The story of 2nd Suicide began during spring 2004 when three gentlemen from the capital area of Finland, Lauri Helenius (guitar), Janos Pap (guitar) and Vesa Norrbacka (bass) decided to join forces and create a band. However, shortly after this Janos felt the urge to explore the planet earth and moved to Australia to become a beachbum.
After lots of hassle and booze a replacement for Janos was found. Heikki Laakso joined the band to play guitar and in addition his roommate, Tero Arvola, was a drummer who was also looking for a band so we auditioned him and voilá, we had almost a full line-up.
Lots of rehearsing and writing music during the summer-autumn of 2004. Well, booze too.
Things looked pretty nice apart from the fact that we didn't have a singer. To solve this and finally complete the circle of 2nd Suicide we put up ads on several websites announcing that we were looking for a singer. We got quite a few responses and auditioned a few of them. The last one to auditon was Ator The Barbarian, a.k.a. Toni Toivonen. His growling-capabilities convinced us and there we had it; a full line-up.
During the late summer of 2005 Heikki got fed up with the whole Gothenburg-sound and resigned so it was time for some more ads. Mikko Pekkanen took the bait and joined our ranks on the last quarter of 2005.
During the winter-spring 2006 2nd Suicide had its first gigs and our first demo was recorded on June 2006.
Shortly after the recording-sessions Vesa showed lack of motivation towards 2nd Suicide and eventually resigned during the darkening days of October.
A month passed without a bassplayer until we got news that a friend of a friend who happened to play the bass had just resigned from his former band. Toni called him asking if he'd be interested in joining us and, to our fortune, yes he was. He joined us for our rehearsals a few weeks later and it didn't take us long to realize that this was the man to play the bass for 2nd Suicide, and so Joni Kauppinen was recruited.
At the end of November 2006 Tero moved to Malaysia as an exchange student and was replaced by Wellu Helenius also known from The Wake.
Our 2nd demo, titled Last of Kin, was recorded during January 2007 with the new line-up. Mixing and mastering took place during February and we're all very pleased with the outcome. Covers and discs got printed & pressed a few months later. Only a few of the demos were actually sent since we're lazy bastards.
Later in the spring 2nd Suicide entered a competition, mainly to get into a compilation called SavePoint Heavy Metal Collection vol.2 The band ended up winning the main prize, and were awarded free studio time in the fall to record a song!
Toni had worked in D-Studio as a technician during the summer, so it was obvious where the band would be recording. For the same reason 2nd Suicide got the chance to record two songs, if it could be done in the given time. 2nd Suicide didn't crack under pressure, and so Epitaph For The Proud and Garden of Stone were re-recorded in better quality!
During the end of the year we played a couple of gigs, and one in the early stages of 2008. It turned out to be the last one for a while.
In March 2nd Suicide encountered some rough times. First we lost our rehearsal room and then Wellu decided to concentrate on guitar and his own musical aspirations, leaving the drums altogether.
The band went into a quiet hiatus as a result of these major blows.
However, the story of 2nd Suicide was far from over. The itch for playing together drove the remaining members back together after the summer, searching new facilities and a new drummer. This quest took time and loads of booze, but by the end of the year 2nd Suicide had a new rehearsal room.
Now there was only the drummer to be found.
There were a couple of alternatives, but in January 2009 the young and very talented Joonas Osara blew the band away with his energetic and precise skills. After a few a beers and a chat the band was complete again!
Having the line-up intact, 2nd Suicide has been training and writing new material throughout the year 2009. Arrangements are being made to get 2nd Suicide on the road again, and we are planning to tour around Finland in the dark days of winter!
In the spring of 2010 2nd Suicide continued to work on the new material, and after a small summer break, these songs were finalized. The rehearsing room also changed, and we joined forces with Mr. Osara’s other band Overstraind.
The band once again entered the infamous D-Studio in September 2010 to record 4 new tracks. These songs made the 3rd demo/EP called The Icarean Tomb. The Icarean Tomb shows a darker and more aggressive side of the band, yet holding on to the technicality and sound related to 2nd Suicide.
With this new record, the band started to search a record label with a solemn intent to reach out to every corner of the world. While searching for a record label, the band is also doing gigs with other rising Finnish acts.
An unseen future lies ahead...
Current line-up is:
Toni Toivonen - vocals
Lauri Helenius - guitar
Mikko Pekkanen - guitar
Joni Kauppinen - bass
Joonas Osara - drums
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Oblivion
2nd Suicide Lyrics
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Hell awaits for the saint
Someone save the innocent
Turn the odds around
Purgatory ablaze
Granted no salvation
Home of the wicked on earth
Fall into Oblivion
Everlasting night
Fall into Oblivion
Into the night
Something is awaiting
Are you eager to see?
Shrouded in truth
Governed by the lies
Rise through the firmament
Cast your bearings aside
Nowhere is yon kingdom high
Nor the torment below
Fall into Oblivion
Everlasting night
Fall into Oblivion
Into the night
chorus:
Oh great architecht
Of infinite stature
Reign forevermore
On your throne of thorns
Watching the pedestal
With an ever-opened eye
Ever alert
A guardian of false hope
Bearing a mantle of despair
Despair
(chorus)
The lyrics of "Oblivion" by 2nd Suicide describe different aspects of the afterlife and question the traditional concepts of sin and salvation. The first stanza presents a reversed perspective of heaven and hell, suggesting that sinners might be called to heaven while saints are doomed to hell. The lyrics also plead for someone to save the innocent, which contradicts the idea that salvation is granted only to the righteous. The second stanza introduces the concept of purgatory, which is traditionally a place of temporary punishment and purification before entering heaven. However, in the song, purgatory is on fire and offers no salvation, implying that the wicked and the virtuous are equally condemned. The chorus depicts a powerful and ominous figure, the "great architect of infinite stature" who reigns forevermore on a throne of thorns. This character appears as a watcher and guardian of false hope, who bears a mantle of despair.
The second half of the song suggests that something else might be awaiting afterlife, beyond the established concepts of heaven, hell, and purgatory. The lyrics urge the listener to cast their bearings aside and rise through the firmament, implying a journey towards a new reality. However, this reality is shrouded in truth and governed by lies, leaving uncertain what kind of fate awaits those who dare to seek it. The chorus repeats, stressing the idea of a powerful and seemingly malevolent figure that oversees the afterlife and brings despair to the pedestal of hope.
Overall, "Oblivion" presents a morbid and cynical view of the afterlife, questioning the notions of good and evil, sin and salvation, and even the existence of a divine architect. The song suggests that there might be hidden truths beyond what humans traditionally believe, but also acknowledges the risks and uncertainties of seeking them.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven calls for the sinner
Those who have committed sins are more likely to go to heaven
Hell awaits for the saint
Even the most pious person is at risk of going to hell
Someone save the innocent
The innocent need protection from the corrupt world
Turn the odds around
Change the unfair balance of life
Purgatory ablaze
The intermediate state after death is on fire
Granted no salvation
There is no hope for redemption
Home of the wicked on earth
Sinful people will suffer on earth
The humble and the vain
Both the modest and the conceited are subject to judgment
Fall into Oblivion
Enter a state of nothingness, devoid of life's concerns
Everlasting night
A never-ending period of darkness
Something is awaiting
A mysterious, unknown fate is on the horizon
Are you eager to see?
Do you have the courage to face it?
Shrouded in truth
The harsh reality is concealed
Governed by the lies
Our lives are controlled by falsehoods
Rise through the firmament
Break through the sky's barrier
Cast your bearings aside
Leave behind your sense of direction and guidance
Nowhere is yon kingdom high
There is no grand kingdom above
Nor the torment below
There is no harrowing underworld either
Oh great architect
A plea to the maker of the universe
Of infinite stature
Unlimited power and authority
Reign forevermore
Rule over all for eternity
On your throne of thorns
A contradictory image of a ruler seated on a painful seat
Watching the pedestal
Observing the platform where everything balances
With an ever-opened eye
Vigilant and never sleeping
Ever alert
Always attentive to everything that happens
A guardian of false hope
Keeping alive illusions that have no basis in reality
Bearing a mantle of despair
Carrying the heavy burden of hopelessness and desperation
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Metallov3r
One of the best bands I've heard. Why aren't there any albums?