Satan's Kicking Yr.*** In, Part Ii - Lyrics - Racebannon

Racebannon was formed in Indianapolis in 1996 by Michael Anderson and James Bauman. The group cites The Melvins, Melt Banana, and Ice Nine as early influences. They cobbled together a lineup from members of other Indianapolis hardcore punk bands and released their first 7" record in 1998. Many other 7"'s, split 7"'s, and compilation appearances followed, as well as the band's debut album, First There Was The Emptiness. The group's name comes from Dr. Quest's bodyguard in the Jonny Quest franchise. Among the group's unusual sonic attributes is the use of DJ scratching, but as a conduit for noise rather than a rhythmic accompaniment . After moving to Bloomington, Indiana, they signed with Secretly Canadian, who released their full-length In the Grips of the Light. The album was recorded with Mike Mogis of Lullaby for the Working Class, and resulted in their winning praise from Alternative Press. 2002's Satan's Kickin' Yr Dick In, was a concept album revolving around a Faustian bargain and was also produced by Mogis. Over the course of the album , the protagonist, Rodney, sells his soul to Satan in exchange for the chance to become a drag queen rock star. The group performed at SXSW in 2003. Their most recent album, Acid or Blood, appeared in 2008 on Southern Records. Another album, entitled Six Sik Sisters, and a 12" remix of a Merzbow track have also been named as future releases.

Rodney Mitchell was just a kid with a dream of showing everyone his soul on the stage. But boy was Rodney surprised when the crowd assured him he'd never come through. To make out on top of it all was never questioned; there'd be no other option. It was all a lost cause and Rodney knew, but the magnetic pull was too strong from the TV screen. Rodney: "I wish when people see me *flash!* instant lose their sight. I've grown so tired of this, in nobody's underground. This ain't no kinda livin'. These photos don't show me. It's all out of focus, and the reviews in the magazines can't see what it is I'm portraying. This ain't no kinda livin'. When I go out and strut this stuff, I don't get one look from an eye. If I don't get my name out there now, goddammit, I think I'll just die." Frustrated with his hole in the dark, Rodney broke, crying naked on the bathroom floor. He got up and looked in the mirror, and what he saw was nothing but an empty world. So he smashed his face into the glass. Now he looked like what had always been known. Rodney: "My pointless vanity has finally broken me. Still, *** this world! I wanna take it all. I'd give my soul just to take it all!" Well, look who's here! The Devil: "Hold out yr hands and take this light. You'll be the dark crowned princess. What I can bless you with is only the blink of an eye. I can make the world glow. Goddammit, I'm the devil, boy! I want you to be with me in this unknown night. So how does it feel on the tip of yr tongue? Now I want you to look into my eyes when I scream! And find the strength to receive all yr newfound powers. So deep inside my magic pole you will be given the tools to go out and explode. Now, open that mouth wide and, boy, keep back yr gag reflex. I promise in the end you'll illuminate. Now, with all me I've put inside of you, I'll unleash a dose to coat yr throat, I'm gonna make this voice like nothin' you've ever heard. Oh yes, boy, I hope yr ready!" And with that, Rodney started to shake, gyrate Rodney: "Fafafafafauuugggh!" The Devil: "And remember, one day I'm coming back. Till then show the world what yr made of."