Before recording their debut full length album, the band made a line-up change that probably, more than anything, would define the sound of the Satanic Surfers; Rodrigo took over the vocal duties while still playing the drums. Now the band was ready to take on the the world! Satanic Surfers released three consecutive albums on Burning Heart Records between ’95 and ’99: "Hero of our Time", "666 Motor Inn" and "Going Nowhere Fast", with "Hero of our Time" being their most successful release to date reaching 60,000 plus sales. This was during the golden years of melodic punkrock and the band did numerous successful tours in Europe, Canada and Australia with bands like Millencolin, Lag Wagon, Good Riddance and SNFU. Their extensive touring paid off and they soon had a strong following of loyal fans wherever they went, making them one of the biggest punk-rock bands to come out of Sweden at that time.
In 2000, the band decided it was time to make some changes. The collaboration with Burning Heart Records was terminated and Satanic returned to their friends at Bad Taste Records. The two following albums, "Fragments and Fractions" (2000) and "Unconsciously Confined" (2002) showed the band using a less complex songwriting style, with shorter songs. More touring followed and in between the two albums Rodrigo made the decision to hand over the drumming responsibilities and concentrate solely on the vocals. This meant that the band would have a frontman for the first time since 1994 and as a result the live shows became more energetic and the band toured more than ever during 2002.
But enough history. There’s a new Satanic Surfers album about be released on September 12th (slightly different release dates in some territories), the third one on Bad Taste Records. It’s called "Taste the Poison" and sees the band returning to Berno Studios in Malmö, for the second album in a row. After some down time following the 2002 tours, due to members leaving the band and a general need for some time off, Satanic Surfers actually began writing songs for this album more than two years ago. Everyone involved agreed that, since there were no tours booked and no deadlines to meet, there was no rush to record the album. Instead the most important thing was to gather the strongest material possible and enter the studio with the best Satanic Surfers songs ever. With Andy (bass) and Robert (drums) joining Rodrigo, Fredrik and Magnus in 2003 and 2004 respectively, the pieces fell into place and after completing a string of shows during 2004, the band was ready to enter the studio in May 2005. "Taste the Poison" their final album was released by Bad Taste Records and Satanic Surfers disbanded in 2007.
In December 2014, the band announces a reunion, beginning at Resurrection Fest 2015.
Equal Rights
Satanic Surfers Lyrics
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The lyrics of Satanic Surfers' "Equal Rights" convey a powerful message on the topic of equality. The song addresses the hypocrisy surrounding the issue of equal rights and how society tends to focus on certain aspects of it while ignoring others. The first stanza talks about how people often demand equal rights based on race but forget about gender. This is particularly poignant in the line "Just because she got tits and not a dick and the ones who rule think she's only good enough to get laid." This line highlights the gender divide and how misogyny still persists in society despite the strides made on racial equality.
The second stanza delves deeper into the reason for this and challenges the listener to ask themselves why they oppress others. The line "are you afraid of the strength in me afraid I'll reveal the weakness in you" is particularly interesting as it suggests that people are often threatened by others who are different from them. The song asserts that everyone deserves respect and the concept of equal rights isn't limited to a specific group or issue. In conclusion, the lyrics of "Equal Rights" by Satanic Surfers bring attention to the broader issue of inequality and urges people to question their own prejudices and biases.
Line by Line Meaning
You scream for Equal Rights when it comes to black and white.
You demand equal treatment for people of all races and colors.
But you forget about the woman next to you who does the same work as you do, but only gets 89% of what you get paid.
You don't realize that women still face pay discrimination for doing the same job as men.
Just because she got tits and not a dick and the ones who rule think she's only good enough to get laid.
Because of gender stereotypes, those in power believe women are inferior and only suitable for sexual purposes.
So it depends on how you define Equal Rights, 'cause there's more than one way to see it.
There are multiple interpretations of equal rights, depending on the perspective and experiences of different individuals.
What's the reason for your oppression are you afraid of the strenght in me afraid I'll reveal the weakness in you I won't submit to your fear!!!
What motivates your oppression? Are you afraid of the power and ability of those you oppress? I will not succumb to your intimidation and domination tactics!
Everyone needs respect - Equal Rights.
Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, or any other characteristic.
Anyone can give respect - Equal Rights
Treating others with respect is a basic human ability that everyone can possess and exercise, and this is a key aspect of equal rights.
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.