The Nuclear Bible: Nuclear Terror Music

Intro: The following songs and albums regarding nuclear terror and war would not be so disturbing except for the fact that they have all
come since 2009. Is the government run media programming the youth of the World for an upcoming nuclear detonation? Based on the
words in the songs, album tiles and track titles, one may just think so.

Title: Nuclear Blast: Music Assault 2009

Date: 2009
Source: Metal India Magazine
Artist(s): Various

Abstract: This CD has a balanced mix of styles. There weren’t any bad songs here, and they all fit together to express the overarching
theme of the compilation. Overall it’s a good collection of songs by Nuclear Blast.

Suffocation – “Blood Oath”: Along with a very select few others, Suffocation are card-carrying members of the exclusive Death metal
club, yet whose own output continues to be as menacing, acerbic and relevant as it was a decade ago. “Blood Oath” is off their sixth full
length offering which bombards you with a slow and heavy attack of triplets which is reminiscent of Morbid Angel’s Gateways to
Annihilation.

Ex Deo – “Legio XII”: Ex Deo is a side project of Kataklysm’s frontman Maurizio Iacono. It is a Roman-themed death metal band which
sings of its homeland’s glorious past. “Legio XII” is one of those songs which have a warlike ambience, giving an impression of armies
gathering. Combination of death and black vocals give nice touch to the epic sound of the song.

Vader – “Rise Of The Undead”: Necropolis is the title given to the latest gathering of recordings sent our way from Poland. Vader in
“Rise of the undead” does its usual chugging fast pace evil war machine engine like attack. Great riffs and amazing solos will not fail to
blow you away.

Darkane – “Execution 44”: This melodic thrash metal outfit from Sweden is quite different from the kind of stuff that usually comes out
of Sweden. A hint of modern sound in good old thrash is their take. “Execution 44” starts off with a somber lead and transforms into
ferocious paced groove. Although too mainstream sounding but nonetheless good metal.

Amorphis – “Silver Bride”: This is your average progressive metal song. It has fairly catchy and compelling vocals with good melodic
passages. Opeth fans might dig this.

S.W.W.A.A.T.S – “The Tamagotchi Gesture”: An Interesting name which actually spells out as “Success Will Write Apocalypse
Across the Sky”. I actually checked twice before writing down the abbreviation… (Pun intended). I fail to understand what’s with long
band name and Deathcore music. “The tamagotchi gesture” is pretty forgettable song except that it does not have annoying breakdowns
like other deathcore music. Feel free to press the “next” button on that remote right away.

Threat Signal – “The Beginning Of The End”: Threat signal’s brand of industrial/metalcore is pretty fresh. Decent riffs and drum work.
Raspy vocals and thrashy edge will surely make you want to headbang to it. Often compared to Fear Factory and Strapping Young
Lad, they are worth checking out.

Swashbuckle – “Cruise Ship Terror”: Many metal bands attempt to have a comical or radical image while maintaining their metalness.
Swashbuckle is one of those bands that do it with excellence. Pirates in metal isn’t an unheard of concept but these guys will surely
convince you that they truly are pirates from the 1700′s that traveled forward in time to play some kick ass thrash metal.

Mantic Ritual – “One By One”: In case you’re not keeping score, tried and true thrash metal is back and firmly in the hands of the youth
of today. Add Mantic Ritual to the new-gen thrash pack. “One by one” will make you wish the old days of thrash were still around.
Augury – “Aetheral”: One of Canada’s finest death metal exports with a progressive leaning, Augury’s music is varied and engaging.
Super smooth bass playing and aggressive riffing wil leave you scratching your head.

Korpiklaani – “Vodka”: Korpiklaani’s sound has always combined happy drinking songs with folk infused metal. These Finns joyfully
manifest their upbeat attitude they derive from their music. “Vodka” is a nice breather after all the mayhem of this c.d.

Sylosis –“Teras”: This quintet from the UK plays progressive thrashcore. Although the musicianship is excellent but they are just another
modern band, only a bit of more technical and progressive than most of their peers and nothing new.

Candlemass – “If I Ever Die”: These are the leaders, the pioneers, the ones who are still keeping the flag of the doom brilliance high. “If I
ever die” has that unmistakable groove but it’s not a very memorable song.

Echoes Of Eternity – “Twilight Fires”: “Twilight fires” seems more black metal than goth but they call themselves progressive so I guess
it fits the bill. Nothing unusual here, it’s a very average attempt. Drum work is pretty annoying. Long monotonous programmed beats are a
bit too high in the mix.

Samael – “Under One Flag”: Black metal fused with industrial music. Samael is strictly for Darkwave/Industrial fans. “Under one flag”
has some mammoth riffs and some excellent electric drums to drive the beats. Keyboards provide some beautiful melodic passages which
set Samael apart from other industrial metal bands.

Hammerfall – “Any Means Necessary”: These guys continue to make some decent power metal which although is shamelessly watered
down but remains entertaining. “Any means necessary” has the right hooks but at some point’s way too simple a song. And if you happen
to check the video of this song, you’re in for some good laughs.

Sirenia – “Lost In Lite”: It seems that the sea of female-fronted metal bands keeps rising higher every year, particularly in the gothic
realm. “Lost in lite” is full of catchy melodies and carries some heaviness with it. There is nothing special about the bass or drum. The
keyboards mingle with the music but don’t do anything spectacular or particularly noteworthy. In my opinion it’s too pop to be on this
compilation (Metal India Magazine, 2010).

In December of 2009, Illuminati artist Jay Z released a song with Mr. Hudson entitled Young Forever (a remake of the Alphaville's
1984 hit Forever Young), which was produced by fellow Illuminati artist Kanye West. The song makes a direct reference to “the
bomb”, thus ushering in the idea of nuclear war into the current generation’s collective consciousness, just as Forever Young did in
1984.

Title: Young Forever

Date: December 2, 2009
Source: YouTube
Artist: Jay Z, Mr. Hudson
Album: The Blueprint 3
Label: Rockefeller Records
Producer: Kanye West

Abstract: “Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies…Hoping for the best but expecting the worst, Are you gonna drop the
bomb or not? Let us die young or let us live forever, We don’t have the power but we never say never, Sitting in a sandpit, Life is a short
trip, The music’s for the sad man” (Youtube, 2010).
Title: Children Of The Bomb 2010: KIF Anti Nuclear Music Compilation
Date: January 13, 2010
Source: Discogs
Artist(s): Various
Label: Kifrecording (Poland)

Band Name Track Title

1) Abraxas Apparatus - It's Funny They Call It _arsch Noise_ In France

2) GrA (4) - Track 3_002
3) ValeNoise - Toxic Residues
4) Teknocannibaal - MINI KRP1 Demostration_2009
5) Azbezt - Cannon Fodder
6) Maaaa - I Have Got My Satan Rocket Edge
7) Nihilistic Front Air Attack
8) Ataraxy Missile Terror
9) Capitalism Piiiiiiiiiiimiel
10) Clemens Hausch Persuasive Dreams (A Sudden Awekening)
11) Origami Hairy Kasztany
12) Rovar17 - With Wearied Smile
13) Shock Technician, The - Emetic Neurosis
14) Animal Machine (2) Roasted Cockroaches
15) Paddo One 5 Terrible Trampoline Technicians
16) Audiocum / Bassfucker - Silver Tip (Discogs, 2010).

In September of 2010, Linkin Park, who has collaborated intimately with Jay Z in the past, released their latest album entitled A
Thousand Suns. This was their second album with a nuclear title since Minutes To Midnight (2007), another direct reference to
nuclear war.

Title: A Thousand Suns

Date: September 10, 2010
Source: Wikipedia
Artist: Linkin Park
Label: Warner Bros.

Abstract: The album's title comes from the Hindu Sanskrit scripture, the Bhagavad Gita: "If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst
at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one," a quote made famous by J. Robert Oppenheimer (Father of the
Atomic Bomb) in reference to the atomic bomb. A Thousand Suns is a concept album dealing with nuclear warfare and themes of war in
general. "On this record, the concepts blend human ideas with technology [...] Human fears, your fear of what's going to happen in the
world, the music kind of references that", said Mike Shinoda on an interview with MTV (Wikipedia, 2010).

1) The Requiem
2) The Radiance
3) Burning in the Skies
4) Empty Spaces
5) When They Come for Me
6) Robot Boy
7) Jornada del Muerto" (Journey of a Deadman)
8) Waiting for the End
9) Blackout
10) Wretches and Kings
11) Wisdom, Justice, and Love
12) Iridescent
13) Fallout
14) The Catalyst
15) The Messenger

Conclusion: It appears that nuclear related music is just another attempt to make the idea and concept of nuclear war appear normal in
the minds of young people world-wide. The fact that artists like Jay Z and Linkin Park are featured in the nuclear music genera shows that
there is a very serious attempt to get the message of nuclear terror into the minds of the masses.