Play that Metal Mean!, by DEMONAX

Play that Metal Mean!

by DEMONAX

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CD FEATURES:
• The DEMONAX recordings first time on CD
• Plus 5 bonus tracks including;
‘Play It Loud’ demo
4 live songs recorded at East Hampton ‘85
(bonus tracks available ONLY on CD version)
• 16 -tracks all remastered
from best possible sources
• Including 4 bonus live songs
• 12-page booklet
• Complete lyrics & photos
• Linernotes by Frank Aresti
• New artwork by Steve Conn
• Limited to 500 copies worldwide

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1.	Underground 02:00	lyrics	buy track
UNDERGROUND (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: BYCHOLSKI) It's a never ending battle for a band to hit the top They just make their money they don't know when to stop But to some there's more to metal than the money that is made They just want to kick some ass don't care about being paid Never heard of, not a sound You never hear of the Underground Heavy metal's always been a small part of the scene They get right up on the stage and play the metal mean But still most people think the music's a pile of trash It's the only music in the world that really kicks some ass Never heard of, not a sound You never hear of the Underground So hopefully this movement is never gonna die Most people don't even listen though I don't know why Well lets just keep on fighting or we'll never get a chance One listen to our power and you'll surely be entranced You never hear of, the Underground Never heard of not a sound But there'll be a day we rule the land We'll fight together hand in hand
2.	Evil's Cast Aside 05:28	lyrics	buy track
EVIL'S CAST ASIDE (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: BYCHOLSKI) In the fiery depths of metal Satan makes his home Welcome as he may be we wish him not to be known His link with the underground isn't meaningful in mind Our movement has true meaning search and you will find In the beginning Satan was the way In the early days Our new army has arisen we have a point to prove The subterfuge, it grew Evil's cast aside mission accomplished We'll do the genocide on darkness is our wish Evil's cast aside false image will be killed but you will defy we'll have pandemonium filled No need for there to be blackness Our rebellion has been established0 We force him out of our worlds Bangers unite our power together The time is now to lose him forever Meeting his match he can't fight back Metal is ours, need not be black In order to live build up the stacks
3.	No More Rats 04:10	lyrics	buy track
NO MORE RATS (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: BYCHOLSKI) Hearing melody called metal is insane It's not the real thing 'till it rips right through your brain Driving power caused an adrenaline rise Hard and fast, not slow there is no compromise As we head off the stage you'd better tip your hats Join us in our plea of saying no more rats Heavy metal pests NO MORE RATS Public sounding, very flat Commercialized not where it's at! Let's hear you say NO MORE RATS Off with FM on with power metal Let the distortion fill up your skull In the eve you go to see your favorite band Let's all stand and give them a very big hand Comin' home from the show your mom can't believe Power metal world the public is naïve Think you're metal NO YOU'RE NOT Playing foil but you forgot Commercialized not where it's at Let's hear you say NO MORE RATS!
4.	Down on Your Knees 03:03	lyrics	buy track
DOWN ON YOUR KNEES (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: REAGAN) You walk tall head in the air Master of the pack You've got balls you don't care Shoot you in the back High and mighty oh so rough Disregard the small You won't fight think you're tough Nail you to the wall Down (get down) Down (get down) Down (get down on your knees)) Down on your knees Born of pain shake with rage Heed your every call We're unchained, iron cage We won't ever fall Time is now, let it go The idea makes you numb Force you down in the hole We've just risen from Down (get down) Down (get down) Down (get down on your knees)) Down on your knees You walk tall head in the air Master of the pack You've got balls you don't care Shoot you in the back In our dark, never light Living in our hell Left our mark, in our fight The cry is to rebel Down (get down) Down (get down) Down (get down on your knees) Down on your knees
5.	Headlock 03:04	lyrics	buy track
HEADLOK (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: BYCHOLSKI) Louder than loud you scream without hearing Try to help you but you won't let us through Can't take your noise you set my brain searing Your preaching is senseless it ain't nothing new In your headlock head in a vice Saying you like it don't you think twice In your headlock head in a vice Those all around you don't think its nice Those who got out unscrewed themselves But one sick person will never let you out Seeing the sick one it is yourself The pain starts to deepen let out a shout In your headlock head in a vice Saying you like it don't you think twice In your headlock head in a vice Those all around you don't think its nice Those all around you pity your crushed brain See the delusion knowing in your mind Someone to cry to you're fucking insane You'll see the light reality you'll find
6.	Intro 00:40		buy track
7.	Power of Dark 02:30	lyrics	buy track
POWER OF DARK (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: REAGAN) A life is born unto this world Stricken, black and cold Around it lies the charred remains Of those who came before Unto itself it draws all life Between its gaping jaws Beyond the black not to return Punished for its flaws (Chorus) Flee from Dark Run, don't walk Hasten quickly from the spot where evil left its mark No ray of light shall fall upon The eyes of shrouded souls Commandments come by messenger The winged, from below All movements cease as breathing stops Piercing eyes a glow The air hangs still amid the stench The wind afraid to blow Growing near You won't hear Cuts you off as you come face to face with primal.....fear A teardrop fall toward the earth Mingling with the blood The unheard prayer of those who fell Will never do much good The scene is set as one by one The life is drained from all The deed is done the infant, black Returns to hallowed halls (Repeat Chorus)
8.	Lay Down the Law 02:23	lyrics	buy track
LAY DOWN THE LAW (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: REAGAN) Eyes of fire, hands of Ice It won't be me you'll sacrifice Twisted mind, take your slice You've lost your stakes give up the dice I won't be bought or sold I know my rights I'll never hesitate to put up a fight I'm gonna Lay down the law I like it raw Lay down the law I like it raw Lay down the law Visions of torture, endless hole I like the way you play the role Disfigured body, demented soul Now the demon takes control I won't be bought or sold You missed the mark I'll leave you battled in eternal dark I'm gonna Lay down the law I like it raw Lay down the law I like it raw Lay down the law Fire from heaven raining down Deafening with its destructive sound You can't hold me I won't be bound As the master I'll be crowned I won't be bought or sold You're gonna lose It's you who squirms now I've paid my dues I'm gonna Lay down the law I like it raw Lay down the law I like it raw Lay down the law
9.	Play that Metal Mean! 03:14	lyrics	buy track
PLAY THAT METAL MEAN (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: REAGAN) Hit the stage, cut the lights We're here to bang your heads tonight Throw your fists in the air Come up closer if you dare Hear the fury feel the flow Coursing through your very soul We're not stopping not just yet Grinding 'till we drip with sweat Here to play that metal mean Here to play that metal mean PLAY THAT METAL MEAN Here to play that metal mean Here to play that metal mean Frenzied panic, trembling mass Volume kicks you in the ass Peak with power there it stays We'll be metal till the end of our days Grab your axes, man the drums Play your ass off the sound of the guns Kick it over tear it down We're not responsible for the damages done Here to play that metal mean Here to play that metal mean PLAY THAT METAL MEAN Here to play that metal mean Here to play that metal mean Hit the stage, cut the lights You're here to bang your heads tonight Electric mayhem running high Scorching metal light the fire Here to play that metal mean Here to play that metal mean PLAY THAT METAL MEAN Here to play that metal mean Here to play that metal mean
10.	Authority 03:06	lyrics	buy track
AUTHORITY (SIC) (MUSIC: DEMONAX, LYRICS: BYCHOLSKI) Dictators are never wrong what they say is concrete So listen to this song 'cause we are the elite We'll fight for the right to do as we feel Join us in our fight to make the rulers kneel Tell you what to do Tell 'em to die I'm not gonna listen to you and watch you cry Authority You're the ones that should rule Authority leaders think they're so cool Authority Just another stupid fool Authority Livin' life with no rules Tellin' you what to do think they're gonna win Holding! Shouting! Bitchin' at you never giving in Tell you what to do They're wrong We're not gonna have it If you'd listen to this song you wouldn't take their shit Tell you what to do Tell 'em to die I'm not gonna listen to you and watch you cry Authority You're the ones that should rule Authority Leaders think they're so cool Authority Just another stupid fool Authority Livin' life with no rules ng from far, far away.
11.	Subterfuge 01:53		buy track

about

Heavy Metal is not just music-it is a philosophy.

The heavy metal scene in the early to mid-1980s was vastly different from what we know today. Metal was not accepted by mainstream popular culture due to its rebellious and challenging nature. It seemed to be the antithesis of mediocrity. Ironically this would somewhat change in later years; back then, heavy metal was not used in commercials to sell everything from fast-food to cars, there were no toys of metal heroes, and it was not the soundtrack to tv shows and cartoons. In those days heavy metal came up from the underground.

The underground was a global meeting place for metal fans to discover and share, via black-and-white fanzines and tape trading, the latest, heaviest bands; new bands that defined the fringe of powerful music that would eventually inspire the metal of today.
A young band from San Frisco called Metallica and Slayer, who had just released "Show No Mercy" alongside Venom from across the Atlantic and others, helped fuel the fire that would soon burn out of control.
This underground movement would inspire four teenagers in the quiet suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut to come together for what would become the band DEMONAX.

Like most high school bands, guitarist Frank Aresti, bassist Brian Reagan, drummer John Gardiner and vocalist Keith Bycholski would begin as a cover band playing songs by their favourite artists; Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, and Dio, to name a few. However, it would not be long after that the foursome would discover a new fledging style called “thrash” which was a blend of hardcore punk and heavy metal that resonated with their teenage angst and frustration.
“What was it about this music that was so special to us? Perhaps it was rebellious. Perhaps it reflected our teen frustrations and anger. Maybe we just identified with its raw power and tremendous energy. One thing is for sure: we embraced it and had our own ideas of what we wanted to be.” - Frank Aresti

Inspired by this new aggressive style the band began to compose songs that they would mix into their setlist for live gigs along with the cover tunes. It would not be long until the band would record their first demo and begin spreading it throughout the underground network by tape trading. They would also submit the demo to several zines and record labels. Reviews and several more gigs would follow and eventually DEMONAX would return to the studio to record a full-length album.
“Everything that the underground metal scene meant to us translated into our lyrics. "Evil's Cast Aside" denounced the Satanism that bands clung to for the sake of the media's attention. "No More Rats" challenged the anemic, homogenized state of commercial metal. "Underground" was our anthem: the flag that we staked stating our message and intentions.” - Frank Aresti

Like their 13th Century namesake, the band DEMONAX with its unspoken philosophy of cynicism would also slip into obscurity,

credits

released March 10, 2023

DEMONAX is:
Brian Reagan - Bass
John Gardiner - Drums
Frank Aresti - Guitars
Keith Bycholski - Vocals

John Haupt and James Cranford Recorded Winter 1984 at Amphion Recording Studios, Rockville Ct. Engineered by Ed Adams and Produced by Demonax.

2023 executive producers J. Golden & G. Shafer
Remastered by Jamoe Kong Studios in Winston Salem ,NC
Cover art by Steve Cobb
Logo design: Brian Reagan
Design by Chris Ferguson

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