A strong underground reputation was built during the mid-90’s with four official demo-tapes (released together on one cd in 1998 under the name Gallery of Demos).
In 1996 Crystal Eyes launched their official website and got to open for Blind Guardian the same year. The German label CLM offered a deal in 1998 and the debut, World Of Black And Silver, was released the year after. The follow up, In Silence They March, was released in 2000, but after some difficulties, Crystal Eyes broke up the contract with CLM and signed with Swedish label "Heavy Fidelity".
The third album, Vengeance Descending, was recorded and mixed in Crystal Eyes' own studio and featured guest vocals from former Chroming Rose vocalist Gerd Salewski and Lost Horizon vocalist Daniel Heiman. This record received even better reviews than the first two and got Crystal Eyes on the "Sweden Rock Festival" in 2003.
Mikael Dahl, who had been the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter since the beginning, now felt it was time to “do a Kai Hansen” and take a step back from the microphone. The fourth album, Confessions Of The Maker, was released in 2005 and featured former Lost Horizon singer Daniel Heiman on guest vocals. The same year Crystal Eyes were the opening act on "Sweden Rock Festival" and this became the only live appearance with Daniel, who went on to form his own band Heed.
The search for a new permanent singer began and by the end of the year the perfect voice was found in the Danish vocalist Nico Adamsen. The band decided to take a step up in the production and let the mix for the next record be handled by a professional. The fifth album, Dead City Dreaming, was recorded at "Crystal Sounds" and this time the mix was handled by Fredrik Nordström at "Studio Fredman". For the first time the production was totally right and it was clear that Nico was the perfect singer.
In 2007 Crystal Eyes felt it was time to move on and that meant finding a new record label for the next album. Tons of demos were sent away and after some offers the choice fell on Metal Heaven. The new record, Chained, was recorded at "Crystal Sounds" between May and August and mixed by Fredrik Nordström at "Studio Fredman" in September 2008.
At the beginning of 2009 Nico Adamsen left the band and Mikael Dahl took over the lead vocal duties once again.
In September 2013 Crystal Eyes have finished the recording of their 7th album, entitled Killer.
At the beginning of 2014 Crystal Eyes signed a deal with Massacre Records and Killer was released on July 25th, 2014.
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The Rising
Crystal Eyes Lyrics
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A holy man has risen from ashes and dust
A saviour with the mission: to turn fear into trust
Pre Chorus
The forgotten land in the ruins of the storm
The fallen ones are rising again
to follow the chosen one who will lead them to freedom
Chorus
Oh saviour, heed our call
Our lives are in your hands
Forever you'll be our king
You are now in command
You have the might
For you we'll fight,
and you will lead us to the light
He came without a warning, appeared from nowhere
A master of deliverance from death and despair
Pre Chorus
The victims of war who had once met their fate
have now been reborn to an army of hate
Led by their king they'll have their revenge
A storm of immortals is now about to destroy mankind
Chorus
Solo Both, Dahl, Nyberg
Pre Chorus
Chorus
The song "The Rising" by Crystal Eyes tells the story of a holy man who rises from the ashes and dust with the mission to turn fear into trust. The lyrics suggest that the land was forgotten and in ruins because of war, but with the holy man's arrival, new minds can take form and the fallen ones are rising again to follow him to freedom. The chorus talks directly to the holy man, referred to as the savior, pleading for him to heed their call and take command of their lives. The people believe that the savior has the might to lead them to the light and they are willing to fight for him.
The second verse introduces the savior as a master of deliverance who appeared without warning. He is said to have delivered the people from death and despair. The victims of war who have once met their fate have now been reborn to an army of hate and are led by the savior. The chorus is repeated with emphasis on the strength and leadership of the savior, who is seen as their king.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Rising" paint a picture of a leader who is believed to have the power to bring forth change and create a better future for his people. The song has a hopeful tone and suggests that even in the darkness of war and destruction, there is always the possibility of rising again.
Line by Line Meaning
A holy man has risen from ashes and dust
A spiritual leader has emerged from the destruction and chaos of the past
A saviour with the mission: to turn fear into trust
A messiah who aims to replace fear with faith and inspire hope
The forgotten land in the ruins of the storm
An abandoned region ravaged by natural disasters and conflict
can now be reborn and new minds can take form
The area's potential for renewal and innovation through a fresh start
The fallen ones are rising again
Those who have experienced loss are regaining strength
to follow the chosen one who will lead them to freedom
They pledge allegiance to the chosen leader who prioritizes liberty and liberation
Oh saviour, heed our call
They plea for the messiah to acknowledge and pay attention to their cries for help
Our lives are in your hands
They trust the savior to be the protector and caretaker of their lives
Forever you'll be our king
They appoint the savior as their eternal ruler and sovereign
You are now in command
They declare the messiah's complete authority and leadership role
You have the might
Acknowledgement of the messiah's power and strength
For you we'll fight,
They vow to stand by the messiah's side and fight for their cause
and you will lead us to the light
They trust that the messiah will guide them towards enlightenment and a brighter future
He came without a warning, appeared from nowhere
The messiah arrived unexpectedly, seemingly out of thin air
A master of deliverance from death and despair
The messiah is an expert in preventing people from succumbing to their sorrows and misfortunes
The victims of war who had once met their fate
Those who were previously affected by the devastation of conflict
have now been reborn to an army of hate
They have transformed into a force of passionate vengeance and anger
Led by their king they'll have their revenge
Under the messiah's direction, they will successfully enact their retribution
A storm of immortals is now about to destroy mankind
A horde of powerful beings are approaching to wipe out humanity
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.