Founded in 1996 as the Finnish metal musician, underground legend and long-time experienced Agent C left his country's secret services to record the legendary "Gunhouse Tapes" (with the very first version of the classic track I'll See You Beyond, now completely sold out), Agent Metal has evolved and grown in secrecy, finding proof of the global conspiracies against mankind and gathering solid evidences on the truth-twisting, enlightened leaders - those evidences would later become the group's self-titled debut. A new level was reached when the young French Agent M, having conducted similar investigations since 1998 and eager to kick Illuminati ass, joined forces with the Agency around 2000. An EP was immediately planned, and it quickly became a full album due to the Agents' overwhelming amount of conspiracies to report - Agent Metal was released in Summer 2001. With legendary speed metal assaults such as The One or Return Of The Elite, as well as deep, epic songs depicting the amazing discoveries of Agents on the run, this first album was hailed as a masterpiece in agency cabinets across the whole world, causing many experienced marksmen to join Agent Metal's crusade. Now there are active Agents of Metal in places as far as South America !
But this was not enough for Agent Metal, who soon felt the need to set new standards and oppose their doctrine to the iron hand of the ruling Elite. The "Three Words EP" was released six months later, its name coming from a track that embodies the very spirit of Agent Metal : Freedom, Metal & Might. Also refered as "the Trinity", this motto is the perfect summary of everything Agent Metal stands for, and has been widely represented in the group's majestic, impressive imagery. The EP also contained an Agent Steel cover - this cult speed metal band has always been considered as the spiritual father of Agent Metal, even though neither C nor M had ever heard of them when the Agency was conceived ! Only few copies were issued, and this EP is no longer available, but due to its historic importance for Agenthood, a re-release has been planned for the next year.
Meanwhile, Agent Metal hasn't lost its time. Once again, whereas the betraying rulers and self-proclaimed Kings of this world were claiming their victory a little too early, the Agents have returned with their Sign Of The Gun. With countless evidences gathered about the CIA's mind-control research programs and their own interventions to prevent the Illuminati from realizing their most ambitious masterplans, the bringers of the Three Words are back stronger than ever, and they have come to Kill, Fuck and Kick Ass ! From the relentless thrash attack of Wings Of Fury to the tormented brainwashing waves of Monarch, from the heavy rock pace of the title-track to the astonishing epic feeling of the 11 minute closer Gunbearer, this new album once again sets new standards for Agent Heavy Metal. Illuminati and False Agents tremble with fear, by the Sign of the Gun the Truth shall come to light !!!
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Agent Metal Lyrics
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Testing the boundaries, I didn't take advice
I plunged into the unknown and I paid the price
Finding proof of a system that shouldn't exist
I was now on their list
Abducted and locked up, tried to break my will
All the time that I spent locked in their cage
Only served to build my rage
With their fnords they are trying to keep us in line
Behind secrets and lies they are trying to hide
But the moment of Truth is closing in on them
And it will all come out
They can kill the messenger a thousand times
But they can't kill the Message, forever alive
Buried beneath all lies and programming of mind
You will find the Truth...
I intend to be the Living Proof of all your lies
If you kill me, you only prove that you're alive
You are the Chosen, by a system of falsehood
And in the end alone you face your doom
[lead : C/M/C/both]
In Agent Metal's song Living Proof, the singer reflects on their experiences after testing the boundaries and plunging into the unknown, ultimately finding proof of a system that shouldn't exist. However, their discovery leads to their abduction and imprisonment, where they are subject to treatments and questioning in an attempt to make them seem mentally ill. Despite this, the singer's time in captivity only serves to build their rage, and they vow to be the Living Proof of all the lies that they have uncovered, even if it means their own death. They speak to how the system is trying to keep people in line through lies and secrets, but the moment of Truth is closing in on them, and it will all come out eventually. The singer challenges the Chosen, the people in charge of this system of falsehood, to face their doom alone in the end.
This song touches on themes of rebellion, discovery, and the fight against an unjust system. The singer takes a risk by testing boundaries and ultimately finds irrefutable proof of something that shouldn't exist. However, this discovery leads to their abduction and imprisonment, demonstrating the dangers of speaking out against those in power. The chorus speaks to the singer's determination to be the Living Proof of the lies they have discovered, even if it means their own death. The song ultimately challenges the leaders of the system to face the repercussions of their actions alone in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Testing the boundaries, I didn't take advice
I ventured beyond limits without expert guidance.
I plunged into the unknown and I paid the price
I took a leap into unfamiliar territory and faced consequences.
Finding proof of a system that shouldn't exist
I discovered evidence of a corrupt establishment.
I was now on their list
I became a target of the corrupt system.
Abducted and locked up, tried to break my will
They captured and imprisoned me, torturing me to weaken my resolve.
Treatments, questions to make me look mentally ill
They subjected me to mind-altering methods to discredit me.
All the time that I spent locked in their cage
My captivity only fueled my fury.
Only served to build my rage
I used my imprisonment as motivation for resistance.
With their fnords they are trying to keep us in line
They use propaganda to control us.
Behind secrets and lies they are trying to hide
They conceal their true motives through deception.
But the moment of Truth is closing in on them
The time has come for their misdeeds to be exposed.
And it will all come out
Their secrets will be revealed.
They can kill the messenger a thousand times
They may try to silence me repeatedly.
But they can't kill the Message, forever alive
The truth I speak can never be extinguished.
Buried beneath all lies and programming of mind
The truth is obscured by widespread deception and indoctrination.
You will find the Truth...
The truth can still be discovered.
I intend to be the Living Proof of all your lies
I aim to expose the falsehoods of the corrupt system firsthand.
If you kill me, you only prove that you're alive
My death would only serve as proof of their violence and guilt.
You are the Chosen, by a system of falsehood
They have selected and indoctrinated followers to uphold their corrupt system.
And in the end alone you face your doom
Ultimately, those who perpetrate evil will suffer the consequences alone.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.