For this, their sophomore album, A BREACH OF SILENCE brought back legendary Swedish producers Fredrik Nordstrom and Henrik Udd (Bring Me the Horizon, Arch Enemy, In Flames) flying them “down under” to record at Acolyte Studios in Brisbane, Australia. The masters were later mixed at the infamous Studio Fredman in Sweden. “We wanted to have Henrik and Fredrik produce The Darkest Road because (quite frankly) they’re the best in the biz. They always have awesome strategies and think out of the box when approaching our songs” states guitarist Kerrod Dabelstein. The band is known for their unique mix of modern metalcore and power-metal vocal breakdowns which many of their fans refer to as ‘Powercore’. Clocking in at over 56 minutes, The Darkest Road delivers fourteen tracks of technical, dynamic “Powercore Metal” that will forever be remembered as the band’s defining moment in music history.
The opening track entitled T.P.N.E. launches out from the river’s edge like a monstrous crocodile to an oblivious calf, immediately grabbing the listener and commanding them to pay tribute to the late Bon Scott of AC/DC. Next up is the title track The Darkest Road, which begins with lead vocalist Rhys Flannery singing the infectious chorus, “It’s not enough to know I’m breathing, I’ve got to feel like it all has meaning. I couldn’t cope with the easy path, so I’ll take the darkest road and hope I last”. Bassist/vocalist Blair Layt explains why the band felt this was the most important song on the album, “If you spend your time always taking the easy way out, then you'll never aspire to anything. The Darkest Road is an anthem to everyone struggling to make it over whatever hurdles they face in life. Keep your head up, one foot after the other, take the darkest road and in the long run, you'll be a better person for it.” Other standout tracks on the album such as Vultures, and Silhouette showcase the band’s technical abilities as musicians, easily placing them alongside their contemporaries. While the album is mostly intense, overwhelmingly heavy music executed with “glorious” precision, perhaps the biggest surprise on the album is Immortal. This epic, powercore ballad could easily redefine the metal genre, and is likely the catalyst needed to push the band to new heights of notoriety.
A BREACH OF SILENCE was thrown into the spotlight when they won Australia’s prestigious Q Music Award (2012) in the Best Heavy Song category. Shortly thereafter, the band inked a worldwide, multi-album deal with Eclipse Records, released Dead or Alive (October, 2013) and have toured with bands such as Born of Osiris, Adept, The Amity Affliction, and Upon a Burning Body. In March of 2014, the band released their controversial Night Rider ‘first-person shooter’ music video which was inspired by their obsession with FPS video games and 1960’s classic westerns such as Hang ‘em High and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
A BREACH OF SILENCE is a band that walks The Darkest Road on a daily basis... Never giving up, they treat their fans like family, and live to play sweet, yet brutal music that reflects positive vibes to all who listen. ‘THE DARKEST ROAD’ was released October 7, 2014.
Silhouette
A Breach of Silence Lyrics
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No rest for the wicked.
Wake up.
Lost in this moment.
Take my hand.
We will burn this fucking city down.
I swear that I will never let you go.
I'll show you mine (I'll show you mine),
Wake up.
Salvation.
Spread your wings and carry on.
Let go of this affliction.
Shine bright like a fucking star.
Take this burden, forever in your heart, and set it free.
I can't remember anything about last night.
So much for endless dreams.
Wake up.
Salvation.
Spread your wings and carry on.
Let go of this affliction.
Shine bright like a fucking star.
You're so lost in my head.
I promise this is all I breathe.
Nothing, nothing could ever take this from me.
I can't feel the ground beneath my feet.
This is everything to me.
It's all I breathe.
It's all I breathe.
I will fall to my knees.
I won't learn from my mistakes.
I will fall to my knees.
I won't learn from my mistakes.
This world is in the palm of our hands tonight.
No rest for the wicked.
Wake up.
You're so lost in my head.
I promise this is all I breathe.
Nothing, nothing could ever take this from me.
The lyrics of A Breach of Silence's song "Silhouette" convey a sense of empowerment, rebellion, and the pursuit of personal freedom. The opening lines, "This world is in the palm of our hands tonight, No rest for the wicked, Wake up, Lost in this moment," suggest a feeling of control and agency, as if the singer is ready to take charge and defy the expectations and limitations imposed upon them.
The recurring theme of waking up can be interpreted as a call to break free from societal constraints and norms. The line "We will burn this fucking city down" signifies a desire for radical change, a refusal to conform, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. The vow to "never let you go" indicates a fierce determination to stay true to oneself and to support others in their pursuit of liberation.
The chorus, with its repeated exhortation to "Wake up" and find salvation, encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and let go of any burdens or afflictions that hold them back. The line "Shine bright like a fucking star" speaks to the importance of individuality and standing out, despite the pressures to conform. The lyrics also suggest a sense of introspection and self-discovery, as expressed through the lines "You're so lost in my head, I promise this is all I breathe, Nothing, nothing could ever take this from me."
Overall, "Silhouette" can be interpreted as a rallying cry for personal freedom, a rejection of societal expectations, and a celebration of individuality and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
This world is in the palm of our hands tonight.
Tonight, we hold complete control over the world.
No rest for the wicked.
The guilty shall never find peace.
Wake up.
Open your eyes and become aware of reality.
Lost in this moment.
Completely consumed by the present.
Take my hand.
Join me in this journey.
We will burn this fucking city down.
Together, we will destroy everything in this city.
I swear that I will never let you go.
I promise to always be by your side.
I'll show you mine (I'll show you mine),
I am willing to reveal my deepest, vulnerable self.
If you show me yours (if you show me yours).
I request the same level of honesty and openness from you.
Salvation.
The act of being saved or finding redemption.
Spread your wings and carry on.
Embrace your full potential and keep moving forward.
Let go of this affliction.
Release yourself from this burden or suffering.
Shine bright like a fucking star.
Radiate with brilliance and stand out from the crowd.
Take this burden, forever in your heart, and set it free.
Release the weight that resides in your heart and be liberated.
I can't remember anything about last night.
There is a complete absence of memory from the previous night.
So much for endless dreams.
The idea of limitless aspirations has proven to be false.
You're so lost in my head.
Your presence and thoughts consume my mind.
I promise this is all I breathe.
My entire existence revolves around this promise.
Nothing, nothing could ever take this from me.
There is nothing that can separate me from this.
I can't feel the ground beneath my feet.
A lack of stability or connection to reality.
This is everything to me.
This holds the utmost importance in my life.
It's all I breathe.
It is the very essence of my being.
I will fall to my knees.
I will surrender and submit myself.
I won't learn from my mistakes.
I refuse to gain wisdom or insight from my errors.
Lyrics © Eclipse Loud, ECLIPSE LOUD
Written by: Andrew Jon Cotterell, Blair William Layt, Kerrod Neil Dabelstein, Mathew Wayne Cosgrove, Rhys Ian Flannery
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