1) Swedis… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name "Spetsnaz":
1) Swedish electro-berzerkers Spetsnaz (russian acronym for Special Forces) were formed by Pontus Stålberg and Stefan Nilsson in Örebro, Sweden in the autumn of 2001. With the powerful vocals, frenetic pounding bass lines and relentless rhythmic assault, Spetsnaz have the aggression and the melody to be the missing link between the heavy scene and the pop scene.
Being fans of the electro genre for many years, both Pontus and Stefan felt there was an emptiness in the EBM scene. All the classic bands were replaced by newcomers performing a more technofied style called futurepop, and this new-school didnt exactly excite the boys.
Having performed, both together and separately, in different (more or less serious) projects like Octoberland, Lazer Stefanz, Volvo 242 and PAF, Pontus and Stefan decided to form Spetsnaz and give it 100% of their energy.
Inspired by pioneering acts like DAF, Front 242, Die Krupps and Nitzer Ebb, the duo started to work in studio Downstairs and after a few months, the first four track demo was presented to Swedish labels and promoters.
The duos first album "Grand design" - assisted by bass consultant Jouni Ollila (ex Pouppée Fabrikk) and mastered by Grammis winner Andreas Tilliander - was released by SubSpace Communications in April 2003, holding twelve tracks of nothing but fresh old-school EBM.
The bands on-stage presence is as intense and energetic as the music with Pontus moving all over the stage, screaming at the top of his lungs, and Stefan fiercely beating his drum pads. The public demand brought Spetsnaz to major cities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and even Mexico (twice!).
Spetsnazs broad touring and refreshing music opened the eyes of Out Of Line (home to e.g. Blutengel and Hocico). The German record label re-issued the debut album worldwide in 2004 with an extended tracklisting and an alternative cover art.
The release of Spetsnaz first EP, "Perfect body" (this time made simultaneously by SubSpace Communications and Out Of Line), followed in the fall of 2004 and entered the ..1 spot on the key alternative charts DAC (Germany), FAC (France) and NAC (Sweden).
Almost a year later, the second EP, "Degenerate ones", came out in a numbered digipak edition, limited to only 1.000 units, to present the directions of Spetsnazs second full length album, "Totalitär" - an immense musical firepower that is bound to take the listener by storm.
Each beat and each note fits tightly in its place, the rhythms lashes out brutally at you and the sequencers seem to be pushing you forward with loud shouts of "Go! Go!".
"Totalitär" is a fireworks display of high-class aggressive dance music, electronic steamhammers overflowing with emotions, tunes to sweat to... Quite simply, "Totalitär" is surging with pure energy.
Official Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SPETSNAZ/23395943282
2) A hardcore/noise punk band from Portland, Oregon.
3) Japanese metal vocalist in the doujin scene who performs vocals for GO-ZEN and has also done vocals for artists such as Kissing the Mirror and Undead Corporation.
Evader
Spetsnaz Lyrics
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I got pushed into the vortex of his emotional freak show
His lies make people's heads spin and I walked right into the storm
But while he's looking for shelter I'm still warm
Can't touch me
Can't reach me
I learned the hard way
You still die someday
I'm a man of belief and I pay for my mistakes
He's a backstabbing evader of truth and a waste of space
The blood on his hands
The sheep at his feet
They follow in his steps
The trail of deceit
Where smart men are dumb
And blind men can see
Where black is white
And chained men free
Can't touch me
Can't reach me
I learned the hard way
If you don't dare to live
You still die someday
I'm here
I'm right here
And I'm not afraid
If you don't dare to play
Just walk away
Stay out of my face
The blood on his hands
The sheep at his feet
They follow in his steps
The trail of deceit
Where smart men are dumb
And blind men can see
Where earth is sky
And chained men free
Can't touch me
Can't reach me
I learned the hard way
If you don't dare to live you still die someday
I'm here
I'm right here
And I'm not afraid
If you don't dare to play
Stay the fuck away
Stay out of my face
Stay clear of my fist
The lyrics to Spetsnaz's song "Evader" describe a toxic and manipulative person who constantly lies and causes chaos. The singer in the song has been caught up in this person's web of deception but has learned from their mistakes and is no longer affected by this person's actions. They have become stronger and more resilient, and the toxic person is left searching for shelter while the singer remains warm. The song is a warning to others to be aware of this type of person and to stand up to them.
The repeated refrain of "Can't touch me, can't reach me" emphasizes the singer's newfound strength and resilience. They are no longer vulnerable to this person's tactics and have learned to take control of their own life. The imagery of blood on the toxic person's hands and sheep at their feet highlights their cruel and manipulative nature, and the contrast between black/white and chained/free illustrates the confusion and chaos they cause.
Line by Line Meaning
He's the slime that always creeps up behind me everywhere I go
He is a deceitful and sneaky individual that seems to always be lurking behind the singer's back wherever they go.
I got pushed into the vortex of his emotional freak show
The singer was forced into a situation filled with the evader's unstable and erratic emotions.
His lies make people's heads spin and I walked right into the storm
The evader's falsehoods confuse and disorient others, and the singer got caught up in the chaos despite being aware of it.
But while he's looking for shelter I'm still warm
Despite the evader's desperate search for a place to hide or retreat, the artist remains unaffected and strong.
Can't touch me
Can't reach me
I learned the hard way
If you don't dare to live
You still die someday
Through past experiences, the artist realized that those who do not take risks and live life to the fullest will still ultimately face death. The evader cannot harm or affect the artist because they refuse to be held back or limited by others.
I'm a man of belief and I pay for my mistakes
He's a backstabbing evader of truth and a waste of space
The singer takes responsibility for their actions and values honesty, while the evader is a dishonest and untrustworthy person that serves no purpose.
The blood on his hands
The sheep at his feet
They follow in his steps
The trail of deceit
Where smart men are dumb
And blind men can see
Where black is white
And chained men free
The evader has harmed others in their attempts to deceive and manipulate, and there are others following in their negative path. The evader's world is filled with contradictions, where intelligent people are made foolish and blind individuals have clear vision. The oppressed become empowered and vice versa.
I'm here
I'm right here
And I'm not afraid
If you don't dare to play
Just walk away
The artist is present and unafraid, but warns that those who do not have the courage to stand up and engage should leave the situation.
Stay out of my face
The blood on his hands
The sheep at his feet
They follow in his steps
The trail of deceit
Where smart men are dumb
And blind men can see
Where earth is sky
And chained men free
The artist wants the evader to stay away and emphasizes the harm that they have caused and the negative influence they have on others. The evader's world is still filled with contradictions and backwardsness.
Can't touch me
Can't reach me
I learned the hard way
If you don't dare to live you still die someday
I'm here
I'm right here
And I'm not afraid
If you don't dare to play
Stay the fuck away
Stay out of my face
Stay clear of my fist
The artist has learned that life is short, and they refuse to tolerate the harm or negativity of others. They refuse to be limited or held back, and will take action to defend themselves and their beliefs.
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.