His music has been described as a blend of gothic rock, industrial, metal, EBM and 80’s influences into a modern, melodic electro-rock sound. Some reviewers have described it as “Gothtronica” while Anders simply refers to it as “Electronic Rock”.
Regardless of the genre you wish to classify his music, the listeners continue to grow worldwide on a daily basis. In 2007 Anders was nominated for “Band of the Year” by Gothic Beauty Magazine readers alongside Lacuna Coil, Skinny Puppy, and an artist he lists as one of his earliest influences, Gary Numan.
Over the last few years, his fan base has crossed over into the horror film genre, where he has contributed music to over 12 films. The Horror network, FearNet.com referred to Anders’ work as “wickedly inventive” while Pseudopod.org, the world’s premier horror fiction podcast has used Anders’ "Bloodletting On the Kiss” as their show opening for the past 4 years.
Anders has performed at many festivals and dark music events such as Convergence, The Ann Rice Halloween Ball, Black Sun Festival, Goth Stock, Eccentric Festival, Cirque Macabre, Bar Sinister and multiple performances at the infamous “Dracula’s Ball” event in Philadelphia.
In 2008, Anders’ single, “There Will Be Blood” climbed to the top 20 of the German Alternative Music (or DAC) Charts, which prompted him to pursue more opportunities outside the USA. In 2009, he signed with Danse Macabre Records in Europe. His first official worldwide release “Infinite Gaze to the Sun” is expected to be released in January of 2010.
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Fortress in My Heart
Anders Manga Lyrics
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You turn my faith into turn the shadow of a doubt
All of your desires have lost control
The darkness is closer in on your forgotten soul.
You tourch the fortress in my heartx2
Extreme confusion, you're choreiform
All terrorizing, Troubled within.
Just Pull your eyes out in my ???
You tourch the fortress in my heartx2
You start the fire, you burn it out.
You turn my faith into turn the shadow of a doubt
All of your desires have lost control
The darkness is closer in on your forgotten soul.
You tourch the fortress in my heartx2
Extreme confusion, you're choreiform
The inspiration of your hate becomes unknown
All terrorizing, Troubled within.
Just Pull your eyes out in my ???
You tourch the fortress in my heartx2
In "Fortress in My Heart," Anders Manga describes a relationship that begins with passion and desire, but ultimately ends in betrayal and heartbreak. The singer's lover starts a fire in their heart, igniting a burning passion that consumes them both. However, as the relationship progresses, the lover becomes overwhelmed by their desires and loses control, leading the singer to doubt their faith in the relationship. The lover's inner darkness also becomes more apparent and they begin to forget who they truly are, tearing down the metaphorical fortress that the singer has built to protect their heart.
The lyrics describe extreme confusion and turmoil as the singer's lover becomes more troubled and terrorizing. The singer can no longer recognize the inspiration behind their lover's hate and wishes to blind themselves to the reality of their crumbling relationship. Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of a love affair that turns into a destructive force, leaving the singer feeling vulnerable and exposed as their heart's defenses are destroyed.
Line by Line Meaning
You start the fire, you burn it out.
You ignite my passion but then extinguish it, leaving me feeling abandoned.
You turn my faith into turn the shadow of a doubt
You undermine my belief in you, causing me to question everything.
All of your desires have lost control
Your wants and needs have become uncontrollable and destructive.
The darkness is closer in on your forgotten soul.
You are consumed by darkness and your soul is neglected and forgotten.
You tourch the fortress in my heartx2
You destroy the walls I have built around my heart, leaving me vulnerable to pain and hurt.
Extreme confusion, you're choreiform
Your behavior is erratic and unpredictable, leaving me confused and uncertain.
The inspiration of your hate becomes unknown
I do not understand why you harbor such animosity towards me.
All terrorizing, Troubled within.
You are causing me great fear and distress, and are clearly struggling internally.
Just Pull your eyes out in my ???
I am unsure of the meaning of this line and what it could potentially represent.
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.