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)
Walls Of Stone
Burning Point Lyrics
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Never mind, to me it's all the same
May I rest, I'm feeling tired
Last in line, first in the fire
I was caught between temptation and desire
May I rest, I'm feeling tired
A place I call home
Is that a smile on your face
Or just distorted image filled with hate
You can't hide the pain
It reflects from you
So cold, blood in your veins
Break me and you'll be crushed by shame
I can't hide the pain that reflects from you
... No more playing with my desire
Leave me and I'll be free
So cold, the one who stole the fire...
"Walls Of Stone" by Burning Point is a song that talks about the feelings of a tired person caught between temptation and desire. The singer seems to be asking someone about their name but then dismisses it saying that it is all the same to him. He then says, "May I rest, I’m feeling tired" indicating his state of mind. The lyrics touch upon the feelings of fatigue and the need to find some rest.
The chorus talks about how the singer's home is between the walls of stone. The reference seems to be of a place where he feels safe and secure. However, even in that place, there is pain all around, and it reflects from everyone. The song talks about the pain, hate, and shame that is present in people, and how they are unable to hide it.
The last lines of the song indicate that the singer is done playing with his desire, and he wants to be free. He states that the one who stole the fire is cold, which could mean that the person who caused him pain is heartless and cruel.
Overall, the song seems to be talking about the emotions of a weary person who is living in a world filled with pain, hate, and desire. Through its lyrics, the song highlights how people can put up walls of stone around themselves, but the emotions, pain, and hurt still come out and affect others, reflecting the inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, what's your name?
Addressing an unknown person, requesting their identity.
Never mind, to me it's all the same
Assuming that the person's name doesn't matter to them.
May I rest, I'm feeling tired
Requesting a break as the singer is tired.
Last in line, first in the fire
Being in a vulnerable position which means they will likely face the consequences first.
I was caught between temptation and desire
Being in a dilemma between wanting something and giving in to temptation.
May I rest, I'm feeling tired
A repeat of the previous request to take a break.
Between these walls of stone
Referring to a place with walls built of stone.
A place I call home
Referring to this stone place as their home.
Is that a smile on your face
Questioning if the person is actually happy or not.
Or just distorted image filled with hate
Wondering whether the smile is genuine or a mask hiding their hate.
You can't hide the pain
Asserting that it's impossible to conceal emotions entirely.
It reflects from you
Referring to the way that emotions are projected and externalized.
So cold, blood in your veins
Describing the person as cold and indifferent, hard to read.
Break me and you'll be crushed by shame
Warning the person that if they try to hurt the singer, they'll regret it.
I can't hide the pain that reflects from you
Repeating that emotions are visible and mirrored in others.
... No more playing with my desire
Demanding that the person stops toying with the artist's emotions, needs or wants.
Leave me and I'll be free
Stating that freedom can be achieved by simply being left alone.
So cold, the one who stole the fire...
Labeling the person as cold and selfish - the one who took something important without regard for others.
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.