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)
Stray Bullet
Burning Point Lyrics
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Disease without a cure
The lack of wisdom (you're) driven by a desire
Straight down to hell you're lured
All hopes and dreams flattened by real life
Stray bullet, forever?
Learning from the lessons (but) it's not your way of life
Straight down to hell you're lured
[Chorus]
Like castles of sand
Lost and lonely man
Washed away with the tide
New dawn without pride
No one can blame you, endlessly you'll try
Attention! I want it, I need it!
The truth is there, open up your blurry eyes
Straight down to hell you're lured!!
[Chorus]
Like castles of sand
Lost and lonely man
Washed away with the tide
New dawn without pride
(You) act like a damned
Lost and lonely man
Wiped away with the rain
You try to stay sane
(but) you're longing for something not there
[Solo - Pete]
[Chorus]
The song "Stray Bullet" by Burning Point is about a person who lacks true emotions and wisdom, and is driven by desire. The person is lured down to a hellish existence with all their hopes and dreams flattened by real life. Despite learning from life lessons, it's not their way of life to avoid the downward spiral. They try to gain attention and need it endlessly. The person seeks to find their way out but feels lost and lonely, like a castles of sand that are washed away with the tide. Even though they try to stay sane, they feel wiped away with the rain and longing for something that is not there.
The song "Stray Bullet" was released in May 2009 as part of Burning Point's fourth studio album "Empyre". The song was written by Pete Ahonen, the founder, guitarist, and the main songwriter of Burning Point. The album "Empyre" also featured guest appearances by famous musicians, such as Udo Dirkschneider and Timo Kotipelto.
Line by Line Meaning
No true emotions, (but) you jump into the fire
You act impulsively without much thought or emotion
Disease without a cure
Your impulsive behavior is like a sickness that cannot be cured
The lack of wisdom (you're) driven by a desire
Your lack of wisdom is overshadowed by your strong desires leading you towards destruction
Straight down to hell you're lured
You are being drawn towards your own downfall or destruction
All hopes and dreams flattened by real life
The harsh realities of life have thwarted your hopes and dreams
Stray bullet, forever?
Wondering if the damaged and irreversible state will always remain
Learning from the lessons (but) it's not your way of life
You do realize the mistakes but fail to learn hence repeat them again and again
Like castles of sand
Your efforts and pursuits are as fragile and unstable as a sandcastle
Lost and lonely man
You feel lost, disconnected, and lonely in the course of your self-destructive behavior
Washed away with the tide
The consequences of your actions have swept you away leaving you feeling helpless and unimportant
New dawn without pride
A new beginning awaits, but it's devoid of any sense of pride
No one can blame you, endlessly you'll try
You act in a way that seems beyond reproach, but your inner turmoil persists
Attention! I want it, I need it!
You yearn for the attention and appreciation of others
The truth is there, open up your blurry eyes
You need to see the world and your actions more clearly
Straight down to hell you're lured!!
You continue to walk down the path of self-destruction
Act like a damned
Your behavior brings you closer to emotional and spiritual death
Wiped away with the rain
The remnants of your self-destructive behavior are washed away by the rain of time and change
You try to stay sane
You struggle to keep yourself together amidst the chaos of your impulsive behavior
(but) you're longing for something not there
You crave for something that is not attainable with your current mindset and actions
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