D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L is a formerly unidentified shoegaze song by British band Panchiko.
Search History
In 2016, a user on the online imageboard 4chan discovered a scratched CD of "D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L" in a charity shop and shared the music on the site. The album quickly gained a cult following thanks to its mysterious origins and distinctive sound. This led to increased interest and widespread sharing across various online platforms like 4chan and Reddit.
In 2020, the lead singer, Owain was contacted and the search ended soon after another two band members, Wright and Ferreday were contacted. Another band member, John, was not able to be contacted and his whereabouts are unknown.
After this, the remaining members of Panchiko reformed and remastered their old EPs and went on tour in the US. A more detailed explanation for this search along with Panchiko's current activities can be found on the Panchiko Fandom wiki.
Lyrics
[Verse 1: OWAIN]
She's forgotten her car keys
And the flowers for her friends
They say she's a harpy
But she is on her meds
[Chorus: OWAIN]
'Cause you're holding onto someone who's special
Educating someone who's mental
Giving the fat pigs their facial
We all listen to death metal
[Sample]
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't—
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't—
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't—
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't—
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't—
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't—
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't play the track
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't—
Do-do-don't—, do-do-do-don't play the track
[Verse 2: OWAIN]
She's mates with Roy Fokker
And he's completely faced
She's in with the rockers
But it's not to her taste
[Chorus: OWAIN]
'Cause you're holding onto someone who's special
Educating someone who's mental
Giving the fat pigs their facial
We all listen to death metal
[Bridge: OWAIN]
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
Let it go
No one knows
Where she goes
No one knows
Where she goes
La-la-la, la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la
La-la-la, la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la
[Sample]
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Panchiko
Panchiko was formed in the late 1990s by a group of friends in Nottingham. The band members were Owain Davies (vocals and guitar), Andy Wright (guitar), Shaun Ferreday (bass), and John Schofield (drums).[1]
"D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L" was recorded in 1998 and self-released in 2000. The band produced a limited number of CDs, which they distributed among friends and at local shows. The album's sound is a blend of lo-fi, indie rock, shoegaze, and electronic elements, characterized by its melancholic melodies and atmospheric production. After its release, the album faded into obscurity, and the band eventually disbanded until recently.
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