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!
Poisoned By Ignorance
Violator Lyrics
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An ideal like a disease
Man as ruler of the world
Nature to slavery
The way that we're gonna live?
The way that we're gonna die?
Poisoned by ignorance
A seed of hate
To vanquish the earth
Life, a product on a shelf
Choose what to purchase
Guided by your prejudice
Of colour, of class and of gender
The way that we're gonna live?
The way that we're gonna die?
Poisoned by ignorance
A seed of hate
Vanquish the earth
To control, to exploit, to destroy, to dispose.
Poisoned by ignorance
Then when you realized,
You won't have more time,
Things will be destroyed.
Now, what will you consume?
It turned against you.
Only total death remains
The lyrics of Poisoned By Ignorance by Violator address the human race's arrogance towards the natural world as well as the disdain for each other, all of which results in our destruction. The lyrics convey that humans have become so self-absorbed with the idea of control and domination that they have become oblivious to the harm they inflict on the environment. The dominant ideology in the world considers humans as superior to everything else, and this perception has led to the exploitation of nature, which is faced with extinction.
The lyrics also address the issue of discrimination that exists based on race, class, and gender. Humanity tends to turn people into products, enabling them to form judgments based on predetermined stereotypes. Individuals become slaves to these stereotypes and prejudices, and the song poignantly suggests that this behaviour is poisoning us all. The song focuses on the lack of knowledge of our adverse ways, and how this ignorance is the reason behind our inevitable demise. The chorus ends with the question of how humanity plans to live and die in the poisoned environment we've created.
Line by Line Meaning
Deadlier than death from above,
An abstract concept, such as ignorance, can be far more devastating than tangible threats, like bombs from above.
An ideal like a disease
Belief in a particular notion can spread like a contagious sickness and harm those who embrace it.
Man as ruler of the world
Humans have taken complete control over the earth, behaving as if all other living beings exist solely for their benefit.
Nature to slavery
People have subjugated the natural world, treating it as a resource to be exploited rather than a living entity deserving of respect.
The way that we're gonna live?
We should consider the choices we make and the impact they have on the world around us.
The way that we're gonna die?
We must also consider the consequences of our actions and how they shape our ultimate fate.
Poisoned by ignorance
Our lack of knowledge and understanding is slowly killing us, both individually and as a society.
A seed of hate
Hateful thoughts, beliefs, and actions have the potential to take root and grow, causing widespread destruction.
To vanquish the earth
If we allow hate, anger, and greed to dominate our behavior, we will ultimately destroy the planet that sustains us.
Life, a product on a shelf
We have reduced the value of life to a mere commodity that can be bought, sold, and discarded at will.
Choose what to purchase
Our consumer-driven society gives us the illusion of choice, but we are often limited to options that perpetuate the status quo.
Guided by your prejudice
Our biases and preconceptions influence our decisions and actions, often leading us astray.
Of colour, of class and of gender
We judge and discriminate against others based on arbitrary characteristics like skin color, social status, and gender identity.
To control, to exploit, to destroy, to dispose.
Our relentless pursuit of power, profit, and convenience has left a trail of devastation in its wake.
Then when you realized,
When it's too late, we will finally see the damage we have inflicted.
You won't have more time,
Once we reach a point of no return, there will be no second chances to fix our mistakes.
Things will be destroyed.
Our actions will have irreversible consequences, leading to the demise of ourselves and other living beings.
Now, what will you consume?
In light of the damage we have caused, we must rethink what we consume and how it impacts the world around us.
It turned against you.
Our disregard for the natural world and other living beings will ultimately backfire and harm us.
Only total death remains
If we don't change our ways, there will be no future for ourselves or the planet we call home.
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.