1) Japanese metal band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple acts called Crystal Lake.
1) Japanese metal band from Tokyo
2) A hardstyle duo.
3) Polish progressive rock/metal band
4) Brazilian thrash metal band
5) Dutch thrash metal band, later renamed to Crustacean
6) Hip-hop group from Huddersfield, UK. Released first EP under this name in 1999, then later albums in 2006 and 2011.
1) Crystal Lake is a Japanese djent band from Tokyo, formed in 2002. The band comprises guitarist Yudai Miyamoto and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita with support of bassist Mitsuru and drummer Gaku Taura, who is a former member of Nocturnal Bloodlust. After Shinya Hori's departure, Miyamoto is the only member of the original line-up who remains in the band.
Their first demo, Freewill, was released in February in time for the show in Korea which they were invited to by GMC Records. The second demo, One Word Changes Everything, came out in July, and a self-released four-track EP, also entitled Freewill was released in September with 1000 copies made and sold. In September 2003, Crystal Lake played five shows in Japan with Australian band Day of Contempt.
From March to June 2004, they toured with Loyal to the Grave and Extinguish the Fire. Following the end of the tour, the bands released a split album titled Blood of Judas on CD and DVD. On 29 April 2005, the band released their second split album with Risen and Unboy titled 3 Way Split. In February 2006, they performed at Independence D. On 5 July 2006, the band released their first studio album titled Dimension through Imperium Recordings. After the release of the album, they went on "Dimension Tour" in Japan. In February 2007, they performed at Metal Presentation with Australian band I Killed the Prom Queen and Hatebreed on "Hatebreed Japan Tour" in March. In November 2007, they played on Rockstar's "Taste of Chaos" in Japan.
On May 2008, they released their third split album on CD with the Japanese punk band Cleave. In November 2008, they performed again at Rockstar's "Taste of Chaos" in Japan. In January 2009, they toured in Japan with Parkway Drive and Shai Hulud. On 27 May 2010, Crystal Lake released free download demo Endeavor on their MySpace page. Crystal Lake also announced through MySpace, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube a new music video "Twisted Fate" from their upcoming second studio album titled Into the Great Beyond. On 11 June 2011, the founding vocalist Kentaro Nishimura left the band.
On 24 March 2012, the original drummer Yusuke Ishihara left the band. On 3 July, they announced their new vocalist Ryo Kinoshita on their Facebook page with a statement: "Today, we are pleased to announce the newest addition to the Crystal Lake Family, please give a warm welcome the new vocalist Ryo."[11] The next day, the band announced that Gaku Taura will be their support on drums. They also announced that they were going to release a new single in summer.[12] On 5 September, they released two new singles "The Fire Inside" and "Overcome" which was mixed and mastered by Brian Hood at 456 Recordings.
From 26 January to 1 February 2013, they toured with As Blood Runs Black and Confession. In May 2013, they toured with The Ghost Inside and Continents. After that they shared the stage with Emmure and they toured across Japan on the Sumerian Tour 2013 with Born of Osiris, Upon a Burning Body and Her Name in Blood. Later in 2013, the band went on a supporting tours for Coldrain, Her Name in Blood, Crossfaith, Before My Life Fails, SiM, and Totalfat.
On 9 February 2014, they played at the Scream Out Fest 2014 with The Devil Wears Prada, Periphery, The Word Alive, Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Her Name in Blood at Shinkiba Studio Coast, Tokyo. On 12 April, they played on the Monster Energy Outburn Tour 2014 with Coldrain, Crossfaith, and Miss May I in Sapporo.
Later in 2014, the band announced that their first EP titled Cubes via YouTube page, is set to release on 6 August 2014. A music video for the new song "Ups & Downs" was released on 28 July. On 4 August, a music video was released for their cover of Limp Bizkit's song "Rollin'". On 6 August, they released the new EP Cubes via Cube Records. Cubes debuted at #5 on the Oricon (Japanese music chart) indie weekly album chart, at #45 on the weekly album chart and at #27 on the daily album chart.
On 8 August, they headlined the "True North Project Tour", with support from Infection, Prompts, Sailing Before the Wind, Scarface, and Shark Ethic. They toured on the Crossfaith's "ACROSS THE FUTURE Tour" with We Came as Romans and While She Sleeps in September. On 25 October, they started their headlining tour "Cubes Tour" 2014. On 15 November, they performed at the Knotfest Japan 2014. On 3 August 2015, it was announced that bassist Yasuyuki Kotaka had decided to leave the band due to his illness.
2)
Alex Moerman & Paul Gorbulski are a hardstyle duo from Israel. Their unique style is Hands Up – a mixture of Eurodance & Hard Dance, but always flavored with House, Trance, 80's, Rock or Electro elements. In studio, Alex contributes the beats and sound design. He Used to play the drums and therefore has a great ability in creating the right groove for Crystal Lake's tracks. Paul is in charge of the melodies and the lyrics. When Paul was a kid he used to play the violin, after training for 1 year he threw the violin against the wall and broke it! Guess that wasn't meant to be. After his unsuccessful violin experience Paul started taking piano lessons.
Crystal Lake was founded in Friday 13th 1999, since then Alex & Paul were busy breaking their own personal records, always aiming higher & higher towards their ultimate goal.
Over the years Crystal Lake had numerous amounts of live shows, dozens of top chart positions, over 2 Million views on YouTube, their own radio show (Crystal Nation) with over 13,000 listeners and are regularly featured on compilations such as Dream Dance (Sony), VIVA Club Rotation (Ministry Of Sound) & Future Trance (Universal).
3) Polish progressive rock/metal band, playing since 2003.
They released debut album Safe in 2009.
metro
Crystal Lake Lyrics
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You can see the sky scraped, flooded with codes making you reminisce from the life you chose
Ones and Os
Stuck in a rut with no air to breathe
Ones and Os
Dollar dollar bills ruling everything around me
How can we breathe in the city that never sleeps
Have we become a victim of the obsolete
How can we bleed for this city that's bitter sweet
We stand up higher than they can build
We rise up and let the city know
We stand up higher than they can build
To open up the skies to count the stars as we sleep tonight
The rats in the streets playing hide and seek
While these motherfuckers looking for a way to eat
To live to breathe, or breathe to live is nothing more than your means to live
Nothing more than your means to live
C.R.E.A.M
Suits and ties with cuffs and stripes
Open up and there's nothing inside
We stand up higher than they can build
We rise up and let the city know
We stand up higher than they can build
To open up the skies to count the stars as we sleep tonight
One in this million
One in a million
We are the reckoning
One in this million is all we are
One in a million is all we need
The lyrics of Crystal Lake's song 'Metro' are about the urban city lifestyle, the pressure to conform and succeed, and the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending cycle. The city is depicted as a masquerade, where everything is fake and people wear masks to hide their true selves. The skyline is full of buildings and codes that make people nostalgic for the life they chose. In the chorus, the lyrics talk about the struggle to survive in the city, with people feeling suffocated and ruled by money. The singer questions the city's worth and wonders if they have become victims of the outdated system. Despite the chaos, the lyrics also portray resilience and the will to stand up against the system. The 'one in a million' line shows that even though people may feel insignificant in the grand scheme of things, they have the power to make a change.
The song is a commentary on the fast-paced urban lifestyle, where people are often caught in the rat race, chasing after success and money. The lyrics encourage people to rise above the chaos and reclaim their identity. The references to 'C.R.E.A.M' (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) and 'suits and ties' represent the corporate and materialistic world that contributes to the city's facade. The lyrics suggest that people need to look beyond the surface and find a way to connect with their true selves.
Overall, 'Metro' is a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on the urban city lifestyle, the pressure to conform, and the importance of breaking free from societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the city of this masquerade where you can find the realist in this fake charade
In this city full of facades and pretenses, there are still people who are authentic and genuine.
You can see the sky scraped, flooded with codes making you reminisce from the life you chose
The city is full of skyscrapers and technology that can make you nostalgic for the simpler life you used to have.
Ones and Os
Referring to the binary code used in computers, symbolizing the city's reliance on technology.
Stuck in a rut with no air to breathe
Feeling trapped and suffocated in the overwhelming environment of the city.
Dollar dollar bills ruling everything around me
Money is the driving force behind everything in the city, influencing people's actions and decisions.
How can we breathe in the city that never sleeps
Questioning how to find peace and tranquility in a city that is constantly busy and active.
Have we become a victim of the obsolete
Wondering if we have become outdated and irrelevant in the face of rapidly advancing technology.
How can we dream in the city that never sleeps
Asking how to find inspiration and creativity in a city that is always on the move.
How can we bleed for this city that's bitter sweet
Expressing the mixed emotions of loving and hating the city at the same time.
We stand up higher than they can build
Refusing to be overwhelmed and oppressed by the city's architecture and technology.
To open up the skies to count the stars as we sleep tonight
Aspiring to find moments of tranquility and escape, even in the midst of the city.
The rats in the streets playing hide and seek, While these motherfuckers looking for a way to eat
Drawing attention to both the literal and figurative 'rats' of the city, those who struggle to survive amidst the wealth and chaos.
To live to breathe, or breathe to live is nothing more than your means to live
Questioning the purpose and meaning of life in the context of the city's fast-paced, money-driven culture.
C.R.E.A.M
Abbreviation for 'Cash Rules Everything Around Me,' highlighting the city's financial focus and influence.
Suits and ties with cuffs and stripes, Open up and there's nothing inside
Juxtaposing the superficiality and emptiness of the city's 'suits' with their impressive outward appearances.
One in this million, We are the reckoning
Acknowledging the individual's smallness in the face of the millions of people in the city, but also recognizing the power and influence of the collective whole.
One in a million is all we are, One in a million is all we need
Emphasizing the value of each individual in the city, and rejecting the idea that only the wealthy and successful are important.
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ElGranticus25
The best track on this record. That pretty guitar picking over the breakdown is next level.
Manny Blackstar
@BPB no
BPB
Go listen to Surroundings or invent animate if you like that.
Maggotsxcl
ElGranticus25 right!!!
Mason Flynn
this song has a lot of meaning and I can't get enough of that breakdown. so bad ass. you guys gotta come to america on tour
xgc_darkrise
They've come around a couple times at least on tour
Julian Machill
This band is amazing. Much love from South Africa!
DIHAJAR ROCK
One of my favourite song in True North album!!🔥🔥🔥
Hayden
Such a beautiful song
Renchi
What a solid clean guitar sound on this rough track!!!!