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1. Angel Dust (originally Angeldust, not to be confused with many other less successful/lasting bands of the same name) are a power metal/ Speed Thrash Metal band originating from Dortmund, Germany that started off as a typical garage band. Taking their name from a song title off the black metal band Venom's debut album Welcome To Hell, Angel Dust was founded in 1984. Their style was initially heavily influenced by the NWOBHM metal scene and the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They soon found their niche in the speed and thrash metal styles which were widely popular at the time. The 1980s would see two releases from the band: 1986's Into the Dark Past and 1988's To Dust You Will Decay. They proceeded to disband in 1990 because of internal conflicts.
Although all members had gone their separate ways, founding member Frank Banx had no desire to let the Angel Dust name die. Around 1998 Banx, and original drummer Dirk Assmuth, gathered a completely new lineup (including Frank Banx' younger brother Steven Banx on keyboards) to start from scratch. This reincarnation would handle music very differently, shifting dramatically towards power metal, and would consequently gain a solid reputation in Europe.
After releasing a few succesful albums in the late 90s and early 2000s, a series of line-up changes siginificantly reduced the band's activities. They are however still active, and have "entered the studio (in March of 2006) to record the long awaited successor from Of Human Bondage."
The band's first two albums are now some of the rarest Metal collectibles in the world. They were reissued unofficially in very limited quantities in late 2002-2003. The reissues have no label or copyright info and have two bonus tracks each.
Dirk Assmuth's sister Anja plays drums in power metal band called Duke.
2. Angel Dust is Kenny Rakentine's Abstract Sound Art/Drone/Noise Project from Pittsburgh
3. Angel Dust was a Heavy metal band from Italy.
4. Angel Dust was a Power/ thrash band from Holland. They changed their name to Asgard]
5. Angel Dust was a French Heavy metal band in the mid 80's.
6. Angel Dust is a ambient electronic experimental drone sound artist from Pittsburgh
When I Die
Angel Dust Lyrics
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Is there a judge? Who decides,
What is wrong and what is right?
Who'll be there, in the end?
Who'll be with me, to be without me?
Is there semething, behind the final curtain?
When my time has come,
to pass the gate to all eternity
Who'll wait for me
To guide me over, into the unknown?
When I die and leave the world behind
When I die
Day after day, I followed the words
That say, I shall be modest and brave
And I sometimes wonder
How I can be so strong
Now here I stand, who'll hold my hand
How here I stand and wait
Now when your day has come
And all life has passed through?
When memories fade away
And destiny becomes true
When judgement day has been reached
And it finally comes to an end
You'll come to your redemption
Or to pain that never ends!
Oh, I know there'll be no pain
'cause my soul is as white as snow
No one's there, to warm my hand
When it gets cold
An apparatus sound is reaching my ears
Bright neon light blinds my eyes
A dark veil setz slowly down on me
I go into the void
The lyrics to Angel Dust's song "When I Die" ask profound questions about death and the afterlife. The opening lines ask how far away the afterlife is and whether there is a judge who will determine the right and wrong of a person's life. The song then expresses a fear of being alone in the afterlife, wondering who will be with the singer as they pass through "the gate to all eternity." The singer also raises questions about what lies beyond the final curtain of death, asking whether there will be memories or anyone waiting for them on the other side.
The song continues to contemplate what happens when one's memories fade away and they face judgement day. The singer wonders whether they will come to redemption or face eternal pain. The lyrics express a sense of fear and uncertainty about what comes after death, while also grappling with the possibility of being alone in the afterlife.
Overall, the song's lyrics raise deep questions about death and the meaning of life. They express a fear of being alone in the afterlife and a desire for someone to guide the singer through the unknown. The song acknowledges the uncertainty and mystery of death and the afterlife, leaving the listener to contemplate their own beliefs and fears about mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
How far is the world, in the end?
Questioning the vastness of the world and the distance we all must travel in the end.
Is there a judge? Who decides, What is wrong and what is right?
Wondering if there's someone who has the power to define morality and judge us by their grounds until the end.
Who'll be there, in the end?
Questioning who will be with us in our final moments.
Who'll be with me, to be without me?
Wondering who will stand by our side even when we're gone.
Is there something, behind the final curtain?
Asking if there is an afterlife or something more beyond death.
Will there be anyone, any memories?
Pondering if we'll be remembered once we're gone.
When my time has come, to pass the gate to all eternity
Accepting that death is inevitable and wondering what's on the other side.
Who'll wait for me, To guide me over, into the unknown?
Questioning who will help us transition into the afterlife or whatever lies ahead.
When I die and leave the world behind, When I die
Coming to terms with the fact that death will take us away from everything we know.
Day after day, I followed the words That say, I shall be modest and brave
Reflecting on the lessons learned in life and the values that make us stronger in the face of death.
And I sometimes wonder, How I can be so strong
Marveling at our own resilience and strength as we confront mortality.
Now here I stand, who'll hold my hand How here I stand and wait
Standing alone and seeking comfort from someone as we prepare for death.
Now when your day has come, And all life has passed through?
Reflecting on life's journey and the inevitability of its end.
When memories fade away, And destiny becomes true
Accepting that memories will fade but we must confront our fate.
When judgement day has been reached, And it finally comes to an end
Accepting that there will be a day of reckoning when everything is done.
You'll come to your redemption, Or to pain that never ends!
Accepting that we'll either go to our reward or be punished for our deeds in life.
Oh, I know there'll be no pain 'cause my soul is as white as snow
Believing that one has lived a pure and virtuous life and that they will be rewarded in death.
No one's there, to warm my hand When it gets cold
Recognizing that we all must face our final moments alone.
An apparatus sound is reaching my ears Bright neon light blinds my eyes
Describing the sensations of passing away from this world.
A dark veil sets slowly down on me I go into the void
Describing the final moments of life as darkness and the void consumes us.
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tiervexx
Angel dust is one of my favorite bands and has been for years. It saddens me to see how obscure they are... they deserve to be a lot more well known.
Vlad Toma
one of the best forgotten progressive metal bands
Spiced Chilly
*power metal
The Loner
Dude, this is not Prog Metal....lol....
Nguyen Khang
How badly I want to play this song on my funeral
Nora Vintila
brilliant. i adore this band. thanks for posting, you're one of the few.
MrPaillote
Fantastic album, still remember when I bought it.
Tyler Burnell
I demand this be played at my funeral.
Walasse Araujo
Lindo demais
Death Chess
Best song ever.