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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Master Of Sorrow
Allen-Lande Lyrics
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You can't hurt me this time,
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from your lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing that I want no more
When the snow was falling
I could see your footprints
Right outside my window
You were watching all night long
Standing there in the shadows
Whispering my name in your spell
[Chorus:]
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
I am the master of sorrow
Feels like yesterday now
I can see it all so clear
You were closer whispering
It's you and me that count right now
I thought that the voice I was hearing
Was so completely sincere
Years have passed since that day
My mourning has come to an end
I know you're still out there
Regretting the choices that you made
I won't follow you this time
I'll give you the pain that was mine
[Chorus x3]
You can't hurt me this time
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from you lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing you…
The lyrics of Master of Sorrow by Allen-Lande narrate a story of betrayal and emotional pain caused by a past lover. The singer, Jorn, declares that the person can't hurt him again since he is now prepared and protected from their lies. He recalls a specific incident where the individual had stalked him during the snowfall, leaving footprints outside his window and standing in the shadows, whispering his name, and weaving a spell. Jorn asserts that he won't be fooled again, and his heart is now strong, making him the master of his sorrow. He acknowledges that although the voice of the person may have sounded sincere, in hindsight, it was not so.
Years have passed since the incident, and Jorn's mourning has come to an end. However, he knows that the past lover is still regretting the choices made, and he won't follow them this time. Instead, he'll give them the pain that he had earlier experienced. The chorus reinforces his resolution not to fall again and suffer no more. Jorn claims his place as the master of sorrow in the final verse.
The song's theme resonates with many, as it narrates a story of love gone wrong and the struggle to overcome the pain caused by betrayal. The lyrics' imagery paints a picture of a person standing in the shadows, weaving spells, and watching from afar, which enhances the song's haunting ambiance. The song's powerful guitar riffs and drum beats further help to convey the message's emotional intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't hurt me this time,
I am ready for any pain you try to inflict on me this time,
I'm prepared for anything
I'm mentally and emotionally equipped to handle any difficulty that may arise from our interaction,
You won't get that close now
I won't allow you to come close to me this time,
I'm protected from your lies
I have shielded myself from your deceitful words,
Knowing what you will bring me
I am aware of the negative impact you could have on me,
Knowing that I want no more
I do not want any more negativity from you,
When the snow was falling
During that snowy moment,
I could see your footprints
I could see your tracks in the snow,
Right outside my window
You were close to my window,
You were watching all night long
You were observing me all night,
Standing there in the shadows
You were lurking in the background,
Whispering my name in your spell
You were softly and enchantingly muttering my name,
Won't fall again
I won't be swayed again,
This time my heart is strong
This time, I am emotionally fortified,
You are standing right before
You are in front of me,
The master of sorrow
I am the controller of my pain,
Won't feel again
I won't hurt again,
Suffer no more
I won't suffer anymore,
This time my heart is cold
This time, I am unresponsive to your emotional manipulations,
I am the master of sorrow
I am the one who decides how I should feel,
Feels like yesterday now
It still feels fresh in my memory,
I can see it all so clear
I vividly remember everything,
You were closer whispering
You were near me whispering,
It's you and me that count right now
Our relationship is what matters in this moment,
I thought that the voice I was hearing
I believed the voice I was listening to,
Was so completely sincere
Was entirely truthful,
Years have passed since that day
Several years have gone by since then,
My mourning has come to an end
I have concluded my period of mourning,
I know you're still out there
I'm aware that you still exist,
Regretting the choices that you made
Feeling remorseful for your past decisions,
I won't follow you this time
I won't be swayed by you again,
I'll give you the pain that was mine
I'll inflict on you the hurt I once experienced,
[Chorus x3]
Repeats the chorus three times,
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