History
The band was formed in 2014 in Mannheim by Jennifer Haben (ex-Saphir) who after finishing the production of the first album engaged Nils Lesser (lead guitar), Christopher Hummels (rhythm guitar/backing vocals), Michael Hauser (keyboards), Erwin Schmidt (bass) and Tobias Derer (drums) as live musicians. They made their first appereances at the Wacken Open Air 2014 and on tour supporting Saxon and Hell.
On 13 February 2015 they released their first album, Songs of Love and Death, which became popular both in Austria and Germany, reaching the 12th place in German music charts and the 21st place in the Austrian charts.
From 13 May 2015, the band embarked on their first tour through Germany, followed by an appearance at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen on May 23, 2015.
It was announced via their facebook page on the 21st of December 2015 that their second album titled Lost in Forever would be released on the 12th of February 2016, feturing 13 new tracks, and the deluxe edition will feature 9 live songs (including an unreleased cover), an interview and interactive menu.
On July 15th, 2016 the band announced that Jennifer Haben and the rest of the band were parting ways. The band would continue with Jennifer Haben and new members which were announced in November 2016: Kai Tschierschky (drums), Tobi Lodes (rhythm guitar), Chris Hermsdörfer (lead guitar), Stefan Herkenhoff (bass) and Jonas Roßner (keyboards).
On January 13, 2017, the band's second album Lost In Forever was released as a Tour Edition with additional song material. Beyond the Black started touring internationally then with shows in the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Japan. In 2017 the band also toured as a support act for Aerosmith and Scorpions.
In spring 2018, keyboardist Jonas Roßner left the band for private reasons. On August 31, 2018, their third album Heart of the Hurricane was released, followed by an extensive European tour as support for the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation till the end of the year. In 2019, the band released a Black Edition of their album Heart of the Hurricane, which featured also three new songs, and went on a European headline tour, which has mainly sold out.
On June 19, 2020, Beyond the Black released their fourth album Hørizøns, reaching the bands highest chart positions to date. In the course of the release, the band announced a European co-headline tour together with the Swedish/Danish metal band Amaranthe.
Band members
Current members
Jennifer Haben - lead vocals, piano, acoustic guitar (2014-present)
Chris Hermsdörfer - lead guitar, backing vocals (2016-present)
Tobias Lodes - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016-present)
Kai Tschierschky - drums (2016-present)
Former members
Nils Lesser - lead guitar (2014-2016)
Christopher Hummels - rhytm guitar, backing vocals (2014-2016)
Tobias Derer - drums (2014-2016)
Erwin Schmidt - bass (2014-2016)
Michael Hauser - keyboards (2014-2016)
Jonas Roßner - keyboards, backing vocals (2016-2018)
Stefan Herkenhoff - bass, backing vocals (2016-2021)
Discography
Studio albums
Songs of Love and Death (2015)
Lost in Forever (2016)
Heart of the Hurricane (2018)
Hørizøns (2020)
Beyond the Black (2023)
Singles & EP's
In the Shadows (2015)
Lost in Forever (2016)
Night Will Fade (2017)
Forget My Name (2017 Version) (2017)
Heart of the Hurricane (2018)
Million Lightyears (2018)
Misery (2020)
Golden Pariahs (2020)
Wounded Healer (2020)
Human (2020)
W: O: A Acoustic Clash - The Lockdown Session (2020)
Wasted Years (2021)
Reincarnation (2022)
Is There Anybody Out There? (2022)
Winter Is Coming (2022)
Dancing in the Dark (2022)
Call My Name (2023)
Official website: https://beyond-the-black.com/
English Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Black
Misery
Beyond the Black Lyrics
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Defeat the demons of our past
Goodbye to everything that took us down
United we'll move on at last
And here we sing together
Towards whatever may come next
Side by side we'll watch the day rise up
From out the shadows of the past
Im breaking out of misery
We are going to make history
Cause it's time for a change, it's time to go
In the end Ill break away
Im breaking out of misery
Im breaking out of misery
Here we fight together
Believing everythings not lost
And if you come with me, we'll send a sign
United we'll move on at last
Join us now or never
Whatever happens, it's on us
Side by side, until the sun may rise
From out the shadows of the past
Im breaking out of misery...
Never losing my faith
Never break me down
Defy the hate
I have no regrets
I believe in myself and I'll stand my ground
That's my way and I 'm ready to go
Im breaking out of misery...
The song "Misery" by Beyond the Black is an uplifting and empowering anthem about breaking free from the negative emotions of the past and moving towards a brighter, more hopeful future. The lyrics speak of standing together, fighting against the demons of the past and leaving behind everything that held them back. The song's central message is one of unity and hope, urging listeners to join together in the fight for a better tomorrow.
The first verse of the song talks about standing together and defeating the demons of the past. It speaks of saying goodbye to everything that held them down and moving on united towards a better future. The second verse is a call to action, urging listeners to join the fight and send a signal of hope to the world. The chorus is a powerful declaration of breaking free from misery and making history, taking control of their destiny and standing their ground against the forces that want to hold them back.
The overall message of "Misery" is one of strength and hope, urging listeners to break free from their past and embrace the future with courage and conviction. It is a powerful anthem that inspires and empowers, encouraging us to stand together and fight for a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we stand together
We are standing together in unity
Defeat the demons of our past
We are moving beyond our past struggles and overcoming them
Goodbye to everything that took us down
We are leaving behind everything that held us back and caused us pain
United we'll move on at last
Together, we will move forward and overcome our obstacles
And here we sing together
We join our voices in song
Towards whatever may come next
We are moving forward without fear of the future
Side by side we'll watch the day rise up
We will support each other, as we progress towards our goals
From out the shadows of the past
We are emerging from the difficulties of our past experiences
Im breaking out of misery
The singer is expressing their desire to leave behind their negative past experiences
We are going to make history
The singer is confident that they will achieve something great
Cause it's time for a change, it's time to go
The singer believes it is time to move forward and make changes
In the end Ill break away
The singer will eventually be free of their past struggles
Never losing my faith
The singer has faith in their abilities and future success
Never break me down
The singer is resilient and cannot be defeated by outside factors
Defy the hate
The singer is standing up against any negativity or hate they may face
I have no regrets
The singer is happy with their choices and has no regrets
I believe in myself and I'll stand my ground
The singer has confidence in themselves and will not be swayed by outside pressures
That's my way and I 'm ready to go
The singer is asserting their independence and readiness to move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTIAN HERMSDOERFER, D. LEVY, JENNIFER HABEN, LUKAS HAINER, VINCENT SORG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dandy Prime
As someone who loves the mixture of pop and metal, I completely dig this song. I'm not picky though. I'm here for the music from the bands I like. If they wanna experiment, more power to them.
Matt M
If you like the band, check out "Forget My Name"....amazing song!!!!!!
Jørgen Reitan Sivertsen
If you look beyond the poppy sound, the song-writing behind this is absolutely top-notch. And once you acknowledge that, I believe there's no other option than loving the song as it is! :)
DeathHoriz0n
Los estoy escuchando por primera vez 🎵🎵🎵 me encanta ❤️
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
Girolamo Lazzizzera
GRANDE! MAGNIFICO! CAPOLAVORO!👏👏 This band really rocks! 🤘 Greetings from Italy! Saluti dall'Italia! 😘
Isma RM
Very catchy. I love it ♥
Vaelin
Não vejo problema algum a banda experimentar outros caminhos, quem nunca ?.Eu gostei da musica e já encomendei o álbum.
The Black Saturday studio
I remember the time of “In the shadows” , I was in love with that song Im hoping to fall with this too.
Hot Asian Step Sister
that side of them is lurking in the shadows!
lame joke!!
Neil Macdonald
This band, just gets better and better. 👍