Their first vocalist was Matti Pitkänen, who was quickly replaced by Niko Kalliojärvi. Former band members also include Ville Sorvali from Moonsorrow on bass. For some time before Sorvali joined Amoral, the band was without bass player, and Ots played bass on some of their demos. Amoral released two demos, Desolation and Other Flesh, with varying line-ups, and played some minor gigs before releasing their first full-length album. Amoral signed with Rage of Achilles Records and released their first album, Wound Creations, in 2004.
The band's production can be classified as technical, progressive and melodic metal, combined with rock elements. Amoral’s sound is heavy riff driven yet still has a melodic power groove. Skillful ensemble and crisp performance has characterized Amoral, which is internationally recognized as one of Finland's foremost bands. The brave and independent development of their music can be heard throughout their four albums.
Soon after the 2005 European tour, Amoral returned to the studio to record their second album, Decrowning. The album was released in Finland and several other countries in October 2005 and in Japan and the United States in March 2006. Amoral's third album was first announced on their website in early July 2006. The album was recorded in Studio Sound Supreme in Hämeenlinna in early 2007, and it was released in August 2007.
Amoral's fourth studio album was announced in November 2008 when the band announced Ari Koivunen as their new front man. The album was also the debut of bassist Pekka Johansson. The development culminated in 2009 on Show Your Colors, the 4th album, where the previous growling vocals were replaced with clean vocals and big choruses. Amoral´s music was earlier characterized by metal media as death metal due to the growling vocals, but now the classification varies from power metal to progressive rock. Show Your Colors received a lot of praise upon its release. The album's first single, "Year of the Suckerpunch" was on the Finnish national radio Ylex´s playlist, with the highest hopes of receiving song of the year for 2009. The album was ranked by public voting as the fifth best domestic metal album at the Finnish Metal Awards 2009. Show Your Colors has also been released in Great Britain, Germany, USA, Canada and Japan.
At the end of 2010 Amoral announced it´s new guitarist Masi Hukari, who shared the lead guitar with Ben Varon as well as co-wrote two of the songs. 2011. the band recorded Beneath at Sound Supreme studios in Hämeenlinna and the CD was released 26 October. The Japan edition was out 19 October. The album was produced by Janne Saksa and guitarist Ben Varon. Beneath continued on the path Amoral started with ”Show Your Colors”. The emphasis is still on solid songwriting, big hooks, new arrangements and guitar riffs, but the scale is wider than before: From 9-minute epics ”Beneath” to straightforward rock songs ”Silhouette” and ”Same Difference”, to nods to the band's death metal past ”(Won't Go) Home” and ”Staying Human” and talks between acoustic guitars and industrial landscapes in ”Wastelands”. The album was ranked by public voting as the fourth best domestic metal album at the Finnish Metal Awards 2011.
On 26 March 2015 the band announced that the original vocalist Niko Kalliojärvi is returning to the lineup.
AMORAL HOMEPAGES
http://www.amoralweb.com/
AMORAL FORUM
http://www.amoralweb.com/forum/
AMORAL TWITTER
http://twitter.com/amoralband
Current members
* Ben Varon - guitar and songwriting
* Niko Kalliojärvi - vocals, guitar
* Ari Koivunen - vocals
* Masi Hukari- guitar, keyboard
* Juhana Karlsson - drums
* Pekka Johansson - bass
Former members
* Silver Ots - guitar, bass
* Erkki Silvennoinen - bass
* Matti Pitkänen - vocals
* Ville Sorvali - bass
For more info and samples visit http://www.amoralweb.com.
No Future
Amoral Lyrics
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Let my guard down, now look where I am
I feel it coming, it’s just a matter of time
Counting backwards still I’m cought for my crime
I keep getting so much, yet I have nothing to give
And I know it ain’t right but I’m still learning to live
This thing as it is, it’s holding me back
I’m getting tired of being me all the time
Would you take over just for a while
Somebody please, just for a while
Just for a while…
Losing myself between the black keys and the whites
Choosing myself instead of balancing wrongs and rights
I see no future in what’s becoming of it
No future in any of it
Asking permission, making excuses
Still confused of what my deal with you is
It took a while but now I can see
It ain’t fair to you and it’s not working for me
Losing myself between the black keys and the whites
Choosing myself instead of balancing wrongs and rights
I see no future in what’s becoming of it
No future in any of it
Losing myself between the black keys and the whites
Choosing myself instead of balancing wrongs and rights
I see no future in what’s becoming of it
No future in any of it
The lyrics of "No Future" by Amoral discuss the struggles of the singer with self-growth and finding purpose in their life. The first verse describes how the singer has made a mistake by letting their guard down and feels as though they are being punished for it. The second verse implies that the singer has gained much in their life, but they have nothing to give back in return, indicating they feel incomplete. They recognize that their past is holding them back from progressing forward, causing them to feel as though they are stuck in the same place.
The chorus expresses a desire for change, asking if someone would be willing to take over for them and relieve them of their troubles. The following verses delve deeper into the singer's struggles in finding a balance between doing what is right and doing what they want, which leads them to feel as though they have no future. The lyrics convey a feeling of hopelessness in their current situation, indicating that they are searching for a way to move forward.
Overall, the song conveys a message of self-growth and finding direction in life, while also acknowledging the struggles and setbacks that often come with it. The lyrics express a desire for change and a recognition that the singer needs help in overcoming their obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
My god, I think I did it again
Realizing that I have repeated a mistake once again
Let my guard down, now look where I am
Becoming vulnerable and now facing the consequences
I feel it coming, it’s just a matter of time
Sensing that something bad is about to happen soon
Counting backwards still I’m caught for my crime
Recounting my mistakes while still being penalized for them
I keep getting so much, yet I have nothing to give
Receiving many opportunities but not having anything to offer in return
And I know it ain’t right but I’m still learning to live
Acknowledging that my actions are wrong but trying to progress and improve myself
This thing as it is, it’s holding me back
Being hindered by my current situation
This past that I have, pulling me off the track
Being distracted from my goals and ambitions by my previous experiences
I’m getting tired of being me all the time
Becoming exhausted from being the same person constantly
Would you take over just for a while
Requesting someone to temporarily assume control over my life
Somebody please, just for a while
Urgently asking anyone to provide brief assistance
Losing myself between the black keys and the whites
Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life
Choosing myself instead of balancing wrongs and rights
Prioritizing my own desires over making ethical choices
I see no future in what’s becoming of it
Perceiving a lack of potential in my current circumstances
No future in any of it
Believing that there is no hope in anything I do
Asking permission, making excuses
Requesting approval and attempting to justify my actions
Still confused of what my deal with you is
Remaining uncertain about the nature of my relationship with someone
It took a while but now I can see
After some time, finally realizing something
It ain’t fair to you and it’s not working for me
Recognizing that my actions are not benefiting anyone involved
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.