Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg

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"Blitzkrieg Bop" is a song by the American punk rock band Ramones. It was released as the band's debut single in February 1976 in the United States. It appeared as the opening track on the band's debut album, Ramones, that was released April 23, 1976. The song, whose composition was credited to the band as a whole, was written by drummer Tommy Ramone (music and lyrics) and bassist Dee Dee Ramone (lyrics). Based on a simple three-chord pattern, "Blitzkrieg Bop" opens with the chant "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" The song is popular at sporting events where "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" is sometimes shouted as a rallying cry. "Blitzkrieg Bop" is number 92 on the Rolling Stone list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In March 2005, Q magazine placed it at number 31 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks, and in 2008 Rolling Stone placed it number 18 of the top 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time. In 2009 it was named the 25th greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1. 


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2003
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Let us have peace, let us have life
Let us escape the cruel night
Let us have time, let the sun shine
Let us beware the deadly sign

The day is coming
Armageddon's near
Inferno's coming
Can we survive the blitzkrieg?
The blitzkrieg
The blitzkrieg

Save us from fate, save us from hate
Save ourselves before it's too late
Come to our need, hear our plea
Save ourselves before the earth bleeds

The day is dawning
The time is near
Aliens calling
Can we survive the blitzkrieg?

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Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg (German, "lightning war"listen ) is a method of warfare whereby an attacking force, spearheaded by a dense concentration of armoured and motorised or mechanised infantry formations with close air support, breaks through the opponent's line of defence by short, fast, powerful attacks and then dislocates the defenders, using speed and surprise to encircle them with the help of air superiority. Through the employment of combined arms in manoeuvre warfare, blitzkrieg attempts to unbalance the enemy by making it difficult for it to respond to the continuously changing front, then defeat it in a decisive Vernichtungsschlacht (battle of annihilation).During the interwar period, aircraft and tank technologies matured and were combined with systematic appli… more »

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Written by: Ian Phillip Jones, James Sirotto, Russ Smith

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
The British heavy metal band, Blitzkrieg, was initially formed in 1980. The band signed its first record deal with Neat Records in the same year.
Song Release
The song "Blitzkrieg" was originally released in 1981 as part of the band's first demo album, though the band itself only lasted a year in its original form.
Influence
The band's sound was influenced by the new wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement in the late 70s and early 80s, with "Blitzkrieg" being a prime example of the high-energy, aggressive stylistic approach the movement was known for.
Music Style
The song "Blitzkrieg" is a high-intensity metal track characterized by driving rhythms, aggressive guitar work, and unrelenting drumming.
Cover by Metallica
Metallica covered and released a version of "Blitzkrieg" as a B-side on their "Creeping Death" single in 1984 and it’s also included on the "Kill 'Em All" reissue. This helped to popularize the song internationally.
Singer Change
Brian Ross, the original voice behind "Blitzkrieg", left the band in 1981, only to return in 1991.
Album Reissue
The song "Blitzkrieg" was included in the band's debut album "A Time of Changes" when it was re-released in 1992.
Lyrics Theme
"Blitzkrieg" lyrics depict scenarios of war and catastrophe, a common theme in heavy metal.
Band's Legacy
Despite being active only for a short time, Blitzkrieg and its song "Blitzkrieg" have had a significant influence on the genre of heavy metal.
Later Performances
The song "Blitzkrieg" has become a staple song of Blitzkrieg’s live performances, testifying to its lasting popularity.

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