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)
Lake of Fire
Burning Point Lyrics
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the river runs red, no more dreaming
the dream is over, we lost the war
the sun is rising, the last time, nevermore
Remember these words: fragile is the life
hold on to the truth, death is not the end
my pulse is getting slower, my hands are numb
[Chorus]
The Lake of Fire - the holy-land is in flames
betrayed by liar - the whole nation face the end
The Lake of Fire - the soulless one's to blame
betrayed by liar - for only fortune and fame
Betrayed by my brother, forsaken by my kin
look at him now, torn apart by enemy within
the war is over, hatred grew stronger
remember me now, as I am no longer
[Chorus]
The last echoes of the dying hope
carried by the wind, the end is closing in
no retreat, no surrender
is there a reason for this fight?
or are we pawns in a game
like puppets on strings
born without sins,
we are losing it all?
The lyrics of "Lake of Fire" by Burning Point tell a tale of a lost war that resulted in betrayal and the destruction of their holy land. The first verse depicts the aftermath of the war, with the singer bleeding and the river running red. They acknowledge that the dream is over and the war is lost, as the sun rises for the last time. The lyrics become more contemplative in the second verse, as the singer urges listeners to remember that life is fragile and to hold onto the truth that death is not the end. As the singer's life slips away, they are blinded by the sun and left to wonder about the reason for their fight.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Lake of Fire" as it questions the betrayal that led to their holy land being set ablaze. The betrayal is attributed to the soulless one's pursuit of fame and fortune. The final verse highlights the internal strife that drove the nation apart, resulting in the singer's betrayal by their own brother and kin. The war is now over, but the hatred has grown stronger, leaving the singer to wonder if their fight had any reason at all.
Overall, the lyrics paint a grim picture of the aftermath of war and betrayal. The singer explicitly acknowledges that the dream is over and that they have lost the war, leaving listeners to face the terrifying question of whether the fight had any purpose at all. The enigmatic chorus only adds to the sense of despair and confusion that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me now, I'm bleeding
I am hurt and in pain
the river runs red, no more dreaming
The situation is serious and tense
the dream is over, we lost the war
We failed to achieve what we wanted
the sun is rising, the last time, nevermore
This is the end of an era and the end of hope
Remember these words: fragile is the life
Life is precious and can be easily lost
hold on to the truth, death is not the end
The afterlife exists, and one should not fear death
my pulse is getting slower, my hands are numb
I am slowly losing strength and feeling
I look at the sky, blinded by the sun
I am overwhelmed and blinded by my situation
The Lake of Fire - the holy-land is in flames
The place that was once sacred is now burning
betrayed by liar - the whole nation face the end
The whole nation is facing destruction because of a traitor
The Lake of Fire - the soulless one's to blame
The one without a conscience is responsible for the devastation
betrayed by liar - for only fortune and fame
The traitor's only motivation was personal gain
Betrayed by my brother, forsaken by my kin
My own family has turned against me
look at him now, torn apart by enemy within
He is destroyed by his own inner demons
the war is over, hatred grew stronger
Even though the war ended, animosity still prevails
remember me now, as I am no longer
I will soon be gone, and I want to be remembered
The last echoes of the dying hope
The final remnants of hope are fading away
carried by the wind, the end is closing in
The end is fast approaching
no retreat, no surrender
We cannot give up or back down
is there a reason for this fight?
We question the purpose of our struggle
or are we pawns in a game
We wonder if our fate is predetermined
like puppets on strings
Like marionettes, we are controlled by external forces
born without sins,
We were innocent when we started
we are losing it all?
Now we are facing complete defeat
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