The third demo, "Cold I Am", was released in 1998, and the band felt their line-up needed a second guitarist. The post was taken by Riku Katainen. In 1999 they recorded another demo called "Inhumankind". They made a couple of successful shows (including one in the national band contest) and quickly earned their reputation as an aggressive live act. However, the Finnish army intervened the plot and the band was forced to recharge their batteries until early 2002.
In summer 2002 the band was ready to record their fifth demo, but this time they decided to try it out with another lead vocalist. Ari Nieminen (ex-Caledonian) impressed them at the first rehearsal and the search promptly ended. Coming to the end of the year, the demo "Modern Ways Of Discipline" was released and the first offers for a record contract were received. None were accepted, however. In 2003 another series of successful shows followed, including the afterclub of Tuska Open Air metal festival.
Summer 2004 saw the band recording their sixth demo. "Ruins MMIV" and the video clip of the song "Ruins" gathered interest from many directions and supposedly more unreasonable record contracts were offered. The band was chosen as the demo band of the month in Inferno. But Dauntless was still without decent record deal.
In 2005 the original bass player Tuomo Tukkimäki left the band and was shortly after replaced by Olli Määttä, who stood his trial at the afterclub of Tuska (it was the second time Dauntless played there). The seventh demo "Obey - Erase - Obey" was released, and the band once again returned to their persistent quest for a decent record deal.
Finally finnish label Firebox Records signed Dauntless, and sent them to the studio in late 2006 to record their debut album Execute the Fact. The album compiled some of their most wanted songs from the demo times with a few unheard ones, surpassing everything Dauntless had made so far. Execute the Fact was released in 2007.
After the release of Execute the Fact Dauntless spent a year sparsely on the road, already building up plans for their next full-length album. In 2008, however, they mutually cancelled their agreement with Firebox Records and started looking for another label. This time it wasn't so hard. Newly founded Full Metal Records, also from Finland, took interest in the band and signed Dauntless.
During the process of recording Death Row Poet , the long-time drummer Santeri Salmi left his seat to pursue his other interests; meaning that he will most probably be involved on the next Dauntless album as an engineer. His replacement, Arto Vesander, was immediately found from among close friends.
Their second album, Death Row Poet, was released 25.2.2009.
Demos released:
Face the Fact (1995)
Prophecy... (1996)
Cold I Am (1998)
Inhumankind (1999)
Modern Ways of Discipline (2002)
Ruins MMIV (2004)
Obey - Erase - Obey (2005)
Current members:
Riku Katainen, lead guitar (1998-current)
Sami Helle, guitar (1991-current)
Olli Määttä, bass (2005-current)
Arto Vesander , drums (2008-current)
Former members:
Ari Nieminen, vocals (2002-2009)
Tuomo Tukkimäki,bass (1991-2005)
Santeri Salmi, drums (1991-2008)
Last Gasp
Dauntless Lyrics
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You took my heart, your blood and disgrace.
I won't rest till I see you pray
One of many parts of the swarm
Although the queen, you are not mine.
Get ready, bitch, to die.
You'll use the weak, you fuckin' s***
You can't survive.
Low, last gasp hoe whore
You'll succumb to these graves.
You took my heart, your blood and disgrace.
I won't rest till I see you pray,
You'll always be part of the swarm
And you will not live to be mine.
You've raped the fuckin' weak, you stupid s***.
You can't survive.
As the flood heads to the sky
You'll be trapped, drown and die.
Another life is all you're asking.
You gasp for air but sink beneath.
Your life, life is sinking on these decks.
You murdered them, choose your grave.
It's your last chance.
I'll sing along to your dying screams through my bloody hands.
You've inflicted too much pain,
You've paid the price
I've ripped out your fuckin' veins.
I know this blade could take your pathetic life
But as I stand alone, I'm losing my last sight.
Story so unknown, you're my life
Just thrown around.
Flood of red, then a body left to rot.
Last gasp hoe.
Last gasp.
The song "Last Gasp" by Dauntless appears to be a revenge fantasy directed toward an unknown figure who has allegedly wronged the singer. The lyrics are filled with angry, violent imagery and a sense of foreboding that culminates in the chorus, which threatens the figure with death and burial.
The opening lyrics, "You won't give in to the graves. You took my heart, your blood and disgrace," suggest that the figure in question has somehow harmed the singer emotionally or romantically. The lyrics then escalate to include violent threats and accusations of using the weak and being unable to survive. The chorus repeats the themes of death and burial, with the singer vowing to never let the figure rest.
The middle section of the song takes a more metaphorical turn, with the imagery shifting to that of drowning and sinking. The lyrics become more abstract, but still convey a sense of retribution and punishment. Finally, the song concludes with the singer lamenting that the story is "so unknown," and expressing a sense of loss and confusion.
Overall, "Last Gasp" is a powerful and intense song that seems to be expressing pent-up anger and frustration toward someone who has caused the singer significant emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't give in to the graves.
You refuse to accept defeat even though death looms.
You took my heart, your blood and disgrace.
You betrayed my trust, and now I hold you responsible for the consequences.
I won't rest till I see you pray
I won't stop tormenting you until you show remorse for your actions.
One of many parts of the swarm
You're just one of many people who have committed this sin.
Although the queen, you are not mine.
You may lead others, but you're not my leader.
Get ready, bitch, to die.
You're about to face your inevitable death.
You'll use the weak, you fuckin' s***
You exploit those who are vulnerable, and you're a despicable human being.
You can't survive.
You won't survive the wrath that's coming your way, and you know it.
Now see a glimpse through my eyes.
You'll see the world from my perspective and understand the harm you've caused.
Low, last gasp hoe whore
You're a pathetic, dying individual who's responsible for your own downfall.
You'll succumb to these graves.
You'll die and be buried in these very graves you created with your own actions.
As the flood heads to the sky
As the situation worsens and becomes more devastating.
You'll be trapped, drown and die.
You'll be trapped and suffocate as the situation grows dire.
Another life is all you're asking.
You don't care about the people you've hurt, and you only want to save your own life.
You gasp for air but sink beneath.
You struggle to survive but eventually succumb to the consequences of your actions.
Your life, life is sinking on these decks.
You're drowning in the disaster you've created for yourself.
You murdered them, choose your grave.
You're responsible for the deaths of innocent people, and now you must face the consequences.
It's your last chance.
This is your final opportunity to make things right before your death.
I'll sing along to your dying screams through my bloody hands.
I'll relish in the sight and sound of your pain and suffering.
You've inflicted too much pain,
You've caused too much damage and suffering for your actions to go unpunished.
You've paid the price
You've received the punishment you deserve for your wrongdoings.
I've ripped out your fuckin' veins.
I've caused you severe physical harm as revenge.
I know this blade could take your pathetic life
I have the power and intention to kill you with my blade.
But as I stand alone, I'm losing my last sight.
As I face this situation alone, I'm losing all hope and resolve.
Story so unknown, you're my life
Even though the details of the situation are unclear, you're still very important in my life.
Just thrown around.
We're both just pawns in this chaotic disaster.
Flood of red, then a body left to rot.
After the chaos and destruction, there will only be a bloody corpse left to decay.
Last gasp hoe.
You're in your final moments of suffering and agony.
Last gasp.
This is the last breath of your life before you die.
Contributed by Matthew C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BLINDxDINGO
@MorkaGraven cool story bro
james mathers
fave new zealand band
Prof. B with the Mo
Fuck why'd you guys break up!!