Xentrix were called Sweet Vengeance from 1984 to 1988.[2] The band attracted attention with a five-star rating from Kerrang! magazine, and Roadrunner Records then contacted the band asking them why they had not been sent a copy, and arranged an audition with the band. After the audition, the band was signed to the label and recorded their first album Shattered Existence in the summer of 1989.[1] The band toured with Sabbat in support of the album.[6]
In 1990, the band faced a small bit of controversy/publicity surrounding the release of their cover of Ray Parker, Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" theme, in which the original artwork for the single had an unauthorized use of the Ghostbusters logo (with the ghost flicking a V Sign).[1] The single was subsequently re-released using a different cover.[1]
The band also reached new heights when they opened for Bay Area thrash metal band Testament. Later that year they recorded their second album For Whose Advantage?,[1] which gained them yet more interest and their first music video for the album's title track. Xentrix promoted For Whose Advantage? with a tour with Skyclad, and also played shows with bands like Slayer and Sepultura.[6]
In 1992, the band decided to take a different direction with their album Kin, adopting a more progressive power metal style with their music,[1] which was considered by many[who?] to be the band's biggest mistake. Despite the critical acclaim, a video for "The Order of Chaos" was shot and received some airplay on MTV, and to promote the album, Xentrix went on tour with Tankard.[6]
After a hiatus and replacing Chris Astley with Simon Gordon and Andy Rudd on vocals and guitar respectively, Xentrix resurfaced in 1996 with their fourth album Scourge. The band broke up shortly after its release, citing the decline in popularity in the British metal scene as the reason.[6]
In 2005, Xentrix announced that they would be reuniting with its classic line-up for a small number of dates. They played a handful of shows in the UK in the spring of 2006, including one with then-recently reunited Onslaught and Evile.[7][8][9] Despite the positive response to those two shows, Xentrix announced that September that they had once again split up.[10]
On 4 February 2013, it was announced via Evile's Facebook page that a reunited Xentrix would be joining Kreator and Evile for a three-show UK tour in late April.[11] This was initially the full Shattered Existence lineup, but later in the year bassist Paul MacKenzie left, to be replaced by Chris Shires. On 15 February, the band announced that they had new material in the works.[12]
Select shows continued in early 2014, and at the Up The Hammers Festival in Athens, Greece on 8 March, they played new song "World of Mouth" for the first time, and included it in their set supporting Overkill on their UK tour, starting in London on 13 March. In October 2015, Xentrix embarked on a six-date UK tour with a reunited Acid Reign and Shrapnel.[13]
On 14 July 2017, it was announced that Xentrix had once again parted ways with Chris Astley and replaced him with Jay Walsh.[14]
On 27 March 2019, Xentrix announced Bury the Pain as the title of their first studio album in 23 years.[15] The album was released on 7 June 2019.[16][17]
In a June 2019 interview with Metal Crypt, guitarist Kristian Havard revealed that Xentrix had already begun writing the follow-up to Bury the Pain.[18] By March 2021, the band had written and demoed at least twelve songs for their new album,[19] and announced that August they were in the studio recording it.[20] The album was completed in June 2022, and a month later, the band announced Seven Words as its album title and that it will be released on 4 November.[21] In order to promote it, Xentrix (along with Whiplash and Artillery) will support Vio-lence on the European MTV Headbangers Ball Tour.[22]
Bad Blood
Xentrix Lyrics
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Tearing at each other all the time.
A need for aggression, a way of expression.
Where is the reason for the crime?
Bonded by hatred, sentenced to endless toil and strife.
Waiting for the time, to take away your life.
A fist full of fury, no judge and no jury,
A rightful decision with perfect precision.
I think it's time to end the human race.
Bonded by Hatred...
It infects me, it annoys me,
It destroys me.
There's no reason for this treason,
Or what you've done.
Bad Blood
Bad Blood
Bad Blood
Bad Blood
It infects me...
Bad Blood...
The song "Bad Blood" by Xentrix portrays a sense of animosity and negativity between people. The lyrics imply that there is an ongoing conflict between two individuals, with both parties constantly tearing at each other. The use of the phrase "bonded by hatred" suggests that they are inextricably linked by their mutual resentment, and will be perpetually stuck in a cycle of misery and conflict.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that even though there might not be a justified reason for their aggression, there is still an innate desire for violence and retribution. The lyrics "A fist full of fury, no judge and no jury" implies that the person seeking retribution believes they are above the law, and that they will take matters into their own hands to serve their idea of justice. The final line "I think it’s time to end the human race" brings out the feeling of nihilism, suggesting that the conflict will continue until the end of human existence.
Overall, the song Bad Blood highlights the destructive power of hatred and animosity. It portrays how things can escalate and spiral out of control when people get stuck in a cycle of negativity and aggression.
Line by Line Meaning
Stinging sensation, a bad combination,
The painful feeling of hatred between two people is a dangerous mix that often leads to negative behavior towards each other.
Tearing at each other all the time.
Constantly fighting and causing each other distress only continues to worsen the already bad situation.
A need for aggression, a way of expression.
Some people express their feelings through physicality or conflict, which is often a sign of pent-up emotions or an inability to communicate in a more healthy way.
Where is the reason for the crime?
It's often difficult to understand the reason why people continue to hurt each other, especially when it seems to be a cycle with no end in sight.
Bonded by hatred, sentenced to endless toil and strife.
When two people are connected by a strong feeling of hatred, it can feel like an unbreakable bond that only leads to more trouble and suffering.
Waiting for the time, to take away your life.
In extreme cases, hatred and anger can lead to thoughts of violence and revenge.
A fist full of fury, no judge and no jury,
When someone is acting out of anger, they may feel justified in their actions and not feel the need for outside input or consequences.
There is a time and there's a place.
While some people may feel a need to act out violently or aggressively, there are appropriate times and places to do so and acting out of turn can only lead to more problems.
A rightful decision with perfect precision.
There are times when taking action is necessary, but it needs to be done in the right way and for the right reasons.
I think it's time to end the human race.
In the darkest moments, it can seem like humanity is beyond saving and that the best solution is to simply end it all.
It infects me, it annoys me, it destroys me.
Hatred can be all-consuming and have a negative impact on every aspect of someone's life.
There's no reason for this treason, Or what you've done.
Betraying someone or acting out in a harmful way often has no justifiable reason and only leads to more bad feelings and actions.
Bad Blood
The intense hatred between two people that leads to negative behavior and conflict.
Bad Blood
The negative emotions and impact caused by holding onto strong feelings of hatred towards someone else.
Bad Blood
The dangerous cycle of anger and hatred that can lead to a never-ending cycle of negativity and suffering.
Bad Blood
The potentially deadly situation that can arise when negative emotions and physical violence are involved.
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