or emotional place, is flowing continuously.
Blue blood, pure blood, mud blood, come blood
Wash blood stains away.
Different types of blood, whether it be rich or poor or even menstrual, can all be cleaned away.
Draw blood, no blood, young blood, dried blood,
Snow blood, hot blood, you drew first blood.
Bringing blood into a situation, whether it be by injuring someone or causing tension, can lead to retaliation or further conflict.
Your drew first blood,
Having no victim, I find it odd.
Initiating violence or conflict without a clear target or reason can be confused and alarming.
You kept your word to the other world,
It was a blast you didn't last.
Honoring any agreements or alliances made in a different world or beyond normal reality can lead to short-lived triumph.
Blood signed odium.
Manufacture mutated revulsion.
But he who swore to live by the sword,
His blood will spill forever more.
Hatred and disgust is associated with bloodshed, but those who make it their livelihood to cause harm will meet their demise.
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eldar Gaby
The Band That Gives Honor To Israel ,makes me proud. with Arallu and Orphaned Land
Rainy Cobblestone
I loved this band when I was younger. my cousin gave me a burned CD of some recordings . a few days ago I saw a sticker that said SALEM and underneath there were tiny Hebrew letters, it was so awesome, I doubt if any of the passersby would let the sticker stay there if they knew where the band was from. anyway, I had to listen to them again, great stuff.
A.Y H
Awesome stuff! slayer riffs mixed in with justice for all kill em all ....
miranda andrews
added to my collection! they are so cool.
Meir Kniazhev
i love salem band very much because they are really fucking great jewish metal band
TOM RACHMANN
i have all thier c.ds and i know nir g personaly this band is very addictive!
Noé López
\m/ Amazing MetaL guys !!!!!! Greetings from Mexico . . .
overlordrichard
NIR NAKAV ( the Drumer ) playing like a God... the power of Death Metal. it sounds much Better than the some band of norwegian Black Metal. amazing sound salem.
ניר סגל
wow nice drumming!!!! like the voice of the singer... i wish i had the album בהצלחה בהמשך
Rod GS
Sounds really cool, i don't know why but the guitars kinda remind me Meshuggah