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)
Cruel World
Burning Point Lyrics
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Like through eyes of a drunken man
Quiet thoughts, peaceful mind
It's so strange, feels like I'm fine
I can't hear that noisy world
Can't see the smoke of my inner burn
Feels like I'm a reborn again
Cold darkness of night
Why can't I stay in the light
When I finally can
Continue my journey to the unholy land
I this world I cannot stay
Soon I have to go away
I wish I could open the door
And make this cruel world
Exist no more
Song of sorrow, song of my life
I can see tears in the drunken men's eyes
There are so many destinies
So many broken hearted stories
Through the silence I found a way
To drown sorrow and make pain go away
Finally I can set myself free
Of this sadness and misery
Cold darkness of night
Why can't I stay in the light
When I finally can
Continue my journey to the unholy land
I this world I cannot stay
Soon I have to go away
I wish I could open the door
And make this cruel world
Exist no more
No one can take this pain away from me
Flames of my life burned too fast
My spirit climbs high and now it flies free
I this world I cannot stay
Soon I have to go away
I wish I could open the door
And make this cruel world
Exist no more
The Burning Point's song "Cruel World" portrays the struggles of a man who is tired of the world's noise, the pain and the sorrows that he has experienced. He narrates that he finds solace in the silent place of emptiness, where he can finally have a moment of peace and calmness. He adds that for the first time, he feels fine and reborn. The man finds it hard to live in the real world, where he is most likely to come across different forms of negativity, pain, and sorrow. The man wishes to open the door and make this cruel world non-existent so that he can continue his journey to the unholy land, where he feels he may find rest.
Through the verses and choruses, the song portrays that the man has encountered too much pain and suffering, and he merely wishes to flee into the land of the dead to find peace. The song may be interpreted as a message of despair, emotional burnout, and a search for something deeper and meaningful. The writer portrays the silent place of emptiness as a desirable place, where one may find rest and solace from the noise of life. The song paints a picture of the human struggle and presents an insight into the things that truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent place of emptiness
The emptiness of the world is peaceful and silent.
Like through eyes of a drunken man
This feeling is like that of a drunk individual, who sees the world differently.
Quiet thoughts, peaceful mind
The singer's thoughts and mind are calm and serene amidst the emptiness of the world.
It's so strange, feels like I'm fine
The artist finds it odd that they feel fine in such a lonely world.
I can't hear that noisy world
The artist is disconnected from the noisy chaos and turmoil of the world.
Can't see the smoke of my inner burn
The singer's inner struggles are not physically apparent, yet they still exist.
Feels like I'm a reborn again
The singer feels like they have been given new life amidst the emptiness.
Like my soul is almost unbroken
Despite the hardships, the artist's spirit is nearly unscathed and resilient.
Cold darkness of night
The darkness of the night is similar to the emptiness of the artist's surroundings.
Why can't I stay in the light
The artist wishes they could find happiness and fulfillment in the world's light.
When I finally can
If the singer can find the light, they can continue their journey.
Continue my journey to the unholy land
The artist plans to progress their journey towards a sinister and unholy destination.
I this world I cannot stay
The singer is not meant to remain in this world forever.
Soon I have to go away
The singer will eventually leave the world behind, as is their destiny.
I wish I could open the door
The singer desires to be able to escape this painful, cruel world.
And make this cruel world
The artist wishes to eradicate the world's pain and suffering.
Exist no more
The artist desires for the cruel world to no longer exist.
Song of sorrow, song of my life
The singer's life feels like a melancholic melody.
I can see tears in the drunken men's eyes
The singer sees the pain and sorrow of others, which only adds to their own despair.
There are so many destinies
There are countless fates and paths that people can take in life.
So many broken hearted stories
There are many tales of heartbreak and misfortune that people experience.
Through the silence I found a way
The emptiness and peace of the world allowed the artist to discover a new path.
To drown sorrow and make pain go away
The singer found a way to escape their own pain and sorrow and make it dissipate.
Finally I can set myself free
The artist feels liberated and free from their suffering.
Of this sadness and misery
The singer is no longer tied down by their overwhelming sorrow and hardship.
No one can take this pain away from me
The singer cannot rely on anyone else to absolve their pain and suffering.
Flames of my life burned too fast
The singer's life has been filled with intense turmoil and hardship, consuming them like flames.
My spirit climbs high and now it flies free
Despite the pain, the artist's spirit is elevated and released from the world.
And make this cruel world
Again, the artist desires for the world's cruelty to cease to exist.
Exist no more
The ultimate goal is for the cruel, painful world to no longer be a reality.
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bruna
The beginning of the song reminds me of the queensryche