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 Vรคisรคnen 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 Vรคisรคnen - Keyboards
Nitte Valo - Strange Vocals
Sammy Nyman - Bass / Backing Vocals
Jussi Ontero - Drums
Former members:
Pasi Hiltula - Keyboards
Jukka Kyrรถ - 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)
Fool's Parade
Burning Point Lyrics
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Hypnotized by the power it will bring
Push aside the human behaviour
Take the place reserved for you in the ring
Do this, don't do that, don't act against the orders
Never too late to be bad but no crossing the borders
One by one we march to the beat
Of enchanted drums
Come join the fool's parade
One by one we march to the beat
Of enchanted drums
Let's join the fool's parade
Over-powered by the false messiah
Rational mind falls into oblivion
Do this, don't do that, don't act against the orders
Never too late to be bad but no crossing the borders
One by one we march to the beat
Of enchanted drums
Come join the fool's parade
One by one we march to the beat
Of enchanted drums
Let's join the fool's parade
The lyrics to Burning Point's song Fool's Parade deal with the concept of blindly following charismatic leaders and joining the masses in a procession towards a false promise of power and glory. The opening line, "march to the sound of the pied piper" refers to the classic tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin who led children away from their town with his music. The reference suggests that the leader of the "fool's parade" is similarly entrancing and persuasive, drawing people to follow him without question. The next lines, "hypnotized by the power it will bring", highlight the allure of the false promise of power, which can be so tempting that people are willing to abandon their own morals and logic.
The second stanza repeats the theme, emphasizing the pressure to conform and follow the orders of the leader. The line "take the place reserved for you in the ring" suggests that there is a predetermined role for each person in the parade, and that individuality is not allowed. The repetition of "never too late to be bad but no crossing the borders" further emphasizes the idea that there is flexibility in behavior, but that any deviation from the norm is strictly controlled.
The chorus, with its repetition of "one by one we march to the beat of enchanted drums, let's join the fool's parade", evokes the hypnotic and repetitive nature of the procession, as well as the sense of camaraderie among the participants. The final stanza refers to the "false messiah" that has led the people astray, and the danger of a rational mind falling into "oblivion" when seduced by the promise of power.
Overall, Fool's Parade is a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly following charismatic leaders and joining a crowd, rather than thinking for oneself and staying true to one's own values.
Line by Line Meaning
March to the sound of the pied piper
Follow blindly the charismatic leader's words
Hypnotized by the power it will bring
Become entranced by the promise of gain and authority
Push aside the human behaviour
Ignore basic morals and conscience
Take the place reserved for you in the ring
Claim your position of influence and control
Do this, don't do that, don't act against the orders
Strict adherence to commands, no deviation allowed
Never too late to be bad but no crossing the borders
You can still choose to go against morality, but don't cross certain lines
One by one we march to the beat
Individuality is being suppressed in favor of conformity
Of enchanted drums
The allure of power and control guides us
Come join the fool's parade
Join the delusional and misguided followers
Let's join the fool's parade
Let's be part of the misguided parade to power and submission
Over-powered by the false messiah
The blind follower becomes powerless under the grip of the false leader
Rational mind falls into oblivion
Critical thinking and logic take a backseat to loyalty and obedience
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GUSTAVO RODRIGUES
WOOW! WHAT AWESOME BAND! A HUG FROM BRAZIL!
slavollus
Great band more like this:)