Bloodshed

Soulfly

About Bloodshed

"Bloodshed" is a Soulfly song, played as the first track of the Soulfly's Savages album. "Bloodshed" is the first Soulfly single released by the band's new label, Nuclear Blast (previously Roadrunner). This song premiered on the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show on August 6, 2013, two days before single was officially released. Max Cavalera and his son Igor Cavalera Jr. wrote and sing this song together. Igor's punk vocals satisfied Max by explaining to Metal Exiles, "I needed a punk vocalist for the chorus and I was missing a punk vocalist to go with my vocals for the chorus. I knew Igor had a great punk voice so I called him because I knew it would be cool to sing with my son on the song." 


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2013
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Fire, the burning path
Downstroy the weak minds
Rising nature’s demise
Enslave system creation

Everywhere is bloodshed
Wasteland bloodshed
Everywhere is bloodshed
Wasteland bloodshed
Bloodshed wasteland
Bloodshed wasteland
Bloodshed

Life, ravage skullduggery
Rage, dethrone the enemy
Die treacherous leprosy
Scorn the self inflict

Everywhere is bloodshed
Wasteland bloodshed
Everywhere is bloodshed
Wasteland bloodshed
Bloodshed wasteland
Bloodshed wasteland
Bloodshed

This is my redemption
Strangling superstitions
This is my conception
Condemned for eternity

Blood of the lamb touching the empty void
Slowly eats my soul
Drag down the black hole

Join the cult of dark hope
Swarm of deadly locusts
Beware of the prophecy
Rulers of reality

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Soulfly

Soulfly is a metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred and anger. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera, who formed the band after he left the Brazilian group in 1996. The band has released eight studio albums, one tour EP, several singles, and one DVD video. Their eighth album Enslaved was released on March 13, 2012. more »

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Written by: MASSIMILIANO ANTONIO CAVALERA

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16 facts about this song

Album
"Bloodshed" is a track from Soulfly's ninth studio album, "Savages," released in 2013.
Guest Artist
The song features Max Cavalera's son, Igor Cavalera, marking this as a family collaboration.
Themes
Lyrically, "Bloodshed" is about the endless cycle of human violence, reflecting on the perennial issues of war and conflict.
Genre
Soulfly is renowned for their fusion of various musical styles. "Bloodshed" is classified under the heavy metal and thrash metal genres, blended with elements of groove metal.
Music Video
The official music video for "Bloodshed" supports the song's theme, featuring war scenes and chaos collected from various historical footages.
Song Length
"Bloodshed" runs for a duration of approximately 6 minutes and 55 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the Savages album.
Band Lineup
During the recording of "Bloodshed," the band comprised Max Cavalera (vocals, four-string guitar), Marc Rizzo (lead guitar), Tony Campos (bass), and Zyon Cavalera (drums).
Songwriting Credits
Max Cavalera, the lead vocalist, is credited with the songwriting for "Bloodshed."
Producer
"Bloodshed" was produced by Terry Date, who has worked with other notable heavy metal bands such as Pantera and Deftones.
Reception
The song, like the album, received mixed reviews from critics due to its lyrical content but was generally appreciated by fans for its heavy and aggressive sound.
Live Performances
"Bloodshed" is frequently included in Soulfly's live sets, becoming a fan favorite over time.
Album Artwork
The cover artwork for "Savages," which includes "Bloodshed," was created by British artist Paul Stottler, known for his iconic album covers for thrash metal bands in the 80s.
Chart Performance
While "Bloodshed" didn't appear in major music charts, the album "Savages" peaked at number 84 on the Billboard 200, highlighting its relative success.
Lyrics
The chorus of "Bloodshed" says "Bloodshed – see the world go red, Bloodshed – the blood of the dead," underlining its message about the futility and horror of war.
Soulfly Trademark
The track showcases Soulfly's trademark use of exotic instruments and sounds, which differentiates them from other metal bands.
Album Theme
"Bloodshed" sets the tone for the rest of the "Savages" album, which largely explores human savagery and violence.

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