Savvas Betinis (ACID DEATH, Bass guitar & Lead vocals) edited this page.
To all our fans!! ACID DEATH IS BACK! From January 10 2011 the band is active. Check:
www.myspace.com/aciddeathgr
www.reverbnation.com/aciddeathgr
www.youtube.com/user/aciddeathgr
Here is a complete press-release/biography of the band:
They were characterized by many as the most subversive, controversial and “heretical” Death Metal band that took the Greek scene until 2001. Recordings for them began when the word "discography" sounded very new to the Greek underground. Received numerous enthusiastic reviews from world press and a host of opponent arrows especially in their own home country.
ACID DEATH, one of the oldest Greek bands that have been active for 12 years, from 1989 to 2001, started from classic Thrash Metal and ended up being the sole representatives (for many at a European level) of Progressive Death Metal up until their disband. Now they are making their comeback! Having the assets of an EP, a split LP, two full length CDs and countless live appearances at times where live gigs where worth their weight in gold, they played along with bands such as KREATOR, THE HAUNTED, IMPALED NAZARENE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, MAYHEM, ROTTING CHRIST, they have come full cycle and the years that followed only strengthened their name... Their members were found in other bands of the scene, giving good examples. The "Total Recall" of 2011, almost 10 years after their disband, finds them with a revamped lineup, endless inspiration and above all the mood for a lot of hard work. The band has already started work on new material for the new, yet untitled, musical step.
Key Points about ACID DEATH.
-1991. ACID DEATH at their first steps in recording, they perform a independent production of their first mini LP called Balance Of Power, a piece of work that was to remain on the shelf and see the light many years later when the band had dissolved in the form of free downloading.
-1993. The year they released their first official work, the EP HYPERLINK “Apathy Murders Hope” by the Greek independent label MOLON LAVE recs, providing the first evidence of the Progressive Death Metal path that the band was to follow a few years later.
-1995. Two years later, a split-LP is recorded and released with Spanish Extreme Metallers AVULSED. The band have already loses the opportunity of a very good record deal with a famous label of that time due to military services.
-1998. The first full length CD “Pieces Of Mankind” is recorded, showing the Progressive character that is to be followed by the band. ACID DEATH were walking a tightrope between Death Metal and Fusion/Jazz and the first negative arrows began to come... The album, released for first time by the Greek label METAL MAD Music, remains forgotten and scorned to domestic record store shelves, but the re-release of 1999 by the English fledgling label Copro Recs/Casket Music makes it "Album of the Month" in a VERY well-known English magazine site, which is radical and unheard-of for its time...
-2000. The swansong full length CD is released by the already established BLACKLOTUS recs making the name of ACID DEATH affirmed and applauded by the European press and made fun-of in their own country! The provocative cover of the album is censored the CD is removed from the German market... For the first time the foundation of the band start grinding unusually strange...
-2001. After 12 years and 4 official releases, the band announced it’s disband while being in the studio for the pre-production of their third full-length.
-2008. Pieces Of Mankind is to be the first among the "Greek Metal Scene-40 Most Distinctive Album of all Time" as voted by the editors of the Greek RockHard Magazine.
-2009. 18 years after it’s recording, the first -unreleased- mini LP of ACID DEATH sees the light in the form of a free downloading as a "gift" to those who had appreciated the band all the past years.
-“Live After Death"... A case not rare, but with an another application. The name of the band is strengthened and boasted while practically ACID DEATH “are non-existent for over 10 years”.
In Sorrow
Acid Death Lyrics
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Brutally dreams and exceptions
Resistance can be corrupted so easy no one could hope
Oh no, no one could hope!
[Chorus]
Mother says life is Godly present
But it hurts you so much, especially in your loneliness
Using yourself been aggrieved
Happiness's song isn't sung anymore
Retrying for it could be funny
Living in sorrow for ever, and always remembering the lost
And everything which won't exist again
The blood runs fast-fast in veins following the heartbeats
Feel your nerves-feel your nerves strained feel your mind in pain
Some tears flow, maybe elements of love, maybe elements
Of love hate or sorrow
The pain dominates when the fist breaks the pane of glass
The anger becomes bigger, the cries so woeful
Some times of tranquility are enough
Before next bursting out which maybe deliver forever
In sorrow!!!
The lyrics of Acid Death's song "In Sorrow" depict the despair and agony of someone who is struggling to cope with the realities of life. The "pneumatic mist" that "exterminates brutally dreams and expectations" represents the harsh and unforgiving nature of life, which often crushes our hopes and aspirations without mercy. The line "Resistance can be corrupted so easy no one could hope" highlights how easily we can succumb to the pressures and challenges of life, even if we had initially vowed to fight against them.
The chorus introduces an interesting contrast between the idea of life being a "Godly present" and the unbearable pain and loneliness that it brings. The singer is torn between the belief that life is precious and the harsh reality that it often hurts us deeply. The line "Using yourself been aggrieved" suggests that the singer has tried to find solace and comfort in various ways but to no avail. The song ends on a note of sadness and hopelessness with the recurring phrase "In sorrow!!!"
Line by Line Meaning
Oh mist! This pneumatic mist which exterminates
The overwhelming feeling of uncertainty and doubt is suffocating
Brutally dreams and exceptions
Our hopes and aspirations are often met with harsh reality
Resistance can be corrupted so easy no one could hope
It's easy to give in to despair and lose faith in oneself
Oh no, no one could hope!
The situation seems so dire that there is no hope left
Mother says life is Godly present
Despite the struggles, life is a gift from a higher power
But it hurts you so much, especially in your loneliness
Loneliness amplifies the pain and makes it harder to bear
Or if you try to get consoled, consoled in hard times
Even seeking comfort in others during tough times doesn't always help
Using yourself been aggrieved
Sometimes we are the only ones who can comfort ourselves
Happiness's song isn't sung anymore
Life has become so bleak that joy is no longer present
Retrying for it could be funny
Trying to find happiness again seems futile and almost ironic
Living in sorrow for ever, and always remembering the lost
Grief and sadness seem to be permanent states of being, with no end in sight
And everything which won't exist again
Memories of what used to be only intensify the pain of the present
The blood runs fast-fast in veins following the heartbeats
Strong emotions can physically affect the body
Feel your nerves-feel your nerves strained feel your mind in pain
The mental and emotional toll of suffering can be overwhelming
Some tears flow, maybe elements of love, maybe elements
Tears can be both a sign of deep love and intense sadness
Of love hate or sorrow
The overwhelming emotions can be a mixture of love, hate, and sadness
The pain dominates when the fist breaks the pane of glass
Sometimes anger and frustration can become destructive
The anger becomes bigger, the cries so woeful
Unresolved anger only intensifies the sadness and grief
Some times of tranquility are enough
Finding moments of peace can be a small respite in the midst of turmoil
Before next bursting out which maybe deliver forever
But the overwhelming emotions often come crashing back in, threatening to last forever
In sorrow!!!
The overwhelming feeling of sorrow seems to define everything
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