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
Written In Blood
Beyond the Black Lyrics
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But I can let it go
I cannot undo it, but dare a leap
‘Cause love is all around me
I chased the pain, no glory
Prepared to crucify myself
A pale and painful story
A shattered voice that whispers
A wandering soul that fades away
Sometimes it seems I’ve vanished
But I am here to stay
Did I find my way out of the dark
All is written in blood, I’m buried alive
Down on my knees, I’m begging you please
Take me away, wherever you go
Something has counterfeit my soul
Don’t leave me alone, out in the cold
I’m all for by myself, in a cage of gloom
I failed to succeed, to live my life
Please come and purify me, purify me
Quivering and chill, my being
Willing to suffer in my grief
I was carving my skin to deep
Forever to be seen
Each cut was a little deeper
But I found no bliss in what I did
A fragile soul is easy broken
And demise easily sealed
Did I find my way out of the dark
All is written in blood, I’m buried alive...
Is there a land over the rainbow
And in the end a paradise
Is there a moral to the story
Or is it just another lie
All is written in blood, I’m buried alive...
The lyrics of Beyond the Black's "Written In Blood" express themes of regret, pain, and the struggle to find redemption. The singer acknowledges the deep cut caused by a past mistake or pain but seeks to move on and let go by taking a leap of faith. The line "A shattered voice that whispers, a wandering soul that fades away," portrays the internal turmoil the singer is experiencing. They have lost touch with themselves and fear disappearing altogether, but still hope to find their way out of the darkness.
The following verses refer to self-harm or the act of cutting oneself. The singer admits to chasing the pain, seeking to crucify themselves to atone for their past wrongs. The line "All is written in blood, I'm buried alive," implies that these choices have left a permanent mark and now haunt them. The chorus becomes a plea for help, asking to be taken away from the pain and the misguided choices they have made. The lyrics portray a character struggling to overcome their past, seeking to find hope and redemption in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot erase it, the cut is deep
I am unable to forget the pain because it has left a lasting impression on me.
But I can let it go
However, I have the ability to release the attachment to this pain.
I cannot undo it, but dare a leap
I cannot change what happened, but I am willing to take a risk towards a better outcome.
‘Cause love is all around me
This is because even though I am surrounded by pain, the presence of love brings me hope.
A pale and painful story
My past is filled with suffering and loss, which has left a dull and unpleasant memory.
In moments of despair
When I feel hopeless and alone, and unable to see a way out of my pain.
A shattered voice that whispers
My inner voice has been broken and weakened by my struggles.
A wandering soul that fades away
My spirit has become lost and weak, slowly leaving me behind.
Sometimes it seems I’ve vanished
At times it feels like I have disappeared into the darkness and nothingness.
But I am here to stay
But I know that I am still present and will continue to persist through my pain.
Did I find my way out of the dark
Am I now able to move beyond the darkness and towards healing?
All is written in blood, I’m buried alive
My past is inescapable and has left me feeling trapped and burdened by the pain.
Down on my knees, I’m begging you please
I am at my lowest point and pleading for help from a higher power or someone else.
Take me away, wherever you go
I want to escape my pain and find refuge in a place that is safe and peaceful.
Something has counterfeit my soul
Something has corrupted and distorted my soul, making it difficult to find clarity and happiness.
Don’t leave me alone, out in the cold
I am afraid of being alone and abandoned, left to suffer in my pain without anyone to turn to.
I’m all for by myself, in a cage of gloom
I am isolated and trapped within my own sadness and despair.
I failed to succeed, to live my life
I feel as though I have not been able to live a fulfilling life and have failed in some way.
Please come and purify me, purify me
I am seeking help and asking for someone to heal and cleanse me of my pain and sorrow.
Quivering and chill, my being
I am trembling and filled with fear and anxiety.
Willing to suffer in my grief
I am prepared to endure my pain and sadness.
I was carving my skin to deep
I was intentionally causing harm to myself, allowing my pain to manifest physically.
Forever to be seen
These scars will remain visible for the rest of my life, always reminding me of my past pain.
Each cut was a little deeper
With each act of self-harm, I sunk a little deeper into my pain and despair.
But I found no bliss in what I did
Despite my efforts to relieve my pain through self-harm, it only caused more suffering and did not offer any relief or joy.
A fragile soul is easy broken
My spirit is delicate and vulnerable, easily hurt and damaged.
And demise easily sealed
It is easy for me to become overwhelmed and succumb to my pain, feeling defeated and hopeless.
Is there a land over the rainbow
I am questioning if there is a better and happier place beyond my current pain and struggles.
And in the end a paradise
I am hoping that there is a paradise or haven waiting for me at the end of my pain and sadness.
Is there a moral to the story
I am questioning if there is a lesson or greater purpose to my pain and struggles.
Or is it just another lie
Or perhaps there is no deeper meaning or truth to my suffering and it is just a cruel and meaningless experience.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sascha Paeth
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