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
Running to the Edge
Beyond the Black Lyrics
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A lonely whisper in the darkness
Wait for me beyond the shades
‘Cause in this world I’m bound to fade
Leave a trail for me to find
I will leave this world behind
I am running, running, running to the edge
Running, running, running to the edge
I’ll take you away, I’m gonna take you away
I am running, running, running to the edge
Find the door and break the catch
Running, running, running to the edge
Straight to the edge, you’re going straight to the edge
Of the world, of the world, of the world
Running to the edge
All I am and all I cared for
All my restless soul was there for
Somewhere far, too far to feel
Nothing more is left to steal
Send a sign for me to find
I will leave this world behind
The lyrics to Beyond the Black's song Running to the Edge speak to the desire to escape from the trials and tribulations of this world. Winter winds that are "cold and heartless" set the tone for the rest of the song, conveying a sense of isolation and desolation. The singer longs to be "beyond the shades" of this world, noting that they are "bound to fade" here. The idea of leaving a trail to be found is both a reference to the search for something better and a call for something meaningful to be left behind.
Throughout the song, the singer is constantly "running to the edge," perhaps symbolizing the search for something better or some sort of liberation. The lyrics speak to the desire to escape the confines of day-to-day life and find something more. The line "I'll take you away, I'm gonna take you away" could refer to the singer's desire to take someone they care about with them, illustrating a kind of shared dream.
In summary, Running to the Edge is a song that speaks to the universal desire to escape from the limitations and pain of life. The lyrics emphasize the need to find something beyond what we can see in the present world, whether that's a more meaningful relationship, a purposeful life, or a spiritual reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Winter winds are cold and heartless
The cold and heartless winter winds represent the harshness and difficulties of life.
A lonely whisper in the darkness
The feeling of loneliness amidst the darkness of life is expressed here.
Wait for me beyond the shades
The singer hopes for something to look forward to beyond the hardships of life.
‘Cause in this world I’m bound to fade
The inevitability of eventually disappearing from this world is acknowledged.
Leave a trail for me to find
The singer looks for guidance and a clear path to follow.
I will leave this world behind
The desire to leave this world and its hardships behind is expressed.
I am running, running, running to the edge
The singer is determined to take control of their life and go towards the unknown.
Racing off the silver ledge
The excitement of taking the leap towards the unknown is conveyed.
I’ll take you away, I’m gonna take you away
The singer is determined to lead others towards the unknown, away from their current struggles.
Find the door and break the catch
The singer is encouraging others to seek out change and make a difference for themselves.
Straight to the edge, you’re going straight to the edge
The singer is urging others to embrace the unknown and take control of their lives.
Of the world, of the world, of the world
The singer is emphasizing the vastness and endless possibilities of the world we live in.
Running to the edge
The determination to move forward towards the unknown, where endless possibilities await, is conveyed.
All I am and all I cared for
The things that matter most to the singer are expressed here.
All my restless soul was there for
The singer's unending desire to seek out change and growth is acknowledged.
Somewhere far, too far to feel
The singer is searching for something that seems distant and unattainable, but is still determined to find it.
Nothing more is left to steal
The singer has exhausted all possibilities in their current situation and must move on to something new.
Send a sign for me to find
The singer looks for guidance and a clear path to follow in order to continue moving forward towards the unknown.
I will leave this world behind
The desire to leave the struggles of this world behind in search of something greater is expressed once again.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Court
This band rocks man!! They need more airplay, come on all you rock dj,s throughout the world, get em on the decks!!!
Fadeyev Anthony
Incredible song and amazing band! Thank you!
R R
Esta muchacha tiene como buena voz, buena presentación en vivo
Ulthor Ger
+Ricardo Rodriguez Supreme!!!!!
Heckthor Sawyer
Es que son buenos, muy buenos. Lástima ese público tan crudo.
Norman Roscher
Ihr rockt! :-)
Schade, dass das Video noch nicht so viele Views hat, aber mit "In the Shadows" habt ihr ja jetzt nen handfesten Hit gelandet. Freu mich darauf mehr von euch zu hören, und bei nächster Gelegenheit hoffentlich live!
Tinchen Egal
Was für ein krasser Ohrwurm <3 Ich liebe den. Danke dafür... Der rockt Sehr geil <3
LockeTricks
Me and a few friends went to Wacken this summer and were luckily standing around by the tent when Beyond the Black started playing for the second time. =) You blew us away! One of the highlights of the whole of Wacken for all of us... On the way home, a major part of what we were talking about was, "Who the hell were that incredible band we saw in the tent? They were amazing!" When we tried to find information and I discovered it was the debut performance (!) from a band yet to release their first album I couldn't believe it. Now I've re-listened to the show here (finally someone put up the pro-shot version!) and goddamn! I saw the whole festival and honestly for me you guys blew most of the big bands away. This is rediculously good; I can't stop listening. :D Luckily I live in the UK so I'm coming to one of the Saxon gigs. =) See you there and looking forward to the album.
Paulo Baptista
I'm addicted to this band. Greetings from Brazil.
Татьяна Васильева
Восхитительная песня и шикарное живое выступление, голос прекрасен.