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)
Face the Truth
Burning Point Lyrics
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So why even bother
It's all clear now, no room for two
We have to turn against each other
Scorch the land
Remember my name
But face the truth
Bow down before me, deny me
And face the truth
Beneath the surface the beast awaits
To be released to the world
On a judgement days we storm the gates
With powers you've never heard
Deny me, ignore me, refuse me
But face the truth
Bow down before me, deny me
And face the truth
Scorch the land
Remember my name
No one cares what you say or do
So why even bother
It's all clear now, no room for two
We have to turn against each other
Scorch the land
Remember my name
Deny me, ignore me, refuse me
But face the truth
Bow down before me, deny me
And face the truth
The lyrics to Burning Point's "Face the Truth" speak to a sense of resignation and hopelessness in the face of societal pressures to conform. The opening lines, "No one cares what you say or do / So why even bother," suggest a feeling of futility, as if the singer sees no point in speaking out or taking action. This sentiment is echoed in the later line, "It's all clear now, no room for two / We have to turn against each other," which speaks to the idea that in a world where everyone is fighting for their own interests, there can be no cooperation or solidarity.
Against this backdrop of cynicism, the chorus urges the listener to "face the truth," to acknowledge the harsh realities of the world and to bow down before those who have the power to shape it. The lines "Deny me, ignore me, refuse me / But face the truth" suggest that the truth cannot be ignored or avoided, even if it is uncomfortable or inconvenient. Finally, the lines "Scorch the land / Remember my name" add a sense of threat and danger, as if the singer is warning that those who do not face the truth will suffer dire consequences.
Overall, "Face the Truth" is a powerful commentary on the state of society and the pressures that individuals face to conform and submit to those in power. The lyrics speak to a sense of hopelessness and desperation, but also to the importance of acknowledging the truth and taking action to confront it.
Line by Line Meaning
No one cares what you say or do
Your actions and words are insignificant to others
So why even bother
There's no point in trying
It's all clear now, no room for two
There's no space for everyone, someone has to be excluded
We have to turn against each other
We must fight against ourselves to survive
Scorch the land
Destroy everything in your path
Remember my name
Be aware of the impact I had on you
Deny me, ignore me, refuse me
You can disregard me in any way you please
But face the truth
Nevertheless, confront the reality
Bow down before me, deny me
Recognize my authority, or reject it
Beneath the surface the beast awaits
There is an animalistic nature hidden inside everyone
To be released to the world
It can be unleashed upon the world
On a judgement days we storm the gates
When a decision has to be made, we come together to take action
With powers you've never heard
With skills and abilities beyond your imagination
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.