After releasing their first EP "Heavier Than Metal" including drummer Alison Thunderland, guitarist Sir Shred and bassist Casey Slade they signed up with with NoiseArt Records. They toured across Canada in support of it.
Their quest continued along with a short tour in 2011 opening for fellow heavy metallers Enforcer and Bullet. After the tour they began recording their debut album "Head Öf The Pack". Sadly enough, during the recordings drummer Alison and guitarist Shred left the band due to personal conflicts. Jackie and Casey continued writing the album together.
Eventually, their debut album "Head Öf The Pack" was released on august 26th, 2011. Jonny and Jake were recruited as drummer and guitarist and The Fist was back on full power. They toured Canada supporting their album.
Overseas in Europe, they opened up for Sabaton, PowerWolf and Grave Digger and continued supporting their album. They ended up in playing on several European festivals.
In the beginning of 2012, they did another European tour featuring Grand Magus, Bullet, Steel Wing and Vanderbuyst and kept on touring ever since.
January 10th, 2014 they released their second full album ''Chasing the Dream'' with NoiseArt records. After the release of their second album, these fools of the road have toured Europe, UK, Japan, South America, Mexico, and Canada many times over and now are touring across USA, January 2015.
Canadian heavy metal rockers Skull Fist, now consisting of frontman Zach Slaughter (also known as Zach Schottler), bassist Casey Slade and drummer JJ Tartaglia (Thunderor) have unleashed a video for their new single “Madman” from their latest studio album 'Paid In Full', which was released via Atomic Fire Records on April 22, 2022.
Skull Fist, the band of moderately psychotic brothers, have spent the last few years in buses, vans, cars, planes, trains and automobiles touring their brains out in the name of freedom. They have gone from basements to bars, bars to clubs, and clubs to concert halls solely because they just can't stop and won't stop rocking!
The current line-up:
Jackie Slaughter - Guitar & Vocals
Casey Slade - Bass Guitar
JJ Tartaglia- Drums
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Ride On
Skull Fist Lyrics
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Got a feeling I know this is the end
The scenery has got me on the run
Can't stand the slave they all become
Back inside there out of control
I gotta stay in line to save my soul
They'll never take it away
I've got the lion in my heart
Can't stop running I gotta keep running
Ride on and on and on
Can't keep running I gotta stop running
Ride on and on and on
There I was back inside again
Wasting time in another line
Oh no I'm lost again
Got a feeling I know this is the end
They'll never take it away
They'll never take it away
I've got the lion in my heart
The lyrics to "Ride On" by Skull Fist speak to the feeling of being lost and trying to escape the impersonal, restrictive nature of modern society. The first stanza suggests that the singer is lost in some way and feels that they have reached the end of their journey. The line "Can't stand the slave they all become" suggests that the singer sees people conforming to societal norms and losing their individuality in the process. The second stanza seems to be about the struggle to maintain one's individuality in a constrained environment. The singer must "stay in line to save my soul," which suggests that they are made to feel like their sense of self is at stake if they don't conform. However, the line "I've got the lion in my heart" speaks to the idea that the singer still possesses a sense of strength and individuality.
The chorus of the song suggests that the singer is constantly running and trying to escape. They must keep moving forward and "ride on" to avoid being trapped in the monotony of modern life. The second half of the chorus seems to suggest that the singer is also tired of constantly running and wants to find a way to stop, but they must continue to push forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Out here were lost again
We are lost and unsure of our path.
Got a feeling I know this is the end
I have a sense that this journey or experience is coming to an end.
The scenery has got me on the run
The beauty of the surroundings is distracting or intimidating me.
Can't stand the slave they all become
I can't tolerate seeing people losing their freedom and becoming slaves to societal norms or expectations.
Back inside there out of control
Once I'm back inside, I feel like I'm losing control over my own life.
I gotta stay in line to save my soul
I need to follow the rules and fit in to protect my own well-being or sanity.
They'll never take it away
No one can take away my inner strength or courage.
I've got the lion in my heart
I have great courage and strength within me, like that of a lion.
Can't stop running I gotta keep running
I can't pause or take a break in life, I have to keep moving forward.
Ride on and on and on
Continue on the journey, without stopping or looking back.
Can't keep running I gotta stop running
I can't keep going indefinitely, I need to take a break or make a change.
There I was back inside again
I found myself back within societal norms and expectations.
Wasting time in another line
Spending time waiting in another boring or meaningless situation.
Oh no I'm lost again
I've become confused and uncertain again.
They'll never take it away
No one can take away my inner strength or courage.
I've got the lion in my heart
I have great courage and strength within me, like that of a lion.
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JuanSalazar-hk7yl
Out here were lost again
Got a feeling – I know this is the end
The scenery has got me on the run
Can't stand the slave they all become, oh yeah
Back inside there out of control
I gotta stay in line to save my soul
They'll never take it away
They'll never take it away
I've got the lion in my heart...
Can't stop running, I gotta keep running
(Ride on and on and on)
Can't keep running, I gotta stop running
(Ride on and on and on)
Can't stop running, I gotta keep running
(Ride on and on and on)
Oh... (oh...)
There I was back inside again
Wasting time in another line, oh yeah
Oh no I'm lost again
Got a feeling – I know this is the end
They'll never take it away
They'll never take it away
I've got the lion in my heart...
Can't stop running, I gotta keep running
(Ride on and on and on)
Can't keep running, I gotta stop running
(Ride on and on and on)
Can't stop running, I gotta keep running
(Ride on and on and on)
Oh... (oh...)
(Ride on and on and on)
(Ride on and on and on)
@therealblackmonolith
I honestly think this is one of the best metal songs of all time.
@kiralrock6001
Me too
@lightfoxv8197
Yea
@ozziasmezaf4219
Yo opino lo mismo🤘🤘
@kevengama7861
9 years after i knew this band and still loving them too much! specially this song
@gloriousking777
Same for me I approach the 10 years in June for Skull Fist! Just as Enforcer and Cauldron. but it will be 11 years for them in June!
@MrThrashmetal13
skull fist is the future of old school heavy metal!
@jonathanwatzon976
Es una banda perfecta......una voz unica y la musica totalmente perfecta
@kiralrock6001
No hay otra mejor descripción
@sherylrodas5869
Son perfectos, trajeron los 80s a nuestros tiempos