Unholy
Kiss
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I was there through the ages Chained slaves to their cages I have seen you eat your own I'm the cycle of pain Of a thousand year old reign I'm suicide and salvation The omen to nations That you worship on all fours I'm the infection and famine That's knocking at your door That's why you're feeling so Unholy Oh, I was created by man, you know I'm Unholy Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I am the incubus, I lay the egg in you The worm that burrows through your brain But you are the beast that calls me by my name You send your children to war To serve bastards and whores So now you know You created me on the day that you were born Unholy I was created by man, yeah I'm the Lord of the Flies, you know I'm Unholy From the left hand of power comes the father of lies, yeah Unholy Unholy I lay you down to sleep Your soul to keep Better cross your heart before you die And now you know Know that you are mine That's why you're feeling so Unholy Unholy Unholy Unholy
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Written by: ROBERT JOSEPH ELLSWORTH, CARLO VERNI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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23 facts about this song
Release Date"Unholy" was released by Kiss in 1992 as part of their album "Revenge."
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Chart RankingThe song enjoyed reasonable success in the charts, reaching number 13 on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks in the USA.
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SongwritingOne of the interesting facts about "Unholy" is that it was co-written by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Vinnie Vincent. This is particularly noteworthy because Vinnie Vincent had left the group in 1984 and "Unholy" marked his return as a contributing songwriter.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Unholy" is infamous because it features Gene Simmons breathing fire, a classic Kiss stage trick, but for the first and only time in a music video.
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Performance"Unholy" is known for its edgier sound which is creditable to the band's heavy metal departure from their original hard-rock style.
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ThemesDesigned as an anthem for the dark side, the song represents a return to the band's earlier, grittier style, with dark themes and a heavy guitar riff.
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Album Success"Unholy" helped the "Revenge" album become a big hit. The album reached seventh place on the Billboard 200, eventually achieving gold status.
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Lead VocalistThis is one of the few Kiss songs which features Gene Simmons on lead vocals.
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Live Performances"Unholy" is a staple of Kiss's live performances and is often used to open their concerts.
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Critic ReactionsThe song has often been praised by critics, with Rolling Stone magazine calling it a "head-bangin' classic."
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Fan Reaction"Unholy" is considered one of Kiss's best songs by many fans, indicating the band's successful return to their heavier roots.
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Symbolic ImportanceThe song's tough sound and dark theme has often been seen as symbolizing a departure from the softer, more commercial sound that characterized much of Kiss's output during the 80s.
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Band origin"Unholy" is a song performed by the American hard rock band Kiss.
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Album detailsThe song was released as part of the band's 16th studio album, "Revenge," which came out in 1992.
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GenreMarking a departure from the band's traditional glam-rock style, "Unholy" showcased a heavier and more aggressive sound, stepping into the heavy metal genre.
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Single performance"Unholy" served as the lead single from the "Revenge" album. Despite not reaching the Billboard Hot 100 charts, the song made it into the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, peaking at number 26.
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Co-writtenThe song was written by Gene Simmons and Vinnie Vincent. It was the first time Vincent had contributed to the band's songwriting since he left the band in mid-1983.
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Lyrics themeThe lyrics of the song "Unholy" express a darker theme, reflecting Simmons' alter ego, "The Demon."
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Music videoA music video was made for "Unholy," and it showcased the band's new image and edgier sound.
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Drummer's debut"Unholy" marked the studio debut of drummer Eric Singer, who replaced Eric Carr following his death in 1991.
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Live performanceIt was performed live during the Revenge tour and featured heavily in set lists throughout the 1990s.
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Critics reviewMany rock critics praised "Unholy" as a return to the band's heavier, rawer sound, likening it to their work from the mid to late 70s.
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ResurgenceDespite the initial lukewarm response, the song has been viewed more favourably in hindsight and underlines the band’s successful transition into the '90s rock scene.
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