We Sold Our Souls to Metal
Soulfly
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Born to rage against the order F*ck the world live forever We wage war against you all I don't need society I don't need your politricks We live our lives the way we want We sold our souls to metal We sold our souls We sold our souls to metal We sold our souls F*ck you all We don't belong I want to burn your fucking world Destroy 'em all F*ck your laws Metal flows through my veins I wanna rage I am insane C'mon punk make my day We sold our souls to metal We sold our souls We sold our souls to metal We sold our souls
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Written by: MASSIMILIANO ANTONIO CAVALERA
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12 facts about this song
Title and Artist"We Sold Our Souls to Metal" is a track by the heavy metal band Soulfly.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the band's tenth studio album - 'Archangel', which was released in August 2015.
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LyricsThe song lyrics reflect the intense dedication and passion the band members and most metal fans have for their genre. The phrase "We Sold Our Souls to Metal" is used metaphorically to represent this devotion.
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GenresThe dominant genres of this song are Groove Metal and Thrash Metal.
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InfluenceThe song has been described as heavily influenced by punk rock and hardcore punk, in addition to the band's usual metal sound.
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High Energy SongThis track stands out for its fast tempo and high energy, right from the aggressive guitar riffs to the blast-beat drumming, which are typical characteristics of thrash metal.
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Music VideoThe music video for "We Sold Our Souls to Metal" features various clips of the band's fans headbanging at their concerts, signifying the profound connection between the band and their audience.
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Band's PhilosophyThe song aligns with Soulfly's ethos of being totally dedicated to the metal genre, which has remained consistent throughout their more than two-decade-long music career.
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Band MembersAt the time this song was released, the band's line-up consisted of Max Cavalera (vocals, rhythm guitar), Marc Rizzo (lead guitar), Mike Leon (bass), and Zyon Cavalera (drums).
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Live Performances"We Sold Our Souls to Metal" is known to be a fan-favorite during live shows, with audiences often joining in during the song's catchy choruses.
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Sales and Chart PerformanceThough not a chart-topper, this song is still considered iconic among the band's discography due to its message and raw energy. The exact sales numbers are not known.
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Song's MessageThrough "We Sold Our Souls to Metal", Soulfly emphasizes the offbeat path they chose in their music journey, staying away from mainstream commercial music, choosing instead to commit to their heavy metal roots.
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