A MODERN* APOCALYPSE
INTRODUCTION The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse is the final book in the new testiment which tells of the Last Judgment and the end of the world as we know it. This Zine picks out the modern equivilent in our society, not just the obvious selection but things people wouldn’t normally associate with the horsemen which I have chosen for each topic. Each subsection of this Zine gives a snippet, an insight into my views of the world, a small vision of what the modern downfall of the todays world could be. The vision of ‘A Modern Apocalypse’ was to bring a new approach to this book of the bible without any relious overtones, just to hold a mirror up to our society, local and abroad.
Book of Revelation of Jesus Christ to St John the Evangelist 6: 1-8
1 I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2 I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. 3 When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” 4 Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword. 5 When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a black horse! Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. 6 Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying, “Two pounds[a] of wheat for a day’s wages,[b] and six pounds[c] of barley for a day’s wages,[d] and do not damage the oil and the wine!”
7 When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” 8 I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.
9 When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. 10 They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” 11 Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters,[e] were killed just as they had been.
12 I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, 13 and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. 14 The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. 15 Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free, hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. 16 They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us[f] from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17 For the great day of their[g] wrath has come, and who can withstand it?”
PESTILENCE pes·ti·lence (pst-lns) n. 1. A usually fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague. 2. A pernicious, evil influence or agent. pestilence [pstlns] n 1. (Medicine / Pathology) a. any epidemic outbreak of a deadly and highly infectious disease, such as the plague b. such a disease 2. an evil influence or idea Rather than pick up on the rather dull and dour subject and disease, I decided to pick apart the ‘evil influence’ description of the word. It gave better scope for more creative interpretations of the word and have more abstract imagery. With this in mind I decided to approach this horsemen with the mass media in mind. The news media is there to inform and bring the world to those with heavy feet. Rather than adhere to these ideals tabloid media stray and start to fabriate their own truth and choose to endorse the celebrity culture that we now see in the red tops.
We Are Sorry
The News of the World was in the business of holding others to account. It failed when it came to itself. We are sorry for the serious wrongdoing that occurred. We are deeply sorry for the hurt suffered by the individuals affected. We regret not acting faster to sort things out. Our business is founded on the idea that a free and open press should be a postive force in society. We need to live up to this. In the coming days, as we take further concrete steps to resolve these issues and make amends for the damage they have caused, you will hear more for us. Yours Sincerly Rupert Murdoch
Kim Kardashian
Love versus hate, some in the public eye have there careers forged by the mass media, no dissernable talent, just famous for being dull but beautiful. However some have the limelight thrust upon them and have to learn within it, and it comes across when they are photographed. Paparazzi used to be well trained photographers, their aim was to tell a story within a single image. ‘Life’ magazine is a perfect example of pioneering photgraphy accompanied by stories of substance the world over. Unfortunately it was squeezed out of popular demand by the celebrity culture and therefore tabloid culture.
Kate Middleton
wAR war (w么r) n. 1. a. A state of open, armed, often prolonged conflict carried on between nations, states, or parties. b. The period of such conflict. c. The techniques and procedures of war; military science. 2. a. A condition of active antagonism or contention: a war of words; a price war. b. A concerted effort or campaign to combat or put an end to something considered injurious: the war against acid rain. intr.v. warred, war路ring, wars 1. To wage or carry on warfare. 2. To be in a state of hostility or rivalry; contend. War is something that has been with us since the dawn of humanity, the principals never change, one sides ideals against another sides differing ideals. Modern warefare goes through every level in society, the part that I have picked up on is an active warzone everyday, on the street. Gang warfare is a problem throughout the world, there is a lot of emphasis on terratory and ownership of land. The main priority of gang members is power, whether it comes through drug overlording, or from prostitution to slavery anything that can be sold and profit the leaders of the gang.
EDWIN STARR “War” War, huh, yeah What is it good for Absolutely nothing Uh-huh War, huh, yeah What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it again, y’all War, huh, good God What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me Ohhh, war, I despise Because it means destruction Of innocent lives War means tears To thousands of mothers eyes When their sons go to fight And lose their lives I said, war, huh Good God, y’all What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it again War, whoa, Lord What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War, it ain’t nothing But a heartbreaker War, friend only to the undertaker Ooooh, war It’s an enemy to all mankind
The point of war blows my mind War has caused unrest Within the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die Aaaaah, war-huh Good God y’all What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it, say it, say it War, huh What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War, huh, yeah What is it good for Absolutely nothing Uh-huh War, huh, yeah What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it again y’all War, huh, good God What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War, it ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker War, it’s got one friendThat’s the undertaker Ooooh, war, has shattered Many a young mans dreams Made him disabled, bitter and mean Life is much to short and precious To spend fighting wars these days
War can’t give life It can only take it away Ooooh, war, huh Good God y’all What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it again War, whoa, Lord What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War, it ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker War, friend only to the undertaker Peace, love and understanding Tell me, is there no place for them today They say we must fight to keep our freedom But Lord knows there’s got to be a better way Ooooooh, war, huh Good God y’all What is it good for You tell me Say it, say it, say it, say it War, huh Good God y’all What is it good for Stand up and shout it Nothing
I see no changes. Wake up in the morning and I ask myself, “Is life worth living? Should I blast myself?” I’m tired of bein’ poor and even worse I’m black. My stomach hurts, so I’m lookin’ for a purse to snatch. Cops give a damn about a negro? Pull the trigger, kill a n*gga, he’s a hero.
Famine fam路ine (fmn) n. 1. A drastic, wide-reaching food shortage. 2. A drastic shortage; a dearth. 3. Severe hunger; starvation. 4. Archaic Extreme appetite. Famine is something which is also wide spread, whether its from where its most prominent in the poorest parts of Africa, or the 1/3 of Americans that liver below the poverty line. I have tried to use a genral scope of this horse, incluiding something which can be seen closer to home, such as anorexia. I define famine as something which inhibits a sector of humanity from getting their rightful nutrition, whether its a psycological inhibitor or a narrow minded government that is keeping its public from there rightful needs.
Africa
Africa my motherland Mother or Fatherland Childless you went almost But he that intervened The God of all nations Africa my Africa Mother of nations great Nigeria in the west Ethiopia in the east remins With labor pangs You brought them forth Africa my Africa Father of Egypt And Zimbabwe, the south remains And for Africa that mothered them all Your discovery had brought you pains Children and grandchildren To the great sea you lost Continents with them were fed Africa my Africa In Vain labor no more Loose a child, but to no one Your great nations do protect For he shall intervene When you cry for help.
“GIVE ME YOUR F**KING MONEY NOW” Bob Geldoff - Live Aid 1985
Famine death (dth) n. 1. The act of dying; termination of life. 2. The state of being dead. 3. The cause of dying: Drugs were the death of him. 4. A manner of dying: a heroine’s death. 5. often Death A personification of the destroyer of life, usually represented as a skeleton holding a scythe. 6. a. Bloodshed; murder. b. Execution. 7. Law Civil death. 8. The termination or extinction of something: the death of imperialism. It affects us all, but is known so little about, death is one of those things that surrounds us but is hidden from public consciousness mostly. There are many sectors of society that kind of flaunt death and bring it to the forfront on our knowledge. Sub sections of society that wear skulls on their chest as it looks a bit cool. The sectors of society that like to hear about how the devils is within them whilst they listen to music.
Metallica “4 Horsemen” By the last breath of the fourth winds blow Better raise your ears The sound of hooves knocks at your door Lock up your wife and children now It’s time to wield the blade For now you have got some company The Horsemen are drawing nearer On the leather steeds they ride They have come to take your life On through the dead of night With the four Horsemen ride Or choose your fate and die You have been dying since the day You were born You know it has all been planned The quartet of deliverance rides A sinner once a sinner twice No need for confession now The Horsemen are drawing nearer On the leather steeds they ride They have come to take your life On through the dead of night With the four Horsemen ride Or choose your fate and die
Time Has taken it’s toll on you The lines that crack your face Famine Your body it has torn through Withered in every place Pestilence For what you have had to endure And what you have put others through Death Deliverance for you for sure There is nothing you can do So gather round young warriors now And saddle up your steeds Killing scores with demon swords Now is the death of doers of wrong Swing the judgment hammer down Safely inside armor blood guts and sweat
The Horsemen are drawing nearer On the leather steeds they ride They have come to take your life On through the dead of night With the four Horsemen ride Or choose your fate and die