Epic Heavy/Speed Metal
ORIGIN:
USA (San Diego, Californ… Read Full Bio ↴GENRE:
Epic Heavy/Speed Metal
ORIGIN:
USA (San Diego, California), 1998
CURRENT LINE-UP:
Jason Conde-Houston (vocals)
Robbie Houston (guitar)
Rob Steinway (guitar)
Zach Palmer (bass)
Patrick Seick (drums)
BIOGRAGRAPY
What started as a bunch of teenage San Diegan Slayer/Manowar fans writing songs about Skelator taking over the world has turned into a bunch of 20 something year old Rainbow/Sabbath fans writing songs about their favorite fantasy books. The band has stayed true to itself through the years writing epic songs, and rock anthems. We are not a joke, but we also know how to have fun. Bands that take themselves too seriously bore us. But bands that don't play from the heart should be destroyed, this is our decree.
DISCOGRAPHY
2000 Taste My Demon Seed (Demo)
2001 Behold... (Demo)
2003 Give Me Metal or Give Me Death (Demo)
2005 Swords (EP)
2006 Gore of War (Split w/ Gutrot)
2008 Time of the Sword Rulers (Comp/Best of)
2008 Give Me Metal or Give Me Death (Full Length)
2010 Death to All Nations (Full Length)
Akira
Skelator Lyrics
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Biker gangs battle for turf
Smash the strike to bring down power
Executive council of fools
Now forget shame and honor
Open pandora's box
Tetsuo, you must know
Lose your face lose your mind
Lose your soul
Kaneda, you must fight
The fight for your life
Burn the road burn the sky
Burn it all
Akira, Akira
You have the power inside
Akira, Akira
You have the power to burn through the dark and the light
Neo Tokyo is about to burst
The time of atonement is here
We should not touch that power
The power of a god
The wind will send the seeds to Earth
The wind named Akira
Tetsuo, you must know
Your power will grow
Lose your face lose your mind
Lose your soul
Kaneda, you must fight
The fight for your life
Burn the road burn the sky
Burn it all
Akira, Akira
You have the power inside
Akira, Akira
You have the power to burn through the dark and the light
The song "Akira" by Skelator is inspired by the iconic Japanese manga and anime film, Akira. The lyrics vividly describe the chaotic and violent landscape of Neo Tokyo, where biker gangs battle for territorial control and the corrupt executive council holds power. The chorus repeatedly calls upon Akira, a powerful being who can manipulate reality, to take action and bring light to the darkness.
The verses tell the story of two characters, Tetsuo and Kaneda. Tetsuo, a member of one of the biker gangs, possesses immense psychic powers that he struggles to control. His power escalates throughout the song, eventually leading him to lose his sanity and succumb to destruction. Kaneda, on the other hand, is portrayed as the hero who must fight for his life in the midst of the chaos. The song ends with a foreboding warning that the power of Akira should not be touched, as the wind will scatter the seeds of its destructive force across the earth.
Overall, the lyrics of "Akira" paint a vivid picture of a city on the brink of collapse, with the only hope lying in the hands of a few powerful individuals. The repeated call to Akira represents a desperate plea for a savior in a world controlled by those who abuse their power.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the streets in a blaze of glory
Enter the streets with a fierce and impressive display of bravery and grandeur
Biker gangs battle for turf
Groups of motorcycle riders fight for control over certain areas
Smash the strike to bring down power
End the protest in order to overthrow those in power
Executive council of fools
A group of persons in charge who act foolish and poorly
Now forget shame and honor
Abandon the ideas of dishonor and honor
Open pandora's box
Release something dangerous and uncontrollable
Tetsuo, you must know
Tetsuo, you need to understand
Your power will grow
The amount of power you possess will increase
Lose your face lose your mind
Your identity and mental stability will be lost
Lose your soul
Your very essence will be lost
Kaneda, you must fight
Kaneda, you need to engage in conflict
The fight for your life
This conflict is a matter of life and death
Burn the road burn the sky
Destroy everything in your path, from the ground to the sky
Burn it all
Destroy everything
Akira, Akira
Akira, Akira
You have the power inside
You possess great power within yourself
You have the power to burn through the dark and the light
You can destroy everything, no matter the circumstances
Neo Tokyo is about to burst
Neo Tokyo is on the brink of destruction
The time of atonement is here
It is time to make amends for past wrongs
We should not touch that power
We must not come into contact with that power
The power of a god
The power is incredibly strong
The wind will send the seeds to Earth
The wind will carry something to Earth
The wind named Akira
The wind is identified as Akira
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT HOUSTON, ROBERT STEINWAY, PATRICK SEICK, JASON CONDE-HOUSTON, DARIN WALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jim
Cool! These guys are killing it here. Bonus: When I see the word Akira, the great Akira Takasaki and his great band Loudness come to mind!
TheGutturalMunk
i think TETSUOOOO!
K. K. Talbot
this song is about the famous sci fi manga and anime.
Vanderley Augusto Canuto
ESPETACULAR: música pesada,rápida,melódica,duração adequada ao heavy metal e MUITO BEM FINALIZADA,sem a porcaria de fade-out.
Ozzy Osbourne
Isso mesmo!
JintaLey
I really missed those guys, looking forward to another great album like the rest of their discography
maiden4 greece
@JintaLey χαχα.....ετσι,ετσι παιδια ...σωστα.
maiden4 greece
@JintaLey they ll attack........
JintaLey
@Werewolf Enjoy man.. You're in for surprise, you're in for a shock!
Werewolf
Have to go check out the rest of them!!!!