The band's name is intended to reflect the aggression of the music and the gloomy zeitgeist of today's society. Breakdown of Sanity is one of the DIY movement in the typical hardcore punk bands of the early years was. Breakdown of Sanity is a registered member of SUISA .
Breakdown of Sanity played their last concert in 2017 in their hometown Bern.
History
The Beginnings and The Last Sunset
In the spring of 2007, the guitarist and songwriter Oliver Stingel worked on song ideas that would later be played by a new band after the dissolution of his former band live paranoia. The singer Carlo Knöpfel, who was a guitarist in the band Nerp, came about. The two worked with a drum machine to implement their first songs despite missing drummer to können.Stingel and Knöpfel examined simultaneously for other suitable musicians for the occupation of the new band. As a bass player César Gonin could be won. Gonin played with Stingel also with paranoia. About half a year the trio was looking for a drummer before in December 2007 Thomas Rindlisbacher of the band Mortal Hatred of tuna reported.
In early 2008, the group first began with the samples. Shortly after the new year came Sandro Keusen as second guitarist to the group. Keusen had previously played at Trinity and was also active in various other projects. In spring 2009, Sandro Keusen was replaced by Christoph Gygax. Gygax had already played in the bands Close In Sight and Estate of Embers. In February 2009, their first album was. This is The Last Sunset and was produced and self-financed by Stingel. Concerts Breakdown of Sanity played with known bands like August Burns Red , Salt the Wound , Aborted , The Black Dahlia Murder , Cataract , Sylosis , Neaera , Youth of Today , and others. Their first concert outside of Switzerland was held in 2009 in Germany instead. That same year, the label produced Quam Libet Records a sampler under the title Heavy Metal Nation VI, where the group with the song Read My Lips is represented. This CD was of Vampster criticized. On 8 August 2010, the group performed at the Open Air Graenichen on. On the same day there playing groups like No Use for a Name , Lagwagon , Streetlight Manifesto , Sylosis and Goodbye Fairbanks .
Mirrors
The year 2011 began Breakdown of Sanity with a concert in Bern on 4 February Cataract. On 4 April 2011 Breakdown of Sanity published their second album. This was [MIRRORS] and was also produced in-house. Producer was a guitarist Oliver Stingel. In the same year, the group toured Europe , with opening acts such as Breathing While Buried, Sequoia Shade, Resurrection , Scream Your Name, Sense of a Divination and penguins on Extasy. The group on their tour through the German Fuze Magazine, Monster Energy and Macbeth Footwear was supported. During the tour, the band was between the 20th August and 21 September 2011 in Switzerland , Germany, Belgium , Luxembourg , France and Austria on the way. [4] The latter concert on 21 September was the only reason why instead because the French deathcore band Betraying the Martyrs an appearance in Zurich had to cancel, so that the group played a second time as part of their European tour in the city. In an interview reported guitarist Oliver Stingel, that after a gig in Paris was broken into in the context of this European tour in the tour bus. On 23 December 2011, the first single was released, which is titled chapters. A day later, the group made the song available as a free download for fans on Facebook ready.
In January 2012, the group played more concerts in Switzerland, Italy and Germany. In Zizers the band played together with the group The Sorrow . On 21 April 2012, played Breakdown of Sanity in Leipzig on the " Impericon Festival II "and on 16 June 2012 on the Mair1 festival in Montabaur .
Perception
The group plans to release her third studio album, which will be released in 2013. Also on tour with groups like August Burns Red and Architects planned. These concerts will be held under the Impericon Progression Tour in April. The five-concert concert tour is Herford , Bochum , Stuttgart , Würzburg and Munich lead. Besides Architects, August Burns Red, and Breakdown of Sanity also also be Callejon and Adept to be seen. The bands that are playing on the tour also for the progression Impericon Festival in Leipzig and Vienna confirmed.
The group played on 11 January their first concert in 2013 in Zurich together with Scream Your Name in Bern. On 3 June 2013 it was announced that Breakdown of Sanity first time at the With Full Force will play. The group played Saturday on the "hard Bowl Stage".
In the meantime, the group released the cover art and the title of the new album. It's called Perception and appeared on 18 October 2013. In the United States , the album was about We Are Triumphant , that of Victory Records is supported published.
Musical style and DIY principle
Breakdown of Sanity play the classic metalcore in which heavy guitar riffs, breakdowns and melodic instrumental interjections alternate. The vocals of the singer Carlo Knöpfel alternates between deep growls and clean vocals , which for common post-hardcore is to better represent emotions in each song can. The content is written by the Knöpfel Stingel and texts to critical social issues and personal experiences.
The group plays metalcore, because the musicians in this genre is the best way to express their emotions to see a versatile way to express. The modern style of play and the genre is highlighted as "music for tomorrow".
"It is the incredible energy. Hardly any other style of music allows us to bring on such a variety of ways to express his emotions. The modern sterility we consider worth endeavor - it is the music of tomorrow. "
- Oliver Stingel in an interview with rawk.ch
The group organizes everything yourself ( Do it yourself (DIY) ), of productions over the cover design and merchandising, to the booking of concerts and tours. Oliver Stingel has even produced two albums of the band. Gonin bassist Cesar takes care of the finances and technology. The British magazine Rock Sound describes that Breakdown of Sanity get the DIY style of life.
In February 2009, Breakdown of Sanity published their first self-produced LP The Last Sunset
They shared the stage with Bands such as August Burns Red, Salt the Wound, Aborted and many more
Discography:
2009: The Last Sunset
2011: Mirrors
2013: Perception
2016: Coexistence
Lineup
Carlo - Vocals
Oly - Guitar
Gygax - Guitar
Cesar - Bass
Tom - Drums
Paralyzed
Breakdown of Sanity Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Here where the fuck I am, just dark walls around me as high As mountains
My hands on my chest, they feel like a thorn deep inside me
This pain brings me down to my knees
What's behind those fuckin' walls
I hate the future
My decisions are setting the track switch through the Jungle of this life
But what to do if there is more than just one right way
I never wanted that you leave me
But I saw it in your eyes, the trust was already dead
All the time I tried to cope, I said to myself, look Forward to a new chapter
This is my confession, I'm still in love with you
Could I find the way back to you
I can feel there is still hope
Walls so high I can't see the sun anymore - This is a Fucking dead end.
The lyrics to Breakdown of Sanity's song Paralyzed describe a sense of confusion and helplessness. The singer is lost in a dark space that feels like it is closing in on him. His physical and emotional pain is so great that he is brought to his knees. He is searching for answers but is unsure how to proceed, as there may be more than one right path. The singer is heartbroken over a lost relationship and wishes to be reunited with his love, despite the obstacles in his way. The song ends on a note of despair, with the singer feeling trapped and unable to see a way out of his mental and emotional anguish.
The lyrics of Paralyzed are a poignant reminder of the power of emotional pain to immobilize and stifle an individual. The metaphor of the walls closing in around the singer is a powerful one, conveying the sense of being trapped and isolated. The singer's longing for his lost love and willingness to make amends is a relatable sentiment, as is his struggle to navigate the complexities of life's choices. Paralyzed is a powerful song that captures the emotional turmoil of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no master plan, I'm so confused and paralyzed
I have no sense of direction or purpose, and it's preventing me from taking action in my life.
Here where the fuck I am, just dark walls around me as high As mountains
I feel trapped and isolated, with no clear way out of my current situation.
My hands on my chest, they feel like a thorn deep inside me
I am experiencing a physical manifestation of my emotional pain, which is causing me great discomfort.
This pain brings me down to my knees
The intensity of my emotional pain is so great that it is overwhelming me and making me feel helpless.
What's behind those fuckin' walls
I am desperate to know what lies beyond my current situation, but I feel stuck and unable to progress.
I hate the future
I feel a deep sense of dread and anxiety about what lies ahead for me, as I am unable to see a positive outcome.
Looking for answers
I am searching for a way out of my current situation and a path forward, but I am struggling to find any clear answers or solutions.
My decisions are setting the track switch through the Jungle of this life
The choices I make are determining the path my life takes, and I am acutely aware of how challenging and unpredictable this journey can be.
But what to do if there is more than just one right way
I am grappling with indecision and uncertainty about the best course of action to take, as there are many paths that seem equally viable and uncertain.
I never wanted that you leave me
I am regretful about a relationship that has ended, and wish that things could have been different.
But I saw it in your eyes, the trust was already dead
I realized too late that my former partner had lost faith in our relationship, and that there was no way to salvage it.
All the time I tried to cope, I said to myself, look Forward to a new chapter
Although I struggled to come to terms with the end of the relationship, I forced myself to focus on moving forward and finding new opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
This is my confession, I'm still in love with you
I am revealing my continued love for my former partner, despite the fact that the relationship has ended.
Could I find the way back to you
I am holding onto hope that one day, I may be able to reconcile with my former partner and rebuild our relationship.
I can feel there is still hope
Despite my struggles and challenges, I have a sense of optimism and positivity that keeps me going forward and striving for a better future.
Walls so high I can't see the sun anymore - This is a Fucking dead end.
I feel like I am at a complete loss, with no clear way forward and no hope of overcoming the obstacles that lie in my path.
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Timo
Lyrics:
There is no master plan
I'm so confused and paralyzed
Here
Where the fuck I am
around me as high as mountains
Move!
My hands on my chest
They feel like a thorn deep inside me
Deep inside me
Deep inside me
This pain brings me down to my knees
What's behind those fuckin' walls
I hate the future
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
My decisions are setting the track
Switch through the jungle of this life
But what to do
If there is more than just one right way
I never wanted that you leave me
But I saw it in your eyes
The trust was already dead
All the time I tried to cope
I said to myself
Look forward to a new chapter
Look forward to a new chapter
This is my confession
I'm still in love with you
This is my confession
Could I find the way back to you
I can feel there is still hope
Walls so high I can't see the sun anymore
This is a fucking dead end
This is a fucking dead end
hela
There is no master plan, I'm so confused and paralyzed
Here
Where the fuck I am
(Just dark walls) around me
As high as mountains
My hands on my chest
They feel like a thorn deep inside me
Deep inside me
Deep inside me
This pain brings me down to my knees
What's behind those fucking walls?
I hate the future
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
My decisions are setting the track
Switch through the jungle of this life
Of this life
But what to do
If there is more than just one right way
I never wanted that you leave me
But I saw it in your eyes
The trust was already dead
All the time I tried to cope
I said to myself
Look forward to a new chapter
Look forward to a new chapter
This is my confession, I'm still in love with you
This is my confession, could I find the way back to you?
I can feel there is still hope
Walls so high I can't see the sun anymore
This is a fucking dead end
matt2743
1:58 to 2:17 Is the absolute most badass thing I've ever heard in my life. These guys are freaking indescribably amazing.
daoH
Best metalcore band in history. I hear it like I was listening to it the first time ten years ago, never gets old. Seriously a masterpiece: Mirrors.
Timo
Lyrics:
There is no master plan
I'm so confused and paralyzed
Here
Where the fuck I am
around me as high as mountains
Move!
My hands on my chest
They feel like a thorn deep inside me
Deep inside me
Deep inside me
This pain brings me down to my knees
What's behind those fuckin' walls
I hate the future
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
My decisions are setting the track
Switch through the jungle of this life
But what to do
If there is more than just one right way
I never wanted that you leave me
But I saw it in your eyes
The trust was already dead
All the time I tried to cope
I said to myself
Look forward to a new chapter
Look forward to a new chapter
This is my confession
I'm still in love with you
This is my confession
Could I find the way back to you
I can feel there is still hope
Walls so high I can't see the sun anymore
This is a fucking dead end
This is a fucking dead end
hela
There is no master plan, I'm so confused and paralyzed
Here
Where the fuck I am
(Just dark walls) around me
As high as mountains
My hands on my chest
They feel like a thorn deep inside me
Deep inside me
Deep inside me
This pain brings me down to my knees
What's behind those fucking walls?
I hate the future
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
Looking for some answers
My decisions are setting the track
Switch through the jungle of this life
Of this life
But what to do
If there is more than just one right way
I never wanted that you leave me
But I saw it in your eyes
The trust was already dead
All the time I tried to cope
I said to myself
Look forward to a new chapter
Look forward to a new chapter
This is my confession, I'm still in love with you
This is my confession, could I find the way back to you?
I can feel there is still hope
Walls so high I can't see the sun anymore
This is a fucking dead end
COCOHerps
Shows the anger and sadness of the song, the lyrics have alot of meaning and the ending matches the emotion of the last couple lines of the song
razorredg
can't get enough of this song, everyday 10 times at least
VK aa3k
Going to their concerts and hearing their breakdowns must be the closest humanity will ever get to experience nuclear bomb explosions and mag 10 quakes in the room at the same time.
Riku Asakura
That piano outro tho 🎹 👌
maple50
A legendary song. A legendary album. "I said... to myself."
Giovani Quinteros
The breakdowns in this song are super groovy. Makes me wanna just jump all over the place in excitement lol.