With a first musical sign of life, Burden of Grief entered the stages of the underground-clubs for the first time. Spured on by the positive reactions so far, the band decided to enter the Stage One Studio to record their next album together with producer Andy Classen. As a result 5 songs came out which had been released as the “Above Twilight Wings”-MCD. The reactions and reviews to this CD were absolutely great. Even the metal magazine Rock Hard recognized the huge development of Burden of Grief’s music and selected the band for their newcomer compilation CD “Unerhört-the best of the unsigned acts”.
The band played one gig after another and developed to become an impressing live act. Nearly two years after the release of their debut-MCD, Burden of Grief entered the studio again (this time the Ofen-studio in Kassel) to record their next album together with producer Carsten Schmerer who joined the band some months later as their drummer. Besides four new songs and the re-recorded demo-song the CD should contain the old Iron Maiden classic “Prowler”. These songs have been released as a limited promo-edition, entitled “Eternal Solar Eclipse”.
In autumn ‘99, Burden of Grief signed a deal with Grind Syndicate Media. The first result of this co-operation is the album “Haunting Requiems”, a digitally remastered re-release of both MCDs. At the end of ‘99, drummer Christoph Schellöh left the band because of personal reasons and caused the first line-up change in the history of the band. The new drummer who joined the band after a short time was Christian Nürnberg. Unfortunately he couldn’t take part on the forthcoming festivals-shows, because of his military service. Therefore the band decided to engage another drummer to play all gigs this year. They found him in the person of Carsten Schmerer, who had already produced the “Eternal Solar Eclipse”-songs. Just after one rehearsal-session they had to play the biggest show in the history of the band at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig.
After this experience the band played two further festival-shows at the Party San Open Air and the Rocktown Open Air (co-headlining with Eisregen). After drummer Christian has finished his military service the band started working on the material for the second album, which has been recorded at the Stage One Studio again together with producer Andy Classen and co-producer Georg “Schösch” Classen. Meanwhile the band has reached a deal with Massacre Records where the new album “On Darker Trails” has been released in September 2001. The reactions to this album were also absolutely great, the band gave dozens of interviews Europe-wide and got many sampler-appearances.
Burden of Grief’s cover-versions of “Prowler” and “Master Of Puppets” got on the Nuclear Blast Iron Maiden and Metallica tribute-records. Coincide to the release of the new album drummer Christian Nürnberg has been replaced by the help-out-drummer Carsten Schmerer. Moreover guitarist Oliver Eikenberg also left the band. Bass-player Ulrich Busch changed over to the six-strings and Dirk Bulmahn, an old fellow of the band since the beginning, joined Burden of Grief as the new bass-player.
With a new power and energy the band played a bunch of very succesfull shows and in summer 2002 and 2003 (for example the Rock Harz Open Air (with Overkill, Blaze,...), the Summer Breeze Open Air (with Dimmu Borgir, Paradise Lost,...) and the Kaltenbach Open Air in Austria). In June 2003 the band recorded their third album “Fields Of Salvation” in the studio of the Dark At Dawn-drummer and in September they mixed it in Denmark with producer-legend Tommy Hansen (Helloween,...). Meanwhile the co-operation with Massacre Records has been finished and with the much more passionate Remedy Records the band has found a new home. “Fields Of Salvation” has been released worldwide in January 2004 and earned very overwhelming reactions again.
Reborn
Burden of Grief Lyrics
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Learned to accept my hate
Proud of my perverse art
Spells have taken me to hell
Spells will now do the same
Death was handed out of me i am reborn!
Heaven taken away from me
Same shit begins again
Rage growing on in me
Desire for blood now again i'm back again
Dark light fills my body: Dark
Night surrounds my soul i am back here again
To still my bloodthirst reborn to destroy
Human life to gain endless life
This is the butchers return
The messenger who brings pain
And endless grief corpses is what I want
Brutal death for everyone
Like a nightmare I will come
Killing in your serious dreams
This is what it really means
Total death and endless grief
Destroy those who brought me up
Opposing me with all my strength
Against this betrayal of the laws
Only a few murders till I'm back
In my kingdom of the damned
I deserve this place in hell i'm back again
The lyrics of Burden of Grief's song "Reborn" delve into the themes of inner turmoil, acceptance of one's dark side, and a desire for revenge.
In the first verse, the singer finds solace and tranquility in infinity, perhaps suggesting a detachment from reality and an escape from the troubles of everyday life. They have learned to embrace and acknowledge their own hatred, accepting it as a part of who they are as an individual. They take pride in their unconventional and perverse art, indicating a sense of defiance against societal norms and an inclination towards darker expressions. The mention of spells implies that the singer has dabbled in the occult or some form of supernatural practices, which have brought them to a hellish state of being. However, they are ready to embrace the same spells that have caused their suffering as a means of rebirth and transformation.
The second verse reflects the loss of heaven and the repetition of a vicious cycle. The singer suggests that their life has returned to the same state of despair and darkness that it was prior to their rebirth. They find pleasure in the darkness of the night, and their hatred continues to grow. The desire for blood implies a thirst for violence and a return to their murderous ways. The singer feels a dark energy consuming their body, representing a psychological and spiritual change. They are back in the same place they were before their rebirth, ready to satisfy their bloodlust and destroy human life to attain immortality.
In the third verse, the singer refers to themselves as the "butcher" and the "messenger who brings pain and endless grief." They express a sadistic pleasure in causing suffering and death, desiring to see corpses as a testament to their destructive power. They become a nightmarish figure, manifesting in people's dreams and inflicting death upon them. The lyrics emphasize the total destruction and endless grief that the singer aims to bring upon their enemies. Their motivation for this relentless violence stems from a sense of betrayal, opposing those who have wronged them and betrayed their trust. They are determined to exact revenge until they are reinstated in their rightful place in the condemned kingdom of Hell, the place they believe they deserve.
In the final verse, the singer asserts their sense of belonging in Hell and their readiness to return to their dark path. They have fully embraced their demonic nature and accept their role in perpetrating evil. The repetition of "I'm back again" signifies their determination and persistence in pursuing their dark desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Reborn" reflect a journey of self-acceptance, the longing for revenge, and a destructive thirst for power and immortality. It explores the darker aspects of human nature, pushing boundaries of societal norms and embracing the chaotic and violent.
Line by Line Meaning
Found peace in infinity
I have discovered tranquility and solace in the infinite expanse of existence.
Learned to accept my hate
I have come to terms with and embrace the intensity of my animosity.
Proud of my perverse art
I take great satisfaction and pride in my unconventional and twisted creations.
Spells have taken me to hell
The incantations I have performed have transported me into a state of torment and suffering.
Spells will now do the same
I anticipate that the spells I cast in the future will have a similar effect, leading me to further anguish.
Death was handed out of me i am reborn!
I have experienced the relinquishing of life from within me, and this has given rise to my rebirth.
Heaven taken away from me
Any sense of heavenly bliss or paradise has been stripped away from my existence.
Same shit begins again
I find myself caught in a repetitive cycle of misery and despair.
Dark night pleasures me hate coming over me
I derive satisfaction from the darkness that envelops me, as my hatred intensifies.
Rage growing on in me
My rage continues to intensify and build within me.
Desire for blood now again i'm back again
My craving for bloodshed has resurfaced, and I am once again prepared to engage in violence.
Dark light fills my body: Dark
My being is consumed by a dark, malevolent energy.
Night surrounds my soul i am back here again
The night envelops my very essence, and I find myself returning to this state yet again.
To still my bloodthirst reborn to destroy
In order to satiate my insatiable thirst for blood, I have undergone a rebirth to wreak havoc and obliteration.
Human life to gain endless life
By taking the lives of others, I aim to attain immortality and an eternal existence.
This is the butchers return
I have come back as the merciless slaughterer, resuming my role as a purveyor of brutality.
The messenger who brings pain
I serve as the emissary who delivers anguish and suffering to all who encounter me.
And endless grief corpses is what I want
My desire is to create a never-ending procession of lifeless bodies, eliciting perpetual sorrow.
Brutal death for everyone
I advocate for a brutal demise for each and every individual.
Like a nightmare I will come
I will manifest myself upon others like a horrifying nightmare, bringing terror and distress.
Killing in your serious dreams
Within the depths of your most profound dreams, I inflict death and destruction.
This is what it really means
This is the true essence and significance behind my actions.
Total death and endless grief
I aim to bring about complete annihilation and an unceasing state of mourning.
Destroy those who brought me up
I seek to obliterate those who have nurtured and raised me.
Opposing me with all my strength
I will confront and resist anyone who opposes me, using every ounce of my power.
Against this betrayal of the laws
I stand in defiance of the betrayal and violation of established principles and regulations.
Only a few murders till I'm back
I am but a few killings away from returning to my former state or position.
In my kingdom of the damned
I rightfully belong in the realm of the damned, where I exercise my dominion.
I deserve this place in hell i'm back again
I have earned my rightful place in the depths of hell, and once more, I have resurfaced.
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