San Franciscos MACHINE HEAD haben gerade mit ’Civil Unrest’ eine digital Single mit zwei Songs heraus gebracht. Die A-side „Stop The Bleeding“ und B-side „Bulletproof“, bei der der KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontmann Jesse Leach Guestvocals beisteuert.
Diese Songs sind eine direkte wütende Reaktion auf den Tod von George Floyd und Ahmaud Arbery und den Umgang der US Politik damit.
MACHINE HEADs Robb Flynn:
„I wrote and sang the lyrics on Wednesday, May 27th 2020, the day that the four officers who murdered George Floyd were (originally) not charged with anything. This day was engulfed in protests and riots across America. I drove into Oakland past large demonstrations already happening and in a fury wrote down everything I was feeling after watching the horrific footage. Within hours, what I wanted to say, what I needed to say had been recorded in the song.”
Die Lyrics wurden auf den bereits im Dezmeber aufgenommenen Track ‚Stop The Bleeding‘, gelegt den MACHINE HEAD mit Carlos Cruz von WARBRINGER an den Drums aufgenommen hatten..
Jesse Leach:
”Being asked to be part of this song is an honor. Yes, because it’s MACHINE HEAD, but more importantly, this is a message that needs to be heard and spread. These issues concerning abuses of power and racism are timeless. I have written about these previously and I’ll write about them again. I think Robb really nailed this one, both lyrically and sonically. My hope is this song helps awaken those who hear it. Robb has been a frequent voice of the voiceless in these times, so teaming up with him is a no brainer. We need more of our metal community to speak out on social issues and help raise awareness, especially during these crucial times. Music is the soundtrack to our lives; it transcends language and culture. This is the reason we as musicians need to do our part to spark thought and discussion on these types of issues. We can make a difference through music and we can help stop the bleeding.“
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Hier noch der Text zu ‘Stop The Bleeding’
The endless scroll of human tragedy
I swipe along as the days go by
Another brother murdered out in the streets
I connect to the shame, we don’t know what it’s like
Born lucky cause the color of skin
America your heart is caving in
Somehow I thought this was the land of the free
Where is our humanity?
Our humanity
Beating after beating
Throat choked under knee
Help me please
Because I can’t breathe
Just stop the bleeding
Body after body
Piles up in the streets
Stand and fight
Not another life
Just stop the bleeding
And some will claim it’s a conspiracy
The fake news out to undermine
When riots fight off white supremacy
Never given a choice, so they’re drawing a line
I stare and look out at the world in disgust
These men are dying over nothing just
Good men stand up and show your bravery
For a lost democracy
Our democracy
Beating after beating
Throat choked under knee
Help me please
Because I can’t breathe
Just stop the bleeding
Body after body
Piles up in the streets
Stand and fight
Not another life
Just stop the bleeding
Our strife
Our struggle
Fight through these open wounds
Beating after beating
Throat choked under knee
Help me please
Because I can’t breathe
Just stop the bleeding
Body after body
Piled up in the streets
Stand and fight
Not another life
Just stop the bleeding now
Our strife
Our struggle
Fight through these open wounds