Shackler's Revenge

Guns N' Roses

About Shackler's Revenge

"Shackler's Revenge" is a song by Guns N' Roses, and the second track on their sixth studio album, Chinese Democracy. The song was released on September 14, 2008 in the Rock Band 2 video game. The song was written by vocalist Axl Rose, guitarists Robin Finck and Buckethead, drummer Bryan Mantia, producer Caram Costanzo and engineer Pete Scaturro. It was included as the b-side to the single "Chinese Democracy".


Year:
2008
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I've got a funny feeling there's something wrong today
I've got a funny feeling and it won't go away

I've got an itchy finger and there'll be hell to pay
I'm gonna pull the trigger and blow them all away

Don't ever try to tell me how much you care for me
Don't ever try to tell me how you were there for me

[Chorus]
I don't believe there's a reason (I hope you see this)
I don't believe there's a reason (I don't regret this)

I've got a wicked demon inside that never fades
I've got an empty feeling I won't be home today

Don't ever try to tell me how much you care for me
Don't ever try to tell me how you were there for me

[Chorus: Repeat x2]

I want you to stop and help out with doing what you want to do
No one is guilty here now, there's nothing new now

[Chorus: Repeat x2]

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Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band who formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The classic lineup as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler. Today, Axl Rose is the only remaining original member, in a lineup that comprises Use Your Illusion–era keyboardist Dizzy Reed, lead guitarists DJ Ashba and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, lead and rhythm guitarist Richard Fortus, bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Chris Pitman. The band released six studio albums, accumulating sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, including shipments of 45 million in the United States. more »

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Written by: BRIAN CARROLL, BRIAN PATRICK CARROLL, CARAM CHASE COSTANZO, ROBIN FINCK, BRYAN KEI MANTIA, W. AXL ROSE, PETER JOSEPH SCATURRO

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Shackler's Revenge" is a song featured on Guns N' Roses' sixth studio album, "Chinese Democracy."
Release Details
"Shackler's Revenge" was released as a promotional single in September 2008 in the United States.
Involvement of Rose
The song is written by lead vocalist Axl Rose along with Buckethead, Robin Finck, and Caram Costanzo.
First Appearance
The song first appeared in the Rock Band 2 video game, even before officially released.
Music Genre
"Shackler's Revenge" carries a mixture of industrial rock and nu metal genres.
Exclusive Debut
The song holds the interesting fact of being one of the first songs to debut exclusively through a video game.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics of "Shackler's Revenge" are interpreted by some as an angry response to the pressures and expectations put on the band, though this has not been confirmed by the band.
Reception
The song has received mixed reviews from fans and critics, with some praising its aggressive sound while others critiqued its heavy production.
Music Composition
It uses heavily layered guitars and numerous vocal tracks, creating a dense, complex sound.
Non-Traditional Album Release
The song, just like the album "Chinese Democracy", was distinctive for its non-traditional release, best exemplified by its debut on a video game.
Live Performances
"Shackler's Revenge” was played live many times during the Chinese Democracy tour, but it was removed from the set list after 2011.
Public Anticipation
The release of "Shackler's Revenge" was highly anticipated as the album "Chinese Democracy" was the first album of original music from Guns N' Roses in over 15 years.

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