The first album featured Lawrence Mackrory, who had a much more death metal influenced voice. After 1998's Rusted Angel, Andreas Sydow was recruited, and handled vocals on the next three albums, Insanity, Expanding Senses, and Layers of Lies. He decided to leave the band in 2007 and Jens Broman (Construcdead, The Defaced) took his place for Demonic Art.
The current lineup consists of Christofer Malmström (guitar], Peter Wildoer (drums), Klas Ideberg (guitar), Jörgen Löfberg (bass) and Lawrence Mackrory (vocals).
Their sixth studio album entitled The Sinister Supremacy.is expected to be released in July 2013.
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Hostile Phantasm
Darkane Lyrics
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Reflections of demons haunting my conscience
It's all a self-inflicted illusion
Humiliation - Never forgotten
Put under - Strict control
Our lives running like sand through an hourglass
Society turned upside down, a world filled with shattered dreams
Future seems to hold, a black hole conatining
Hopelessness and disbelief
There is nothing real, outside my perseption of reality
Invoking the unborn truth
Humiliation - Never forgotten
Put unde - Strict control
The philosophy of putting perilous memories into oblivion
The depths of my subconsiousness is playing with my mind
Hate is the mirror of envy
Confidence breeds suspicion
Hate is the mirror of envy
Confidence breeds suspicion
A sudden wave of chaos, then momentary silence
Reflections of demons haunting my conscience
It's all a self-inflicted illusion
Hate is the mirror of envy
[1st lead: Ideberg: 2nd Lead: Malmstrom]
Humilaition - never forgotten, put under - strict control
A complex transformation into a hostil phantasm
Infected by halluinogen atmospheres controlling the flesh
The lyrics to Darkane's song Hostile Phantasm reflect the chaotic state of the singer's mind. The sudden silence after a wave of chaos highlights a moment of self-reflection, where the singer is haunted by the demons of his conscience. The lines "It's all a self-inflicted illusion" suggest that the singer is responsible for creating his own chaos and turmoil, and he recognizes this fact but is unable to break free from it. The theme of humiliation and control is prevalent throughout the song, with the singer feeling like he's been put under strict control and is running out of time, as his life slips away like sand through an hourglass.
The lyrics also explore the idea of reality and perception. The singer questions if there is anything real outside of his own perception of reality. He tries to invoke the unborn truth, holding onto a hope that there is more to life than what he can see. However, the depths of his subconsciousness are playing with his mind, pulling him deeper into his own illusions. The repeated lines "Hate is the mirror of envy, confidence breeds suspicion" suggest that the singer's own negative emotions are projecting onto others and making him suspicious of those around him. The lyrics end with the phrase "A complex transformation into a hostile phantasm, infected by hallucinogenic atmospheres controlling the flesh," emphasizing the feeling of being trapped in a state of chaos and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
A sudden wave of chaos, then momentary silence
The abruptness of madness, followed by a temporary pause.
Reflections of demons haunting my conscience
Memories of my past mistakes torment me.
It's all a self-inflicted illusion
I am responsible for creating my own delusions.
Humiliation - Never forgotten
I still feel shame for past failures.
Put under - Strict control
My actions are constantly monitored by others.
Our lives running like sand through an hourglass
Time keeps slipping away.
Society turned upside down, a world filled with shattered dreams
The world is chaotic and full of unfulfilled hopes.
Future seems to hold, a black hole containing
My outlook is bleak, with no hope.
Hopelessness and disbelief
I feel despair and doubt.
There is nothing real, outside my perception of reality
My reality is distorted, nothing else seems real.
Invoking the unborn truth
I am trying to discover the hidden reality.
Humiliation - Never forgotten
My past still haunts me.
Put under - Strict control
I am constantly being watched and judged.
The philosophy of putting perilous memories into oblivion
Trying to forget past traumas.
The depths of my subconsciousness is playing with my mind
My inner thoughts are confusing and chaotic.
Hate is the mirror of envy
My jealousy manifests as hatred.
Confidence breeds suspicion
Being too sure of myself makes me paranoid.
A sudden wave of chaos, then momentary silence
Another bout of madness followed by a brief break.
Reflections of demons haunting my conscience
My past mistakes continue to torment me.
It's all a self-inflicted illusion
I am the one responsible for creating my own delusions.
Hate is the mirror of envy
My jealousy leads to hatred.
Humilation - never forgotten, put under - strict control
My past continues to haunt me and my actions are still monitored.
A complex transformation into a hostile phantasm
I have transformed into a violent and aggressive version of myself.
Infected by hallucinogenic atmospheres controlling the flesh
My mind is distorted and my actions are out of my control due to drug use.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOFER ERIK EINAR MALMSTROEM, PETER KARL WILDOER
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