They currently have three releases: the debut album "Of Bitterness And Hope" features spoken word interludes by Greg Bennick (ex-Trial singer) and sung choruses; the slightly conceptual EP "Kingdom of the Dead" features female vocals. Their second full-length "Where Nightmares And Dreams Unite" was released on their European tour in May 2006.
History 2006
On a wasted night in early 2000, the idea of a band that gives wings to their musical dreams made three young men (guitarist Krisztian, bassist Laci and drummer Tamas) form the group under the name Joy’s Pride. With the addition of Adam Fellegi, a drummer maniac and member of the semi-legendary Hungarian hardcore band Newborn, the lineup was nearly complete. However, Tamas and Adam being musical masterminds (both play drums and guitars) the band was unsure if they should look for drummers or singers as Adam grabbed the microphone originally and Tamas hit the chords. Trying out an ocean of friends on different instruments followed, and 2 mostly inactive years passed when Newborn called it a day and decided not to play anymore. Zoli, the singer of Newborn was a logical idea to fill the vacant position of the singer and with the swansong of their original bands (Tamas played drums for an influential melodic punk band, who were about to call it quits as well), the side-project was set to finally make it out of the rehearsal room.
Still called Joy’s Pride, the band performed its first show on the 18th November, 2002, supporting Bane and the video tape of the show made Chris Z sign the band to his Munich based hardcore label, Let It Burn Records. Things suddenly started to speed up and 5 months after their first show the band, under the new moniker „Bridge To Solace“ already sat around in Parkplatz studios, recording the debut full-length „Of Bitterness And Hope“, 9 songs of metal spiced hardcore punk with the addition of former Trial singer and current activist-filmmaker Greg Bennick’s spoken word tracks. The record had a surprisingly good feedback and in september 2003, only after 5 local performances the band was about to start it’s first European tour, together with Paint The Town Red from Germany and Razor Crusade from Holland. Later that year, the band returned to Europe for a week-long tour supporting Walls Of Jericho.
2004 saw the band’s 2nd release coming, which was supposed to be a split CD with California hardcore heroes A.18, but due to the lineup troubles of the Californians, the split never happened, but Bridge To Solace thought they have three good new songs, so with the addition of a rerecorded and a bit rethought old song and adding a female opera singer to spice up the songs of the EP, the band wandered further in metal. 2004 was a metallic year so to say, the band opened for Cradle Of Filth and Testament in Budapest, and performed it’s first ever Sziget Festival (one of Europe’s biggest cultural events) appearance among local buddies and Children of Bodom. 2004 brought a summer tour with Nothing Gold Can Stay, and mostly weekend shows in support of „Kingdom Of The Dead“, the band’s 5-track EP, which saw the light late September.
2005 was definitely THE year for Bridge To Solace. An amazing 4-week tour with Undying in April made the band speed up a lot and brought the first loss to the family, as Krisztian Alberti, guitarplayer and all around good guy decided to quit the band after the month-long tour, focusing on his commitments as a husband and a dad. The band had to decide quick and took Balint Szollar, an extremely talented, but long-time unemployed guitarplayer. With Balint in their ranks, the band was all set to destroy. Some local festival appearances followed, another Sziget festival with probably the biggest wall of death in the history of Hungarian hardcore, a sold out Budapest show with friends The Idoru, maniac and alcohol-filled weekends all around Europe, and a new record deal with the ever-growing Dutch hardcore label GSR Music. The band had a cancelled 12 day tour, but as half of it could be saved, they decided to rock around Europe for a week in December.
2006 brought the 2nd Bridge To Solace full-length, the debut for GSR Music. The band spent some stressed out, but fun 6 weeks in studio, recording the new masterpiece, 9 tracks of metal spiced modern hardcore.
Just in time for the release of „Where Nightmares And Dreams Unite“ the band hit the road for a 20 show trip, spent most of it together with Swedish hardcore machine Raised Fist. The tour ended in a cathartic record release show in Budapest, where the band sold out the Budapest downtown venue Süss Fel Nap. July 2006 took the band on the road again, this time only 9 very hot shows, on the 9 hottest days of this summer. The stage has been shared with Finnish legends and brothers Endstand.
The band is currently playing Hungarian club shows, something they never really did throughout their early years. Teamed up with Watch My Dying and Septic, this is a package tour Hungarians should keep their eyes on!
A Culture Of Denial
Bridge To Solace Lyrics
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being fed with seeds of a half-life
What we silently watch as bystanders
Should be lived instead, to our bests
Should be fought for, till the very end
Where's solace
Where's the peace of souls
Through the denial of death
We deny life, We deny our own
All dressed up and good to go to
The funeral march of the buried alive
Will we keep living in denial
or will we leave our marks?
Torn between rights and wrongs
Being stuck in the valley of death
What we silenty assist to
Is the rape of humanity
Is the rape of our lives
The very core of existence
Is stripped down to mere survival
Where's solace
Where's the peace of souls
In a culture of denial
Through the denial of death
We deny life, We deny our own
All dressed up and good to go to
The funeral march of the buried alive
Will we keep living in denial
or will we leave our marks?
Is the facade worth wearing
Is denial better than swearing
On our lives, On opening our eyes
On leaving our marks, On tearing down our bars
Torn apart - by a culture of denial
Cast aside - by a culture of denial
Torn between life and death
Torn between cursed and blessed
From the dawn of our species
We are destined to create
We are destined to leave
our marks on humanity
When will we stop denying?
When will we start again?
The lyrics of Bridge To Solace's song "A Culture Of Denial" deal with themes of indifference, denial, and the need for action in the face of societal and individual challenges. The song presents a contrast between two opposing forces: heaven and hell, rights and wrongs, life and death. The first paragraph sets the tone by expressing the internal struggle experienced by individuals. They are torn between these opposing forces and are trapped in a state of half-life, where they are being fed with seeds of indifference.
The second paragraph questions the absence of solace and peace in a culture that is characterized by denial. The denial of death is a metaphor for denying the reality of our mortality and the importance of living fully. By denying death and avoiding the topic, we also deny our own lives. The lyrics suggest that instead of passively observing and accepting this culture of denial, we should live our lives to the fullest and fight for what we believe until the very end.
The third paragraph challenges the facade and asks whether it is worth wearing. It questions the value of denial compared to confronting the truth. By opening our eyes, leaving our mark on the world, tearing down our barriers, and being truthful, we can break free from the culture of denial. The lyrics imply that denial is not the answer and it is better to actively engage with life and its challenges.
The final paragraph emphasizes the consequences of the culture of denial. It describes how humanity is being torn apart and cast aside when confronted with the truth. The lyrics reiterate the struggle between life and death, and the need to transcend the dichotomy between being cursed and blessed. Ultimately, the song suggests that from the very beginning of our existence, we are destined to create and leave our mark on humanity. It calls for an end to denial and a renewed commitment to action and change.
In summary, "A Culture Of Denial" by Bridge To Solace highlights the negative impact of denial on individuals and society. It advocates for actively confronting the realities of life, seeking solace and peace, and leaving a meaningful mark on humanity. The lyrics urge listeners to break free from the culture of denial and embrace a more proactive and engaged approach to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Torn between heavens and hells
Feeling conflicted between good and evil
being fed with seeds of a half-life
Being influenced by a life lacking fulfillment
What we silently watch as bystanders
What we passively observe without taking action
Should be lived instead, to our bests
Should be embraced and experienced to the fullest
Should be fought for, till the very end
Should be fiercely defended and pursued until the end
Where's solace
Where can we find peace and comfort
Where's the peace of souls
Where is the tranquility and well-being of our spirits
In a culture of denial
In a society that refuses to acknowledge the truth
Through the denial of death
By refusing to accept the reality of mortality
We deny life, We deny our own
We reject the opportunity to truly live and understand ourselves
All dressed up and good to go to
Ready and prepared to
The funeral march of the buried alive
The solemn ceremonial procession for those trapped in a life of unfulfillment
Will we keep living in denial
Will we continue to ignore the truth
or will we leave our marks?
or will we make a significant impact
Being stuck in the valley of death
Feeling trapped in a state of despair and hopelessness
What we silently assist to
What we passively allow to happen
Is the rape of humanity
Is the complete violation and destruction of human dignity
Is the rape of our lives
Is the violation and destruction of our personal growth and fulfillment
The very core of existence
The fundamental essence of being alive
Is stripped down to mere survival
Is reduced to a state of mere survival without true purpose
Is the facade worth wearing
Is it worthwhile to maintain a false appearance
Is denial better than swearing
Is it preferable to deny the truth rather than confronting it
On our lives, On opening our eyes
On embracing our existence, On seeking clarity and understanding
On leaving our marks, On tearing down our bars
On making a lasting impact, On breaking free from constraints
Torn apart - by a culture of denial
Feeling broken and divided due to a society that refuses to face reality
Cast aside - by a culture of denial
Being rejected and disregarded by a society that avoids true acknowledgment
Torn between life and death
Feeling torn between embracing vitality and succumbing to mortality
Torn between cursed and blessed
Feeling conflicted between experiencing misfortune and being fortunate
From the dawn of our species
From the beginning of humankind
We are destined to create
We are meant to bring forth and innovate
We are destined to leave our marks on humanity
We are meant to have a significant impact on the collective human experience
When will we stop denying?
When will we cease to ignore the truth
When will we start again?
When will we begin anew and embrace a genuine existence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bridge to Solace
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