1) … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists named Slaughter on last.fm:
1) Slaughter was a Canadian death/thrash metal band. They were formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1984 and briefly featured Chuck Schuldiner on guitar in 1986. Originally, they released one full-length called "Strappado" and several demos. Slaughter was disbanded from 1989 to 1995 but returned in 1996 to record a cover of Celtic Frost’s “Dethroned Emperor” for a tribute album called “In Memory of Celtic Frost”. They then re-released “Strappado” and a new compilation album called Not Dead Yet / Paranormal under the Nuclear Blast record label in 2001. They released Not Dead Yet in 2011 and Meatcleaver in 2013.
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2) Slaughter is an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum. The band reached stardom in 1990 with their first album Stick It to Ya, which spawned several hit singles including "Up All Night", "Spend My Life", "Mad About You" and "Fly to the Angels". The album reached double platinum status in the United States. The band remains a steady act in national tours, mainly in the Rock Never Stops Tour which features several bands of the same era.
The band formed in 1988 with Mark Slaughter on vocals, Dana Strum as bassist, Tim Kelly on guitars and Blas Elias on drums. Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum had previously played together in Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Their debut album Stick It To Ya saw 3 songs hit the Billboard Hot 100: "Fly To the Angels (#19)", "Up All Night (#27)", and "Spend My Life (#39)".
Unlike many of the bands from the era who were suddenly phased out in the wake of the alternative movement, Slaughter remained intact and continued to produce new records. In 1992, the released their second album, titled The Wild Life. It had the Billboard Hot 100 hit "Real Love (#69)" and was certified platinum.
The band planned to dedicate themselves to their next album. However, in 1993 guitarist Tim Kelly was arrested for charges of drug trafficking, while bassist Dana Strum had a motorcycle accident that injured his playing hand. This delayed the recording of the album, but they kept working on it while Kelly was meeting with attorneys and Strum was rehabilitating. They finished the recording on February 1994 when Strum was completely rehabilitated.
At this time, they negotiated to be released from their label and signed with CMC Records. In 1995, they finally released Fear No Evil. Despite little success in the US, the album did well in Japan. Guitarist Dave Marshall (ex-Vince Neil band) had to fill in for Kelly at times, due to his legal problems.
Some time later, Kelly's legal troubles ended and the band committed to their next album. In 1997, they followed it with Revolution. This album featured a more eclectic and psychedelic sound, but again it was mostly ignored by the media.
In February 5, 1998, tragedy struck when guitarist Tim Kelly was killed in an auto accident in the Arizona desert. This deeply affected the band, but they were committed to continue with the band. Again, guitarist Dave Marshall briefly performed as a touring guitarist for Slaughter in Japan. In 1999, they hired Jeff Blando as Kelly's replacement and began working on their next album. A live album titled Eternal Live was released featuring some of the band's last performances with Kelly.
In 1999, they resurged with Back to Reality, featuring Blando as the new guitarist. Blando was previously in Left For Dead and Saigon Kick. Since then, Slaughter continues to play many rock package tours with other acts that saw prominence during the glam era of the late 1980s and very early 1990s.
During the summer of 1999, while on the "Rock Never Stops Tour" (which included Ted Nugent and Night Ranger), Slaughter enjoyed a brief commercial resurgence, and had the "#1 Track" on the "VH-1" CD "Power Ballads" with "Fly To The Angels" and "Up All Night" became the "#1 Track" on Rhino Records "Hard Hitters," and also took part in the Summer 2000 "Poison, Cinderella, Dokken and Slaughter" tour.
In 2001 Slaughter was a part of the "Voices of Metal" tour featuring Vince Neil (of Mötley Crüe), Ratt, and Vixen.
Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum's former Vinnie Vincent Invasion bandmate Bobby Rock has played as a touring drummer for Slaughter, filling in for Blas Elias on some shows of the Rock Never Stops Tour.
In April of 2004, Slaughter released a DVD-A entitled Then and Now that features 12 songs and 50 rare photos of the band over the years. Slaughter will also have a DVD that features all of the music videos and behind the scenes footage during the 2004 season.
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3) Slaughter was a French heavy metal band, formed in April 1983. Their '86 demo 'Excalibur' was reissued as a 12" by Fils du Metal in the spring of 2010.
I'm Gone
Slaughter Lyrics
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Now that the party's over
My head spins round and round
I'm gonna get my feet back on the ground
I know that you are out there somewhere
Thinkin' 'bout what we've done
'Cause I'm wonderin' where your heart is
This feelin' can't be wrong
Hold on, baby hold on
I can't go on baby without you
Hold on, baby hold on
After all that we've been through
I can't go on baby without you
Hold on, baby hold on
You said that we were special
Like no other kind
I can't believe what we both left behind
I wish that we could be together
I just can't let go
'Cause I love you more than ever
More than you'll even know
[CHORUS]
Tossing, turning, dreaming of you
Every day of my life
[CHORUS]
In Slaughter's song, "I'm Gone," the lyrics speak of a post-party experience that leaves the singer feeling dizzy and in a state of confusion. The song is about love and the heartache one experiences when they have been separated from someone they love dearly. The singer seems to be reminiscing about moments shared with this special person and is wondering where their heart is now. The line, "I know that you are out there somewhere, thinkin' 'bout what we've done," suggests that the singer believes that the other person is feeling the same way. The chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings of yearning and desperation for this person not to leave, saying that they can't go on without them. The line, "I love you more than ever, more than you'll even know," shows the depth of the singer's emotion as they reveal their intense feelings for this person.
The lyrics also portray the singer as someone who is struggling to move on from this person. The lines, "Tossing, turning, dreaming of you, every day of my life," shows that they are consumed by thoughts of this person and can't seem to escape their memories. The singer is filled with regret for what they left behind with the person they loved, and they wish they could be together once again. Overall, the song depicts the raw emotions of someone who is missing someone deeply and is desperate to have them back in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that the party's over
The festivities have ended, and the time has come to address the issues at hand.
My head spins round and round
I'm confused and plagued by overwhelming emotions.
I'm gonna get my feet back on the ground
I will regain my composure and focus on reality.
I know that you are out there somewhere
I acknowledge your existence, even if you are not near me.
Thinkin' 'bout what we've done
Reflecting on our past actions and decisions.
'Cause I'm wonderin' where your heart is
I'm unsure about the state of your emotions.
This feelin' can't be wrong
Despite my uncertainty, I believe that my emotional attachment to you is genuine.
[CHORUS] Hold on, baby hold on
I implore you to stay with me and not let go of our connection.
I can't go on baby without you
I am incapable of continuing my life without you by my side.
After all that we've been through
We have weathered many hardships together, and it would be a shame to let them go to waste.
You said that we were special
You once communicated that our bond was unique and meaningful.
Like no other kind
Our relationship defies categorization and exists beyond conventional norms.
I can't believe what we both left behind
It's difficult to come to terms with the fact that we let our love slip away.
I wish that we could be together
I yearn to reunite and be close with you again.
I just can't let go
Breaking away from this connection is too challenging for me to endure.
'Cause I love you more than ever
My feelings for you have only grown stronger over time.
[CHORUS] Tossing, turning, dreaming of you
My restless sleep is filled with thoughts and visions of you.
Every day of my life
These emotions are a constant presence in my existence.
[CHORUS]
Once again, I plead with you to remain by my side and not abandon our love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DANA STRUM, MARK SLAUGHTER
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