After just a few months the band had a full set going and played in Holland a number of times; the most noteworthy performance might have been at the Stonehenge Festival in Steenwijk. About a year after that, they got invited to play at the Nuclear Storm Festival in the Czech Republic and were greatly appreciated by the audience as well as the other bands, like "Illdisposed" etc.
But things just kept getting better and better! After finishing their first record "Repent" they went out on a Japan Tour as a support act to "Soilwork", Construcdead made Three shows, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo. That really gave the band a lot of experience and also a lot of attention from the media.
The musicians in Construcdead have all played metal for many years and, as a consequence, have a great understanding of the scene as well as the music. (Like Erik´s sideproject "Terror 2000", featuring members from "Soilwork" and "Darkane"). In the autumn of 2002 Construcdead and Jonas Sandberg parted ways.
After Jonas's departure the band started looking for a new leadsinger that could pull off both screaming, growling and clean vocals. In November 2002 the search was over, and they found a new frontman in Peter Tuthill (also in "Dog Faced Gods"). The new lineup recorded a couple of demosongs and started looking for a new label to take the band further. Early in the spring of 2003, after receiving offers from numerous labels, Construcdead decided to sign a deal with the swedish label, Black Lodge Records. The guys started writing the material for a new album, and in May 2003 the band entered Queenstreet Studios along with producers Peter Wichers (Soilwork) and Richard Larsson to record their sophomore album "Violadead".
In the summer of 2004 Joakim left the band to get more time for his newly wedded wife, his new born daughter, and to start up his old band "Face Down" again. After just a couple of weeks Construcdead found his replacement in Johan Magnusson (ex "Carnal Forge"). The band rehearsed for some months, and in late October 2004 the guys entered "Meshuggah" and "Clawfinger´s" studio "Fear And Loathing" in Stockholm, Sweden, to record a new 4-track EP! The "Wounded EP" is a lot more aggressive than the previous works of Construcdead, and this was a natural development for the band.
In April 2005 just a couple of days before the band was about to enter "Fear And Loathing" Studio again, Peter and Johan parted ways with Construcdead. A good friend of Construcdead, Jens Broman ("The Defaced" & "Hatelight") came in and did the vocals. Jens did an amazing job, with only days to prepare himself and write the lyrics to 10 brand new songs. The result can be found on the bands third full lenght album "The Grand Machinery". This album takes the band back to the begining, blending it with some of the best melodies/leads the band done so far. Agressive fast drumming, intense vocals and the heaviest bass sound ever recorded! The album also contains some guest apperances from "Clawfinger". Produced and mixed by Jocke Skog from "Clawfinger".
Bitter End
Construcdead Lyrics
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I try to keep it in me, but it's too late
Unleash the fury, release the gain
I pull the trigger to ease the pain
I was fragile
Now I am free at last
Remember who you are
I've got time to spend
Release me from this
Can't stop this feeling, I love to hate
The violence in me will overtake
You can't control me, you never will
My darkened soul is set to kill
Unleash the fury, release the gain
I pull the trigger to ease the pain
I was fragile
Now I am free at last
Now it seems like all is wasted
Remember who you are
I've got time to spend
Release me from this bitter end, my friend
And it hurts though I am shameless
Remember who you are
Dividing pain and guilt, it isn't worth it
I'm heading towards the end
The lyrics of Construcdead's Bitter End depict the singer's intense emotions of anger and violence. The song starts with a sense of desperation as the singer is "strapped in anger about to break" but tries to contain it. However, as the pressure builds up, the singer unleashes their fury and pulls the trigger to find relief from their pain. The singer seems to be lost in their own emotions, feeling trapped and fragile but also empowered when they give in to their violent tendencies.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that all their efforts seem wasted and reminisces about their past self. They appeal to their friend, asking them to release them from the bitter end and remember who they truly are. Despite feeling shameless and guilty, the singer still succumbs to their violent tendencies and moves towards the end with a sense of finality.
Overall, the lyrics convey a powerful message about the dangers of unchecked anger and violence. The singer's struggle with their emotions highlights the importance of recognizing one's own limitations and seeking help when needed. The song also seems to suggest that there can be a way out of destructive patterns, but it requires accepting one's own vulnerability and seeking support.
Line by Line Meaning
Strapped in anger about to break
I am overwhelmed with anger and about to lose control.
I try to keep it in me, but it's too late
I attempt to contain my anger but it's too difficult to control.
Unleash the fury, release the gain
I want to vent my anger and unleash it.
I pull the trigger to ease the pain
I want to end my agony by pulling the trigger.
I was fragile
Now I am free at last
Previously fragile, now I've been freed by the release of my anger.
Now it seems like all is wasted
Everything seems pointless and a waste of time.
Remember who you are
Don't let your anger consume or change who you are.
I've got time to spend
I have time to deal with my emotions.
Release me from this
Let me be free of my anger driven actions.
Can't stop this feeling, I love to hate
I can't help but have this feeling of anger, and I embrace it.
The violence in me will overtake
My violent tendencies will take over.
You can't control me, you never will
No one can manage or dominate my feelings or actions.
My darkened soul is set to kill
My polluted inner-self wants to cause harm.
And it hurts though I am shameless
Despite lacking shame, it still pains me.
Dividing pain and guilt, it isn't worth it
It's not beneficial to divide blame and regrets.
I'm heading towards the end
I'm moving towards the bitter end of my anger and pain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTIAN ERICSON, JOAKIM HEDESTEDT, PER THYSELIUS, PETER TUTHILL, RICKARD DAHLBERG
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