After a live rehearsal demo (Killer Instinct - 2002), two underground compilations (Metalvox … 1 e Fast Food Thrash Metal both from 2003) and plenty of gigs in all the dirty holes, from Distrito Federal and neighborhoods, Violator got the opportunity to travel to Asuncion and play in the Paraguayan lands. Among that, the band was invited as an opening act for the thrash metal legend, Destruction, and American deathbangers, Malevolent Creation.
In the first months of 2004, the band got in touch with Kill Again Records label through Metal Bloods Editor, Antônio Rolldão. After this union, what was supposed to be a second demo turned into the EP, Violent Mosh. Four songs of intense old school thrash metal, no open for modernity.
The strong label work, together with a hunger for playing live, resulted in over 40 gigs in the next two years. Violator traveled through 10 estates and had the honor to meet thrashers from all over Brazil. The tour for ending the EP promo, Moshing With Violence Tour 2005, took the band across Brazil's north-east and allowed the band to play in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest, in the city of Portel, after facing 20 hours of boat rides.
One of these thrash gigs was recorded for the fist edition of Da Tribo Rock Magazine. It came to stores in all countries, with a DVD that captures Violator's performance in Campinas/SP. Violent Mosh was also the first release from the band outside of Brazil. In a K7 tape version, just like the old 80s bands, the EP was released in Bolivia by Grim Art Productions. This copy was limited edition, with only 666 copies available.
The EP was above all expectations, which lead to another release. This time as a split with one of the greatest Brazilian thrash bands, Bywar. From the union of Violent Mosh and Invincible War, first album from the São Paulo headthrashers, Violent War was born. This brought a Violator special bonus, a version for Taurus Massacre, a historical band from Brazil.
In late 2005, the band got the worst news of all time. Their guitar player, friend and brother, Juan Leda, left the band to continue his studies in Argentina, where his family lives. The farewell show was with Filandian thrashcore band Maniacs of Força Macabra, a gig to remember, with underground spirit and United Forces. Those were feelings that the band always believed.
With Juan out of the band, it did not deter the will of doing thrash, living thrash and breathing thrash. Violator started the beginning of 2006 as a power trio. After six months locked up at Orbis studio in Brasília, the band comes up with the first full-length, Chemical Assault. The album release, in october of the same year, is also the return of the group with two guitars. Márcio Cambito joins the band and brings even more speed to the picks and insanity to the live perfomance. violator are stronger than ever. The violation has just begun!
Brainwash Possession
Violator Lyrics
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You have walk these streets with pride
Claiming to be the one
But it was always a matter of pose
Boundless condemnation
To show how much you though you command
Finally you find your truth
Delivered to sacrifice
Brainwash possession
The power to drain all your will
Brainwash possession
And now this time is gone
You are turn into a new servant
Let your god slay you
While you deny all your past
Its hard to realize
How the true becomes the weak
But it would come to sight
You've always been a preacher
Living under the cross of misery
All defiance turns into apathy
Inquisitions smash the differences
But I shall not surrender to slavery
The lyrics to Violator's Brainwash Possession describe the transformation of an individual from a self-proclaimed leader to a follower, as a result of being brainwashed and manipulated. The song appears to have a religious connotation, with references to being a preacher, living under the cross of misery, and delivering oneself to sacrifice. The lyrics suggest that the individual was always posing and claiming to be in command, but they ultimately realize that they are just another follower in the crowd.
Brainwash Possession highlights the power of brainwashing and manipulation and how it can strip a person of their will and identity. The individual is delivered to sacrifice, indicating that they have given in to a higher power or influence, perhaps a deity or religious institution. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the power of brainwashing and how it drains the individual's will, turning them into a new servant. The song ends with a message of defiance, suggesting that the individual will not surrender to slavery and will resist brainwashing and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
In a long time
It has been a long time
You have walk these streets with pride
You have been walking confidently on these streets
Claiming to be the one
Asserting that you are the one
But it was always a matter of pose
But it was always just a façade
Boundless condemnation
Endless criticism
To show how much you though you command
To demonstrate your perceived power and control
Finally you find your truth
Eventually, you discover your true self
Just another follower in the crowd
Merely another member of the masses
Delivered to sacrifice
Given up for sacrifice
Brainwash possession
Subjected to brainwashing
The power to drain all your will
The ability to deplete your willpower
Brainwash possession
Subjected to brainwashing
And now this time is gone
Now, that time is over
You are turn into a new servant
You have become a new servant
Let your god slay you
Let your deity kill you
While you deny all your past
Although you reject your past
Its hard to realize
It is difficult to comprehend
How the true becomes the weak
How the truth becomes weakened
But it would come to sight
However, it will be evident
You've always been a preacher
You have always been a sermonizer
Living under the cross of misery
Existing beneath the burden of sorrow
All defiance turns into apathy
All resistance transforms into indifference
Inquisitions smash the differences
Investigations destroy the distinctions
But I shall not surrender to slavery
But I will not relinquish my freedom
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.