The sounds of snarling vocals, thrash guitar riffs, overdriven bass, and fe… Read Full Bio ↴The sounds of snarling vocals, thrash guitar riffs, overdriven bass, and ferocious drumming are the perfect combination for punk rock angst and The Havoc deliver all of the above. On the hot streets of south Los Angeles, The Havoc was born in November of 2001. Shortly thereafter, they began playing locally and also released their first 7" E.P. entitled "Who's Gonna Die..." The band pressed only 1,000 copies and sold out of the E.P. on their first tour during the summer of 2002. This immediately began creating waves in the underground punk scene and the result was the groups signing to Punk Core Records.

Hot on the heels of "Who's Gonna Die...", The Havoc released their debut full-length entitled "Our Rebellion Has Just Begun" in 2003. The 12 tracks on this record take the listener through a high speed, adrenaline fueled rampage that will leave you feeling as though you were hit by a cyclone of heavy punk rock!! An instant classic, the album conquered the punk scene and garnered rave reviews from almost every underground music magazine on the stands.

After touring relentlessly for an almost solid three years, the band then released their second E.P. on Punkcore Records in 2005, entitled "Road Warrior." Right away the maturity The Havoc had gained in their songwriting was not only evident, but kept listeners on the edge of their seats. Achieving a more unique sound than their first record, this effort shows a tighter, heavier, harder, more melodic band. While being compared to the early thrash antics of Metallica and Motorhead, "Road Warrior" destroys the notion that the band are confined to only one genre of music.

In 2006 the band decided to lay The Havoc to rest, regroup and rename. They played their last show on September 22nd of 2006 at The Allen Theatre in Southgate, CA. They now play under the name Spades & Blades and are writing their debut album. You can listen to them here on myspace and check out their profile at www.myspace.com/spadesandblades

Never Say Never
The Havoc Lyrics

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Its been four years and things have changed
But through it all we still remain
From the start you never gave us a chance
We were only told it will never last

Never say Never
This is forever

Even when we found God you never trusted us
You said we're too young and don't have enough
Where you going without your college degree
WIthout your million dollars without your American Dream

I never ask you for anything but a little support

And to listen to me, I know I can't be what you want me
to be because I got to do what's right and I've got to be me

Overall Meaning

The Havoc's song Never Say Never is a powerful anthem about defying expectations and staying true to oneself despite criticism and doubt from others. The lyrics express the band's perseverance in the face of adversity and their refusal to let others define their path. Despite the passing of time and the changes that come with it, the band remains steadfast in their commitment to their music and to each other.

The verses speak to the challenges the band has faced, particularly in gaining recognition and acceptance from those who doubted them. They address the criticism they've received for their youth and their unconventional career path, with lyrics like "Where you going without your college degree/Without your million dollars without your American Dream." Through it all, the band maintains their resolve, repeating the chorus "Never say never/This is forever" as a rallying cry.

Overall, the song is a powerful message of determination and resilience in the face of adversity, and encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and pursue their dreams, despite the doubts and criticism of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Its been four years and things have changed
Time has passed and things have transformed

But through it all we still remain
Despite everything, we have stayed committed

From the start you never gave us a chance
You were always skeptical and unsupportive

We were only told it will never last
People only predicted our failure

Never say Never
Don't ever give up

This is forever
Our relationship will be permanent

Even when we found God you never trusted us
Even our spiritual changes didn't earn your trust

You said we're too young and don't have enough
We were dismissed based on our age and achievements

Where you going without your college degree
The implication is that education is essential for success

WIthout your million dollars without your American Dream
Without conforming to the normative definition of success

I never ask you for anything but a little support
All we ever wanted was some encouragement