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.
Revelation Now!
Blinded Colony Lyrics
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Put an end to all doubt, 'cos you can't fucking judge me
I never meant any harm
You are God, capital G
If you read all my thoughts then you know
Why I don't believe
Why wouldn't you let me in?
Point your finger at this, point your finger at that
Revelation, now!
Come out wherever you are
A mother in grief, cancer ate her daughter
Give me ONE reason why, justify the slaughter
They were dragging the lake
Young girl in a black bag
Where is your helping hand?
Now you know why we don't believe
But for the girls we must believe
Revelation, now!
Come out wherever you are
Come Out!
The lyrics of Blinded Colony's song "Revelation Now!" speaks about the questioning and disbelief towards the existence of God. The lyrics asks whether it would come as a shock if God revealed Himself, stopping all doubts and judgments. The singer then goes on to affirm that they never intended to harm anyone and that God is the ultimate being to whom they look up to. However, the singer questions why God would not let them in and understand them better. The lyrics then sharply transition to the issue of the suffering of a mother whose daughter had cancer, and they ask why God cannot justify it. The lyrics then further delve into the tragedy of a young girl found in a black bag from a lake, where the singer questions God's absence in helping these innocent victims. The song ends with the plea for revelation - for God to come out and show Himself.
The song touches upon the sensitive and often-debated topics of faith, belief, and suffering. It voices out the frustration of individuals who fail to see the justification behind the tragedies that occur in life, and the elusive nature of divine reassurance. The songwriters have tried to take on themes that are heavy for conversation and tried to amalgamate the same within the theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Would it be such a shock if ou showed your beloved face?
Would it be surprising if you revealed yourself to us?
Put an end to all doubt, 'cos you can't fucking judge me
Stop all uncertainty since you can't condemn me
I never meant any harm
I never intended to cause any damage
You are God, capital G
You are the divine being, represented with a capital letter G
If you read all my thoughts then you know
If you're all-knowing, then you already understand my perspective
Why I don't believe
The reason why I lack faith
Why wouldn't you let me in?
Why are you preventing me from entering your realm?
Point your finger at this, point your finger at that
Accusations are being made left and right
Just clear up all the mess and set the record straight
Simply resolve all the confusion and clarify the truth
Revelation, now!
It's time for you to reveal yourself
Come out wherever you are
Make yourself known
A mother in grief, cancer ate her daughter
A mourning mother whose child fell victim to cancer
Give me ONE reason why, justify the slaughter
Provide a single valid explanation for the brutal killing
They were dragging the lake
They were pulling something out of the water
Young girl in a black bag
A deceased girl in a black bodybag
Where is your helping hand?
Why aren't you helping us during this awful situation?
Now you know why we don't believe
This is the reasoning behind our lack of faith
But for the girls we must believe
We have to hold onto our faith for the benefit of the young girls
Revelation, now!
We need you to reveal yourself immediately
Come Out!
Show yourself!
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.