Things started slowly sliding downhill for them after, their next album being poorly received, 1991's Angel Rat. 'Grunge' was taking hold, with bands such as their former opening act, Soundgarden, enjoying a rise to stardom. Blacky left the band just before Angel Rat's release. 1993 saw the release of The Outer Limits album. Following the subsequent tour, Snake quit Voivod. The former Liquid Indian man, Eric "E-Force" Forrest replaced Blacky and Snake in one fell swoop on bass and lead vocals, and would stay with the band for two albums, 1995's Negatron and 1997's Phobos. 2000 saw an EP (Kronik) and live album (Lives), and in 2001 a car accident invalidated E-Force with a broken back. The group was put on hiatus, until eventually the decision was made to reform the band with Snake. Voivod fan Jason Newsted, fresh from Metallica, filled the vacant bass slot. This version of the band would go on to release 2003's self-titled album, Voivod.
Guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour sadly died on 25th August 2005 from colon cancer aged 45. After his diagnosis he spent the last 2 months of his life recording ideas & guitar parts for several albums worth of new songs. After his death the rest of the band completed work on Voivod's 14th album, Katorz, released in July 2006 and Infini in 2009.
By July 2010, Voivod had been writing and recording new music (including Dan Mongrain on guitar). On July 4, 2012, Voivod announced the title of their thirteenth studio album, Target Earth, which was released on January 22, 2013. Target Earth has a more progressive sound than some of their last few albums, and is a return to a more "classic" Voivod sound that can be heard on Dimension Hatross and Nothingface. All the music was written by Blacky and Chewy, while Snake focused on lyrics, and Away took care of the artwork.
On July 10, 2014, it was reported that Blacky had left Voivod again. It was announced that he was forced out of the band. For months he requested meetings regarding the band business and artistic affairs, but was denied such talks by one of the other members. In late January 2015 the band released the new single "We Are Connected" which is the lead track from the 7-inch split vinyl disc with the band At the Gates. It is the first music to feature new bassist Dominic "Rocky" Laroche. They also released a new, five-track EP, entitled Post Society, featuring two new tracks and a cover of Hawkwind's "Silver Machine", on February 26, 2016.
As early as February 2015, Voivod began work on their fourteenth studio album, which was to be released in 2016 but later pushed back to 2017. The band was expected to begin recording the album in August 2017. In June 2017, Langevin told Rock Sverige that the songwriting was almost completed with an estimated release for early 2018. He also said that the album would probably be a double-album on vinyl due to the songs being "really long and progressive", describing them as "seven or eight minutes long songs" and with it being a concept album as well. In November 2017, the Voivod members began recording another album, titled The Wake, which was released in September 2018. The master tapes for Voivod's MCA-era albums were long thought to have been destroyed in the 2008 Universal Studios fire; this was later disputed by Blacky, who revealed in late 2019 that the master tapes for Nothingface, Angel Rat and The Outer Limits were located in a facility in Pennsylvania, after persistently questioning Universal staff, and claimed that they are now in his possession.
Voivod's fifteenth studio album, Synchro Anarchy, will be released on February 11, 2022.
Current members
Michel Langevin (Away) – drums (1982–present)
Denis Bélanger (Snake) – vocals (1982–1994, 2002–present)
Mongrain (Chewy) – guitar (2008–present)
Dominic Laroche (Rocky) – bass (2014–present)
Bacteria
Voivod Lyrics
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Dread and fear have now returned
Red rainfalls poison the sky
Blood and death for years and more
Chemical infection on its way
Synthesized corruption and decay
Pure decay
Dead planet
Plague and curse fall on the globe
Chemical infection on its way
Synthesized corruption and decay
Parasite
One bacteria out to spread
One bacteria and you're dead
The song 'Bacteria' by Voivod is a powerful and haunting depiction of a world in crisis. The opening lines present a stark image of the earth being covered by clouds and fog, creating an atmosphere of dread and fear. The lyrics then describe the red rainfalls that poison the sky, bringing death and destruction to the planet. The use of the color red is significant, as it symbolizes both blood and danger, highlighting the severity of the situation.
The notion of chemical infection is a recurring theme throughout the song, and is portrayed as a source of corruption and decay that is systematically destroying the world. The lyrics paint a picture of a dying planet, with a virus spreading uncontrollably, bringing plague and curse to all living beings. The line "one bacteria and you're dead" is particularly chilling, as it underscores the fragility of human life in the face of such a catastrophic event.
Overall, Bacteria is a powerful and thought-provoking song that serves as a warning against the dangers of environmental degradation and unchecked technology.
Line by Line Meaning
Clouds and fog cover the earth
The atmosphere of the planet is completely shrouded in thick clouds and fog, obscuring all visibility.
Dread and fear have now returned
Intense feelings of apprehension and anxiety have resurfaced, causing great alarm and distress.
Red rainfalls poison the sky
The precipitation that falls from the sky is contaminated with toxic substances, tinting it red and posing a grave danger to all life below.
Blood and death for years and more
The aftermath of this catastrophic event will result in prolonged suffering and death for an indeterminate amount of time.
Chemical infection on its way
A harmful chemical agent is quickly spreading and infecting everything in its path.
Synthesized corruption and decay
Various artificial compounds are causing widespread decay and destruction, leading to the eventual collapse of the ecosystem.
Pure decay
The complete breakdown and putrefaction of all living matter is occurring unabated.
Dead planet
The entire planet has been rendered lifeless and barren, devoid of all organic activity and vitality.
Virus unknown
A mysterious and unidentifiable pathogen is spreading rapidly, evading all attempts to cure or contain it.
Plague and curse fall on the globe
An inescapable and devastating plague is afflicting the entire planet, unleashing a curse that will haunt humanity for generations to come.
Parasite
A parasitic organism is thriving and multiplying within the host organism, feeding off its vital energy and resources.
One bacteria out to spread
A single microbe is propagating and proliferating, infecting all that it comes into contact with and threatening to cause an unstoppable epidemic.
One bacteria and you're dead
Just a mere encounter with a single bacterium is sufficient to result in death, such is the severity and virulence of this particular pathogen.
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@giancarlopacelli5971
my list
1.Nothingface
2.Dimension Hatross
3.The Outer Limits
4.Angel rat
5.Killing tenchonolgy
personally i consider all Voivod's works all masterpieces
@philmole1209
@z k Interesting. I'm actually sympathetic to both points of view. But I lean toward yours because everyone always talks about Nothingface, Angel Rat etc. and no one champions albums like this one, which actually seem more visceral and more adventurous to me.
@16timesthedetail19
1.Phobos
2.Negatron
3.Killing technology
4.Dimension Hatröss
5.Target Earth
@andrewstruzyk9954
I love this band, that's all that needs to be said !!! 🙂
@timeravager
Awesome music and lyrics, this is from one of their best albums.
@peraoroslamoski4151
One of the greatest album ever
@moldren5263
i saw them live in Montreal with this line up. opened for iron maiden. eric is amazing live. his voice was so perfect.
@TheDennyAblack
my favorite song from the Eric-era Voivod!
@ChrisPartykaMusic
i think forrest's vocals do fit well, not sure snake's would for this vibe. it was good that this period happened though because the band got to create in ways they might not have
@sMt3X
the intro and some parts always give my spine a freezing chill...love this tho <3