The first chapter Allen-Lande's collaboration, “The Battle” was unleashed on September 19th 2005 with unanimous acclaim from fans and critics alike.
The second chapter aptly titled “The Revenge” was unleashed on May 11th 2007, with cover art specifically designed for this project by Rodney Matthews (DIAMOND HEAD, MAGNUM, ASIA etc.), once again songs were written by guitar sensation Magnus Karlsson (STARBREAKER, Last Tribe).
Heavier and with a tighter production, thanks to the involvement of Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, ANGRA, PLACE VENDOME) at the mix, this album will excite the many fans who loved the first chapter and everyone who declares themselves fan of quality Hard Rock or Metal.
Many websites and magazines named it “Record of the Year”. It’s success made it one of the most popular releases ever in Melodic Heavy Metal, thanks to beautiful, sweeping piano and keyboards, heavy guitar riffs, virtuoso guitar solos, hooky choruses and the vocal talents of two of the finest Heavy Metal vocalists around.
Russell Allen is the singer of the American Progressive Metal band Symphony X, who have released seven studio albums and one live record so far. More than once Symphony X received accolades such as “Best Progressive Power Metal Band Worldwide” or awards for the “Best Progressive Metal Album of the Year”. Russell is most well-known for his very melodic, loud singing style and drawn out vocal lines, as well as his large vocal range. Allen has worked with Arjen Anthony Lucassen on various occasions: originally he sang the song "Dawn of a Million Souls" on Ayreon's 2000 album Universal Migrator Part 2: Flight of the Migrator (which also featured a guitar solo by Michael Romeo), and in 2002 he became one of the lead vocalists for Lucassen's project Star One.
Highly rated ex-Masterplan vocalist Jorn Lande has a vocal capability that is world class, distinctive, rich and spanning a large range. He is in high demand and has appeared as guest or sung for such bands as MILLENIUM, ARK, THE SNAKES and many others. He is also a well-known solo artist with six studio albums released, since the debut “Starfire” in 1999.
They are tagged for many names in Last.fm, and this artists biography is copied from Russell Allen & Jorn Lande's biography. But many believe that Allen-Lande is their correct name, because it says it in their albums. Plus Allen-Lande has the most listeners in Last.fm.
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Her Spell
Allen-Lande Lyrics
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I have never seen you here before
I wonder who was coming through that door
Why did the air turn cold
Suddenly I feel old
Why did the light fade away
Look away, this is more than I can do
Her eyes start to glow
I can see that she knows
And there is no way out
[Chorus:]
I'm under her spell
I won't ever be free, she is watching me
I won't leave this spell
I won't ever be free, she is still watching me
She whispers spells when I'm asleep
I can feel her evil piercing deep
She knows what she's doing
Cast my life into ruins
And it's too late now
The evil smile won't leave her face
She leads me into wicked ways
It's too late to break loose
Too late to choose
Oh, and I must follow her now
[Chorus]
[Solo]
When she starts to float
I can see that she rose
And there is no way out
[Chorus x2]
The lyrics of "Her Spell" by Allen-Lande are about a man who meets a woman who appears to possess supernatural powers. He initially feels drawn to her but becomes increasingly alarmed as he realizes that he is under her control. The first verse describes the man's confusion and apprehension when he first sees the woman, and how she seems to drain the warmth and vitality from the room. In the second verse, he expresses his growing sense of powerlessness as the woman begins to cast spells on him and lead him down a dark path. The chorus emphasizes the man's entrapment and inability to break free of the spell that the woman has cast over him. The final verse describes how the woman becomes increasingly malevolent and manipulative, and the man resigns himself to following her until it is too late to escape.
The lyrics of "Her Spell" are open to interpretation on several levels. On one level, they can be read as a cautionary tale about the dangers of forming unwise relationships, or about the seductive allure of people who have ulterior motives. On another level, they can be seen as a metaphor for addiction, where the singer is drawn into a pattern of self-destructive behavior that gradually takes over his life. The lyrics are notable for their evocative imagery and haunting tone, which creates a sense of unease and foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
I have never seen you here before
I am not familiar with your presence in this place
I wonder who was coming through that door
I am curious about the identity of the person who entered through the door
Why did the air turn cold
I noticed a sudden decrease in temperature in the surrounding atmosphere
Suddenly I feel old
I experienced a sudden onset of feelings of aging
Why did the light fade away
I observed a decrease in the intensity of illumination in the area
I have seen those eyes somewhere I'm sure
I recognize those eyes as having been encountered previously
Look away, this is more than I can do
I am unable to resist the lure of those eyes and must avert my gaze
Her eyes start to glow
I witnessed a luminescence emanating from her eyes
I can see that she knows
I was aware that she possessed knowledge or power beyond understanding
And there is no way out
I acknowledged that I was trapped in her spell with no escape
I'm under her spell
I am helpless under her influence
I won't ever be free, she is watching me
I am doomed to forever remain under her control as she maintains vigilance over me
She whispers spells when I'm asleep
She uses incantations to subjugate me while I am in a state of slumber
I can feel her evil piercing deep
I sensed the malignancy of her magic penetrating my being deeply
She knows what she's doing
She is skilled and knowledgeable in the use of sorcery to manipulate me
Cast my life into ruins
Her spells have caused catastrophic damage to the course of my life
And it's too late now
There is no hope left for me in this situation
The evil smile won't leave her face
She bears an expression of wickedness that persists despite the consequences of her actions
She leads me into wicked ways
She exerts her power to guide me towards immoral behavior
It's too late to break loose
I am trapped and cannot find a way to free myself from her grasp
Too late to choose
I have no options left to me at this point
Oh, and I must follow her now
I am compelled to continue to follow her despite the negative consequences
When she starts to float
She begins to levitate or rise off the ground
And there is no way out
I resigned myself to my fate as I witnessed her power increase beyond my control
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.