Ten Masked Men is a British death metal cov… Read Full Bio ↴England (1996 - present)
Ten Masked Men is a British death metal cover band who specialize in covering pop songs. The band was formed in 1996 when Mark ("The Mauler") and Dave ("The Chef") Hutson did a cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall". The song was much the same as the original, except it was played with distorted guitars and death metal grunts. It was recorded on a 4-track in a bedroom and was soon followed by "Stayin' Alive", "Into the Groove" and "Beat It". These simple recordings were played to friends and in some clubs. There was still no band name at that time but the moniker Ten Masked Men was adopted after hearing a news broadcast about masked terrorists.
In 1999 the first CD, Ten Masked Men, was recorded and was given out free at a local club. A five-track EP was recorded later that year and Star Wars references came into play with the name The Ten Masked Men Strike Back, which was swiftly followed up with the second full-length CD Return of the Ten Masked Men in 2000.
It was three years until the next CD was recorded, entitled The PhanTen Masked Menace. A new full-length album came out in early 2008, entitled Attack Of The Ten Masked Men.
The band appeared on Channel 4 television in the UK on the late night show Born Sloppy, where special guest Jack Osbourne had to guess the name of the tune that Ten Masked Men had just played. Due to legal issues the band were only allowed to play 30 seconds of each song, which were "Livin' La Vida Loca", "...Baby One More Time" and "Push It". The band also played live on the XFM breakfast show.
Ten Masked Men have covered songs ranging from Frank Sinatra, to 1980s hits like Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer", and modern hits such as "Seven Days" by Craig David and "Something Kinda Ooooh" by Girls Aloud. Each album also features a song from the soundtrack to one of the James Bond movies.
Members:
* Mark "The Mauler" Hutson
* Dave "The Chef" Hutson
* Apocalypse Al
* Battle Damage Davies
* Pablo "The Snoot"
* Ross Well "The Incident"
* Billy Bub "The Janitor"
* Gary "The Gimp" Hearns
* Neil "Numbnut" Matthews
* Martin "Meathead" Matthews
Discography:
Year of Release Title
1999 Ten Masked Men
1999 The Ten Masked Men Strike Back EP
2000 Return of the Ten Masked Men
2003 The PhanTen Masked Menace
2008 Attack Of The Ten Masked Men
Goldfinger
Ten Masked Men Lyrics
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He's the man, the man with the Midas touch
A spider's touch
Such a cold finger
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
Golden words he will pour in your ear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death ...
From Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold
This heart is cold
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death ...
From Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold
This heart is cold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold
The song “Goldfinger” is a tribute to the 1964 James Bond film of the same name. The song was originally written by John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, and Anthony Newley, with the lyrics written by Bricusse. It was performed by Shirley Bassey, and it became one of her signature songs. The song is considered a classic, and it is often cited as one of the best James Bond themes.
The song is about the villain of the movie, Auric Goldfinger, who is obsessed with gold. The lyrics describe him as a man with a “Midas touch,” who lures people into his “web of sin” with his “golden words.” The chorus warns the listener to beware of Mr. Goldfinger, as his “heart of gold” is actually “cold.” The song is an ode to the allure of wealth, and a warning about its corrupting influence.
The lyrics of “Goldfinger” have become iconic, and they have been referenced and parodied in numerous films and TV shows over the years. The song has also been covered by various artists, including punk rock band Ten Masked Men, who gave it a heavier, more aggressive sound. Despite its dark lyrics, “Goldfinger” remains a catchy and memorable song, and it continues to be beloved by fans of the James Bond franchise.
Line by Line Meaning
He's the man, the man with the Midas touch
He is known to be the man having the magical Midas touch that can turn anything into gold.
A spider's touch
His touch is cunning and deceptive, like that of spiders who lure their prey into webs.
Such a cold finger
His finger is cold and unforgiving, lacking empathy or care, reflecting his true self.
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
He invites people to enter his trap of immorality, where they may become victimized.
But don't go in
It is a warning to not fall into his trap and be deceived by his enticing ways.
Golden words he will pour in your ear
He speaks alluring words, making others feel special and wanted, but these words are empty and deceitful.
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
The fear of being trapped and manipulated by him is real, and his false promises cannot ease that fear.
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
A woman who has had a close encounter with him knows that his affectionate gestures are dangerous and can lead to her downfall.
It's the kiss of death ...
His kiss is symbolic of danger and can lead to a fatal ending.
From Mister Goldfinger
It is a warning and a reminder that all of these traits come from just one person, Mr. Goldfinger.
Pretty girl, beware of his heart of gold
The phrase 'heart of gold' is ironic as it refers to his greed for gold, and it is a warning to women to not fall for his manipulative ways.
This heart is cold
It refers to Mr. Goldfinger's lack of empathy and emotional warmth towards others, emphasizing that he is just pretending to have a good heart.
He loves only gold
He has a sole passion for accumulating wealth and riches, and everything else is just a means to that end.
Only gold
It highlights his obsession with wealth, and how it is his sole driving force in life.
He loves gold
It reiterates his desire for gold, and how it rules his life completely.
He loves only gold
It emphasizes that he doesn't care about anything else other than his love for gold, and that it is the only thing that matters to him.
Contributed by Kennedy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.