Joel Grind founded Toxic Holocaust in 1999. He originally wrote and recorded all of the band's music himself, and after a couple of demo releases (Radiation Sickness, 1999; Critical Mass, 2002), he made his official full-length album debut as Toxic Holocaust with Evil Never Dies (2003). Two years later, after some touring with a hired backing band, Grind released the second Toxic Holocaust album, Hell on Earth (2005), which once again he wrote and recorded by himself. The album notably features cover art by Ed Repka, known for having created iconic covers for albums by Megadeth, Death and others. Extensive touring followed, along with a recording contract with Relapse Records. In addition to releasing the third Toxic Holocaust album, An Overdose of Death... (2008), Relapse reissued Evil Never Dies and Hell on Earth.
Toxic Holocaust also recorded and released a number of other recordings: Gravelord (2009, EP), Conjure and Command (2011), and Chemistry of Consciousness (2013).
Nowhere To Run
Toxic Holocaust Lyrics
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Like the wake awaiting its prey
Devoid of all feelings
Shrouded in black he remains
The insatiable hunger
For blood will never be quenched
Victims lie headless
Women and children are slain
The faster you run
The slower it seems to feel
He's catching up to you
He's there behind your back
Appearing so stable
But something in his mind just snapped
He turns into your nightmare
There's no chance of you fighting back
Personifying evil
The killer is loose on the streets
But you'd never know it
He could be you or me
There's nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
He'll take your life
Make, make no mistake
He on your track
Ready to strike
Look out!
He's coming for you!
The lyrics of "Nowhere To Run" by Toxic Holocaust depict a serial killer's rampage and the terror he inflicts on innocent people. The first verse describes the killer as a vulture, stalking his prey with an insatiable hunger for blood. He preys on women and children, leaving a trail of headless victims in his wake. The second verse reveals that the killer is unpredictable, appearing stable until something in his mind snaps, and he transforms into a nightmare. The fear of the killer's presence is even more heightened because he could be anyone- you or me.
The chorus drives home the message that there is nowhere to run or hide from this killer who is always on your track, ready to strike. The lyrics of the song instill a feeling of fear in the listener, not only because of the gruesome acts depicted but also because of the uncertainty of the killer's true identity. The song's somber and heavy instrumentation adds to its dark theme, creating a soundscape that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
He's just like a vulture
The killer is similar to a vulture, patiently waiting for its prey
Like the wake awaiting its prey
Just like the wake or path left by a ship, the killer is waiting for his next victim
Devoid of all feelings
The killer lacks empathy or emotions
Shrouded in black he remains
The killer is always dressed in black and is mysterious
The insatiable hunger
The killer has an unquenchable thirst for blood
For blood will never be quenched
The killer will never be satisfied with his thirst for blood
Victims lie headless
The killer's victims are often found decapitated
Women and children are slain
The killer does not discriminate, often targeting women and children as victims
The faster you run
The more you try to escape from the killer
The slower it seems to feel
The slower time seems to move as you try to escape
He's catching up to you
The killer is getting closer to his victim
He's there behind your back
The killer is following his victim from behind
Appearing so stable
The killer seems calm and collected on the surface
But something in his mind just snapped
The killer has a sudden mental breakdown, causing him to become violent
He turns into your nightmare
The killer becomes the victim's worst nightmare
There's no chance of you fighting back
The victim has no way to defend themselves against the killer
Personifying evil
The killer embodies the essence of evil itself
The killer is loose on the streets
The killer is walking around freely in society
But you'd never know it
The killer blends in with society and nobody suspects him
He could be you or me
The killer is someone who could be anybody in society
There's nowhere to run
The victim has nowhere to go to escape the killer
Nowhere to hide
The victim cannot find any place to hide from the killer
He'll take your life
The killer will end the victim's life
Make, make no mistake
There is no doubt about what the killer is capable of
He on your track
The killer is following his victim's every move
Ready to strike
The killer is prepared to attack his victim at any moment
Look out!
The victim needs to be aware and cautious of the killer's presence
He's coming for you!
The killer is targeting the victim and is on his way to attack them
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Radiator71
This is one of the best albums of the 21st century hail from Russia
@mikeonis
Imagine how sick it would be if these guys covered a Repulsion song?!
@bongforcetrauma
I'm really liking how this band has been evolving a little bit every time they release a new record. Awesome stuff!
@19PanterA81
such a nice riff
@skatefuckemo
2:25 IS WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED TO HEAR
@hammerphilosopher
Is it me or his voice sounds a bit like Chrono's ( Venom ) ? Awesome :)
@billcarr3839
joel grind tho man, under rated
@blackbeard3285
This pumps me up to rattle everything around me! Fvcking great!
@GlamMetalChild
Im really digging their new style. The growl is gone and it just more straight up Thrash Metal.
@MynamesRAnonymous
Anyone else notice how much similar the riff in Grave`s Perimortem (Endless procession of souls) are to the opening riff of TH `s Nowhere to run? I`m not saying Grave ripped TH off,both sound very good just something this catchy rarely happens twice.