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)
Killing Technology
Voivod Lyrics
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How the hell are they gonna make it
Anyway nobody's gonna object
Even if they make shit
Now you better get wise
Lasers passing through the sky
For me there's no alternative
This sphere is a bad place to live
Fooling technology
Killing technology!!!
The star wars have started up
The new invention is coming out
Making a spider web over the atmosphere
To make them sure that we can't get out of here
Computers controlling your functions
Seems like we got electronic alienation
Trading children for a new kind of robot
Waiting for the old people to disappear
Growing technology
Fooling technology
Killing technology!!!
Use the killing technology
How can I destroy the enemy
Security plans are not easy to find
That's my generation, the nonsense time
You lose your function
You're just a substitute
You lose your function
Glad to see you change
You've got automatic moves
Take your pills to have energy
And sit down in your robotic living room
People are gonna progress
Who knows whether we'll get more or less
Some say it's the beginning of the end
Some say they've got our lives in their hands
Growing technology
Fooling technology
Killing technology!!!
Look at the chaos, how much does it cost
The circuits gleam
Push this button, memory runs
You're gonna pay for this
Ready or not, ready or not !!!
Tomorrow is the fear
The fear will come from the sky, from behind!
Tomorrow disappears
The fear will come from the sky, from behind!
Tomorrow is the fear
The fear will come from the sky, from behind!
We are connected
The lyrics of Voivod's song Killing Technology foray into the theme of technology and its effects on society. The song highlights society's dependence on technology and warns of its potential dangers. The lyricist implies that technology is growing and will eventually lead to its own destruction.
The first verse of the song addresses the concept of technology development and innovation, and how it doesn't matter whether the technology produced is of poor quality. The second and third verses of the song mention the military use of technology, particularly the development of laser and star wars technology. The song also talks about the tendency for people to be replaced by technology, and how technology is gradually taking over human life. The chorus belabors the point that technology is being used to kill people and make the world an unsafe place.
The song ultimately concludes by painting a picture of a society caught in the grip of technology's disastrous effects. The lyrics suggest that people are willing to sacrifice their humanity and be controlled by technology, and that humanity is heading for catastrophe if it does not change its path.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking about another project
Voivod is considering the implications of new technological advancements and what they could mean for humanity.
How the hell are they gonna make it
Voivod doubts the effectiveness of these new technological advancements and wonders how they will be successfully used.
Anyway nobody's gonna object
Despite their doubts, Voivod believes that people will blindly accept these new technologies regardless of their consequences.
Even if they make shit
Voivod believes that even if these new technologies are poorly made, they will still be accepted and used by humans.
Now you better get wise
Voivod is warning their audience to be cautious and aware of the potential dangers of new technological advancements.
Lasers passing through the sky
Voivod is describing the new technologies as something powerful and impressive, yet potentially dangerous.
For me there's no alternative
Voivod feels that there is no other choice but to confront and deal with these new technologies, despite their potential dangers.
This sphere is a bad place to live
Voivod believes that because of these new technological advancements, the world has become a more dangerous and less desirable place to live.
Growing technology
Voivod is acknowledging the rapid growth and development of new technological advancements.
Fooling technology
Voivod believes that these new technologies are deceptive and manipulative in nature.
Killing technology!!!
Voivod is calling for the end of these new technological advancements before they can cause further harm to humanity.
The star wars have started up
Voivod is referencing the arms race between superpowers and the potential for space-based weapons systems.
The new invention is coming out
Voivod acknowledges the constant flow of new technological advancements and the potential for them to be used as weapons.
Making a spider web over the atmosphere
Voivod is describing the potential for a global communications network that could be used to control and manipulate people.
To make them sure that we can't get out of here
Voivod fears that this global communications network will be used to control and limit people's movements and freedom.
Computers controlling your functions
Voivod expresses concerns over the potential for artificial intelligence and computers to control and manipulate humans.
Seems like we got electronic alienation
Voivod believes that these new technologies are causing a fundamental disconnect between people and their environments.
Trading children for a new kind of robot
Voivod is criticizing society's willingness to accept new technologies at the expense of human values and relationships.
Waiting for the old people to disappear
Voivod is commenting on society's tendency to overlook or ignore older people and their experiences in favor of new technologies.
Use the killing technology
Voivod is calling for the use of force to combat and end the growth of new technological advancements.
How can I destroy the enemy
Voivod is questioning how to combat the negative effects of these new technologies and regain control of humanity.
Security plans are not easy to find
Voivod is acknowledging the difficulty in finding effective security measures against these new technologies.
That's my generation, the nonsense time
Voivod laments the current state of technological advancements and how they are negatively affecting society.
You lose your function
Voivod is warning how these new technologies can cause people to lose control over their own lives.
You're just a substitute
Voivod is criticizing how people can be replaced or seen as disposable in a society controlled by new technologies.
Glad to see you change
Voivod expresses optimism at the potential for people to reject these new technologies and take control of their lives.
You've got automatic moves
Voivod is describing how people can become robotic and lose control of their own actions and decisions.
Take your pills to have energy
Voivod is criticizing the reliance on medications and stimulants to keep people productive and in control in a society dominated by new technologies.
And sit down in your robotic living room
Voivod is describing how society has become increasingly isolated and insular as people become more reliant on new technologies and retreat into digital realms.
People are gonna progress
Voivod acknowledges that human progress will continue to occur, despite the negative effects of new technologies.
Who knows whether we'll get more or less
Voivod is questioning the nature and direction of progress and its potential impact on society.
Some say it's the beginning of the end
Voivod is referencing apocalyptic fears of societal collapse or destruction as a result of these new technologies.
Some say they've got our lives in their hands
Voivod is criticizing the belief that technology and new advancements can control and dictate human experience and life.
Look at the chaos, how much does it cost
Voivod is criticizing how the cost of new technologies to society can outweigh their potential benefits.
The circuits gleam
Voivod is describing the shiny and alluring nature of new technologies and how they can blind people to their potential dangers.
Push this button, memory runs
Voivod is describing how technology can reduce complex tasks and systems into simple and automated processes.
You're gonna pay for this
Voivod warns that the negative consequences of new technologies will ultimately come back to haunt those who promote and use them.
Ready or not, ready or not !!!
Voivod is warning society to be prepared for the unexpected and potentially devastating consequences of new technologies.
Tomorrow is the fear
Voivod is expressing concerns about the future and how these new technologies will impact humanity in the long run.
The fear will come from the sky, from behind!
Voivod is referencing the potential threats of space-based weapons and technologies that could be used against humanity.
We are connected
Voivod acknowledges how technology and new advancements have connected and unified humanity in ways never before possible.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BELANGER DENIS, D AMOUR DENIS, LANGEVIN MICHEL, DENIS BELANGER, DENIS D AMOUR, JEAN YVES THERIAULT, MICHEL LANGEVIN
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Yog-Sothoth
...KILLING SIDE...
00:01 Killing Technology
07:36 Overreaction
12:20 Tornado
18:24 Too Scared To Scream
...RAVENOUS SIDE...
22:42 Forgotten In Space
28:54 Ravenous Medicine
33:16 Order Of The Blackguards
37:44 This Is Not An Exercise
44:04 Cockroaches
Yog-Sothoth
...KILLING SIDE...
00:01 Killing Technology
07:36 Overreaction
12:20 Tornado
18:24 Too Scared To Scream
...RAVENOUS SIDE...
22:42 Forgotten In Space
28:54 Ravenous Medicine
33:16 Order Of The Blackguards
37:44 This Is Not An Exercise
44:04 Cockroaches
Joker Isaac
Thanks 🤘🤘🏻🤘🏿🤘🏼🤘🏽🤘🏾
Andrea Clemente
One word : masterpiece .
Donald Wynecoop
Voivod's magnum opus, in my humble opinion. They effin' nailed it with this release 🤘!
vapor dreams 翁萎円
Voivod for life \m/
Nelson Sweeney
Easily the most overlooked metal band ever. So much great music! Piggy 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
SACRARIO Official
Classic and legendary album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ildo p.silva
Voivod estava é sempre esteve 10 anos á frente,de tds as bandas da época,inovadores e matador.
Jack James Godsell
Snake (Denis Bélanger) – vocals
Piggy (Denis D'Amour) – guitars (R.I.P)
Blacky (Jean-Yves Thériault) – bass
Away (Michel Langevin) – drums
jelefaz
I fucking love this album... Got it approximately 30 years ago. It is extraordinary and really innovative, unique and underrated.
Listening to it every week and following me even in my mind all the time. OBSESSED