The Accused regrouped in 2003, playing live shows in the Seattle area, then releasing the album "Oh, Martha!" on their own CONDAR Records label. This "comeback record" landed on Revolver magazine's Top Ten albums of the year and "Writer's Lists" from Metal Maniacs magazine. However, that line-up was short-lived. In 2005 3 members formed another band, Toe Tag and left The Accused. Guitarist and founding member, Tom Niemeyer continued on with The Accused recruiting 3 replacement members in the months following the walk-out by Cook, Alex Sibbald and Steve Nelson.
The next line-up consisted of Brad Mowen, Pete Hodous, Mike Peterson and Niemeyer. They perform and recorded as The Accused until 2008. That line-up released two new songs, 'Scotty Came Back' and 'Fuck Sorry', January 26, 2007 via the band's Official website, as free downloadable .MP3 files.
In 2009, The Accused released a full album of new materail, "The CURSE of Martha Splatterhead"
through Southern Lord Records. That same year, The Accused flew to Birmingham England for an appearance at SUPERSONIC Festival and London England debut gig the next night before flying back to the States to tour the West Coast USA in support of their Southern Lord release.
The out-of-print back-catalog of The Accused's albums released between 1985 and 1990 is currently available as re-releases on both Compact Disc and, scheduled for 2014, limited edition vinyl re-pressings of their popular Combat Records releases as well as vinyl offerings from their stint on NASTYMIX Records.
The Accused is considered to be an important progenitor of the 'crossover' style that bridged the gap between hardcore punk and thrash metal, which later influenced and inspired dozens of 'grindcore' and some 'crust punk' bands.
The Accused are currently, periodically performing live and are scheduled to release a selection of new materail in 2014.
The Accused Are:
Guitar: Tommy Niemeyer
Drums: Josh SInder
Vox: BRAD Mowen
Bass: Chris Napalitano
Incomplete List of Former-Members:
Chibon "Chewy" Batterman - bass
Dana Collins - drums
Blaine "Fart" Cook - vocals
John Dahlin - vocals
Mike "Nyge" Peterson
Alex "Maggot Brain" Sibbald
Steve "O Ring" Nelson
Voices
The Accüsed Lyrics
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Ever hear voices?
Do you ever hear voices
From the dark recesses of your mind?
Voices, do you, do you
Ever hear voices?
Do you ever hear voices
They're always different
They never sound the same
The dark side is beckoning me back again
The phone won't stop ringing
Causing me endless agony
These voices in my head are always taunting me
I'm in my room
They've got me locked away
Nothing outside could fill all these days
I'm Jimi Hendrix
I'm Elvis the King
I know the federal government is watching me
Voices, do you
Do you ever hear voices?
Do you ever hear voices
From the dark recesses of your mind?
Voices, do you, do you
Ever hear voices?
Do you ever hear voices
Gnawing pain, driving you slowly mad?
My life has been taken over
By a part of my mind
Sanity has never been so far away
Reality and nightmare
Melt into one
This constant ringing/screaming in my head won't leave me alone
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
The Accüsed's song Voices paints a dark and eerie picture of mental anguish and suffering caused by hearing voices from the dark recesses of one's mind. The lyrics, sung in a spitting and angry tone, take the listener into the mind of someone who is trapped by their own thoughts and tortured by their own imagination.
The song starts with a series of questions that set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The use of repetition adds to the sense of unease and discomfort that pervades the track. The voices that the singer hears are always different and never sound the same, highlighting the confusion and randomness of these intrusions.
The reference to Jimi Hendrix and Elvis the King suggests that the singer feels that they are being watched and monitored by a higher power, perhaps the government or some other external force. This paranoia is a common theme in songs about mental illness and adds to the sense of isolation and helplessness that characterizes this song.
Overall, Voices is a powerful and disturbing exploration of the inner workings of a troubled mind. The use of repetition, vivid imagery, and intense vocals create a haunting and unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Voices, do you, do you
Ever hear voices?
Do you ever hear voices
From the dark recesses of your mind?
Are you familiar with hearing voices? Do you ever hear them from the obscure corners of your brain?
Voices, do you, do you
Ever hear voices?
Do you ever hear voices
Gnawing pain, driving you slowly mad?
Do you also hear voices that are constantly inflicting you with unbearable pain, and eventually pushing you into madness?
They're always different
They never sound the same
The dark side is beckoning me back again
These voices are diverse, and keep changing their tone. But they all lead me to the dark side, urging me to give up my sanity.
The phone won't stop ringing
Causing me endless agony
These voices in my head are always taunting me
The constant ringing of the phone is causing me immense distress. But it's not worse than these voices, which mock me every minute of every day.
I'm in my room
They've got me locked away
Nothing outside could fill all these days
I'm locked up in my room, and no external activity seems to bring me joy, because my thoughts are consumed by these voices.
I'm Jimi Hendrix
I'm Elvis the King
I know the federal government is watching me
My delirium makes me believe I'm famous rockstars Jimi Hendrix and Elvis. But it also leads me to believe the government is after me.
My life has been taken over
By a part of my mind
Sanity has never been so far away
My mind is commandeered by these voices, leaving me with no grip on reality, and an unreachable sense of sanity.
Reality and nightmare
Melt into one
This constant ringing/screaming in my head won't leave me alone
My nightmares and real life have merged together, making it impossible to differentiate. And the ringing and screaming in my head is persistent and unbearable.
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
Curled up on the floor
Four walls and a bed
Me, myself and the voices in my head
I am reduced to lying on the floor, trapped in a room with only four walls and a bed. My only company are these voices that plague me constantly.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.