… Read Full Bio ↴Chastisement was a melodic death metal band from Östersund, Sweden.
Marcus Edvardsson and Fredrik Magnusson began playing seriously in 1995 when the formed Chastisement. Fredrik was told of drummer Nils Fjellstrom, whom he promptly contacted. After a few lineup changes, and the resignation of Fredrik, the lineup has remained stable.
Johan Klitkou - Vocals
Tommy Larsson - Guitar
Marcus Edvardsson - Guitar
Nicklas Linnes - Bass guitar
Nils Fjellström - Drums
Chastisement recorded and released a demo-tape in 1997 which helped them gather many local fans. But it wasn’t until their first CD ..But We Are Lost recorded in 1999, where their fan base grew.
Chastisement received massive and almost overwhelming
positive responses from their fans and the press. Labels tempted the band with contracts, however they chose against it.
In the summer of 2001, the band decided to take a break
from shows and rehearsal. They entered the TLS AB studio to record their newest full-length CD named Alleviation of Pain which was released on October 11, 2002.
Not long after, Nicklas Linnes left the band (sometime around 2004/05). Shortly after that, Chastisement was put on hold and the members focused on other projects. As of July 25th, 2008, the band is still on hold if not broken up completely.
A New Dawn
Chastisement Lyrics
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The masks fall off their faces.
Like thousands and thousands before, they know this is the core.
I will lead you to a new dawn.
Know my world of pain.
I will take away your freedom.
No! Change your way of interpreting life. You'll see the
Parse, dissect my brain, let the sane stay chained.
Listen to this cloud of mine and I'll open your well-shut eyes.
Remoulded megalomania invalidates remorse,
Earth scarred by the progress.
Selfishness.
Take a look in the mirror,
Behold the dark reflection of your suppressed desires.
A world where you can be whole, where you can find peace.
I will lead you to a new dawn.
Know my world of pain.
I will take away your freedom.
No! Change your way of interpreting life. You'll see the
Maladjusted children.
The opening lines of "A New Dawn" by Chastisement sets a somewhat ominous tone for the song, conveying a sense of unease with the “humming noise from within.” As the verses progress, the theme of shedding off societal masks and embracing a newer, more painful but genuine reality is presented. The lines, “Like thousands and thousands before, they know this is the core”, suggests that many people have come to the same realization and that the singer is now primed to lead them to a new dawn.
However, the singer's vision is not entirely welcomed, as he demands the listeners to let go of their freedom and conform to his worldview of pain to see the maladjusted children. The phrase “Parse, dissect my brain, let the sane stay chained”, could be interpreted as a call for the listeners to understand the twisted thinking of the singer.
The song concludes with a cautionary message that we ought to look inward and confront our suppressed desires to achieve genuine satisfaction. The final lines, "I will lead you to a new dawn. Know my world of pain. I will take away your freedom" repeats the demand earlier in the song, once again warning the listener of the pain they will face to attain a new way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
A humming noise from within.
There is a constant sound resonating inside the minds of people.
The masks fall off their faces.
People's true selves are becoming exposed as they are being awakened.
Like thousands and thousands before, they know this is the core.
People have been down this road before and are now realizing the root of their problems.
I will lead you to a new dawn.
The artist will guide people towards a new beginning.
Know my world of pain.
The artist wants people to understand their perspective and experiences.
I will take away your freedom.
The singer will eliminate people's misguided beliefs to give them clarity.
No! Change your way of interpreting life. You'll see the Maladjusted children.
The singer encourages people to change their mindset to see through the struggles of the marginalized.
Parse, dissect my brain, let the sane stay chained.
The artist wants people to analyze their ideas without resorting to insanity.
Listen to this cloud of mine and I'll open your well-shut eyes.
The artist wants people to heed their call of awakening and see the truth that was once obscured.
Remoulded megalomania invalidates remorse, Earth scarred by the progress. Selfishness.
People's obsession with power and progress has led to a disregard for others and the environment.
Take a look in the mirror, Behold the dark reflection of your suppressed desires.
People must confront their innermost desires and flaws.
A world where you can be whole, where you can find peace.
A world exists where people can be content and at peace.
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