From 1989 to 1994 Chroming Rose caused a sensation with three international successful CDs, released by EMI, Louis XIV, Garden of Eden, Pressure. The result were great live-tours through Europe and even Japan and the United States. The band played together with well known acts like Gotthard, Mr. Big, Saxon, Extreme & White Lion.
The band toured as support to Pink Cream 69 and U.D.O. during 1990 and opened for Saxon's German tour the following year; 1991 also seeing the emergence of sophomore effort Garden Of Eden which, like the debut, was produced by Tommy Hansen. The 1992 Pressure album would be produced by Flemming 'Razz' Rasmussen.
In 1992 the band undertook its first headline tour of Japan prior to a double headliner of Germany with Swedes Treat. A 1993 German headline tour saw Brazilians Viper supporting. Ex-Chroming Rose's guitarist Uwe Hormann would found Tarot'S Myst.
With the new singer Tom Reiners a new age began:
In 1994 the group unleashed the live album Artworks Live Now, debuting new vocalist Tom Reiners and a new label in Miez Records, which was only made and dedicated for the fans. 1996 gave birth to Chroming Rose's second album for Miez in New World.
This selfproduced "tough and mighty edged piece of a rock-album" was no longer German speedmetal. But also it expressed the melodic power and individuality of Chroming Rose itself.
Because of this developement The CD got quite different reviews from both press and audience. But foreign countries reviewed New World unprejudiced: So the CD was released by JVC in Japan and charted at once. The album even was licensed in the U.S., where the resonances toped all expectations. The live-activities of the band in Eastern Europe caused sensations. New World led many reader charts and was "on the air" for several months.
The result of the large European live-tour with more than 80 shows and uncountable different promotional activities (self-produced video clip, unplugged-sessions in many music stores and radio stations, etc.) was a constantly growing crowd of fans. Because of these continuous efforts, a cooperation with the international distributor ZYX-Music was realized.
The change was executed, the basis for the future fixed.
So Insight is the direct and honest result of the consequent work of Chroming Rose.
Simultaneous to the CD Insight the band presents the strictly limited edition The Gift. It contains Insight and also the special acoustic-EP Private. It shows another side of Chroming Rose, which more than underlines the many sidedness of the band. Animated by a successful acoustic-tour, Chroming Rose decided to release this CD to proof that rock music can be personal, private and familiar, too.
The band disbanded later, during the year 1999.
During late 2002 Gerd Salewski guested as backing vocalist on the 'Vengeance Descending' album from Swedish band Crystal Eyes.
Babylon
Chroming Rose Lyrics
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Founded in 3000BC, with a fast growing strength
It survived several wars, many kings ruled in it's walls
A glorious place that was erupting with great power and might
They wanted to be equal to their gods
Marduk was one of them
They wanted to reach from the sky
A tower would be made; an instrument for them to have a look into heaven
So it's written down, the tower is a fact something has to be true
Babylon, a legend that will never die
Babylon, a warning for everyone who wants to reach the sky
Years later they have reached a level around 300 feer
The gods did not approve of their peoples deeds
They punished them and gave'em different languages, so they
Couldn't talk to each other
This was the consequence of being arrogant and proud
Maybe we can learn a lesson from it
Babylon, a legend that will never die
Babylon, a warning for everyone who wants to reach the sky
Stone on stone – step by step – ever forever
But never, no never, never higher and higher
And higher and higher and higher and higher
Babylon, a legend that will never die
Babylon, a warning for everyone who wants to reach the sky
The song "Babylon" by Chroming Rose is an ode to the once great city of Babylon in the Orient. It describes the city as having been founded in 3000 BC and its impressive strength and survival through numerous wars and reigns of kings. Babylon was considered a glorious place that was brimming with power and greatness. However, the city's people were arrogant and hungry for power. They wanted to be equal to their gods and reach into the heavens. To achieve this, they began building a tower that would allow them to look into heaven.
The lyrics in the song suggest that this act of building the tower was seen as arrogant and proud by the gods. In response, the gods punished the people of Babylon by giving them different languages so they could no longer communicate with each other. Thus, instead of reaching the sky, they remained stuck at a level around 300 feet.
The song warns against the dangers of being overambitious and proud, and highlights the importance of humility. The city of Babylon serves as a symbol of the hubris of humanity and the consequences that follow. The message to be learned is that as humans, we should strive for greatness, but not at the cost of losing sight of our humility.
Line by Line Meaning
In the Orient there once was a cry – Babylon
Babylon, the ancient city located in Mesopotamia, was once known for its power and strength in the Eastern part of the world.
Founded in 3000BC, with a fast growing strength
Babylon was established in 3000 BC, and it quickly grew to become a significant and powerful city.
It survived several wars, many kings ruled in it's walls
Babylon endured many wars and conflicts throughout its history and was ruled by many different kings.
A glorious place that was erupting with great power and might
Babylon was a remarkable and magnificent city, filled with strength and dominance.
They wanted to be equal to their gods
The inhabitants of Babylon sought to attain the same level of power and authority as their gods.
Marduk was one of them
Marduk was one of the deities worshipped by the Babylonians.
They wanted to reach from the sky
They yearned to ascend to heaven.
To see the life of a god
They aimed to witness the existence of the divine through their own eyes.
A tower would be made; an instrument for them to have a look into heaven
They constructed a tower as a means to observe and connect with the divine realm.
So it's written down, the tower is a fact something has to be true
The tower's construction is recorded in history, signifying its existence and importance.
Years later they have reached a level around 300 feer
After many years, they managed to build the tower to a height of approximately 300 feet.
The gods did not approve of their peoples deeds
However, the gods were not pleased with the actions of the Babylonians.
They punished them and gave'em different languages, so they
As a consequence, the gods punished the Babylonians by giving them each distinct languages, leading to a barrier of communication between them.
Couldn't talk to each other
They could no longer effectively communicate with one another.
This was the consequence of being arrogant and proud
This happened due to their haughty and conceited attitude.
Maybe we can learn a lesson from it
Perhaps we can take heed from this event and learn from their mistakes.
Stone on stone – step by step – ever forever
The tower's construction was a slow and steady process, built stone by stone, step by step, in perpetuity.
But never, no never, never higher and higher
However, the tower never managed to reach higher and higher into the sky.
And higher and higher and higher and higher
Despite their efforts, the tower could not ascend to greater heights.
Babylon, a legend that will never die
Babylon remains an unforgettable legend throughout history.
Babylon, a warning for everyone who wants to reach the sky
Moreover, it acts as a warning to humanity about the dangers of exceeding our limits and striving for more than what we are capable of achieving.
Contributed by Joseph J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
M.A.M.G METAL
Una mezcla de Helloween y Heaven's Gate... Muy buena banda 🤘😎
IronItabashi
This is my most favorite song ever!!
I was a junior high student when I find this CD. It was a miracle to me. They changed my life forever.
Thanks for the post!
Matt Müller
One of my favorites also..since I first heard it, this gem left me speechless..
kv1korina
Me too !!
Rufus Chip
No tengo palabras para.expresar de tan exelante cancion
Günter Licht
Geil, vor knapp 25 Jahren live in Gifhorn erlebt!
Todor Viktorov
feels like thousand years searching for this song here...
Ulrich Erhard
Bin in Ulm aufgewachsen,geilste Band ever ,zusammen mit gravestone ,( 48 Crash ) ,Tyrant.Uli Erhard.
だぶダブ
このアルバム以降、ジャーマンメタルから離れて迷走していくなんて思いもしなかった。
Isaac Orozco
ive been looking for this!