Fiend

Coal Chamber

About Fiend

"Fiend" is a song by Coal Chamber, from their third album, Dark Days. It is one of the band's most well known songs and is thought to be about how the band and the nu metal genre were getting heavily criticized at the time.


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2013
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It's the darkest place 
Like beneath the stairs 
The "IT" it comes 
And it takes me there 

We take everything in sight 
All through the night 
Leaving scars 
And crashing cars 

Fiend for the fans and 
Fodder for the press 
Fiend for the fans and 
Fodder for the press 

It's my life 
For everyone to see 
For you a charade 
For me a disease 

Everything in sight 
All through the night 
Leaving scars 
And fucking stars 

Still reasoning my life 

Fiend for the fans and 
Fodder for the press 
Fiend for the fans and 
Fodder for the press 

Still reasoning my life 

It's do or die 
It's do or die 
It's do or die 
Not for me! 

Still reasoning my life 

Fiend for the fans and 
Fodder for the press 
Fiend for the fans and 
Fodder for the press 

Still reasoning my life, fucker!!

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Coal Chamber

Coal Chamber is an American nu metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1993. Prior to Coal Chamber, Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascón formed the band She's In Pain in 1992. The two decided to create Coal Chamber. They disbanded in 2003 after ten years together, but announced a reunion in September 2011. Their first drummer, John Thor, was eventually replaced by Mike Cox (who beat out his older brother for the spot). After bass guitarist Rayna Foss joined, the Coal Chamber lineup was complete. more »

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Written by: BRADLEY JAMES FAFARA, MIGUEL RASCON, MIKE COX, RAYNA FOSS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation and Production
"Fiend" is a song by the American nu metal/alternative metal band, Coal Chamber. It was released in 2002 as a part of the album, Dark Days.
Genre Specifics
The song features the band's signature gritty, distorted guitar work and aggressive vocals, which blend elements of heavy metal and industrial music. This is typical of the nu metal genre, which emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Chart Performance
"Fiend" gained popularity and reached the top of the charts in its time. Specifically, it ranked at #29 on the UK Singles Chart and #40 on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
Video Accompaniment
An accompanying music video for "Fiend" was released, featuring the band performing in an apocalyptic scene. The dark, eerie ambiance complements the heavy and intense sound of the song.
Unique Lyrics
The lyrics of "Fiend" are understood to be about addiction. The directness of the lyrics was a result of lead vocalist Dez Fafara's decision to put more personal elements into the band's music.
Band Dynamics
"Fiend" was created during a tumultuous time for the band. During the recording of Dark Days, conflicts caused the band members to record their parts separately.
Nominations and Achievements
The song "Fiend" was nominated for the "Best Single" category in the 2003 Kerrang! Awards.
Legacy
Despite the band's disbandment in 2003, "Fiend" remains one of Coal Chamber's most enduring and popular songs. After reuniting in 2011, the band often chose to perform this track during their live shows.
Influence
The dark and aggressive tone of "Fiend," like many of Coal Chamber's songs, is said to have influenced the future sound of other nu-metal and alternative metal bands.
Cover Versions
The band Stabbing Westward performed a cover version of "Fiend" during live performances, demonstrating its influence and popularity within the genre.

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