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)
Only The Wrong Will Survive
Burning Point Lyrics
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The superstar of mankind
You're blocking my view
You're not worth the pain
The chances are few
Still you drive me insane
The rulers of the world
You're blocking my view
You're not worth the pain
The chances are few
Still you drive me insane
Always, why is it always
Only the wrong will survive
No change, there is no change
Only the wrong will survive
To the eyes of the world
You're nowhere in sight
Who's the ruler of mankind
From the start to the end
This world I make believe
My wound do not mend
I'm going insane
Always, why is it always
Only the wrong will survive
No change, there is no change
Only the wrong will survive
Wings of fire burn down my nightmare
Endless desire will keep my flame...
Keep my flame alive
Always, why is it always
Only the wrong will survive
No change, there is no change
Only the wrong will survive
The lyrics to Burning Point's song 'Only the Wrong Will Survive' lament our societal ills that have been exacerbated by those in places of power. The first two lines of the song "you act like a king of 1000 dreams, the superstar of mankind" are a direct criticism of the self-centered behaviors by those who are supposed to be leaders but are lost in their own narcissism. They are a display of arrogance and sheer disregard for the trials of others.
The singer seems to be asking why figures of authority often resort to egotistical stances that evoke feelings of frustration and anger in those they're leading. It's a sobering realization that those who have been given the chance to make things better are those who are destroying them with their self-centered motives. The lyrics "masters of mediocrity, the rulers of the world" points out that the so-called 'rulers' are mediocre, and their inadequacies can have huge implications on the people they lead.
The chorus "Always, why is it always, only the wrong will survive, no change, there is no change, only the wrong will survive" speaks of disillusionment, hopelessness and frustration with the current state of the world where wrongdoers are the only ones who seem to thrive, and no real change or progress is being made.
Overall, 'Only the Wrong Will Survive' is an angry and passionate song about the corrupting nature of power and the failure of society to do something about it.
Line by Line Meaning
You act like a king of 1000 dreams
You behave like an arrogant ruler of an imaginary world
The superstar of mankind
You consider yourself the ultimate star among humans
You're blocking my view
Your presence is obstructing my vision
You're not worth the pain
You are not valuable enough to endure the suffering caused by you
The chances are few
Opportunities to deal with you are limited
Still you drive me insane
However, you make me crazy with your actions
Masters of mediocrity
You are experts in being average and unremarkable
The rulers of the world
You are the ones who control the fate of society
Always, why is it always
Every time, why does it happen repeatedly
Only the wrong will survive
Only the ones who do bad things will thrive
No change, there is no change
Nothing can bring about a transformation
To the eyes of the world
According to public opinion
You're nowhere in sight
You are nonexistent, invisible
Who's the ruler of mankind
Who holds the power over humanity
From the start to the end
Throughout this journey
This world I make believe
This imaginary world that I have constructed
My wound do not mend
My injury does not heal
I'm going insane
I am losing my sanity
Wings of fire burn down my nightmare
Intense passion will destroy my fears
Endless desire will keep my flame...
Permanent longing will maintain my fire
Keep my flame alive
Continue to preserve my fervor
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.