With their musical roots in bands like Klinik or Suicide Commando this release got lots of admiration as well as criticism but all agreed on one thing: “Voll auf die Fresse, voll auf den Dancefloor.” Full in the face, full on the dance floor! This album Paranoid Destruction entered the DAC (Deutsche Alternative Charts) at Number 7, and AGONOIZE remained in the charts for 8 weeks.
Their second release Open the Gate / To Paradise entered the DAC top 10.
The album, which saw the light of day in October 2004, eradicated all comparisons to other bands and shows what enormous potential is simmering in AGONOIZE.
Club hits alternate with atmospheric songs without the album being boring. Of course this will also raise some questions, but those who saw AGONOIZE live are convinced that they put on a unique show. The live performances with their captive and sometimes brutal scenes show the deepest abyss of mankind and hold the audience spellbound.
Established at the end of 2002 by Mike Johnson and Olli Senger, it soon became apparent that to have a real good presence on stage they needed a good front man. This person was found in the form of front man Chris L. Now nothing stood in the way of AGONOIZE building up the group.
The album and the resulting spin-off numbers were easily written, and following the first concert after the release of their first MCD, nothing could stop them. Their first concert was in April ’04 in Edinburgh, at the Dark City Festival with VNV Nation. This was followed by a concert in Berlin as the support act of [:SITD:], who in return provided a great remix of the Paranoid Destruction MCD.
Unchained
Agonoize Lyrics
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How many times, we fail
We've build the weapons, of mass destruction
To destroy/summon nature
Unchained, Released
Unchained, Released
We've lost control
Unchained
Fighting, man against man
Till everything lies in ruins
Following leaders, corrupted by power
One world, one lie
Cold war, nation against nation
Unweary, what beauty they violate
They know,what power they possess
They hold the key, for the ultimate death
War leads to terror, terror leads to war
War leads to terror, terror leads to war
Unchained, Released
Unchained, Released
Raw Power, raw Force
We've lost control
Unchained
Unchained, Released
Unchained, Released
Raw Power, raw Force
We've lost control
Unchained
Unchained
Unchained
Unchained
The lyrics to Agonoize's song Unchained are a reflection on the destructive power of humanity, how we have tried to achieve freedom multiple times but always seem to fail. The first verse talks about how we have built weapons of mass destruction to either destroy nature or perhaps summon it. The phrase "unchained, released" is repeated multiple times in the chorus, suggesting that humanity has unleashed a raw power and force that we have lost control of.
The second verse switches focus to the consequences of this raw power - fighting, nation against nation, leaders corrupted by power, one world built upon a lie, and terror leading to war. The lyrics are a scathing critique of humanity's destructive tendencies and how we often prioritize power over peace. The song paints a bleak picture of a world where we have lost control of our destructive tendencies, hinting at the possibility that it might already be too late.
Overall, the lyrics of Unchained are a dire warning about the consequences of our actions and how the destructive tendencies of humanity might lead to our downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times, we've tried to be free
We've made multiple attempts to be free from whatever restrains us.
How many times, we fail
Despite our multiple attempts, we have repeatedly failed to be free.
We've build the weapons, of mass destruction
We have constructed weapons meant to cause uncontrollable destruction.
To destroy/summon nature
These weapons can either destroy or control nature at our whim.
Unchained, Released
We have finally broken free from our restraints and released our power.
Raw Power, raw Force
Our power and force are untamed and uncontrolled.
We've lost control
Our unchecked power has caused us to lose control of our own actions and the consequences that follow.
Fighting, man against man
Humans engage in violent confrontations with each other.
Till everything lies in ruins
The violence leads to destruction and leaves everything in a state of ruin.
Following leaders, corrupted by power
People follow leaders who have become corrupted by their own power.
One world, one lie
There is only one world, and the lies we believe in are the only thing that holds us together.
Cold war, nation against nation
Various nations are in an extended period of political hostility without engaging in a direct military confrontation.
Unweary, what beauty they violate
The constant hostility has led to the destruction of beautiful things without any remorse.
They know,what power they possess
The leaders know the extent of their own power and the consequences it can bring.
They hold the key, for the ultimate death
They are the ones with the power to initiate the destruction of everything.
War leads to terror, terror leads to war
War leads to a cycle of violence and terror, which in turn leads to further war.
Unchained
Our power has been unleashed and there is no stopping it.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.