1) a Czech death/doom met… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band called Vacuum:
1) a Czech death/doom metal band
2) a Swedish syntpop formation
3) a Dutch punk band (see Vacuüm)
4) an Italian black metal act
5) a Chilean powerviolence band
6) a New Zealand early punk band Bill Direen (guitar,vocals) Stephen Cogle (bass,vocals)
Peter Stapleton (drums) Brendan Arnold (percussion & vocals) Peter Fryer (organ)
Allen Meek (organ) 1978 - 1979
6) A Swedish punk rock band
1) Vacuum (SWE) is the name of a swedish song-writing/production duo consisting of Mattias Lindblom and Anders Wollbeck. They also work together as a pop-group under the same name. As songwriters they have written hits for artists such as Monrose, Garou, Tarja Turunen and Rachel Stevens to name a few. Anders and Mattias met in 1996 when the band Vacuum recorded their first album "The Plutonium Cathedral". They work out of their studio "Home" situated in central Stockholm, Sweden but are constantly on the move to wherever their work takes them.
In 04 Vacuum released the album "Your Whole Life Is Leading Up To This". It was followed by two singles "Six Billion Voices" in 06 and "Walk On The Sun" in 07. Due to high demand as song-writers, Vacuum the band is only active from time to time. The band still enjoys a huge fan-following.
As songwriters they have worked with many artists around the world. In 2007, they've worked with artists such as Tarja Turunen (I Walk Alone, Die Alive etc), Monrose (What You Don't Know), Cinema Bizarre (Heavensent, Get Off), Edyta Gorniak and many more.
Mattias is keeping a popular blog at www.myspace.com/mattiaslindblom
For more info visit an official web-page: http://www.vacuum-people.com
History (unofficial version)
The group was formed in 1996 by Alexander Bard and Anders Wollbeck.
The history of the group can be divided into two distinct parts: before the departure of the group's leader Alexander Bard in 1999 and after his departure, since which the singer Mattias Lindblom has become the group's new leader. The first two full albums of 1997 and 1998 were characterized by classical music influences and socially-, politically- and even astronomically-themed lyrics, which are very unusual for synth pop music; the 2004 album "Your Whole Life Is Leading Up to This", written by Wollbeck/Lindblom, steered away from synth pop to trance/techno and personal lyrics dealing with love and the meaning of life.
Line-Up:
Mattias Lindblom - vocals
Anders Wollbeck - keyboards, guitars, programming
Vacuum (NL) is also a punk band from Utrecht.
Formed in 1982 and released 2 Full-lengths:
“Vacuum”(1984) and “Feest” (1986)
and where also featured on two tapes with Bart FM Droog: “Destructief Jong Nederland” (1982) & “De Droog Tapes” (1983) and a VA album: “Hatelijke Groenten” With the Tracks Sport/Autonoom/WGV/Liefde.
Line-up:
J.P.Kuil - Bass / vocals
Rob Kuil - Guitar / vocals
Hanneke Schreuder - Programming / vocals
Hans Sulmann - Guitar / vocals
The black metal band Vacuum (IT) released the demo “Ascensus” in 2005, via Eerie Art Records.
The Czech doom metal band Vacuum started in 1995. in 1996 they released demo 'Climbing My Sky' which was later released on cd by Machine Gods Records in Portugal. Then band disappeared in history
The Chilean powerviolence band Vacuum are from Temuco, playing fast as hell.
Line up:
Bodoke (vocals)
Coty (guitar)
Mario (bass and guitar)
Pablo (drums)
Pride In My Religion
Vacuum Lyrics
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What the prophets have sealed
So exotic every faith I found
And beyond my ordeal
There's a very attractive appeal
I've been deep inside the human mind
Living under a ban
No more top of the clan
I resign and accept
Who I am
I take pride in my religion today
I take pride in how I'm leading my way
I take pride in my religion today
Like diamonds found
On sacred ground
This is where I belong
Built my life on ideology
Get the principles right
Turned myself into a parody
I behaved so uptight
Nothing sacred to harbour in sight
What's the point with our society
With supply and demand
When the product left is misery
No more top of the clan
I resign and accept who I am
End of journey
Here's my fate complete
No more top of the clan,
I resign and accept who I am
The song "Pride In My Religion" by Vacuum is a deep and introspective exploration of faith, spirituality, and self-acceptance. The lyrics express the artist's search for truth and meaning in the various religions and spiritual practices they have explored. The artist describes how religion can be exotic and appealing, but also how it can be restrictive and oppressive, leading to a sense of banishment from one's true self.
The artist ultimately finds pride and acceptance in their own personal religion, which they describe as being like "diamonds found on sacred ground." The artist describes moving away from a life built on rigid ideology and principles to one based on self-acceptance and personal growth. They reject the societal pressure to conform to a specific set of standards and instead embrace themselves for who they are.
Overall, the song speaks to a universal human experience of searching for answers and meaning, finding one's path, and ultimately embracing oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been searching for the truth behind
I have been seeking to understand the meaning behind life and existence.
What the prophets have sealed
I am looking to uncover the secrets and knowledge that religious leaders have kept hidden.
So exotic every faith I found
I have explored many unique religions and belief systems.
And beyond my ordeal
My spiritual journey has been difficult but has helped me grow as a person.
There's a very attractive appeal
There is something captivating about the mystery and allure of religious teachings.
I've been deep inside the human mind
I have explored the depths of my own consciousness and that of others.
Living under a ban
I have felt oppressed by society's expectations and limitations.
We've all come to know as space and time
We have become aware of the concepts of space and time that govern our lives.
No more top of the clan
I no longer feel the need to adhere to societal or religious hierarchies.
I resign and accept
I have let go of my need for control and have come to accept myself and my place in the universe.
Who I am
I have embraced my identity as a spiritual seeker and follower of my own beliefs.
I take pride in my religion today
I am proud of the beliefs and practices that guide my life.
I take pride in how I'm leading my way
I am proud of the path I have chosen for myself and the positive impact I am making on the world.
Like diamonds found
My spiritual journey has led me to discover great value and beauty in my beliefs.
On sacred ground
My beliefs are deeply meaningful and important to me, like a holy site.
This is where I belong
I have found a sense of purpose and belonging in my religious beliefs.
Built my life on ideology
I have constructed my life around my beliefs and values.
Get the principles right
I am committed to upholding the values and ethics of my religion.
Turned myself into a parody
I have sometimes taken my beliefs to an extreme and become a caricature of myself.
I behaved so uptight
I have been overly strict and rigid in my adherence to my beliefs.
Nothing sacred to harbour in sight
I have felt disillusioned by the lack of meaningful practices and beliefs in the world.
What's the point with our society
I have questioned the purpose and meaning behind the systems and structures of society.
With supply and demand
Our society is driven by economic principles rather than spiritual or ethical ones.
When the product left is misery
When we focus only on material gain, we are left with a society marked by pain and suffering.
End of journey
My spiritual journey has come to an end.
Here's my fate complete
I have accepted my destiny and place in the universe.
No more top of the clan,
I have let go of the need to be a part of any hierarchy or power structure.
I resign and accept who I am
I have become comfortable in my own skin and am at peace with who I am as a person.
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.