1. Trouble was formed in Chicago, Illinois, the USA in 1979 by vocalist Eric Wagner, guitarists Bruce Franklin and Rick Wartell, bassist Sean McAllister, and drummer Jeff Oly Olson. Drawing deeply from Black Sabbath for inspiration (with occasional nods to the psychedelic sounds of the late '60s thrown in for good measure), the band forged an uncompromising brand of classic metal all their own, made more unique by their gloomy down-tuned riffs and spiritual, often religious lyrics, which quickly earned them the dubious "white metal" tag. The album and song title Run to the Light was thought to be a religious title while it actually came from Eric Wagner watching Poltergeist and writing it down.
The band toured throughout the Midwest during the early '80s before signing with Metal Blade Records and releasing their amazingly mature eponymous debut (later referred to as Psalm 9) in 1984. The equally impressive (and even more depressing) The Skull followed in 1985 and reflected singer Wagner's struggles with substance abuse as well as the growing turmoil within the group. This led to the replacement of bassist McAllister with Ron Holzner and the departure of drummer Olson, who, as legend has it, had decided to become a preacher. Dennis Lesh was drafted as his replacement for 1987's Run to the Light.
A three-year hiatus followed. Luckily, just when it seemed that Trouble's fortunes had run out, the band was snapped up by Rick Rubin's visionary Def American Records for whom they recorded another self-titled album (Trouble) in 1990 with Rubin in the producer's chair. More experimental than previous efforts, the album (featuring new drummer Barry Stern) expanded upon the group's tentative psychedelic notions of the past while abandoning none of their thunderous power chords.
Encouraged by a euphoric response from the media, the revitalized group embarked on a year-long tour, expanded their fan base considerably, and returned to the studio with every intention of making their next album the one that would push them over the edge. Sure enough, 1992's stunning Manic Frustration realized all their creative ambitions, delving even deeper into Beatlesque psychedelia and featuring some of Trouble's most aggressive, energetic performances ever. But when the album still failed to connect with a wider audience (due perhaps to the grunge revolution that made metal a bad word in 1992), it seemed that Trouble had apparently missed their last window of opportunity.
Ultimately dropped by their record company (that by now was experiencing financial problems of their own), the band issued 1995's Plastic Green Head through the Music for Nations label. But despite offering consistently strong songwriting that harkened back to their doom roots, and the return of founding drummer Olson, the album's impact was noticeably dulled by a badly concealed weariness. Vocalist Eric Wagner would quit the band soon after (going on to form Lid). So the band fell apart in 1996.
Though Trouble had been on hiatus ever since, rumours of an eventual re-formation persisted. On January 26th of 2002 the event that all Trouble fans worldwide had waited for finally happened. The band took the stage in Chicago to once again pound the planet with their particular brand of doom. Eric, Bruce, Rick, Ron and original drummer, Jeff Olson took to the stage to perform a short blistering set that announced to the world that they were back. Since then the band has been out and about in the greater Chicagoland area playing local one-off gigs and headlining various metal festivals while working on their upcoming album.
In February 2004, Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame put together a tribute to his metal roots by assembling a who's who of metal with his Probot project. The disc featured various vocalists from Dave's favourite metal bands singing on tunes that he recorded the music for. Eric sang on the track "My Tortured Soul". 2005 bass player Ron left the band and was replaced by Chuck Robinson. In 2006, tragedy befell the Trouble camp when former drummer Barry Stern passed away.
A Live DVD called "Trouble - Live in Stockholm", recorded live in Stockholm 2005, was released in 2006. The new album Simple Mind Condition was set to be released in USA and Europe in late February 2007 and part of their back-catalogue were re-released with extra material (live videos, pictures from the period). The new album has begun showing up in online shops and has leaked onto the internet. The rumoured unplugged CD is being released later in 2007 while Trouble have a busy touring schedule in both USA and Europe this year (2007).
In May 2008, it was announced that Eric Wagner has left the band and had been replaced by Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul. Olson also announced his departure from the band two months later to continue with his own band, Retro Grave. Olson's last show was at "The End Club" in Nashville, TN on July 19, 2008. He was replaced by Wet Animal's Mark Lira for the band's upcoming U.S. East Coast tour.
In a September 2008 interview with Rock N Roll Experience, guitarist Rick Wartell mentioned that Trouble has written "eight or nine songs" for their next album, and would begin recording it after touring. When asked which direction is the new music going in, Wartell replied, "I know people have said this a million times and I know you've heard this a million times, but it's pretty fucking heavy, let's put it that way! The music end of it that Bruce and I are writing is getting heavier and heavier…it's getting heavier and then we want Kory to incorporate his style to what we are doing, that's basically all that we really want out of this."
On November 18, 2008, Trouble announced, via their website, that they were in the process of writing songs for an album that would likely be released in the summer of 2009. A live bootleg recording featuring the new line-up was released via the band's website in December 2008.
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2. Earning his nickname from a hard-living lifestyle, Atlanta rapper Trouble signed a record contract just before landing in jail in the late 2000s. Transforming that turmoil into creative inspiration, he issued his debut mixtape, December 17th, in 2011. He released a fresh batch of trap every year until 2018, when he teamed with producer Mike WiLL Made-It for his official studio debut, Edgewood.
In 2008, Trouble (born Mariel Semonte Orr) had just signed a recording contract with Duct Tape Entertainment when he was caught in a home invasion that ended in kidnapping and armed robbery charges. He served his sentence and was released on December 17 , 2010, the date he would use as the title of his debut mixtape, which arrived in 2011. December 17th featured appearances by Waka Flocka Flame and Future and was quickly followed by Green Light. That set included collaborations with Future, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, and many more. Without slowing down, he continued with yearly releases, issuing 431 Days in 2012 and The Return of December 17th in 2013.
Continuing his prolific run, Trouble channeled his creative energy into a deluge of mixtapes including All on Me (2014), #ZayDidIt (2015), Skoob Fresh (2015), Skoobzilla (2016), and Year in 2016 (2017). On the side, his 2016 collaboration with fellow Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, the single Key To The Streets (Feat. Migos & Trouble) reached number 70 on Billboard's Hot 100.
In 2018, Trouble signed with Mike Will's Eardruma label, issuing "Bring It Back" with Drake. That track was the first taste of his official studio debut, Edgewood. Exclusively produced by Mike Will, the high-profile set recruited additional guests the Weeknd, Quavo, Offset, Fetty Wap, and Boosie Badazz. Edgewood also became his first appearance on the Billboard 200. After a relatively quiet year void of a new album, Trouble returned in 2020 with Thug Luv . Home to the hit Quavo collaboration "Popped," the set also featured 2 Chainz, Boosie Badazz, Jeezy, City Girls, and more.
3. Trouble was a one-off blues/jazz band that recorded two songs ("Snake Eyes" and "Mother's Gone") for season 3, episode 5 of David Lynch's TV series "Twin Peaks". The band members were David Lynch's son Riley Lynch (guitar), Alex Zhang Hungtai (Dirty Beaches; saxophone) and Dean Hurley (drums).
4. Trouble was a short-lived rock band from Los Angeles that released one self-titled album in 1977 on United Artists Records. The band members were Rick Failla (vocals), Carey Raymond (guitar), Jim Morris (guitar, keyboards), John Higgerson (bass), and Brian Glascock (drums).
Revelation
Trouble Lyrics
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Evil in the air
God is here to help
When Satan casts despair
Beast upon the earth
Christians dying
Satan says, "trust me"
He was only lying
In hates desire
Eternal death
In the lake of fire
We don't need no sympathy
From those of you who'll live
We believe in dying
For things that God will give
Lucifer will rule the earth
Seven years of death
God will grant eternal life
For all of you we pray
The lyrics of Trouble's song Revelation describe the end times as described in the book of Revelation. The world is troubled, with evil in the air, but the hope lies in God, who is there to help when Satan casts despair. The Beast, as referred to in the book of Revelation, is upon the earth, and Christians are dying. Satan is tempting people by asking them to trust him, but he is lying because the price of trusting him is eternal death in the lake of fire. The poor souls of earth are consumed by hate's desire and are destined to suffer eternal damnation.
The next set of lines conveys the belief of the singer and their followers that they do not need the sympathy of the living, but they have faith in dying for the things God will give them. Lucifer will rule the earth for seven years, leading to chaos and death. However, the singer prays that God will grant eternal life to those who believe in Him.
The song demonstrates the belief of the singer and their followers in the afterlife, where those who trust in God will be given eternal life, whereas those who succumb to the devil's temptation will suffer the consequences. Through the lyrics, the singer aims to provide comfort and hope in turbulent times, reinforcing the belief that God's judgment and eternal life are to be sought after.
Line by Line Meaning
Troubled is the world
The world is filled with trouble and turmoil.
Evil in the air
There is a pervasive sense of wickedness and malice all around us.
God is here to help
Despite the darkness that surrounds us, God is present and ready to offer assistance to those in need.
When Satan casts despair
When Satan tries to instill hopelessness and discouragement in our hearts.
Beast upon the earth
A terrible, monstrous presence that stalks the land and threatens all that is good and pure.
Christians dying
Those who follow Christ are suffering persecution and even death because of their faith.
Satan says, "trust me"
Satan tries to lead people astray by tempting them to put their trust in him instead of God.
He was only lying
Satan's words are deceitful and empty, and he cannot be trusted.
Poor souls of earth
All those who are suffering and struggling here on earth.
In hates desire
Motivated by a deep sense of anger and resentment.
Eternal death
The fate of those who do not follow God and reject his love and mercy.
In the lake of fire
A metaphorical place of eternal punishment and torment for those who have turned away from God.
We don't need no sympathy
We don't want or need pity or support from those who do not share our faith and values.
From those of you who'll live
From those who do not believe in eternal life or the promises of God.
We believe in dying
We have faith in the power and importance of sacrificing our lives for God and his purposes.
For things that God will give
We are willing to endure persecution and even death in order to receive the blessings and rewards that God has promised to his followers.
Lucifer will rule the earth
In the end times, Satan will have a temporary period of domination over the world.
Seven years of death
During this time, there will be widespread death and destruction.
God will grant eternal life
Despite Satan's attempts to destroy us, God will ultimately triumph and offer eternal life to those who have kept faith with him.
For all of you we pray
We pray for all people, whether they are believers or not, that they may find peace and salvation in God's love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE FRANKLIN, ERIC WAGNER, RICK J WARTELL
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Mike Mike
All you bangers this is the shit. Even though I was into goth punk I also thought this blew most metal bands away. I grew up in the Seattle area and saw the real shit
Malfunkshun
The Accused
MELVINS
Soundgarden
Green River
Forced Entry
The Dehumanizers
Yeah I'm old school
VICTOR ANDREW BINI LOPES
This album is a masterpiece
S Davis
How did Trouble not get bigger? They are so underrated
Lister Of Smeg
Some say that Metallica tried really hard to copy Bruce Franklin and Rick Wartell's guitar tone, but Wartell supposedly disputes this. Still they do have their own signature sound. Trouble is a timeless band.
Rhett Wilkerson
Facts bro I jam to this all the time
Atmost11
Preaching, in your face, still badass, even the more badass for it, Praise Trouble, Hail Trouble, Hail Jesus just based on respect for Trouble, no one can say this isnt hard core, every tongue must confess this is a great ablum.
Gothik Extravaganza
King David would like a word with you... Giant.
Manny Ruiz
The logical conclusion of B*** S******.
Lister Of Smeg
I've been a Trouble fan for over 30 years, and I keep coming home to one of my favorite bands of all time. Like capturing lightning in a bottle.
Stewart Pebworth
I have this album on cassette that I bought in 1984. When I first heard it, I was completely hooked. Can’t believe they never became bigger. Musicianship, vocals, song writing ... they had IT. Maybe everything that they wrote after this could never live up to their expectations! They don’t make music like this any longer!!
joão júnior
A banda trouble é puro Doom metal! Trouble é demais!