The former team:
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Zoltan Fabian - guitars
Gyorgy Nagy - keyboard
Akos Thorday (R.I.P.) - vocal
Gyorgy Pethe - bass
Mihaly Szerecsen - drums
After the second album (Abraxas) the line-up changed and they've begun to work on their new concept-album (Terra Incognita). In 2005 they've changed their name to Age of Nemesis and released the Psychogeist under the label Magna Carta.
Current Line-Up:
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Zoltan Fabian - guitars
Laszlo Nagy - drums
Zoltan Kiss - vocal
Gabor Krecsmarik - bass
Gyorgy Nagy - keyboard
Discography:
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1998 - Nemesis (hun)
1999 - Abraxas (hun)
2002 - Eden? (eng)
2002 - Terra Incognita (hun-concept)
2006 - Psychogeist (eng)
Tree Of Life
Age of Nemesis Lyrics
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Final moment that lives on forever
Her selfishness went n' conquered her meek fright
And she threw herself down into the doldrums
She's just flesh and her blood's just mud
Damnation's now just a glimmer on her face
Her soul's a leaf from the tree of life
She's a leaf from up in the tree
Hey, that's just life, it'll never cease
Down below withered leaves rove
But up the branches new buds grow
That's our plight in the tree of life
We all plummet when we all die
Deadly winds rage in the bleak sky
Coldly hunting just you and I
Blood sucking, soaked-right-through diary next to her
She left her tale with the living here forever
I just can't resist, oh the temptation to understand
I read it through so it'll live with me in wonderland
The lyrics of Age of Nemesis's song "Tree of Life" convey a story about a woman who has come to the end of her life. In the final minutes of her life, she is confronted with the consequences of her selfishness, which have led her to despair. Despite this, the song suggests that there may be a smile lurking somewhere beyond her face, hinting at the possibility of redemption in death.
The woman is described as being "just flesh", with her blood being "just mud". This dehumanizing language highlights the inevitability and universality of death, regardless of status or identity. The metaphor of the tree of life is used to capture the fleeting nature of existence, with the woman's soul being likened to a leaf that falls from the tree. However, even as the withered leaves below wander aimlessly, new buds grow up the branches, symbolizing the cycle of life and death.
The imagery of the blood-soaked diary suggests that the woman has left her story behind, which is now being read by someone else. The final line of the song expresses a desire to understand her story, implying that there is a sense of mystery and wonder in death that is worth exploring.
Overall, "Tree of Life" offers a poetic and introspective exploration of the universal themes of life, death, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Final minute of her sweet life
The last moment of her life.
Final moment that lives on forever
The last moment that will never be forgotten.
Her selfishness went n' conquered her meek fright
Her own self-centeredness overpowered her fear.
And she threw herself down into the doldrums
She gave in to despair and depression.
She's just flesh and her blood's just mud
She is only human and will eventually perish.
Damnation's now just a glimmer on her face
The possibility of eternal punishment is now just a faint possibility for her.
Her soul's a leaf from the tree of life
Her spirit is a part of the interconnected world.
Is that a smile lurking somewhere beyond her face?
Could there be an afterlife where she is happy?
She's a leaf from up in the tree
She is a part of the bigger picture of life.
Hey, that's just life, it'll never cease
Life goes on despite individual deaths.
Down below withered leaves rove
Dead things remain on the ground.
But up the branches new buds grow
There is life continuing up high.
That's our plight in the tree of life
Our fate is a part of the natural cycle.
We all plummet when we all die
Everyone descends to the same fate.
Deadly winds rage in the bleak sky
Harshness accompanies death.
Coldly hunting just you and I
Death comes for us all alike.
Blood sucking, soaked-right-through diary next to her
Her written words express her innermost thoughts and emotions.
She left her tale with the living here forever
Her story will outlast her physical life.
I just can't resist, oh the temptation to understand
The singer is compelled to learn and comprehend her story.
I read it through so it'll live with me in wonderland
By reading her words, the artist becomes a part of her story's legacy.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
andedrag
I thought that their name was just Nemesis... All the same, they are awesome by any name... I almost forgot about this album... I loved the old singer's voice... :( Zoltan is perfect, too, of course, but I guess many understand my nostalgic emotion.
micanut48
It reminds me more of IAW from DT. Clean lines and transparency; little on more simple side but not by too far. Typical Hungarian energy output that is present in Hungarian top bands. Some parts sound even bit like Awake. But I don't think they tried to copy the material. They just met DT where it's feasible, with similar building structure - different melodies. I don't know but I can't hear any Uriah Heep influence there. Can you pinpoint moments where? I used to be a big fan of Heep in a past
mamlasu
this kicks ass!!
DeathToNewbie
They should make "Land Of Light" as their single.. It's a much better song.
Scott C
93/93. Strangely sounds like Uriah Heep. good stuff. 93/93.
Bence Kovács
Hungary For the Win! :D
Andrzej Sitko
Any1 knows if Zoltan Fabian still plays? Age of Nemesis looks dead :( I can't search any info if he plays in any band or not.
Mésavo
the bassist looks funny^^