• Spring 1999. Mark and Maurice decide to start a new band beside Office Ki… Read Full Bio ↴• Spring 1999. Mark and Maurice decide to start a new band beside Office Killer. They ask Michael and Bas to join. The name SHIKARI (Word used for hunter, in India) makes it appearance. Obvious musical influences from bands such as Mohinder and Union of Uranus.

• 2000. First gig in local youthcenter Simplon (Groningen, Netherlands) in January. In February the first recordings (8 songs) are made in the Kuschelrock Studio in Bremen, and are released on Deadlock Records in December as the “Robot Wars” 10”.

• 2001. February: six songs are recorded in the Kuschelrock for a split 10” with Seein’ Red from Amersfoort. Another 3 songs for extras (the song Biela for a Spanish compilation, an Unbroken cover and another). June: 4 songs are recorded in Kuschelrock for a 7” EP to be released on Throne Records from Spain. September: Shikari joins AÇÃO DIRETA from Brasil on some dates in East-Germoney and Czech Republic. On 25 November is recorded 1 live-song (Ons Land) for the “Maximaal Onthaal” compilation CD on Royal Blood Records from Amsterdam. On 14-15 December the complete 10” (split with Seein’ Red) recording session is re-recorded because of deletion of the original tracks… 2 Songs won’t make the eventual release.

• 2002. April / May: UK Tour with Seein’ Red. Due to constant delays of the split 10” release, Seein’ Red and SHIKARI decide to make a special UK tour mini-CD. This CD contains the Shikari and Seein’red songs that were especially recorded for the (canceled) Spanish compilation. May: the planned 7” EP on Throne Records is withdrawn and will be released by Level Plane from the USA instead. August: the split 10” with Seein’red is released. November: the 7” EP is released in the USA. The European pressing will be done by Nova in 2003.

• 2003. The European release of the 7” is canceled because of bad pressing / quality. The US pressing will not be repressed. Instead, a CDEP will be released with the same songs and a videoconcert (look here for one song). March: 3 songs are recorded in the Kuschelrock for a split 7” EP with SIN DIOS on La Idea from Madrid. October: The CDEP gets officially released.

• 2004. The split 7” with Sin Dios is postponed. 2 songs will be used for a split 7” with Phoenix Bodies instead, and is released in May by Electric Human Project. 7th and 8th April recorded 6 songs for the SIN DIOS split 7” and LOUIS CYPHRE split 9”. In August the “Your Revolution Is Not Much More Than A Piece Of Paper” tape is released by Antagonia Difision / Rebirth Records in Chili. In september the “1999-2003” compilation CD is released on Level Plane Records. The songs for the SIN DIOS 7” are used for a split 7” with ACAO DIRETA from Brasil.

• 2005. The “1999-2004” tape is released in Malaysia. Shikari split up in January and the final gig took place on 7th May in the Simplon venue (where also the very first concert was done). The split 9” with Louise Cyphre from Germany came out in July.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Bas is now cooling down in a bluesband, Maurice jamming away in some garagerock and stoner projects, Mark still trying to work out a serious band and Michael going strong with Makiladoras.

• July 2006 update: Maurice is playing guitar in a new band called MARAT. Mark is singing in Grinding Halt. Makiladoras did their final gig in June so Michael is bandless for the moment.

• June 2009: shikari is back together in their original line-up to play some shows and then see what the future holds. First thing will be playing at the Cry Me a River festival in Germany.

Bas - bass (ex-Disengage, ex-One Day Closer)
Mark - vocals (ex-Office Killer, ex-Orwell Nation, Grinding Halt)
Maurice - guitar (ex-Office Killer ex-Marat, Allöchtöön)
Michael - drums (ex-Puinhoop (voc), ex-Bloedbad (voc), ex-R.O.Conspiracy (voc), ex-Catweazle, ex-Tuco Ramirez, ex-PCP, ex-Makiladoras)

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Fuel
Shikari Lyrics

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This is my st(h)atement
What won't regress my motivation
Is my own reversion
Of the herds of know-it-alls
That seems to surround me daily
Setting fire to settled structures
The present order until there's
No more now and here

Fear down the monuments
Burn their churches
I feed on you, you give me reason to
I love to despise
For the hope
A better day

Catalyst
I feed on the hate you sow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shikari's song "Fuel" express a powerful message of rebellion against the status quo and the societal norms that restrict individuality and progress. The opening line, "This is my st(h)atement," represents the singer's firm declaration of independence from the prevailing system. The line "What won't regress my motivation" indicates that nothing will deter the singer from pursuing their goals and passions, even in the face of resistance and discouragement from others.

The following lines, "Of the herds of know-it-alls/That seems to surround me daily," refer to the oppressive effect of groupthink and conformity imposed by society. The singer identifies themselves as an outlier, unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom and "set fire to settled structures." The line "Fear down the monuments" suggests the singer's aim to dismantle the symbols of power and authority that hold people back.

The refrain, "I feed on you, you give me reason to/I love to despise," conveys the singer's desire to use the negativity and criticism they receive as fuel for their fire, rather than allowing it to drag them down. The final line, "I feed on the hate you sow," represents the willingness to draw strength from the hate and animosity fostered by others.

Overall, the lyrics of "Fuel" encourage listeners to reject the suffocating norms of society and pursue their own path, fueled by their passion and driven by the power of rebellion.

Line by Line Meaning

This is my st(h)atement
I am making a declaration of my beliefs and values

What won't regress my motivation
Nothing will diminish or hinder my drive to succeed

Is my own reversion
I rely on my own instincts and opinions

Of the herds of know-it-alls
I reject the attitudes of those who think they know everything

That seems to surround me daily
I am constantly exposed to these attitudes

Setting fire to settled structures
I am challenging established norms and ideas

The present order until there's
I am pushing for change in the current state of things

No more now and here
I believe in a future that is different from the present

Fear down the monuments
I want to tear down symbols of power and authority that inspire fear

Burn their churches
I want to destroy systems of control that oppress and manipulate people

I feed on you, you give me reason to
My passion and energy are fueled by those who oppose me