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".
The Saviour
Construcdead Lyrics
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This is the way, this is the way
No way to turn
Open up this cage and let it out
Bless the morning sun, arise,
Hell awaits this livid sky
Put back the pieces right
Tormenting, failing, undertake
Nasty cuts, this bleed won't heal
Elements are driven to its stake
Deliver humongous, deliver decay
Deliver humongous, deliver decay
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
See the sights, re-entered hook,
Flogging bodies hung undone
Deliver humongous, deliver decay
Deliver humongous, deliver decay
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
[Repeat: x7]
Look into this hollow soul
Take me for the savior which I am
Deliver humongous, deliver decay
Deliver humongous, deliver decay
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
Raped, stabbed, burned
[Repeat: x9]
Raped, stabbed, burned
The lyrics of Construcdead's song The Saviour depict a dark and violent scenario that is portrayed through imagery of hate, torment, and decay. The singer's eyes are distorted by the hate they feel, and they can't seem to find a way out of their current state of mind. They are trapped in a cage of their own making, and the only way to be free is to let the hate out. The song seems to suggest that only destruction can lead to salvation, or in other words, chaos must rule over order.
The chorus emphasizes this idea of destruction with the repeated lines of "Deliver humongous, deliver decay." The violence is tangible as we hear about people being raped, stabbed, and burned. The lyrics also contain hints of rebirth or renewal. The "morning sun" is blessed, and the pieces are put back together in line this time. Still, these hopeful moments are short-lived as the violence resurfaces again and again.
The song seems to highlight the darker side of human nature, where violence and chaos can be seen as a means to achieve salvation. Construcdead's The Saviour is a powerful song that deliberately uses intense and disturbing imagery to convey its message.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes distorted by this hate
Fueled by intense hatred, the person's eyes are displaying a twisted, distorted expression
This is the way, this is the way
The person believes there is only one way - their way - to deal with the situation
No way to turn
There are no other options available to the person, leaving them feeling trapped and helpless
Open up this cage and let it out
The person wishes to be freed from their inner turmoil, so they can release their pent-up emotions
Bless the morning sun, arise,
A hopeful expression of positivity, welcoming the sun's arrival and a new beginning
Hell awaits this livid sky
The person is acknowledging the dark and tumultuous state of their mind, feeling as if they're living in hell
Put back the pieces right
The person wants to restore some kind of order and balance to their life, fixing the parts that feel broken
In line this time
Their desire to correct past mistakes or failures and get back on track
Tormenting, failing, undertake
The person is experiencing emotional distress, facing setbacks, and attempting to overcome them
Nasty cuts, this bleed won't heal
The person has been emotionally wounded and the pain won't subside or heal easily
Elements are driven to its stake
The things causing the person distress are being pushed to the brink, becoming overwhelming and impossible to ignore
Deliver humongous, deliver decay
Expressing the desire for both big and destructive changes to take place
Raped, stabbed, burned
Extremely violent and distressing imagery, perhaps meant to symbolize the person's own emotional pain
See the sights, re-entered hook,
The person is revisiting an emotionally difficult time in their life, or returning to something that caused them pain before
Flogging bodies hung undone
A vivid and violent image of torture and suffering, adding to the overall feeling of despair and hopelessness
Look into this hollow soul
A plea for someone to truly see and understand the person's inner pain and emotional emptiness
Take me for the savior which I am
The person is seeking validation or affirmation, hoping to be seen as a hero or savior despite their inner turmoil
Raped, stabbed, burned
Repeating the violent and disturbing imagery, emphasizing the pain and suffering the person is experiencing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTIAN ERICSON, JOAKIM HEDESTEDT, PER THYSELIUS, PETER TUTHILL, RICKARD DAHLBERG, TONI JELENCOVIC
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