SMB fuses every kind of music from throughout history using both digital and standard instruments into a seamless blend of mind blowing rock. There are no walls, there are no boundaries. This band has proven that you can think outside of the box, and still get in people's heads.
Since the band released The Process of Assimilation in 2004, SMB has played hundreds of shows across the USA and sold thousands of records to fans all around the world. In 2005 SMB released The Museum of Barnyard Oddities, a collection of b-sides, covers and remixes that has attained legendary status. In 2006 There Is No God In Space dropped- the band's most daring album to date-and all hell has broken loose.
Current band members
* Reverend John Wheeler IV — vocals, keyboards, programming, samples
* Bryan "Da Gimp" Pierson — drums, programming, samples (2000 - present)
* Cassidy "Cass" Nee — bass, bass synth, live keys (2002 - present)
* Jesse "Turff" McInturff — guitars, programming (2007 - present)
Former members
* Owen Good III — guitars, backing vocals (1997 - 2007)
* former bassist (he would like to remain anonymous) — bass (1997 - 2002)
* Dan Gould — drums (1997 - 2000)
Gloryhole
Screaming Mechanical Brain Lyrics
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A tiny enigmatic hole unraveling a pristine life
Open your head and take without uncertainty
Just reach in and tear away your cerebral virginity
Gloryhole
Oblivious to what can be plainly seen
I am here to drill this in you
To sodomize your piece of mind, destroying everything you do
Gloryhole
I did it for the glory
Try to stay focused, try not to deviate
Stick to the straight and narrow; it's never failed you before
'Til now what you built brick by brick with your own ignorance
Falls to the ground, keep one thing, just one thing in mind at all times
There's one reason, one motive
One reason, one motive
I did it for the glory
The song "Gloryhole" by Screaming Mechanical Brain is a very controversial piece, discussing themes of manipulation, control and self-destruction. The opening lines of the song "Close your eyes and pray to the lobotomized, A tiny enigmatic hole, unraveling a pristine life" describe the process of brainwashing and control. The singer is urging the listener to give in to temptation and let go of their inhibitions.
The lyrics go on to describe the consequences of this surrender, as the singer seeks to destroy everything the listener holds dear. The phrase "gloryhole" is used as a metaphor for a portal through which the listener can enter a realm of pure pleasure and indulgence, but at a great cost to their mental and emotional wellbeing. The repeated refrain of "I did it for the glory" suggests that the singer's actions are driven by a desire for recognition and power.
Overall, the song can be seen as a critique of the ways in which society limits individual freedom and expression, pushing people to comply with arbitrary rules and norms. The lyrics suggest that by giving in to the temptation to escape these restrictions, we risk losing ourselves completely.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes and pray to the lobotomized
Ignore reality and submit to the brain-dead.
A tiny enigmatic hole unraveling a pristine life
A small, mysterious opening that ruins a perfect existence.
Open your head and take without uncertainty
Be confident in seizing what's inside your own mind.
Just reach in and tear away your cerebral virginity
Take a risk and destroy your own mental purity.
Gloryhole
The act of ruining oneself for personal gain.
Oblivious to what can be plainly seen
Ignoring the obvious truth.
Ignore what could disorganize the workings of your machine
Avoid anything that could disturb your routine or upset your goals.
I am here to drill this in you
I am here to force my perspective onto you.
To sodomize your piece of mind, destroying everything you do
To brutalize your thoughts and actions, bringing destruction to everything you create.
I did it for the glory
I did this to benefit myself.
Try to stay focused, try not to deviate
Stay rigid in your pursuits, avoiding any distractions.
Stick to the straight and narrow; it's never failed you before
Stay on the predictable and safe path, which has worked for you in the past.
Til now what you built brick by brick with your own ignorance
Until now, you have constructed a life of ignorance and complacency.
Falls to the ground, keep one thing, just one thing in mind at all times
Your former life collapses, leaving you with one singular motivation.
There's one reason, one motive
There is only one justification for my actions.
I did it for the glory
I did this to benefit myself.
Contributed by Maria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.