The Gun Show
In This Moment
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Hey cowboy how's it going tonight? Come on in and you can buy me a drink hey cowboy I see your pistol is cocked And you got a look on your face like you want to rock Welcome to the gunshow Tonight we get wild Welcome to the gunshow Where the dead come alive (Where the dead come alive) Hey cowboy I hope you're fast 'Cause I'm the baddest gunslinger ever was Hey outlaw, follow me outside and keep your fingers on the trigger while we put you under Welcome to the gunshow Tonight we get wild (Tonight we get wild) Welcome to the gunshow Where the dead come alive (Where the dead come alive) It all comes down to a single moment The strong will fight and the weak will run Slide the bullet in the barrel Let me see you count to ten and draw your guns Showdown May the best man win May the best man win May the best man win Welcome to the gunshow (Welcome to the gunshow) Tonight we get wild (Tonight we get wild) Welcome to the gunshow (Welcome to the gunshow) Where the dead come alive (Where the dead come alive) Welcome to the gunshow (Welcome to the gunshow) Welcome to the gunshow (Welcome to the gunshow) Welcome to the gunshow (Welcome to the gunshow) Welcome to the gunshow (Welcome to the gunshow) Come on cowboys Come on cowboys
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Written by: AIDONIA, SUHVERTO, DAVID BROOKS, O'NEIL NORMAN BRYAN, STEPHEN MCGREGOR
Lyrics © CADIUM MUSIC PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Gun Show" is a song by American heavy metal band In This Moment. It was originally released on their 2010 album titled "A Star-Crossed Wasteland".
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song was not released as a single, the album it was featured on reached number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart. This indicated significant recognition and success for the band within the heavy metal genre.
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Music VideoA music video for "The Gun Show" was released in 2010. The video features the band performing in a desert landscape, which beautifully complements the rugged tones of the song.
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Song ThemeThe song is powerfully symbolic and paints a bleak picture of a post-apocalyptic wasteland. This theme is reinforced by the aggressive instrumentation and Maria Brink's powerful vocals.
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Live Performances"The Gun Show" is popular in live performances with audiences responding well to its strong percussive elements and heavy guitar riffs. Its energetic rhythm makes it a concert staple for In This Moment.
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Musical StyleThe song reflects the band's unique blend of metalcore, hard rock, and industrial metal. Its intensity and rawness are representative of In This Moment's overall style.
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Band MembersThe song features Maria Brink on vocals, Chris Howorth on lead guitar, Blake Bunzel on rhythm guitar, Kyle Konkiel on bass, and Jeff Fabb on drums.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics to "The Gun Show" use metaphor and symbolism, much like the rest the band's discography. This emphasizes the storytelling aspect of their music.
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Recording ProcessThe album "A Star-Crossed Wasteland", which includes "The Gun Show", was recorded at The Wolves Den studio in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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RecognitionThis song, along with the entire album, was well received among critics. Many praised the band's combination of melodic and heavy elements, as well as Maria Brink's compelling performance, as the song's main highlights.
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