Jeez, Henry, I just asked how your trip to India was...

He answered my email last year. It was quite a hefty read, too. He's a good guy.

For all the Rollins haters, this guy has humility and intelligence, sings and writes with passion and is very observant of people and society, one of the true punk rockers of my generation, so fucking what if you don't agree with his attitudes and opinions, they're his and he doesn't pretend otherwise, if you don't like it get out there and voice your own opinions, keep free speech alive

New Rollins Band Fan 2024 😎😙

3.30 - the cobra is thinking, "Holy shit, that's Henry Rollins!"

Best gig I ever went to was The Rollins Band. A small university gig, I was second row back and it felt like there were thousands behind me, but it was just a small crown. My mate fainted and Rollins dragged her onto the stage...when she woke up the first thing she said was 'I touched his sweaty belly'. Brilliant.

I walked green miles of jungle I walked through yellow miles of pain I crossed starvation's desert Watched dead river swell with rain The song of insects fill the air Nights in cities of despair Where killer's sons said , son beware And all the roads from here to there I sailed the sea of desolation Dropped my anchor there Plumbed the depths of isolation Walked its length and was not scared Went from end to end to end And then from there I went again The road that only this one knows Off to nowhere there I go Illumination comes so hard Makes me see but leaves its scars At times I wish that I didn't know what I know now Thought and thought until I lost my mind Looked and looked until I went near blind The path is fair but so unkind Illumination At night the highway's diesel roar Speaks to me and tells me more Than any book I've ever read Or anything you ever said With silent eyes inside I watch myself and worlds collide The seasons burn and crack my skin I stay outside and live within

Definitely an underrated dude and band

Henry Rollins is quite possibly the greatest wordsmith of his time. Anybody can have a better life if they listen to his music and heed the advice hidden within it.

God I just love Henry's vocals.

For someone who wasn't a singer, he was one hell of a frontman.

I got to hang out with Henry in deep ellum in Dallas Texas back in 1996 I think it was. I walked up and he was sitting on the outside of the bomb factory. We had great conversation. We also talked about his song "black and white". I'll never forget that day. So much respect for that man. Wonder if he remembers that day. Thank you for being so cool to me Henry. I seen him 3 times in Dallas and every time was so intense.

Ahhh Rollins is so awesome. He does more in a week than a lot of people do in a lifetime!! Hope he keeps kickin ass forever.

'Illumination comes so hard, makes me see but it leaves it's scars' Awesome line

Rollins is one intense individual. Honestly, I think he is one of the greatest vocalists in rock history... so expressive and totally unique.

I have an appreciation for Rollins now. That I wish I had discovered sooner. The awakened Punk Rocker. Born of meager begginings. But capable and proven to achieving anything. Anything with real value.

Henry rollins rocking at the guitar solo is awesome.

Rollins will always be a fascinating individual to me.

when I die, I wanna come back as Henry Rollins.

Rollins just makes you awake up to reality. Thank you!

This version of Rollins Band was awesome.

I love Henry Rollins. He has the soul of a poet.

Henry Rollins = Clint Eastwood of Punk Rock

I always wanted to be like him. An uncle said one day: Dont be like me, just be you, learn from all the things you do.

Thankyou Mr. Rollins, I just did 9 years and you, and the shadow you layed upon my mind, is what got me through. Thankyou Henry. 😊

I never paid much attention to the lyrics of songs in contrast to the instruments being used. But when i discovered Henry Rollins and his band i couldnt do otherwise.He is truly the only one who provokes me go and hunt the meaning of each song's lyrics. Inspirational, Straight, Clean and Honest are his words and probably the only artist i ever gave that much respect.No matter how his voice sounds like, nor how the guitars rock, nowhere will you find so deep a meaning. Greetings from Greece.

Rollins is definitely one of my heroes. His spoken word records are brilliant.

And this my friends, this is how "dark night of the soul" sounds. Music,lyrics, video - true representation of what dark night of the soul is.

Great tune. Still holds up.

He sounded pretty young for being almost 40, truly one of the greatest rockers of all time.

He was so pumped for the trip that he went running.

MTV used to play this video back in the day.

One of the greatest songs and videos ever!!!

Well, it is so simple in 2019: wrote something in search panel and get it. In 2001 I kept my VHS recorder stady for months to get this song . And I did it. Henry, you doesn't even know, what your music meant for me in those times. When my dear father saw "Illumination" from my VHS record, he said: "Hrrr, pretty awesome! it is good, when a woodman or fireman, or sportsman have time to sign" :)

Outstanding, and I've never listened to him before. The beauty of UKposts.

Henry is ageless he defies age and time he speaks on behalf of animals who are the voiceless and he is an ambassador for the poor and helpless

He was a BEAST at this point in his career.

0:02 Henry is climbing those stairs like he just finished leg day.

The Melvins & THE Rollins band would be a great tour, I'm sure they have toured together

The most intense vacation video ever.

Rollins at his most poetic! and still kicks you in the guts and smacks you in the face! What a song!

I remember watching this song as a kid on MUCH back in 2001 ... Good epic times.

every day, every dawn, this song makes more sense....

Can never get enough of you Mr. Rollins...you freaking rock like no other! :D

I forget what a beast dude was on stage, had his own unique moves to compliment the music

I love how Henry and the rest of the band especially beat the crap out of their instruments and get all that anger out in a positive way to give us this absolute masterpiece.

They saw right away what kind of soul you are

Rollins bands illuminate my day

I have followed Henry Rollins from his start thru back flag days he is my all time favorite musician

Fair play to that Rollins lad.. he went all over darned creation wearing the same shirt and pair of slacks. Hard as a bag of nails that lad.

Fokin great stuff, excellent video. I used to listen to Rollins Band so many years ago. There is nothing quite like Rollins anymore. Actually there has never been nothing quite like THE ROLLINS BAND.

I love you Henry!!!

I love Henry's facial expressions in this video.

One of my top 10 favorite bands of all time.

Thank GOD 4 Time!!

Passing through the flames of Pain. Masterpiece of poetry

This song actually rocks hard!

Henry Rollins and your bands you're really excellent !!!! I pray God for your happinness and wealth !!

ILLUMINATION COMES SO HARD!!!!

This song shows u how grateful for the things you have.

Rest on Power, Jason Mackenroth.

Great song by the legendary Henry Rollins. One of a kind. Much respect.

His music gets better with time. No bullshit no pretense. Just powerful lyrics and overdriven guitars. One of the very few rock roll characters left.

Henry's Best Work since the End of Silence.

Met Rollins years ago. Very very cool guy

This video had the most dark and Grimm storytelling feel about it. It’s like a diatribe written by a solitude man desperate for escape.

This clip is fantastic "Illumination comes so hard Makes me see but leaves its scars"...killer lyrics The ancient Hindus represented the mystery of the force that attracts and that which repels by the balance of the golden mountain, which they keep linked with the symbolic serpent of India, on one side the gods and on the other the demons

Masterpiece❤️

Henry Rollins= A Legit Badass if the situation calls for it!!

how am I now just stumbling on this band,and never heard of them before

A D.C. Metro Native @17 I saw Minor Theat @the "old" 9:30 Club & went from "prom queen to punk' overnight Ian Mackaye worked@Y&T Records in Rockville, MD He helped me start my harD.C.ore Punk vinyl collection & I interviewed him for my college comm. class on what lead him to founding Dischord Records. Ian also introduced me to Henry Rollins band Black Flag. Rollins left D.C.for CA but came back on tour w/great shows! TY IAN & HENRY 4 the music & the message! Still Punk after all these years!

These Guys Were Gods. Real Rock Musicians.

This is one of Henry's greatest works along with Just Like You and Gun In Mouth Blues!

Listen to this song every day

The man is a Saint, all haters are weak.

Henry is badass af.✊

It seems a great part of the video was shot in Kolkata (Although I still love when the city was being called Calcutta), India. I must say they managed to get to the underbelly of Kolkata.... who would have thought to shoot a rock video at "Tripty's Bar and Restaurant" at bhawanipur, Kolkata ? Keep Rocking!!!!

God damn I miss these guys!!

Henry knows a lot because he's been there and done that. You go Henry...we love you!

I feel Henry Rollins is a great singer he writes good songs come from the heart all-in-all or the person plus his stand-up ain't bad he talks about true s*** that happen on tour in life and whatnot big fan

Best song ever...

"I stay outside, but I live within"

Such a great artist, when your in Oz again, pop in for a beer.

I HOPE FOR THIS 4 ALL!

I wish rollins band was on spotify

Мировой мужик ! Дай Бог ему здоровья .

Love you Henry. Always.

This song stirs me up in so many ways

Such a great vocal and visual artist!

Outstanding! There's no one like rollins ...

I live in Central Florida outside Gainesville Florida I was coming out of a gas station and saw a jeep pull up to the pumps and there behold was Henry Rollins my idol I just stood there with my jaw gaped open and I 👋 he waves back im thinking what is he doing in my shit hole town I was shocked I couldn't walk up I felt like he probably was out here for personal space..

I love Rollins and everything Rollins. Keep kickin ass!!

What a brilliant song.

Great song. Been a fan of New Model Army for decades. Hadn't t listened to this fella in years. I live anyone sings and means every word. Justin Sullivan or Henry Rollins...it sin t a fashion or a trend...it s from the heart. It s the only way to make art.

The video is like a beginning of a action movie

Er ist ein wirklicher Gott!!!....

LYRICS - I walked green miles of jungle / I walked through yellow miles of pain I crossed starvation's desert / Watched dead rivers swell with rain The song of insects filled the air / Nights in cites of despair Where killer's sons said, son beware / And all the roads from here to there I sailed the sea of desolation / Dropped my anchor there Plumbed the depths of isolation / Walked its length and was not scared Went from end to end to end / And then from there I went again The road that only this one knows / Off to nowhere here I go Illumination comes so hard / Makes me see but leaves its scars At times I wish that I didn't know what I know now Thought and thought until I lost my mind Looked and looked until I went near blind The path is fair but so unkind At night the highway's diesel roar / Speaks to me and tells me more Than any book I've ever read / Or anything you ever said With silent eyes inside / I watch myself and worlds collide The seasons burn and crack my skin / I stay outside and live within

You're absolutely correct. I've sent him three separate e-mails and he responded to each. Heck, on one of them he even sent me the song lyrics I asked for (because the ones on all the lyrics sites are wrong). Others just talk the talk, but Henry walks the walk when it comes to being available to his fans.

March of Time-did a Rollins Band show in New Orleans around 1992- still have my copy of The Boxed Life..spoken word is still cool in my book.

The most badass eyebrows ever!!!