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.
Kingdom Of Pain
Blinded Colony Lyrics
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Traces of extinction in a world of death
You can not fight, you can not hide
But still you try to free yourself
You can not run, not overcome
Your world is gone and there is nothing you can save
So this is your fantasy of Gods creation?
There is no way out, this is the kingdom of pain
This is where you die, here in the kingdom of pain
Can't you see the truth? Your God is dead
Is this a dream? Look down deep inside yourself
You can not fight, you can not hide
But still you try to free yourself
You can not run, not overcome
Your world is gone and there is nothing you can save
There is no way out, this is the kingdom of pain
This is where you die, here in the kingdom of pain
You can not fight, you can not hide
But still you try to free yourself
You can not run, not overcome
Your world is gone and there is nothing you can save
There is no way out, this is the kingdom of pain
This is where you die, here in the kingdom of pain
The lyrics to Blinded Colony's song Kingdom of Pain depict a bleak and despairing world where all that remains is human decay and traces of extinction. The song speaks to the hopelessness that accompanies the end of the world, where even the most powerful struggles become futile. The lyrics mock the idea of a divine creator, asking whether this apocalyptic reality is really what a god intended. The repeated lines "you can not fight, you can not hide" convey a sense of resigned acceptance, while the final line "this is where you die, here in the kingdom of pain" is a final acknowledgement of defeat.
The song seems to draw upon elements of dystopian and post-apocalyptic literature, exploring what it would be like to live in a world where everything has fallen apart. Instead of offering a glimmer of hope or a chance at redemption, the lyrics paint a picture of ultimate hopelessness. It's a powerful and emotional song, one that captures the bleakness that can often be associated with heavy metal music.
Line by Line Meaning
All that's left, just remains of human decay
The only thing that exists now is the remnants of the human race, which has already undergone extinction.
Traces of extinction in a world of death
Even after the extinction of the human race, evidence of its existence still remains in a world that is no longer alive.
You can not fight, you can not hide
There is no escape or way to protect oneself from the harsh reality of the situation.
But still you try to free yourself
Despite the odds being against you, one may still strive to break free from the inevitable fate that awaits them.
You can not run, not overcome
Running or attempting to conquer the situation will be fruitless, as there is no way to overcome it.
Your world is gone and there is nothing you can save
The world that one knew and held onto is no longer, and there is nothing that can be salvaged from it.
Powerless human being, defending a dying world
Humans are helpless in a world that is slowly perishing, despite their attempts to prevent it.
So this is your fantasy of Gods creation?
Is this what one had hoped for in terms of the world, as made by a higher power?
There is no way out, this is the kingdom of pain
There is no escape from the desolation and despair, this is a place of suffering and torment.
This is where you die, here in the kingdom of pain
This is where one's journey ends, where there is no hope left and only pain remains.
Can't you see the truth? Your God is dead
The realization that a higher power, which one may have relied on, is no longer alive or present in the world.
Is this a dream? Look down deep inside yourself
Is this a surreal experience or is it the harsh truth? Look within yourself for the answer.
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zezizzebezt
Just discovered this band, and I freakin love them! This is my fav song from the album. Awesome track!
Wildcard
fucking classic....i remember being so obsessed with melodic death metal i had terabytes of music backing from 2002-2009 (the good ol days). then, the day i broke my ipod...i literally shed a tear because this track was on it and it took me almost a year to find that album download when it first came out.
Maurice Leo Lionhart
Fuck this is good, looking back at there history, all 3 albums rock, just confusing when u hear about them then u have to figure who's who and what's what.
Plastic Playhouse
This is really good, but I do think Johan Schuster is alot better.