The band's journey began in January 2000 when guitarists Johan Blomström and Tobias Olsson, along with original vocalist Niklas Svensson, formed the group under the moniker "Stigmata." Two demos, "Painreceiver" and "Tribute to Chaos," were released by 2002, with the latter catching the attention of Italy-based Scarlet Records. As a result of this new record deal, the band officially adopted the name Blinded Colony. In 2003, they self-produced their full-length debut album, "Divine," released on Scarlet Records with additional distribution in Japan through Soundholic Records. The band later amicably parted ways with Scarlet Records, marking the introduction of new vocalist Johan Schuster.
Blinded Colony took charge of their musical destiny, opting to record their second full-length album, "Bedtime Prayers," independently in 2006 at their home studio, SoundPalace. This decision aimed to preserve the band's organic sound while sidestepping external influences. The album featured tracks like "In Here," "Need," "Aaron’s Sons," "Bedtime Prayers," as well as the singles "Heart" and "Once Bitten, Twice Shy." Their promotional efforts included using online platforms such as Myspace, Helgon, and Garageband. The band collaborated with director Thomas Tjäder (In Flames) for music videos, planning to captivate audiences not only sonically but also visually.
Blinded Colony's commitment to their unique sound and refusal to succumb to Swedish metal clichés set them apart. Their determination led them to share stages with international acts like Hammerfall, Dark Tranquillity, Evergrey, and Mercenary. With their Pivotal Rockordings worldwide debut slated for January 12th in Europe and January 9th, worldwide, Blinded Colony embarked on a European tour in early 2007, poised to make a significant impact on the global metal scene.
The band wrapped up the 'Outcasts Over Europe' tour, supporting Ektomorf and former Scarlet Records label-mates Kayser, again, in 2007. They have also shared stages with notable acts like Sonic Syndicate and Dark Tranquillity.
In 2010, Blinded Colony changed their name to The Blinded and began a new discography.
Contagious Sin
Blinded Colony Lyrics
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One of them is the sickness that we all bare
A frightening virus, extremely contagious
And every human child is infected
Taste, see, feel and smell
Nothing can stop this plague from expanding it's useless to try
you're doomed, you will die
Your sins are saved for the next generation
And the Bible says that sins will make you burn
Human souls in never-ending agony
The contagious sin will spread like fire
Sinners are not hard to recognize
According to the church every human is a failure
People trapped in their false believes
A holy crusade fulfilling all the lies
Taste, see, feel and smell
Nothing can stop this plague from expanding it's useless to try
We stand by and look down as you try to save yourself with prayers,
you're doomed, you will die
Your sins are saved for the next generation
And the Bible says that sins will make you burn
Human souls in never-ending agony
The contagious sin will spread like fire
Eidemic supremacy
The world is drowning in filth
It's their punishment
It's the contagious sin!
It's the contagious sin!
It's the contagious sin!
Blinded Colony's song "Contagious Sin" delves into the idea of mankind being a source of mystery, with one of those mysteries being the sickness that we all bear. The lyrics speak to the idea that this sickness is actually a frightening and highly contagious virus that every human child is infected with. The singer goes on to describe how this virus spreads, stating that nothing can stop its expansion and that all attempts to save oneself with prayers are useless. The sins of humanity are also discussed, with the Bible being referenced and the idea that sins will make one burn in never-ending agony. The song ends with the declaration that this sickness is a contagious sin that will continue to spread like fire.
Line by Line Meaning
Mankind is a source of many mysteries
The human race is full of secrets and enigmas.
One of them is the sickness that we all bare
One of these secrets is the disease that affects all of us.
A frightening virus, extremely contagious
A terrifying virus, highly communicable among people.
And every human child is infected
Every child is born with this disease.
Taste, see, feel and smell
Use your senses to perceive the world.
Nothing can stop this plague from expanding it's useless to try
There is no way to prevent the spread of this disease.
We stand by and look down as you try to save yourself with prayers, you're doomed, you will die
We watch as people try to save themselves through prayer, but they are doomed to die.
Your sins are saved for the next generation
Your wrongdoing will be inherited by your descendants.
And the Bible says that sins will make you burn
According to the Bible, wrongdoing will lead to eternal torment.
Human souls in never-ending agony
People will suffer forever for their misdeeds.
The contagious sin will spread like fire
The wrongdoing will spread rapidly like wildfire.
Sinners are not hard to recognize
It is easy to identify those who have sinned.
According to the church every human is a failure
Religious institutions believe that everyone is flawed.
People trapped in their false believes
People are stuck in their mistaken convictions.
A holy crusade fulfilling all the lies
A religious movement perpetuating lies.
Eidemic supremacy
The widespread domination of a disease.
The world is drowning in filth
The world is being consumed by corruption.
It's their punishment
The illness is a penalty for their actions.
It's the contagious sin!
The disease is a symbol of wrongdoing.
It's the contagious sin!
The disease is a symbol of wrongdoing.
It's the contagious sin!
The disease is a symbol of wrongdoing.
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Varalorne
This particular song is an underrated jewel, imo. Very atmospheric.
Machine Gun Messiah
THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS, I CAN'T FIND THIS ALBUM ANYWHERE FOR SALE, I'M GLAD I CAN LISTEN TO IT ON YOUTUBE NOW THOUGH THANKS TO YOU
Shadow of Intent
True masterpiece!
Booch138
First time I have ever heard this band, and I loved it. Going to check out all their shit.
Julius Basak
Love this song \m/
throwingsin
Thrasher, one thing is that their voice can't handle it anymore. I saw you put IN FLAMES in there, and yes EVERYTHING from colony and back is good.
macadoolahicky
nightrage's best album is their most recent. the one before that wasnt good but their new album is the best of any of the work they've done
Machine Gun Messiah
@macadoolahicky LOVE THE PROFILE PIC, BEEN A FAN OF SONIC SYNDICATE FOR A LONG TIME, THEY'RE NOT THE SAME WITHOUT ROLAND. I DO LIKE THE UNGUIDED THOUGH JUST NOT THE SAME SOUND AS SONIC
EricWW2
beautifully said!
skillzorz101
@Thrasher657crew People just fall in love with a band and want it to never change.