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)
D.N.A
Voivod Lyrics
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Searching for a new anaesthesia
Maybe it's time to throw in the towel
I bought the cow, you get the milk for free
Somebody down there likes me
I admit I'm a misfit, you agree, I submit
The night's decayed, the wind is hot
I was born in the USA, I'm deformed by my DNA
Fine example of this great nation
Shrine to humiliation
They said put yourself at my disposal
You'll accept our proposal
But I'm doomed to live
Somebody down there likes me
Cruelty can be unkind
You try to think things are going fine
Or it's a sign that you're going out of your mind
So you submit, so you submit
Don't no anything
I don't say no to anything
I admit I'm a misfit, I submit
Paint thinner & snake juice
It's water from the moon
It's the teardrops of the angels
The nectar of the gods
So so many injections
To handle each and every infection
So many subliminal suggestions
To the president of rejection, I submit
Cruelty can be unkind, drive you out of your mind
Or it's a sign that things are going fine
I admit I'm unfit, I submit
The DNA is DOA all across the USA
Ne sais rien, je ne dis non a rien
Does somebody out there like me?
Have a nice day...
The lyrics to Voivod's song D.N.A. suggest a sense of defeat, resignation and isolation. The rain, symbolizing hardship, has come in and the singer is searching for a new escape or "anaesthesia." The mention of throwing in the towel suggests a loss of hope, perhaps due to being born "deformed by my DNA," implying a sense of predetermined failure. The singer admits to being a "misfit," and agrees to submit to the cruelty of the situation. Despite the negativity, the line "somebody down there likes me" suggests a glimmer of hope or a sense that maybe things aren't as bad as they seem.
The song takes a bit of a surreal turn in the second half, mentioning odd substances such as paint thinner and snake juice, and referencing injections and subliminal suggestions. The singer admits to being unfit, but ultimately questions if somebody out there likes them. It's as if they are resigned to their fate, but still hold out some hope for connection or understanding. The line "ne sais rien, je ne dis non a rien" means "I know nothing, I say no to nothing," indicating a sense of surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
The rot set in, the rain came in
Things started to fall apart, the problems started to accumulate
Searching for a new anaesthesia
Looking for a way to numb the pain and escape reality
Maybe it's time to throw in the towel
Perhaps it's time to give up and admit defeat
I bought the cow, you get the milk for free
I made a mistake and now I'm paying for it, while others enjoy the benefits
Somebody down there likes me
Despite all the problems and setbacks, there is still hope
I admit I'm a misfit, you agree, I submit
I acknowledge that I don't fit in, and I accept my situation
The night's decayed, the wind is hot
Things are getting worse, and it's hard to ignore
I was born in the USA, I'm deformed by my DNA
I grew up in America, but I feel like something is wrong with me at the core
Fine example of this great nation
Sarcastic remark about the state of the country
Shrine to humiliation
Feeling of being degraded and defeated
They said put yourself at my disposal
Authority figures try to take control and make decisions on your behalf
You'll accept our proposal
Implying that there is no other choice but to conform to their demands
But I'm doomed to live
Feeling of being trapped and having no escape
Cruelty can be unkind
Sometimes people are harsh and insensitive
You try to think things are going fine
Trying to stay positive and hope that things will improve
Or it's a sign that you're going out of your mind
Wondering if you're losing your grip on reality
So you submit, so you submit
Giving in to the pressure, and accepting the situation
Don't no anything
Not knowing what to do, feeling lost and confused
I don't say no to anything
Being desperate and willing to try anything, even if it's risky
Paint thinner & snake juice
Referring to dangerous and harmful substances
It's water from the moon
Something impossible or imaginary
It's the teardrops of the angels
Something mystical, divine or spiritual
The nectar of the gods
Something amazing, fantastic or desirable
So so many injections
Trying to cure the ailment with a lot of different treatments
To handle each and every infection
Working hard to overcome all the obstacles and problems
So many subliminal suggestions
Being manipulated and influenced without realizing it
To the president of rejection, I submit
Giving in to the negative influences and letting them control you
The DNA is DOA all across the USA
Feeling hopeless and trapped, with no chance of escape or improvement
Ne sais rien, je ne dis non a rien
Not knowing anything, being unsure and hesitant
Does somebody out there like me?
Questioning if there is anyone who cares or understands
Have a nice day...
Ironically wishing someone a good day, despite all the problems and difficulties
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@sex6cult9revolution
For those who don't know, the vocals on this song are by Jim Thirlwell. Jim is possibly best known for his recent work, composing music for the Venture Brothers on Adult Swim, but is probably most respected for his "Foetus" project - which, like Voivod, set him apart as the leader of his genre in the 80's. (Voivod in thrash metal, Foetus in industrial). These guys have known and respected each other for years and Snake's absence was a good opportunity for them to do a track together.
@PreacherNny
Langevin has also played with Thirlwell on several of his projects, such a strange crossover but I love it
@angelpuente131
When voivod fans do their own videos
It just doesn’t get better.
Good job
Do more
Lots more
@DEFKONSIXTYSIXlml
i thank you kind sir ;)
@Theshark15z
Eric Forrest doesn't sing on this song, but It's still one of my favorite song from the Negatron Album. Love the vid. Goes great with the song.
@NECROPHYTE
dude......you are right.
@DEFKONSIXTYSIXlml
shaddup you. It was great to have a break from Snake.
@LatexCult
...what that noise...fuck that noise !!!
@ironsabbath18
I fuckin' love this song. I really hate when people don't understand MUSICAL PROGRESSION. Especially you ThrashHard
@UndergroundVibrations
yes but Phobos is a very great album(without snake!)