1. I… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands to have recorded under the name of Afflicted.
1. In 1988 - 1995, Afflicted was a death metal band from Stockholm, Sweden.
2. From the year 2000, a Hard Rock / Alternative / Industrial band named Afflicted have produced 4 albums since using the same name.
Afflicted ( 1988 - 1995 )
They formed in 1988 and their music is best described as Technical Death Metal, however, there are obvious traits of their past from Thrash Metal influences from their Defiance days and a more Swedish sound and feel with their previous name Afflicted Convulsion. It is all combined into a great mix of sounds, fast and furious yet brilliantly sludgy at times.
The band released a lot of demos during the early 90's with a split also released with other Swedish hopefuls at the time on Nuclear Blast including Hypocrisy). They later, did a debut album called "Prodigal Sun" in 1992 by Nuclear Blast. After, lengthy promotion campaign by the then unknown label the album did pretty well in the scene. However, Nuclear's rooster had more sales on other releases and decided to cut them out of the loop.
This did not put off the band as they released another album "Dawn of Glory" in 1995 through Massacre Records who were also getting a grip of business. The band shortly split after their second album due to members Graaf and Segebaden forming Defender, this time in the power metal direction.
However, they did release a couple of singles through a split with Relapse Records in 2005 but this became of nothing.
Afflicted ( since 2000 )
London (UK) based Hard Rock band with an industrial edge. Afflicted have been creating music for over a decade. They have found their own unique sound, appealing to a wide variety of listeners.
Afflicted have been through many musical transitions. From Rock, to Hard Alternative, from Industrial to just plain Metal. Even in their broad spectrum of sub-genres, you’ll know you’re listening to Afflicted. Notice the heavy driving rhythms, powerful vocals and structured melodies; all contributing to Afflicted's signature sound. The band write, record and produce all of their own material, giving them full creative freedom to fine tune their sound.
Afflicted have found their music worldwide on radio, American TV Shows and more. They have achieved many number one singles from SoundClick and other online music charts, countless reviewers pick awards from garageband.com and much acclaim from the press.
NOTE: To avoid further confusion, the london based band are also on this page: http://www.last.fm/music/Afflicted+-+www.afflicted1.com
Astray
Afflicted Lyrics
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reborn with God's love, delivered form the night
given a second chance with a new life in sight
and after a day there's always the night
Astray-souls astray
Travelling through this life
the quest for putting an end to the strife
that binds one to one's toll
altering adjusting the ways
to find the golden path
attempting to master the maze
mitigating the inevitable aftermath
Roaming between the religions
between different ways of thought
seeking for the meaning of life
and what we're living for
without capacity to solve the riddle
we wonder 'til we are no more
Outstanding the sins of the past
leaving them all behind
looking younder at what's ahead
hiding the dark thoughts
in the haze of your mind
following guides and signs
utilizing the different charts
studying the sciencies
desiring to master the art
Seeking for the answers untold
collecting knowledge to foresee what'll be
after this death... shall it all unfold?
after this life... is there nothing but eternity?
The song "Astray" by Afflicted explores the search for purpose and meaning in life, and the struggle to reconcile conflicting beliefs and find a path forward. The first verse paints a picture of a spiritual awakening, a moment of clarity and redemption. The singer's soul is cleansed in "temples of light," and they are reborn through God's love, freed from the darkness of the past. However, even in this moment of renewal, the singer acknowledges the inevitability of night and darkness, suggesting that the journey towards enlightenment is ongoing and never truly finished.
The second verse delves deeper into the themes of seeking and striving, as the singer describes the quest for an unknown goal that will end the burdensome "strife" of life. The path towards this goal is difficult and requires constant adaptation and learning, as the singer navigates religions and philosophies in search of answers. However, the ultimate mystery of existence proves unsolvable, and the singer is left questioning whether there is an afterlife and what it might entail.
Throughout the song, the use of poetic language and imagery creates a sense of searching and wonder, while also acknowledging the inherent limitations of human understanding. "Astray" ultimately suggests that life's greatest purpose may be the pursuit of knowledge and growth, even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Cleansing my soul in temples of light
I am trying to purify myself by seeking enlightenment
reborn with God's love, delivered form the night
I have found a new sense of purpose through my faith
given a second chance with a new life in sight
I have been granted another opportunity to make better choices
and after a day there's always the night
While life may have its ups, it also has its downs
Astray-souls astray
Many people are lost, without direction or purpose
Travelling through this life
We are all on a journey of self-discovery
to attain the unknown goal
We are searching for something that is perhaps beyond our understanding
the quest for putting an end to the strife
We are striving for peace and harmony in our lives
that binds one to one's toll
We are trying to break free from the burdens that weigh us down
altering adjusting the ways
We must be adaptable and flexible to succeed
to find the golden path
We are searching for the best possible course of action
attempting to master the maze
We are trying to understand the complex world around us
mitigating the inevitable aftermath
We are trying to minimize the negative consequences of our actions
Roaming between the religions
We are exploring different faiths and beliefs
between different ways of thought
We are open to different perspectives and ideas
seeking for the meaning of life
We are trying to understand our place in the universe
and what we're living for
We are questioning the purpose of our existence
without capacity to solve the riddle
We may never fully understand the mysteries of life
we wonder 'til we are no more
We will continue searching until the end of our lives
Outstanding the sins of the past
We are trying to overcome our past mistakes
leaving them all behind
We must move forward and let go of the past
looking younder at what's ahead
We are focused on the future
hiding the dark thoughts in the haze of your mind
We often suppress negative emotions and thoughts
following guides and signs
We look for guidance in our lives
utilizing the different charts
We may use different methods to find our way
studying the sciencies
We try to understand the natural world through science
desiring to master the art
We seek to become experts in specific fields of study
Seeking for the answers untold
We are in search of knowledge and wisdom
collecting knowledge to foresee what'll be
We believe that knowledge will help us prepare for the future
after this death... shall it all unfold?
We wonder what will happen to us after we die
after this life... is there nothing but eternity?
We question whether there is an afterlife or not
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Craig Goldsberry
have this-need the other ep!
Craig Goldsberry
big fan!