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)
Into The Fire
Burning Point Lyrics
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and I tell you no lies
Ignorance is a bliss
Secrets of my life could light up the sky
And bring pain like a Judas' kiss
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't have to know me
My actions won't be explained
But you're destined to tear me ...apart
[Chorus]
Into the Fire You put me through hell
Twisted Desire in the world of Orwell
Total Control of body and mind
...into the fire
Impervious to reason , you don't hear a word
(you just) emphasize the power of rules
I am wrong doing right, you turn black into white
To you we are just ignorant fools
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't have to know me
My actions won't be explained
But you're destined to tear me ...apart
[Chorus]
Into the Fire You put me through hell
Twisted Desire in the world of Orwell
Total Control of body and mind
...into the fire
Into the Fire but I'm not alone
Thousands of us chained to our homes
Total Control of body and mind
...into the fire
[Solo - Pete]
[Chorus]
The song "Into the Fire" by Burning Point is about oppression and control, specifically in a society where individuals are not allowed to express themselves or question authority. The lyrics suggest that ignorance is easier than knowledge, as knowing the secrets of one's life and the true nature of the society they live in would bring pain like a "Judas' kiss."
The pre-chorus implies that the singer's actions will not be explained or understood by those who would tear them apart. The chorus uses the metaphor of being thrown into a fire to describe the brutality and callousness of the society that the singer lives in. The second verse reinforces the idea that the society is impervious to reason and emphasizes obedience to the power of rules. The singer is seen as doing wrong while attempting to do right, and the society views them as an ignorant fool.
The chorus is repeated, but with the addition of the line "but I'm not alone," suggesting that there are others who feel the same way and are also being oppressed. The solo emphasizes the desperation and pain of the situation.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the dangers of conformity and obedience to authority, and the importance of resisting oppression and fighting for individual freedoms.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ask me no questions,
I won't answer any.
and I tell you no lies
That way, I can keep my secrets.
Ignorance is a bliss
It's better not to know certain things.
Secrets of my life could light up the sky
My secrets are explosive.
And bring pain like a Judas' kiss
Revealing my secrets would hurt me.
You don't have to know me
I'm a private person.
My actions won't be explained
I won't justify myself to you.
But you're destined to tear me ...apart
You're going to judge me anyway.
Into the Fire You put me through hell
You've forced me into a terrible situation.
Twisted Desire in the world of Orwell
You want to control and manipulate me.
Total Control of body and mind
You want to dominate every aspect of my life.
...into the fire
I feel trapped and helpless.
Impervious to reason , you don't hear a word
You won't listen to reason.
(you just) emphasize the power of rules
You believe in strict adherence to authority.
I am wrong doing right, you turn black into white
You twist the truth to suit your own agenda.
To you we are just ignorant fools
You underestimate and condescend to us.
Into the Fire but I'm not alone
Others share my struggle.
Thousands of us chained to our homes
We are all prisoners of this oppressive system.
[Solo - Pete]
Into the Fire You put me through hell
You continue to torment me.
Twisted Desire in the world of Orwell
Your desires lead to a dystopian reality.
Total Control of body and mind
Your reach extends to every aspect of my being.
...into the fire
I am consumed by hopelessness and despair.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Vggamegod
I was responding to someone who posted about the guitarist's side-project 'Ghost Machinery'. I know Burning Point has a label, as I own all of their albums.
@eagleheart00
F...ing great finnish metal song!!! This is what I love Finland. Excellent!!!!!
@mazzith
Rocking song guys! Much love from the US.
@chetazo
i have like 2 years since i got robbed and my burning point disc was in the car. :( i think this music brings me so many good memorys :D i love burning point
@zedddddful
Sorry to hear that I bought it when it first released its tatty and old now because it's been played A LOT superb album.
@Endi0309
Great,awesome music..
@MedianAlcoa
I really like the vocals of this song...and the rest of the song is very nice as well <3
@capital24
exelent i love this band
@raziqdemenrock9198
awesome...love that exodus tees
@BiomechanicBoy
Very proffesional job.