In Asia it was released (with bonus tracks) by Spiritual Beast Records.
Album was mastered at the Tico Tico Studios ( Sonata Arctica, Sentenced etc) by Ahti Kortelainen and the amazing artwork was once again from the hands of Felipe Machado Franco!
At the time of The Ignitor tour, Jarkko Väisänen played live shows on keyboards with the band as a hired gun. The guys came to a conclusion that maybe he would like to join the band as a solid member. New Years Eve 2013 Burning Point played another memorable live show in their hometown Oulu, Finland at Club Teatria. After show party was the perfect time to raise the question to Jarkko. The look on his face was unforgettable, the Iceman showed a sign of melting but only for a breaf moment. Now the guys had another top notch player with great personality in the band.
It was in the end of 2013 when Nitte and Pete kept in touch with each other on a musical basis. At the same time the guys were thinking about doing something different with or to the band. It didn't take long for everyone to realize that she would be the perfect vocalist for the band. Not only because of her tremendous voice but also personality. It has always been Burning Point's main priorities to have good chemistry within the group and that can be heard and seen on albums and live shows. If you ever get the chance to tour with the group, you'll know.
The next album became to take shape at Helgate and Reindeer Horns Studios. All the songs had been done and it seemed that this album would take way too long to get finished. There was a sign of frustration in the air and clock was ticking towards lead vocal recording sessions. At the same time bassist Jukka Jokikokko had some personal, non band related issues and Pete asked Sammy Nyman to play demo bass tracks so that things would be ready for Nitte to come and record vocals. It was a sad moment for everyone when Jukka declared his decision that he would leave the band. There was no drama involved, a man has to do what a man has to do.
Sammy states: "It was an odd situation for me to go and play demo tracks to BP's next album. I've known the band for years and I've done a few gigs with the guys as a crew member and some hanging out with the band backstage. I've always looked up to their music and mr. Jokikokko has always been one of my favourite bass players." Little did he know when Pete gave him a call and asked him to join the ranks. Another cool and active guy in the band, this will be the perfect line-up for the future endeavors of the band.
The new album took it's final shape in the winter 2014/2015. Now it was time to "hunt" for a record label. It's very common that nowadays demos don't get that much recognition, the band had a killer album in their hands and everyone knew that this it. Sort of a It's now or never- situation. The album was sent to various labels and feedback was very encouraging. Mastermind Pete had his contact to a certain major German label, and that happened to be AFM Records, one of the biggest ones in the industry. Luckily he knew Timo Hoffman, one of the booker guys in the company. Timo had been following the band for years and as he heard the new album, the deal started to happen. After signing it, first lyric video was made from "Find Your Soul", a very good representer of the new Burning Point. The new album will be released June 12th (EU), July 7th (US) and August (Jap). In addition AFM will re-issue the first four BURNING POINT albums "Salvation By Fire" (2001), "Feeding The Flames" (2013), "Burned Down The Enemy"(2007) and "Empyre" (2009), all scheduled for a August release and about to include numerous bonus tracks.
Year 2015 will be a full blast from the Burning Point -camp!!! .As this is being written, the summer festival tour is just around the corner and a Finnish club tour is in the making for fall and winter 2015
Current line-up:
Pekka Kolivuori - Guitars
Pete Ahonen - Vocals, Guitars
Jarkko Väisänen - Keyboards
Nitte Valo - Strange Vocals
Sammy Nyman - Bass / Backing Vocals
Jussi Ontero - Drums
Former members:
Pasi Hiltula - Keyboards
Jukka Kyrö - Guitars
Toni Kansanoja - Bass
Jukka Jokikokko - Bass
Jari Kaiponen - Drums
Discography:
1. Salvation By Fire (2001)
2. Feeding The Flames (2003)
3. To Hell And Back/The Road To Hell (Single) (2004)
4. Burned Down The Enemy (2006)
5. Empyre (2009)
6. The Ignitor (2012)
7. Burning Point (2015)
Blackened the sun
Burning Point Lyrics
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Far in the distance, no one to find
Powered by visions, picking up the best from the lines
In future decisions, make sure that you are deaf and blind
History's the future, they convince you to stay
(when your) feelings are mutual, you're on the way
Death to the false gods, their guiding light
[Pre-Chorus]
From the cradle to the grave (they force feed you)
Mediocrity to blame (if not the chosen one)
[Chorus]
Obey the orders from high above
Words that blackened the sun
(until the death you must fight)
Soldiers be ready to march
Under the cold moon and stars
(until the death you must fight)
Hungry and restless, are the soldiers ready to fight
Nameless and faceless, without wrong or right
Words are deceiving, if they come from those who rule
If you don't know the meaning of hope then you are doomed
[Pre-Chorus]
From the cradle to the grave (they force feed you)
Mediocrity to blame (if not the chosen one)
[Chorus]
Obey the orders from high above
Words that blackened the sun
(until the death you must fight)
Soldiers be ready to march
Under the cold moon and stars
(until the death you must fight)
Dying dream of a lonely man,
Consequensies were too much to bear
Visionaire extraordinaire
Morbid plans in the end were destined to fail
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Burning Point's song Blackened the sun are an observation of the power dynamics in society, where the powerful use words as a tool to manipulate and control the masses. The first verse describes how people deny the existence of societal problems because they are out of sight, and how the visions of the powerful bring out the best in their own interests. The second verse talks about how history is often twisted to convince people to stay in line, and how without the heart, people are destined to fight. The pre-chorus hints at how society forces people to conform to mediocrity, and how only the chosen ones receive special treatment.
The chorus tells soldiers to obey orders from high above, and how these words have blackened the sun. The soldiers are expected to be ready to fight until their dying breath, even when they don't fully understand the reasons behind their actions. The bridge section talks about how the consequences of destructive actions can be too much to bear, and how visionary plans can go astray. The song ends with the chorus, emphasizing the power of words to control people's lives.
Overall, Burning Point's Blackened the sun is a commentary on the manipulation and control of society by those in power. The song encourages us to question authority and think for ourselves, rather than blindly following orders.
Line by Line Meaning
Denying the existence, out of sight - out of mind
If you ignore something, it quickly becomes irrelevant and forgotten.
Far in the distance, no one to find
The further away something is, the harder it is to see or find.
Powered by visions, picking up the best from the lines
Inspiration comes from having a clear goal or ambition, and selecting the best method to achieve it.
In future decisions, make sure that you are deaf and blind
Don't let external factors influence your future decisions, stay focused on your path.
History's the future, they convince you to stay
People will try to persuade you to keep doing what has worked in the past instead of trying new things.
(when your) feelings are mutual, you're on the way
When you and another person share the same feelings, you're more likely to succeed together.
Death to the false gods, their guiding light
Reject false idols and their misguided teachings.
(but) without the heart, you are destined to fight
Without passion and commitment, it's impossible to overcome obstacles.
Obey the orders from high above
Follow the rules set by authority figures.
Words that blackened the sun
Deceitful words that can obscure or darken the truth.
(until the death you must fight)
Keep fighting until the very end.
Soldiers be ready to march
Prepare yourself for the inevitable conflict ahead.
Under the cold moon and stars
Prepared to face danger and difficulty, even under the most challenging circumstances.
Hungry and restless, are the soldiers ready to fight
Those who are willing to fight are fiercely motivated by their need to succeed.
Nameless and faceless, without wrong or right
Those who fight may be anonymous or unknown, without clearly defined goals.
Words are deceiving, if they come from those who rule
Leaders may use language to manipulate or deceive their followers.
If you don't know the meaning of hope then you are doomed
Without hope, there is no chance for success or survival.
Dying dream of a lonely man,
The failure of a person's individual hopes and dreams can be devastating.
Consequences were too much to bear
The price of failure can be unbearable or life-changing.
Visionaire extraordinaire
Someone with exceptional creative ability and insight.
Morbid plans in the end were destined to fail
Plans that originate from a negative or fatalistic mindset will inevitably fail.
Contributed by Parker D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.