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.
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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.
Totalitär
Spetsnaz Lyrics
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No wish to be a star
You just want to be human
And not let them define who you are
You can't speak, you know they're listening
You can't move because they're watching you
In the eyes of the regime
This is the present
This is happening now
So make your voice heard or take a bow
This is our future
This is happening now
So take a stand or take a bow
Aligned, a number
A faceless no-one
A file in the shadows
Stuck in the web they've spun
Bringing hope to the hopeless
Bringing love to the lost
But in the hands of a regime
You're still a machine
This is the present
This is happening now
So make your voice heard or take a bow
This is our future
This is happening now
So take a stand or take a bow
The lyrics of "Totalitär" by Spetsnaz are a powerful critique of totalitarian regimes and the dehumanization that occurs under their rule. The opening lines, "No wish to be a hero / No wish to be a star / You just want to be human / And not let them define who you are" express the desire to be recognized as an individual, rather than merely a cog in the machine of the regime. The fear and paranoia of such regimes is highlighted in the lines, "You can't speak, you know they're listening / You can't move because they're watching you / In the eyes of the regime / You're just a machine." Under such conditions, freedom of thought and expression become impossible.
The song then shifts to a focus on how individuals can still resist the dehumanizing forces around them. The lines "Aligned, a number / A faceless no-one / A file in the shadows / Stuck in the web they've spun" emphasizes the way in which individuals under totalitarian regimes are stripped of their humanity and reduced to statistics. However, the chorus emphasizes that despite this, individuals can still make their voices heard and resist the forces of oppression. The lines, "Bringing hope to the hopeless / Bringing love to the lost / But in the hands of a regime / You're still a machine" point to the fact that even when people try to help each other, they are still at the mercy of the regime.
Overall, "Totalitär" by Spetsnaz is a powerful commentary on the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism and the importance of resisting such regimes. The song emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's own humanity while also acknowledging the larger forces that seek to control and dehumanize individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
No wish to be a hero
Not desiring heroic status
No wish to be a star
Not desiring celebrity status
You just want to be human
Desiring to be treated as a human being
And not let them define who you are
Rejecting the authority of others over one's identity
You can't speak, you know they're listening
Silenced under oppressive rule with no privacy
You can't move because they're watching you
Movement restricted and under constant surveillance
In the eyes of the regime
In the perspective of the oppressive political power
You're just a machine
Individuality is disregarded in favor of being viewed as an instrument of the state
This is the present
The current state of affairs
This is happening now
The situation is currently ongoing
So make your voice heard or take a bow
Either take a stance or accept the current state of affairs
This is our future
The trajectory we are headed towards
So take a stand or take a bow
Either resist the oppressive regime, or passively acquiesce to their rule
Aligned, a number
Existing as part of a larger collective without individual distinction
A faceless no-one
Completely anonymous and unknown to others
A file in the shadows
Information kept hidden and secret from the public
Stuck in the web they've spun
Trapped in a system created by those in power
Bringing hope to the hopeless
Attempting to uplift those who have lost faith
Bringing love to the lost
Attempting to help those who are dealing with difficult personal issues
But in the hands of a regime
Despite best intentions, still subject to the oppressive system
You're still a machine
Individuality is disregarded in favor of being viewed as an instrument of the state
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.