1. After Forever (Nether… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. After Forever (Netherlands)
Dutch metal band that was previously named Apocalypse when they were first formed in 1995. They can be described as a symphonic metal band with influences from classical music, doom metal, gothic metal, power metal and progressive metal. After Forever uses mixed vocal styles, consisting of death grunts (Sander Gommans), soprano vocals (Floor Jansen) and occasionally clean male vocals (Bas Maas).
The band consists of Floor Jansen (vocals), Sander Gommans (guitar, guttural voices), Bas Maas (guitars), Luuk van Gerven (bass), Joost van den Broek (keyboards) and André Borgman (drums).
In 2002 Mark Jansen quit After Forever and subsequently assembled the band Epica.
In 2006 After Forever made their departure from Transmission records after spending 10 years with them. The album "Mea Culpa" has been made without the approval of the band and therefore isn't supported by After forever. "Mea Culpa" contains a collection of After Forever singles, remixes and favourites separated in two chapters with guest appearances with celebrities such as Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation), Damian Wilson (Ayreon) and Marco Hietala (Nightwish/Tarot)
On the 5th of Febuary 2009 the band officially announced that they would be disbanding after 15 years.
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2. After Forever (Japan)
After Forever hail from Tokyo, Japan. They play a dark style of screamo, influenced by early Envy.
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3. After Forever (Maryland, USA)
Hailing from Baltimore Maryland, After Forever was founded for the sole purpose of recreating through live performance the music of the legendary Black Sabbath. Comprised of veteran musicians, After Forever celebrates this music with a passion borne through nearly three decades of formal study, influence and outright fanaticism. We then employ gear and amplification that was designed to meet the tonal demands of Black Sabbath themselves.
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#4 After Forever (Kent, UK)
Metalcore band, later renamed Conscious Rising
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#5 After Forever (Auckland, NZ)
Black Sabbath covers band including members of thrash metal band Just One Fix.
Equally Destructive
After Forever Lyrics
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Waves are breaking
The wind has lost control
The air is shifting while
It's lifting force fools gravity
A huge eruption
As it bursts the earth
Water's pounding
Waves are sounding
Deadly and extreme
"But we are equally destructive"
Equally destructive as we are
Don't you think we've also gone too far?
We are just a part of this machine
And it's endless stream
Alarming silence predicts
The violence that is yet to come
We are senseless
Proud while blindness
Is catching up with us
We must measure while
The pressure of nature's force expands
We feel minor, punished and meager
Betrayed by all our gods
"We are a part of it
We are equally destructive"
Equally destructive as we are
Don't you think we've also gone too far?
We are just a part of this machine
And its endless stream
The song "Equally Destructive" by After Forever tackles the issue of humanity's destructive actions that harm not only the environment but also other living beings. The opening lines describe the natural calamities like earthquakes, tornadoes, and tsunamis that cause devastation beyond human control. The lyrics emphasize how powerless we are, despite our intelligence and technology, against the brutal force of nature. The chorus highlights the theme of the song where the singer suggests that we are equally destructive as the natural disasters we fear. The human species is part of a vast machine that includes the earth, the sky, and everything in between. And we have a significant impact on this mechanism as much as it impacts us. The lyrics urge us to contemplate our actions and reconsider our role in the world.
The second verse mentions the arrogance that has engulfed humanity, making us blind to the consequences of our actions. We assume that progress means conquest and think we are immune to nature's laws. The lyrics warn us against underestimating nature's ability to fight back and that we must be cautious in our pursuits. The song implies that harmony can only exist if we look beyond ourselves and be mindful of our environment. The final chorus urges us to acknowledge our role in the planet's ecosystem and hold ourselves accountable for our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ground is shaking
The Earth is trembling
Waves are breaking
Water is crashing into itself and the land
The wind has lost control
The air is chaotic and unpredictable
The air is shifting while
The atmosphere is changing as
It's lifting force fools gravity
The power of the wind defies natural laws
A huge eruption
A massive volcanic explosion
Vast explosions
Destructive bursts occurring on a large scale
As it bursts the earth
Causing harm to the planet
Water's pounding
The forceful impact of water
Waves are sounding
The noise produced by moving water
Deadly and extreme
Dangerous and intense
"But we are equally destructive"
Acknowledging our contribution to harm and destruction caused to nature
Equally destructive as we are
As damaging to the environment as any other force of nature
Don't you think we've also gone too far?
Asking if humans are causing more harm than necessary
We are just a part of this machine
Humans are one component of the larger system of nature
And it's endless stream
Nature is a constant and unstoppable force
Alarming silence predicts
An unsettling calm hints at
The violence that is yet to come
More destructive events that will happen in the future
We are senseless
Humans are not acting with reason
Proud while blindness
Arrogant and ignorant
Is catching up with us
Our faults are starting to have consequences
We must measure while
Humans need to assess
The pressure of nature's force expands
How the power of nature is growing
We feel minor, punished and meager
Humans feel small and insignificant, often undeservedly suffering the consequences of their harmful actions
Betrayed by all our gods
Humans feel disappointed and abandoned as their beliefs cannot prevent the destruction they caused
"We are a part of it
Humans are not separable from the system of nature
We are equally destructive"
But their contribution is not lesser than any other force of nature
Equally destructive as we are
Humans are just as capable of destruction as natural forces
Don't you think we've also gone too far?
Humans need to reflect on the harm they caused
We are just a part of this machine
Humans are one component of the larger system of nature
And its endless stream
Nature is a constant, unstoppable force
Lyrics © PIGFACTORY USA LLC
Written by: ANDRE BORGMAN, BAS C H MAAS, FLOOR E M JANSEN, GERVEN P A VAN LUUK, GORDON H G GROOTHEDDE, GORDON HG GROOTHEDDE, JACOBUS A H JOOST VAN DEN BROEK, SANDER GOMMANS
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@PAULSWorld131
Wow. I love your earlier work Floor. So unfortunate this band came to an end. A reunion would be nice, maybe in the future?
@Orimthekeyacolite
Damn, calling this her "earlier work" makes me feel old😅Still remember when the album hit the shelves
@RogerioLisboa
Good times, but unfortunately will never happen again
@KalElvis
Floor, you are amazing. An inspiration to many. La-La Love you.
@pagandragentodt669
It‘s a shame, that I missed After Forever back in the days..I were totally obsessed by Nightwish, Therion, Theatre of Tragedy etc. Must have been blind/deaf in the past 🙈
I absolutly love this blast from the past. Keep it going Floor!
@lhansen5684
This album is just a masterpiece and its still high on my favorit album list. Perhaps the best album that Floor Jansen ever sang on. 👌
@TheFaldoran
I'd give my left arm for an After Forever reunion tour.
@javiermoreno2493
I miss After Forever so much...
@hengedy
God i love this era of Floor.
@Darknie666
I remember being 13 years, the weird one because I had different likings.... Back in the day when e-mule was a thing and you had to wait 4 hours to download a song. This spanish girl learn about nightwish, after forever, epica.... and my life was never the same. In 2022 I made my dream of visiting Finland (Helsinki and Rovaniemi) 20 years later than I promise myself. And today I stand in this laptop in Reykjavík. The weak girl was blossom into a völva now... and is because people of you that gave me the wings to flight. My imagination was strong, and they couldnt take that away from me. Thank you Floor, we will never meet but you and many others have save my life. Without your music, your voice, your talent.... I still be that weak girl afraid of the world.