Their debut album Nosferatu received attention from numerous magazines and websites, and has gained many positive reviews. Following this, Bloodbound played several shows in their home country, Sweden, and with well known metal bands such as Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Evergrey, and HammerFall.
In 2006, the follow up to their debut was released - "Book of the Dead" followed a simular direction as Nosferatu did, but featured a new member, Michael Bormann on vocals, originally the singer of Jaded Heart.
Urban Breed, the singer of Bloodbound, left briefly in 2006 to be replaced by Michael but Urban Breed recently replaced him once again. Now, the band is working on their third album, which is due to be released in September 2008.
Despite the band's apparent black metal image (the band members have worn make-up in the "corpse paint" style in the promotional photos on their albums and Web site, and during some live shows), Bloodbound's music does not fit into the black metal category. Instead, it is more similar in style to power metal bands such as Helloween and Iron Maiden, although the lyrics sometimes approach darker subjects.
In 2009 the band signed a worldwide deal with the label Blistering Records, for their third album release titled Tabula Rasa. The album was set for release on April 26, 2009.
Twisted Kind of Fate
Bloodbound Lyrics
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Evil seeks to earn your trust
On your own, alone you must
Meet your twisted fate
Understand
No, nothing lasts forever
Make your stand
Almost standing still
For a second, I don't know
Are we stranded here?
Then it's clear to me
I was born to play my part
The hands we're dealt in time all show
Some twisted kind of fate
With every new encounter
And every corner turned
And every time I look outside
I see myself and what I've learned
Understand
No, nothing lasts forever
Promised land
Counterpoint command
The lyrics of Bloodbound's song Twisted Kind of Fate seem to reflect on the idea of destiny and the inevitability of fate. The first verse speaks of evil and how it seeks to earn one's trust, an allusion to the deceptive nature of fate and how it can often appear to be benevolent or harmless. The second verse delves deeper into the idea of fate and how it is inescapable, with lines like "Almost standing still / For a second, I don't know / Are we stranded here?" conveying a sense of helplessness in the face of destiny. The chorus drives home the message that nothing lasts forever and that one must make a stand, even in the face of an uncertain future.
The song seems to suggest that fate is not something that can be changed or avoided, but rather something that must be accepted and faced head-on. The repetitive use of the phrase "twisted kind of fate" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that fate is not always straightforward or fair, and that sometimes things happen for no apparent reason. However, the song also conveys a sense of empowerment, with lines like "Make your stand / Let us take command" encouraging listeners to take control of their lives despite the inevitability of fate.
Overall, Bloodbound's Twisted Kind of Fate is a powerful reflection on the complexities of destiny and the need to accept and take control of one's fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Evil is who nothing does
Those who do not take action against evil are themselves evil.
Evil seeks to earn your trust
Evil is cunning and tries to manipulate you to gain your trust.
On your own, alone you must
Meet your twisted fate
You must face your destiny alone, even if it is a dark and twisted one.
Understand
No, nothing lasts forever
Realize that everything in life is temporary and transient.
Make your stand
Let us take command
Take control of your life and stand up for what you believe in.
Almost standing still
For a second, I don't know
Are we stranded here?
Then it's clear to me
At times, we may feel lost and unsure of our surroundings, but eventually clarity will come.
I was born to play my part
The hands we're dealt in time all show
Some twisted kind of fate
We each have a role to play in the grand scheme of things, and fate can be cruel and unpredictable.
With every new encounter
And every corner turned
And every time I look outside
I see myself and what I've learned
Every new experience and challenge we face helps shape who we are and what we know.
Promised land
Counterpoint command
The idea of a promised land is often juxtaposed with the reality that we are not always in control of our own fate.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.