Category: Metal Tuesday

Since we had Slayer last week, let’s continue with some of the older metal. For this week, we’ve got Judas Priest’s “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhInhE6emE

Lyrics in the Youtube post.

I’m not the biggest fan of Slayer, but they were part of the big four of thrash metal in the 80’s. With guitarist Jeff Hanneman passing away, I think it’s only fitting this week’s Metal Tuesday should be Slayer. I give you, “New Faith.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbLNIjAm7Sk

The lyrics are on the Youtube post.

This week’s Metal Tuesday is Blind Guardian’s “Imaginations From the Other Side.”

This song got me back into power metal after being led astray by my ex-wife. I asked my brother to get me a bunch of metal that he thought I would like. This was the one that popped on my MP3 player and brought back all of my love for power metal.

Lyrics from Metrolyrics:

Where are these silent faces
I took them all
they all went away
now you’re alone
to turn out every light so deep in me
hold on, to late
Will I ever see them back again
or did they all die by my hand
or where they killed
by the old evil ghost
who had taken
the ocean
of all my dreams
which were worth to keep
deep inside my heart
I wish I
could get them back
from the everflow
before they’ll fade away

Imaginations from the other side
far out of nowhere
it got back to my mind
Imaginations from the other side
far out of nowhere
it got back to my mind
out of the dark
back to the light
then I’ll break down
the walls around my heart
Imaginations from the other side
Where’s the ocean’s daughter
was Peter Pan in Mordor
no one’s there to keep alive

all these fairy tales
may I return to Oz
will I meet the “Tin Man”
“Coward Lion” where are you
without brain the scarecrow’s lost
in the middle of the lake
stranded in the real world
left in a world
no place for daydreams
serious life
I fall into
I fall into a dark hole
and I can’t come out
do you know if Merlin did exist
or Frodo wore the ring
did Corum kill the gods
or where’s the wonderland
which young Alice had seen
or was it just a dream
I knew the answers
now they’re lost for me

Imaginations from the other side
far out of nowhere
it got back to my mind
Imaginations from the other side

I hope there is a way back
with my talisman
so I look into myself
to the days when I was just a child
come follow me to wonderland
and see the tale that never ends
don’t fear the lion nor the witch
I can’t come back
I’m lost but still I know
there is another world

Imaginations from the other side
far out of nowhere
it got back to my mind
Imaginations from the other side

This week’s Metal Tuesday is Alestorm’s “Keelhauled.”

Because PIRATE METAL! That’s why! Plus, the lead singer rocks the key-tar in concert.

Lyrics from Lyricsmania:

My friends I stand before you
To tell a truth most dire
They lurks a treator in our mist
Who haven’t vote the captain’s ire

He don’t deserve no mercy
We ought to shoot him with a gun
But I am not an evil man
but first let’s have a little fun

We’ll tie that scoundrel to a rope
And throw him overboard
drag him underneath the ship
A terrifying deadly trip

Keelhaul, that filthy landlubber,
send him down to the depths below
Make that bastard walk the plank
with a bottle of rum and the Yo-Ho-Ho

Keelhaul, that filthy landlubber,
send him down to the depths below
Make that bastard walk the plank with a bottle of rum and the Yo-Ho-Ho

I will not say what he has done
His sins are far to grave to tell
It’s not my place to judge a man
But for them he will burn in hell

The sharks will dine up on his flesh
And Davy Jones will have his soul
Take his money and his hat
He won’t need them where he’s gonna go

but first lets tie him to a rope
And throw him overboard
drag him underneath the ship
A terrifying deadly trip

Keelhaul, that filthy landlubber,
send him down to the depths below
Make that bastard walk the plank
with a bottle of rum and the Yo-Ho-Ho

Keelhaul, that filthy landlubber,
send him down to the depths below
Make that bastard walk the plank with a bottle of rum and the Yo-Ho-Ho

We’ll tie that scoundrel to a rope
And throw him overboard
drag him underneath the ship
A terrifying deadly trip

Keelhaul, that filthy landlubber,
send him down to the depths below
Make that bastard walk the plank
with a bottle of rum and the Yo-Ho-Ho

Keelhaul, that filthy landlubber,
send him down to the depths below
Make that bastard walk the plank with a bottle of rum and the Yo-Ho-Ho

This week’s Metal Tuesday is Within Temptation’s “Iron.”

This song has been stuck in my head for the last month. I’m also a sucker for cover art.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Rb3VCOUj4

Lyrics from Metrolyrics:

Left in the darkness, here on your own
Woke up a memory, feeling the pain
You cannot deny it, there’s nothing to say
It’s all that you need to find the way

Oh damn, the war is coming
Oh damn, you feel you want it
Oh damn, just bring it on today

You can’t live without the fire
It’s the heat that makes you strong
‘Cause you’re born to live
And fight it all the way

You can hide what lies inside you
It’s the only thing you know
You’re embracing that, never walk away
Don’t walk away, don’t walk away
Don’t walk away, don’t walk away

Raised in this madness, you’re on your own
It made you fearless, nothing to lose
Dreams are a drug here, they get in your way
That’s what you need to fight day by day

Oh damn, the war is coming
Oh damn, you feel you want it
Oh damn, just bring it on today

You can’t live without the fire
It’s the heat that makes you strong
‘Cause you’re born to live
And fight it all the way

You can hide what lies inside you
It’s the only thing you know
You’re embracing that, never walk away
Don’t walk away

You need not to fear us
Unless you’re a dark heart
A vile one, who preys on the innocent
I promise

You can’t hide forever even into the darkness
For we’ll hunt you down like the animals you are
And pull you in the very bowels of hell

Oh damn, the war is coming
Oh damn, you feel you want it
Oh damn, just bring it on today

You can’t live without the fire
It’s the heat that makes you strong
‘Cause you’re born to live
And fight it all the way

You can hide what lies inside you
It’s the only thing you know
You’re embracing that, never walk away
Don’t walk away, don’t walk away
Don’t walk away, don’t walk away

This week’s Metal Tuesday is Sabaton’s “Back In Control,” and dedicated to the memory of Margaret Thatcher.

This was the song that really got me into Sabaton. My brother gave me a bunch of music and I threw it into a playlist. While I was working, I suddenly realized what I was listening to. Sweet FSM, this song is about the Falklands War!

I don’t think Great Britain would have held the Falklands if not for the Iron Lady. Going back through transcripts and videos from the time, her will and determination were almost physical entities of their own. Anyways, here’s the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLX6NgOjew

Lyrics from Lyricstime:

Sent to the islands to secure what is ours
Marching ashore in the cover of night
Hide until dawn and attack in the twilight
Shake them awake with the thunder of guns

Orders from the iron maiden, (get the islands back)
Failure will not be accepted, call for artillery strike, launch attack

We are (back in control), force them to surrender
(take what is ours), restore law and order
(back in control), push them further out to sea
(Falklands in our hands), back under British reign

Push them back further and out from the islands
Into our fleet that will stop their retreat
Mark their positions and call in the Air Force
Harriers and Vulcans strikes at our command

Orders from the iron maiden, (get the islands back)
Failure will not be accepted, call for artillery strike, launch attack

We are (back in control), force them to surrender
(take what is ours), restore law and order
(back in control), push them further out to sea
(Falklands in our hands), back under British reign

Back in control, force them to surrender
Take what is ours, restore law and order
(back in control), push them further out to sea
(Falklands in our hands)

(back in control), force them to surrender
(take what is ours), restore law and order
(back in control), push them further out to sea
(Falklands in our hands), back under British reign

Follow the link to find out.

This week’s Metal Tuesday is AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” I’ve decided to use a different type of video for the song because I like helicopters, and it is my blog.

How can you not like that beginning riff?

Lyrics from elyrics.net

Thunder
Thunder
Thunder
Thunder
Thunder
Thunder
Thunder
Thunder
Thunder
Thunder

I was caught
In the middle of a railroad track (Thunder)
I looked round
And I knew there was no turning back (Thunder)
My mind raced
And I thought what could I do (Thunder)
And I knew
There was no help, no help from you (Thunder)

Sound of the drums
Beatin’ in my heart
The thunder of guns
Tore me apart
You’ve been thunderstruck

Went down the highway
Broke the limit, we hit the town
Went through to Texas, yeah Texas
And we had some fun
We met some girls
Some dancers who gave a good time
Broke all the rules, played all the fools
Yeah, yeah, they, they, they blew our minds

I was shakin’ at the knees
Could I come again please?
Yeah the ladies were too kind
You’ve been thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Yeah yeah yeah, thunderstruck

Oh, thunderstruck, yeah

Now we’re shaking at the knees
Could I come again please?

Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Yeah yeah yeah, thunderstruck
Thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah

Said yeah, it’s alright
We’re doing fine
Yeah, it’s alright
We’re doing fine
(So fine)

Thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Thunderstruck, thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Whoa baby, baby, thunderstruck
You’ve been thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
You’ve been thunderstruck

This week’s Metal Tuesday is Disturbed’s “Indestructible.”

This song piqued my interest when I heard an urban legend about it. Supposedly, the band learned that a lot of our soldiers in Iraq were listening to Disturbed to pump themselves up before going out. So, the band wrote this song for them. Like most urban legends, I don’t think this is true, but it is pretty cool to think about.

Lyrics from elyrics.net

Another mission, the powers have called me away
Another time to carry the colors again
My motivation, an oath I’ve sworn to defend
To win the honor of coming back home again

No explanation will matter after we begin
Unlock the dark destroyer that’s buried within
My true vocation and now my unfortunate friend
You will discover a war you’re unable to win

I’ll have you know
that I’ve become

indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side, a terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you’re alive
I’m an indestructible master of war

Another reason, another cause for me to fight
Another fuse uncovered now for me to light
My dedication to all that I’ve sworn to protect
I carry out my orders without a regret
My declaration embedded deep under the skin
A permanent reminder of how it began
No hesitation when I am commanded to strike
You need to know that you’re in for the fight of your life

You will be shown
how I’ve become

Indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side, a terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you’re alive
I’m an indestructible master of war

I’m indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side, a terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you’re alive
I am indestructible (Indestructible)

Indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side, a terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you’re alive
I’m an indestructible master of war

This week’s Metal Tuesday is “Through the Fire and Flames” by Dragonforce.

Some of you may have stumbled across this game in Rock Band (or Guitar Hero, what the hell, they’re pretty much the same game). It is truly amusing to watch someone trying to play this song on anything but Easy. Simply put, Dragonforce throws you into the metal, speeds it up, and never slows down.

Lyrics from elyrics.net

On a cold winter morning
In the time before the light
In flames of death’s eternal reign
We ride towards the fight

When the darkness has fallen down
And the times are tough alright
The sound of evil laughter falls
Around the world tonight

Fighting hard, fighting on for the steel
Through the wastelands evermore
The scattered souls will feel the hell
Bodies wasted on the shore

On the blackest plains in Hell’s domain
We watch them as they go
Through the fire and pain and once again we know!

So now we’re flying we’re free
We’re free before the thunderstorm
On towards the wilderness
Our quest carries on

Far beyond the sundown
Far beyond the moonlight
Deep inside our hearts and all our souls!

So far away we wait for the day
For the lives all so wasted and gone
We feel the pain of a lifetime lost in a thousand days
Through the fire and the flames we carry on!

As the red day is dawning
And the lightning cracks the sky
They’ll raise their hands to the heavens above
With resentment in their eyes

Running back through the midmorning light
There’s a burning in my heart
We’re banished from a time in a fallen land
To a life beyond the stars

In your darkest dreams see to believe
Our destiny is time
And endlessly we’ll all be free tonight!

And on the wings of a dream
So far beyond reality
All alone in desperation
Now the time has gone

Lost inside you’ll never find
Lost within my own mind
Day after day this misery must go on!

So far away we wait for the day
For the lives all so wasted and gone
We feel the pain of a lifetime lost in a thousand days
Through the fire and the flames we carry on!

Now here we stand with their blood on our hands
We fought so hard, now can we understand
I’ll break the seal of this curse if I possibly can
For freedom of every man!

So far away we wait for the day
For the lives all so wasted and gone
We feel the pain of a lifetime lost in a thousand days
Through the fire and the flames we carry on!