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.
Follow in the Cry
After Forever Lyrics
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Lust for power and tyranny
Taking advantage of your pendencies
Fear is the doom, doom of us all
Instead of exterminating the weed
We allow it to overgrow our function
I embrace you, accept my soul
I shall make my life subordinate to you
Live like your rules and laws prescribe
And follow you wherever I go
Follow in the cry
Hang this heretic who's indulged in unchaste thoughts
Silence him such as the laws of the vellums prescribe
Pusillanimous massacres the order of the day
On behalf of power-hungry fundamentalists
The lyrics of Follow in the Cry by After Forever are a commentary on the dangers of blind faith and religious extremism. The song talks about how people in power can manipulate the masses by exploiting their fears and insecurities. The lyrics refer to the concept of "djihad fi sabil Allah," which means "holy war in the cause of Allah." The song suggests that this concept is used by those in power to justify atrocities and manipulate people into doing their bidding.
The lyrics talk about how fear is a powerful tool that can be used to control people. It suggests that people often allow themselves to be manipulated by those in power, even when it goes against their own interests. The song warns against blindly following those in power and encourages people to question authority and think for themselves.
Overall, Follow in the Cry is a powerful and thought-provoking song that highlights the dangers of religious extremism and the importance of critical thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind your facade hides an indomitable
lust for power and tyranny
You appear to be hiding a strong desire for power and tyranny behind a misleading exterior
Taking advantage of your pendencies
Exploiting your weaknesses for personal gain
Fear is the doom, doom of us all
If we let fear take over, it will lead to our destruction
Instead of exterminating the weed
We allow it to overgrow our function
We fail to eliminate the problem, and it grows beyond our control, hindering our function
All means are justified for the "djihad fi sabil Allah"
Any method is acceptable in the name of the holy war for Allah
I embrace you, accept my soul
I shall make my life subordinate to you
Live like your rules and laws prescribe
and follow you wherever I go
I submit myself to your authority, and will live according to your rules and follow you obediently
Follow in the cry
Join in the collective expression of sadness or pain
Hang this heretic who's indulged in unchaste thoughts
Silence him such as the laws of the vellums prescribe
Pusillanimous massacres the order of the day
On behalf of power-hungry fundamentalists
Execute the person who has committed blasphemy, as the sacred texts dictate, and the cowardly murder is rampant due to those who seek power through extreme beliefs
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BruxU
Relembrando a minha adolescência ao ouvir After Forever <3
Murriels
This was one of favorite songs when I was a teenager (like 15 or so) 💜 I can't believe I'm 26 now! Hahaha AF used to be my favorite band and I still love them so MUCH! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
babylon333
Still one of the best Gothic metal tracks ever
Maxim Boulat
💚💙💜🍷🍷💋💋
Süveges András
24/42, but same here :)
Hannan
now it suppose to be 30 and i believe you still love them
Lazarus Long
@Hannan I hope so. I am turning 40 soon and this song was also my favourite AF song on highschool. As it is still one of my favs now. :)
E. Baez
Amo a Floor, pero siento que en After Forever explotaba toda su voz y ahora con Nightwish no lo hace, igual es increible(?)
Jaky Epica
Exacto!! Pienso igual. En After era increíble y ahora en Nightwish es buena pero no la siento tan potente como antes.
Luiz
En el álbum E. F. M. B. Su voz es comedida. Pero la he escuchado en vivo, y es espectacular.