Since Leprous was founded in 2001, they've gone through a few changes in the line-up, and now consists of Einar Solberg (synth/vocals), Tor Oddmund Suhrke (guitar), Simen Børven (bass), Robin Ognedal (guitar) and Baard Kolstad (drums)
The young quintet have already made themselves visible on the Norwegian prog- and metal scene, and twice the band has made the finals in the Norwegian Rock Championship. Besides Leprous, the guys in Leprous are currently working as a session band of solo artist "Ihsahn", also known as the front figure of the legendary black metal band Emperor.
In August 2008, Leprous recorded their debut album "Tall Poppy Syndrome". As a result they caught the eye of several record companies, and ended up signing with the American label Sensory Records for a May 2009 release.
Prior to "Tall Poppy Syndrome", Leprous have recorded two demos which both received great accolades from the worldwide media, with the demo (self-financed full length album) "Aeolia" among other great reviews received a perfect 10 out of 10 score from the Norwegian webzine www.metal-norge.no. The band at that point decided to hold off on the search for a label to release their albums though, as they knew that they could create even better songs. And now, a couple of years later, "Tall Poppy Syndrome" is ready to hit the shelves.
Backed by Intromental Management & Booking Agency, Leprous spent 2009 promoting the release with numerous shows throughout Scandinavia, and entering 2010 the band and management laid plans for bringing the music of Leprous even further out to fans, by lining up shows around Europe and USA, as well as setting the band up as main support on Swedish orchestral metal band Therion's fall 2010 European tour, taking the band through no less than 17 countries in 30 days.
The music of Leprous is not an easy one to classify. Various genres are included, from progressive rock, to jazz, to pure metal. The vocals alternate between clean and growling, something which gives the music a heaviness it otherwise wouldn't have. To compare Leprous to other bands is practically impossible, but the closest comparisons would be bands such as Opeth, Arcturus, Porcupine Tree, Van Der Graaf Generator or Emperor. An interesting listening-experience for the open-minded music fan.
Studio albums
Tall Poppy Syndrome (2009)
Bilateral (2011)
Coal (2013)
The Congregation (2015)
Malina (2017)
Pitfalls (2019)
Aphelion (2021)
Live albums
Live at Rockefeller Music Hall (2016)
Demos
Silent Waters (2004)
Aeolia (2006)
The Price
Leprous Lyrics
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The lyrics to Leprous's song 'The Price' appear to explore the internal struggles and emotional turmoil that one may face in their life. The opening lines of "piercing his eyes, scars you can't see, cutting profound, places you don't want to be" suggest that the singer is dealing with deep emotional pain that isn't visible on the surface. The next few lines continue along this theme, depicting the singer as having to climb a mountain and cross a sea - suggesting that they are going through a difficult journey.
The chorus then talks about the struggle having ended and the singer's mind already being damaged and descended, before going on to discuss how the singer is "acting out" and "striving to make me secure" - suggesting that they are trying to find a way to deal with their pain and move on. However, the last few lines of the chorus - "friendly betrayal, somber delight, treating his tumor without a fight" - seem to suggest that the singer is finding it difficult to trust others and is instead trying to deal with their problems alone.
Overall, the lyrics to 'The Price' paint a picture of someone struggling with deep emotional pain but trying to find a way to move forward on their own terms, even if that means pushing others away. It's a poignant and emotive exploration of the human condition, and one that many listeners are likely to connect with on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
Piercing his eyes
Intensely staring at you to read your thoughts and intentions with scrutiny
Scars you can't see
Deep emotional wounds that are hidden and not visible to others, but still cause pain and suffering
Cutting profound
Causing deep emotional pain and hurt that is felt acutely and intensely
Places you don't want to be
Feeling trapped in uncomfortable or undesirable situations, both physically and mentally
Climbing a mountain
Struggling and striving hard to achieve a difficult goal or to overcome a challenge
Crossing a sea
Facing and overcoming big and overwhelming obstacles or challenges that seem insurmountable
Behind The struggle has ended Damaged mind Already descended
Despite the external appearance of success, there is an ongoing internal struggle and turmoil that has already taken a toll on the person's mind and psyche
Acting out
Repressing and suppressing inner emotions and feelings, causing outward expressions that differ from their true emotions
Striving to make me secure
An attempt to create a sense of stability and safety in one's life amidst the chaos and uncertainties that surround them
The gutter parts us From the rain
Being separated and cast out from others, as if in the gutter, to face the harsh realities of life on their own
Up on the hill Tough and alone Perfectly filling His desolate throne
Despite being isolated and alone, the person has found a sense of power and purpose in their loneliness, and has created their own kingdom where they reign supreme
Securing me
Providing a sense of security and stability in an inherently unstable and uncertain environment
Friendly betrayal
A hurtful and disappointing act of betrayal committed by someone who was once considered a friend or ally
Somber delight
A sense of pleasure and enjoyment that is tinged with sadness and melancholy, as if it is a fleeting and temporary feeling
Treating his tumor Without a fight
Not putting up a struggle to overcome a personal flaw or weakness, instead choosing to ignore or deny its existence and seeking temporary relief instead of permanent solutions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BAARD HVESSER KOLSTAD, EINAR SOLBERG, TOR ODDMUND SUHRKE
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