Originally formed in 1984, the band released a series of demos on cassette before their 7" vinyl debut Clutching at Straws in 1988. This was swiftly followed by the Wasted But Dangerous 12" EP in the same year. They were highly regarded live performers and eventually caught the attention of Rick Rubin's Def American label, but their debut full length album (Live Fast, Die Fast in 1989) saw little commercial success, oft-attributed to Rubin's very flat production. Their later releases saw more favourable press, with their live album Massive Noise Injection being particularly well received. They split up when their singer Blaze Bayley left to join Iron Maiden in 1994.
Wolfsbane reformed in September 2007 to headline the Rock of Ages Festival in their hometown of Tamworth and followed this with a short tour in December of the same year, as special guests supporting The Wildhearts. More live dates followed in December 2010 as guests on The Quireboys' "A Little Bit of What You Fancy" 20th anniversary tour, and they also self-released a 'best of' compilation album.
It is believed that the band are now working on new material with a view to recording their 5th studio album in the second half of 2010. The as yet untitled album is likely to surface in 2011, with a possible tour and festival appearances to support it. Further updates will be posted to the band's official website, www.wolfsbanehms.com.
Violence
Wolfsbane Lyrics
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Seems there's another war that's in another place
All that you get shorter than the fews become
You gotta fight to live
Lower forms of life are worming in the streets
Can you believe they're talking about you and me?
All the jobs are gone, see the grown men read
Sick but true, everything they do is just
Telling you they don't care
Sick but true, everything they do is just
Telling you little cares
Violence in the air
Violence!
In suffering and violence, we must watch ourselves
Rendering supermarkets, emptying all the shelves
Dancing on the corps of the brave new world
You gotta fight to live
Sick but true, everything they do is just
Telling you they don't care
Sick but true, everything they do is just
Telling you little cares
Violence in the air
Violence! Violence!
And the fascists ????????????????
In the church of Christ, they answer God's will
We've all been in the cells because
We're evil!
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They don't know more than you and me because you see
They're evil!
Sick but true, everything they do is just
Telling you they don't care
Sick but true, everything they do is just
Telling you little cares
Violence in the air
Violence! Violence!
The song Violence by Wolfsbane delves into the dark side of our society where violence is rampant and prevalent. The lyrics refer to the constant news of war in various parts of the world that is shown on TV and covered in newspapers almost every day. The world is becoming a shorter place, and the few that control it is constantly fighting for it. The lower forms of life like criminals are roaming in the streets with no regard for law and order. The jobs are gone, and the grown men are seen reading.
The song emphasizes that we need to fight to live in the world full of violence. Every move that the authorities make is just a way to tell the people that they do not matter. The suffering and violence are increasing every day, and everyone must watch out for themselves. The supermarkets are being robbed, and everything is getting empty on the shelves. People are resorting to any way possible to survive in this world. The lyrics also mention fascists in the church of Christ who claim to know more than anyone else, but in reality, they are just as evil.
In conclusion, the song Violence is a call to arms for individuals to fight against the violence and oppression in society. The lyrics paint a gruesome picture of a world where people must fight to live, and the few in power do not care about their wellbeing. The song speaks about standing up for oneself and doing what it takes to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
On the TV news, in the papers every day
War and violence are constantly being reported in the media.
Seems there's another war that's in another place
War is happening all around the world, in different locations.
All that you get shorter than the fews become
People are becoming increasingly desperate as resources become scarce.
You gotta fight to live
People must fight for their survival.
Lower forms of life are worming in the streets
People are resorting to criminal behavior to survive.
Can you believe they're talking about you and me?
The media is demonizing and blaming the common people for societal problems.
All the jobs are gone, see the grown men read
People are unemployed and have little to do all day.
Sick but true, everything they do is just
The actions of those in power are sickening but accurate.
Telling you they don't care
Those in power do not care about the well-being of ordinary people.
Telling you little cares
Those in power only care about themselves and their interests.
Violence in the air
The atmosphere is charged with violence and aggression.
In suffering and violence, we must watch ourselves
In a world of suffering and violence, we must be cautious and protect ourselves.
Rendering supermarkets, emptying all the shelves
People are resorting to looting and stealing to survive.
Dancing on the corps of the brave new world
People are celebrating the collapse of society.
And the fascists ????????????????
The rise of fascist ideologies is a cause for concern.
In the church of Christ, they answer God's will
Religious beliefs are being used to justify violence and oppression.
We've all been in the cells because
People are being punished for their beliefs and actions.
We're evil!
Those in power are demonizing the people for speaking out against injustice.
They don't know more than you and me because you see
Those in power are not superior to ordinary people.
They're evil!
Those in power are committing acts of evil and oppression.
Violence in the air
The atmosphere is charged with violence and aggression.
Violence! Violence!
The prevalence of violence is overwhelming and dangerous.
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.