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)
Under the Dying Sun
Burning Point Lyrics
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I have a strong belief
darkness and rain
won't bring me down
[Pre-chorus]
Through fire and water I run
I remember the time
The time of innocence
a child-like belief
the faith in god
[Pre-chorus]
[Chorus]
Forever I'll try
through my lifetime
You won't see me cry
before the last sunrise
'til the end of it all I will fight...
I still stand on my own
last days are passing by
I have to be strong
I never let go
[Pre-chorus]
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Burning Point's song "Under the Dying Sun" express a sense of resilience despite all the pain and suffering that the singer has gone through. The opening lines suggest that the singer is facing difficult times but has a strong belief that darkness and rain won't bring them down. This can be interpreted in a number of ways, but it suggests a fighting spirit and a refusal to give up in the face of adversity.
The pre-chorus talks about running through fire and water, indicating that the singer will risk it all to maintain their belief and inner strength. The phrase "borrowed time" highlights the urgency of the situation and the sense that time is running out. The chorus then speaks to the themes of trying and fighting through a lifetime, never giving up, and standing strong in the face of the inevitable end.
The final verse talks about the passage of time and the need to be strong in the face of the end, creating an overall theme of perseverance and resilience.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the human spirit and our tendency to fight against the obstacles that we face in life, even when the odds seem insurmountable.
Line by Line Meaning
Despite all the pain
Although I have experienced much suffering
I have a strong belief
I possess a firm conviction
darkness and rain
Difficult times
won't bring me down
Will not defeat me
Through fire and water I run
I persevere through the toughest of challenges
borrowed time Under the Dying Sun
Living in a world of limited time, under the setting sun of life
I remember the time
I recall a point in the past
The time of innocence
A period of naivete and purity
a child-like belief
A faith rooted in simplicity and trust, like a child's
the faith in god
Belief in a higher power
Forever I'll try
I will forever work towards
through my lifetime
In the entirety of my existence
You won't see me cry
I will not display my emotions in tears
before the last sunrise
Before I take my final breath
'til the end of it all I will fight...
I will fight through every challenge until the end of my life
I still stand on my own
I am independent and resilient
last days are passing by
My time is running out
I have to be strong
I must remain steadfast
I never let go
I never give up
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