Lyrical Analysis of Metal Music and its Subgenres

 

Introduction

Metal is a remarkably diverse music genre, consisting of countless variations and elements within its vast scope. It is not solely the music that showcases this diversity, but also the lyricism, subject matter, and the range of emotions expressed. Despite the widespread misconception that metal is primarily valued for its music rather than its lyrics or vocals, I firmly disagree with this notion. While it is true that some songs and bands may appear nonsensical, absurd, crass, and sometimes derogatory in their lyricism and vocal delivery, there exist dedicated subgenres like Brutal Death Metal, Deathcore, and Goregrind that intentionally prioritize intense vocal styles and unconventional lyrics. These subgenres often serve as an acquired taste due to their somewhat unique approach. Nevertheless, it is worth exploring the facet of metal that captivates our thoughts and reflections—the type of lyrics that pique our curiosity and compel us to question the world around us.

Vocal Styles and Lyrical Themes

Since its inception in the early 1970s, Metal has been characterized by aggression, distorted guitars, nonconformist imagery, harsh vocals and overall sonic loudness. Over the years, metal has developed, branched out, matured, and refined resulting in an umbrella genre with a diverse portfolio of subgenres and each subgenre has its own way of depicting its collective set of unique ideas, thoughts, and emotions categorized in specific Themes. Most of these subgenres stick to a particular lyrical theme. The good thing about subgenres incorporating specific themes in their lyricism is that the listener can choose to listen to a particular subgenre based on his/her mood and most of the bands and songs will be about the same ideology/thoughts/emotions. 

For example, Thrash Metal is a subgenre of Metal that primarily has lyrical themes revolving around Socio – Political critique, non – conformism, Dystopia, Apocalyptic, and Post Apocalyptic Themes, Personal Struggles, Conspiracy Theories like UFOS and N.W.O and Anti – Religion and Anti – Organizational ideology. While the themes mentioned here are diverse and broad in themselves, it’s the musical characteristics that differentiate Thrash Metal from other metal subgenres. 

Some very popular Thrash Metal Songs 

• “Master of Puppets” by Metallica - Talks about one’s personal struggles with drug addiction or any form of addiction and how the compulsive nature of the addiction encapsulates and becomes the for the person experiencing it.

• “Angel of Death” by Slayer - Sheds light on the atrocious and grotesque ways in which human experimentation was performed on the Jews by a Nazi Doctor named Josef Mengele during The Third Reich of Nazi Germany in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

• “Holy Wars…The Punishment Due” by Megadeth – Critiques the wars fought based on religious grounds, the aftermath, and the negative effects it has on people’s lives at an individual level. Gives a soldier’s perspective on the atrocities of war in general. Defames the corporations and governments that fund wars. 

• “Madhouse” by Anthrax – Talks about a person who is going insane. Gives a point of view about how the person feels about being in a mental asylum while going insane. 

The way I distinguish vocal styles in metal are:

• Clean Singing (Can be heard in most subgenres of metal, more prominent in Folk Metal, Symphonic Metal, Doom Metal, Gothic Metal, etc.)

• Yelling / Shouting (can be heard in Thrash metal, Power Metal, Sludge Metal, etc.)

• Guttural/Low Growls/False Chord (Brutal Death Metal, Goregrind, Grindcore, etc.)

• Death Growl (Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, etc.)

• Vocal Shrieks (Black Metal)

• Vocal Frys / Rasp (Heard in Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Nu Metal, Alternative Metal, etc.)

Most metal artists and bands incorporate a mixture of all of the above vocal techniques in their songs. So, it cannot be generalized that a particular subgenre would only be a particular vocal style. There are a few exceptions though, for example, Vocal Shrieks are only found in Black Metal. Death Metal only incorporates Death Growls and Gutturals. Most Symphonic Metal bands incorporate clean singing.  

Themes and Subgenres

The aggression and non-conformist attitude is something that you’ll find and hear and all subgenres of metal. There is a commonality of aggression that stems from being pissed out about something that reflects in the music in the metal genre. Most of the major and popular metal genres will carry and talk about a theme that can be generalized to be an outburst of aggression towards something that is either wrong or unfair in the world.  The general emotion of hate and anger is channeled toward something wrong, unfair, and deemed an injustice to an individual or a certain section of society. Most of the metal artists were victimized for something or the other either in their early childhood or during their teens like physical abuse, dysfunctional families, bullying, or stuff that make them feel like they were unheard and the emotion of hate and anger comes as a result of that. 

This reflects in the type of music they write and the emotion in the lyricism. 

The major subgenres that can be easily categorized based on a lyrical perspective are

• Early Heavy Metal (1970 - 1990): - The lyrics of heavy metal explore a wide range of topics including rebellion, darkness, personal struggles, and societal issues, and often emphasize the power of music as an outlet for self-expression and empowerment.

• Thrash Metal: - Lyrics and Music majorly targeting war, conspiracy theories, politics and the government.  Questioning Establishment and Corporations 

• Death Metal: - Lyrics and Music targeting the existence of the Human Race/Society and the ill effects of the existence of human civilization. Often presents a grotesque, utterly graphic, and gruesome way of portraying violence and negatives of human society such as homicides, cults, serial killers, criminals and other related subject matter.

• Black Metal: - Lyrics and Music targeting and questioning the existence of organized religion, doctrines, and religious dogmas often encompassing themes such as occultism, Satanic imagery, paganism, sometimes praising nature and the landscape.

• Nu Metal / Alternative Metal: - Lyrics and music questioning the certain ways how society and the stereotypes it withholds within it and correlating it with personal struggles. 

• Doom Metal: - Lyrics and Music reflecting on addiction, despair, guilt, and self-introspection while painting haunting, dreadful imagery. Sometimes talks about witchcraft and occultism.

• Power Metal: - Mostly involves epic storytelling, heroic narratives and themes relating to fantasy. The moods of each song may vary but often involves uplifting and inspiring messages.

• Post Metal: - Lyricism often involves themes about spiritual awakening, self-catharsis, existentialism, abstract themes and introspection. 

• Glam Metal / Hair Metal:  - Lyricism is often about the rock and roll lifestyle, party culture and physical pleasures.  

• Progressive Metal: - Lyricism is often about philosophy, spirituality, science fiction, futurism, abstract ideas and utopian ideology.

Other subgenres like Groove Metal, Goth Metal, Sludge Metal, Industrial Metal, Crossover Thrash and fusion genres like Metalcore, Deathcore, Crust Punk and Grunge carry similar lyrical inspirations from the above genres but with stylistic variations in the musical characteristics.

Here are some popular metal songs and their lyrical themes.

1. “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath (Early Heavy Metal): - War themes metaphorically represented as Evil or the Devil.

2. “Mouth for War” by Pantera (Groove Metal): - Channeling your inner rage and negative energy to do something productive 

3. “Peace Sells” by Megadeth (Thrash Metal): - Breaking the stereotypes, talking about war and peace. 

4. “Painkiller” by Judas Priest (Early Heavy Metal): - The song is about The Painkiller, a personage created by Judas Priest. He is sent to the world to destroy evil and rescue mankind.

5. “Spiritual Healing” by Death (Death Metal): - Questioning the religious practices, dogmas, rituals and blind faith. 

6. “Inside the Fire” by Disturbed (Alternative Metal): - Tackling drug addiction and guilt-induced suicide due to the ingestion of drugs. 

7. “Falling Away from Me” by Korn (Nu Metal): - Sheds light on child abuse and trauma 

8. “Flesh Storm” by Slayer (Thrash Metal): - War themes, Global terrorism, talks about media houses and government bodies using violence as media bait. 

9. “Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden (Early Heavy Metal): - Deals with the subject of homesickness, nostalgia, and the prime time of youthfulness.

10. “Blackened” by Metallica (Thrash Metal): - Talks about Nuclear Winter, the deterioration of the planet, abuse of the planet and global issues.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the lyrical analysis of metal music and its subgenres reveals the depth, diversity, and thought-provoking nature of this genre. From the aggressive and non-conformist attitude to the exploration of personal struggles, societal issues, and philosophical themes, metal lyrics offer a unique lens through which we can examine the world around us.

Through the vocal styles ranging from clean singing to guttural growls, metal artists express a range of emotions and channel their own experiences into their music. The different subgenres provide distinct lyrical themes that resonate with listeners who seek music that aligns with their moods and ideologies.

While metal may be misunderstood as a genre solely focused on heavy instrumentation, its lyrical depth should not be overlooked. The power of metal lies not only in its sonic intensity but also in the profound messages conveyed through its lyrics.

So, whether you are drawn to the socio-political critique of thrash metal, the questioning of organized religion in black metal, or the introspection and despair of doom metal, there is a subgenre and lyrical theme within metal music that can captivate your thoughts and emotions.

In the end, the lyrical analysis of metal music invites us to explore the human experience through the lens of aggression, rebellion, and introspection. It challenges us to question the world around us and find solace, empowerment, and understanding within the depths of this diverse and captivating genre. So, turn up the volume, delve into the lyrics, and let metal music take you on a lyrical journey like no other.

Here are some songs that I find very meaningful and uplifting.

  

The power trio of Prong – The trident of '90s Groove Metal

 

PRONG

The Trident of '90s Groove Metal

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"Another rude awakening!

The hard life that's been our school.

More of a cruel day's reckonings

Our prime time used up too soon.

There is no kindness to waste,

Why help those crying for more?

It spins you around, takes you for a ride.

What is the point to even try?

Somehow got to learn to accept the rejection."

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Chorus lyric section 

Song - Rude Awakening

Album - Rude Awakening

Year - 1996

Crafting the image of Hardcore Punk: - The legacy of Black Flag

BLACK FLAG

"The Face of rebellion through music"

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"I hear voices when no one's around,
Silent voices that no one can see,
I hear voices that don't make a sound,
The distant calling that calls out to me
Feels so nice and hopeless when I'm rotting in your arms, 
In my head in my head
I want to be that bullet that goes ripping through your skull,
In my head in my head"

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Intro lyrics section

 
 
Song - In My Head

Album - In My Head

Year - 1985 

Introduction

Uncompromising attitude, rebellious, non-conformist views, and Anti – Authoritarian, Black Flag was the face of the Punk Rock movement in the late 70s, pioneering subgenres like Hardcore Punk and influencing a plethora of bands across the spectrum of the rock and metal genres altogether.  The Punk DIY - ethic, the non -conformist attitude, the atonal use of rhythm, and the use of experimentation in their songs earned them the legendary status that the band enjoys today. Known for their aggressive tone, relentless punk-inspired live performances, and their usage of progressive elements in their music, in an era where punk bands stuck to simpler song structures, Black Flag emerged as one of the legendary bands we know today, at least to those who are into the genres of hard rock and heavy metal.

 

Inception and Early Years

Being of Californian descent, and formed in 1976, Black Flag went through several line–up changes over the years, with guitarist Greg Grin being the only constant member of the band throughout the band’s history, who is also the band leader, and the primary composer.  Inspired by legendary early punk rock acts such as the “Ramones” and “The Stooges”, their early work was rawer and abrasive, sounding similar to the likes of their own influences.

Black Flag was also one of the first bands in the “first wave of American West Coast punk rock”, contributing significantly to the Punk – Rock lifestyle in the United States and abroad. Since they were so much into experimentation, they were the first of the punk bands to incorporate heavy metal elements and utilize jazz influences in the music, not conforming to the traditional 3 chord patterns that all the other punk bands were playing at that time.

The anti-establishment ideas were so deeply rooted in their ethos that they refused to approach any major record labels to promote their music. Instead, they heavily promoted the DIY record-producing ethic, most of their records were released under Greg Grin’s independent record label SST Records, encouraging other bands to be self-sufficient as well. They are the reason why the DIY ethic still flourishes even to this day.

The Henry Rollins Era

Henry Rollins took over the vocal duties in the year of 1981 till 1986, shifting and refining the band’s style towards newer horizons of punk rock.

Pioneering and defining the Hardcore Punk movement in the early 80s propelled traditional punk rock to newer heights with a heavier sonic attack and arising controversy through the imagery and the ideas that they were promoting at that time.

While Punk rock originated in the mid-1970s as a reaction against the mainstream rock of the time. It typically features fast-paced, energetic songs with simple chord progressions, catchy melodies, and a raw, stripped-down sound.

Hardcore Punk takes Punk Rock a step further. It is characterized by its penetrating, blistering speed, heavy guitar riffs, thrashing drums, and often shouted politically charged lyrics.

It was all about the attitude, non – conformism, anarchist ideas, use of satirical commentary, and dark humor in their lyrics targeting the idea of the establishment and organization rather than a mere reaction to the type of music played at the time. Hardcore Punk bands preferred playing in smaller venues promoting intimate interaction with their audience, which often got violent and bloody due to the much heavier sound. This attracted a lot of controversy from the mainstream and Black Flag faced some bans and restrictions from playing in public venues with large crowds. The idea of playing in front of a small crowd promoted unity and involvement within the punk community.  The metal community borrowed this idea of promoting solidarity, unity, and brotherhood within the community which makes metal a more welcoming genre for newcomers. 

The band’s new direction with the arrival of Henry Rollins made them the face of the new age of punk rock. Most of their shows had wild mosh pits, and aggressive stage persona with Rollins playing the titular figure. Most of the punk rock shows were known to be very violent with most of the people in the audience getting physically hurt in some or the other way.

 

Iconic Lineup: Henry Rollins as the frontman, Greg Ginn on guitar, Chuck Dukowski on bass, and Bill Stevenson on drums.

More emphasis was given to experimentation with their sound, musical characteristics, and lyrics in the early 80s.  They slowed down tempos and added a bit of melody in instrumentation while still keeping the core values of the punk ethos. Lyrics were more self – introspective with themes revolving around neurosis, paranoia, economic disparity, poverty and social isolation.

The Alternative Metal Pioneers - Helmet and their unsung Legacy

 

HELMET

"Blending Noise Rock and Hardcore Punk to Heavy Music"

 

"To die unsung would really bring you down,

Although wet eyes would never suit you

Walk through no archetypal suicide to

Die young is far too boring these days."

Lyric section from

Song: - Unsung

Album: - Meantime  

Year: - 1992

Introduction

 

Helmet is another one of those obscure bands that are not known to many people, especially to the mainstream audience. It was the early 90s and the Grunge movement was blowing up all over the world. Nirvana released their ground-breaking “Nevermind” in 1991, Alice in Chains released their debut and sophomore hits “Facelift” (1990) and “Dirt” (1992), Soundgarden released back-to-back hits “Badmotorfinger” and “Superunknown” in 1991 and 1994. Pearl Jam’s “Ten” in 1991 and Stone Temple Pilots’ “Core” and “Purple” in 1992 and 1994 were huge hits respectively.  

The grunge movement was so huge that so many other bands went unnoticed at that time. A few examples are TAD, Malfunkshun, Quicksand, Mudhoney, Toadies, and Toad the Wet Sprocket. 

Helmet was one such band. 

Helmet defied having an “edgy” rock-and-roll image at a time when having a rock-and-roll lifestyle was the dream for any band playing rock and metal. The band members of Helmet looked like some normal dudes whom you would meet at a supermarket buying groceries. None of the band members had flashy long hair, wore denim jackets or cargo shorts, had tattoos or wore piercings, or any other form of showmanship that was otherwise considered the typical rock-and-roll lifestyle. They were all about the music and rightfully so, their music did all the talking.    

Monstrous riffs, and satisfyingly tight rhythm sections incorporating elements of Noise Rock, which was heavily influenced by the New York Hardcore Scene, a big regional scene at that time.  Let’s discover Helmet and their influences.

 

Background and Members

Helmet is primarily a four-piece band but has undergone numerous line-up changes since its inception, with Page Hamilton being the band leader, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the only constant member through the years. Let’s talk about Page Hamilton for a bit, because he is one of my favorite modern guitarists.

Page Hamilton was born in Portland, Oregon. He went on to study music and guitar and specialized in jazz guitar at the Manhattan School of Music in NYC. That’s where he got introduced to the New York Hardcore Punk scene which was gaining popularity in the underground music scene.  During his course of studying music, he played in avant-garde composer Glenn Branca's guitar orchestra, performing the composer's Symphony No.6 (Devil Choirs at the Gates of Heaven), and joined noise rock band ” Band of Susans”, performing on their Love Agenda album and Peel Sessions before finally forming his own group, Helmet. Page Hamilton is a huge guitar, musical gear, and tone nerd and gets into the nitty-gritty of setting up his tone when it comes to playing.

Band leader Page Hamilton

 

Helmet’s most successful line-up was with their albums “Meantime” and “Betty”. Especially with John Stainer on the drums. Known for his impressive snare tone, playing alongside Page Hamilton and Peter Mengede on guitars and Henry Bogdan on bass to produce some of the meanest, hardest, and tightest riffs and rhythm sections coupled with Noise Rock influenced chaotic guitar solos, Helmet cemented their sound and tone to heavily pioneer the alternative metal that we listen to in today’s times. 

 

Meantime and Betty – A benchmark for Alternative Metal, Nu Metal, and Post Grunge

Meantime (1992) and Betty (1994) were outstanding pioneering albums for their time. So ahead of their time, that so many popular bands that came out later like Korn, Deftones, Chevelle, Slipknot, Disturbed, Rammstein, Static-X, System of A Down, Three Days Grace, Tool, Staind, Linkin Park, Silverchair, Limp Bizkit and a plethora of many early 2000s bands would be directly and heavily influenced by them.  There are still countless other bands that have been indirectly influenced by Helmet.

Especially the way they played their tight rhythm sections is what set them apart. Tight sections are often characterized by drums and bass simultaneously played in a very super precise way and perfect syncopation, often complementing the guitars playing power chords propelling the groove of the song forward making it an instant headbanging delight.

While they don’t experiment much with complex stuff like time signatures and tempo changes, they do experiment with guitar tones and adopt different tuning standards for each album. He looks out after the guitar tone and overall song structure during production.

Meantime by Helmet

Betty by Helmet

 

Lyrical Analysis

Page Hamilton’s lyrics are often abstract for analysis. Being the core creative member of the band, he often writes stuff mostly about broad topics such as 

• Philosophical Musings (songs like “Wilma’s Rainbow” and “Better”)
• Existential Crisis (songs like “Driving Nowhere” and “Pure”)
• Self-Introspection and Isolation (songs like “In the Meantime”, “Unsung” and "Milquetoast")
• Socio-Political Commentary (songs like “I Know” and “Speechless”).

Hamilton's heavy emphasis on rhythm also reflects in how he sings his lyrics, often incorporating substantial use of metaphors and symbolism to convey messages. Phrasing and poetic quality follow a rhythm flow. This attention to lyrical structure contributes to the band's distinctive style.

Conclusion

Helmet is an excellent gateway band to get into if you’re just getting into metal. Page Hamilton’s vocals are excellently balanced, perfectly well-adjusted between harsh and clean vocals with a twangy flavor of rasp in his voice. On the other hand, Helmet’s unwavering commitment to sonic passion, musical accuracy, and intellectual lyrics has earned their place as one of the most influential bands, more so for pioneering a subgenre altogether. It's criminal that they don’t enough credit for all their contributions to the genre.  Makes total sense that they made a song entitled “Unsung”.  If you like any of the bands mentioned above, don’t hesitate to check out Helmet. 

Thanks for reading through.

Check out these songs by them. 

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Louisiana's Best Kept Secret: - The Cult of Acid Bath

 

ACID BATH

(1991-1997)

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" Across your face

I see what you are.

You want to kill the sun,

Blot out the stars.

I know you, you're nothing, 

You're so small,

You're f*****g nothing,

Nothing at all

The sun burns on,

It reminds me of you, 

The slit wrists of the sky

Bleeding into the blue"

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Song: - The Blue

Album: - When the Kite String Pops 

Year: - 1994

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Introduction and Background

Acid Bath is another one of those obscure bands that not many people know about. Over the years since their dissolution in the late 90s, they have gained cult status in the metal community.  In an era where Grunge bands like Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Soundgarden and Metal Veterans like Metallica, and Slayer were releasing multi-platinum records, it became quite difficult to notice bands like Acid Bath as they received almost nil radio attention.

Hailing from the city of Houma, Louisiana, Acid Bath brought their own blend to the Sludge Metal scene which was a big and heavy influence in the regional music scene in Louisiana at that time. While other bands like Corrosion of Conformity, Crowbar, and DOWN went down to incorporate traditional elements to shape the sludge metal that we listen to and hear today, Acid Bath on the other hand paid much emphasis on progressive elements, musical experimentation, and defying genre conventions.

What made their music unique is the way they blended elements of Doom metal, progressive rock, psychedelic blues, and southern groove flavors into Sludge metal. Much of their work cannot be categorized into a particular genre. 

Over 6-7 years that the band was active, they were only able to produce 2 albums, When the Kite String Pops (1994) and Paegan Terrorism Tactics (1996). Both are considered to be Sludge metal masterpieces even to this day.  Despite their short-lived existence, the band's impact on the metal scene and their loyal fanbase continues to reverberate even today. Let's dive into the cult of Acid Bath and how they influenced the bands of today. 

Members and Musical Characteristics

Acid Bath was a 5-member band consisting of Sammy Duet and Mike Sanchez on Guitars, bassist Audie Pitre, vocalist Dax Riggs, and Jimmy Kyle behind the drumkit. 

Most of their music was highly progressive for a sludge metal band. For people who don't understand the term "Sludge Metal", imagine the slow, thick, and heavy sound of a bulldozer pushing through mud or a swamp. That's the kind of sonic experience you can expect from sludge metal. It's like trudging through a swamp of distorted guitars, pounding drums, and deep & growling vocals.

Acid Bath was known for its unorthodox use of different time signatures and abrupt transitions between songs. Vocalist Dax Riggs never shied away from using clean vocals in most of their songs compared to other sludge metal bands that heavily relied on harsh vocals. 

Lyrical Themes & Art Inspiration

Acid Bath never shied away from using disturbing imagery, shock factor, references to gothic literature, real-life horrific incidents, and horror movie references in their lyrical themes and album artworks. 

In fact, both of the albums that they released had artwork by highly controversial people. When the Kite Strings Pops had the album artwork of a portrait of Pogo the Clown painted by an American Serial Killer called John Wayne Gacey when he was in prison. Paegan Terrorism Tactics had the painting made by Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who was famously known as Dr. Death, who is claimed to have assisted at least 130 patients to death.

Acid Bath's lyricism mostly revolves around darker subject topics. Themes are often about despair, nihilism, death, pain, and suffering. Dax Riggs is known to be a brilliant lyricist. His lyrical prowess paints vivid and often disturbing pictures, intertwining poetic beauty with grotesque imagery and black Comedy.  Songs like "Scream of the Butterfly", "The Blue", "Bones of Baby Dolls", "What Color is Death" and "Paegan Love Song" are some excellent examples of clever lyricism and poetic tragedy. 

Let's talk about Rotten Records

The reason why you don't find Acid Bath in much of the media today, even on YouTube (Which is considered to be the largest music library in the world) is because of Rotten Records. Rotten Records is a record-producing company and Acid Bath signed a record deal with Rotten Records in the 90s after launching their demo album in 1992. Rotten Records, being very stringent with their record circulation, most of Acid Bath's music never even made it to any of the video streaming platforms like YouTube in the early 2000s, not even Radio airplay. If you wanted to listen to Acid Bath, you had to buy their albums from the store, and circulation of their albums was restricted. They are also known for notoriously removing content in the name of copyright claims online. It was only up until recently that Acid Bath's albums were made available on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. But sadly, still restricted on YouTube. These led to a backlash and some dedicated Acid Bath fans were literally recording Acid Bath songs using a camcorder and were uploading them on YouTube so that they could make Acid Bath's work accessible to a larger audience.

Death of Bassist Audie Pitre and Aftermath

Bassist Audie Pitre and his parents were tragically killed in a car accident in 1997. Why are bassists killed in tragic accidents, Anyone? (Cliff Burton). Later, the band members were devastated by the news and mourned the loss. They denied making any more albums going forward, claiming that Acid Bath would never be the same without Audie. Vocalist Dax Riggs went on to have a solo career in something completely different from what he was doing with Acid Bath. Other members of the band went on to join other bands in the scene at that time. There were rumors of a third Acid Bath album in the making, but most of the members of the band denied any such claims. 

Conclusion

Acid Bath's cultish legacy as one of the most exceptional and influential bands in the metal scene cannot be undermined. Their dark, haunting, and atmospheric sound, combined with Dax Riggs' poignant vocals and suggestive lyrics, created an ethereal experience for their listeners. While their time as a band was tragically short, Acid Bath's music continues to resonate with their loyal fanbase. Check out Acid Bath on Spotify or Apple Music if interested in their work. Sadly, any Acid Bath music video gets taken down very quickly when uploaded on YouTube. 

Check out these songs by them. 

• The Blue
• The Bones of Baby Dolls
• Scream of the Butterfly
• What Color is Death (Demo version and the Original)
• Bleed Me an Ocean (Demo version and the Original)
• Cassie Eats Cockroaches
• Paegan Love Song
• Dope Fiend
• Tranquilized

Thanks for the Read

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