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)
Let Them Destroy
Dauntless Lyrics
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Give them what they want
They will destroy themselves
And burn the world
They will decide their own fate
Let them destroy, tear down it all
They will never look back
Chaotic mass-murder reign
Reign of inhumanity
The joy and the despair
No control, no mystic saviours
Just another violent behaviour
Corrupt - power of people corrupt
Erupt - mountain of greed will erupt
Discipline went away
Disorder came to stay
Three ways to see another day of hope
Attack survival defence
Greed will take over the holiest man
Power of people corrupt
Tear down it all
The lyrics of Dauntless's song "Let Them Destroy" may be interpreted as a call to let humanity destroy itself through its own greed and ambition. The lyrics suggest that unity, when fueled by unchecked desire, can lead to chaos and destruction. The refrain "let them destroy, tear down it all" may represent a call to allow the world to destroy itself, as opposed to trying to prevent it or intervene.
The lyrics also seem to suggest a sense of resignation in the face of humanity's destructive tendencies. The line "they will never look back" suggests that once humanity sets itself on a course of self-destruction, there is little that can be done to stop it. The reference to "leaders, deceivers" suggests that those in positions of power are contributing to the problem, rather than working to solve it.
Overall, the lyrics paint a bleak picture of humanity's future, one in which greed and ambition have overtaken reason, and in which destruction and chaos reign.
Line by Line Meaning
Their wealth in unity
The combined possessions and resources of a group of people are a symbol of their strength and prosperity when they are united.
Give them what they want
If people are allowed to have everything they desire without consideration, they will ultimately cause their own downfall.
They will destroy themselves
Without intervention or consequences, people's selfish and destructive natures will inevitably lead to their own ruin.
And burn the world
The consequences of people's actions can have far-reaching and devastating effects on everything around them.
They will decide their own fate
People have the power to determine their own destiny based on their choices and actions.
Let them destroy, tear down it all
It may be necessary to allow people to experience the consequences of their actions in order for them to learn and grow instead of shielding them from reality.
They will never look back
Once people have caused destruction and chaos, they cannot undo their actions and must move forward without dwelling on the past.
Leaders, deceivers
Those in positions of power can be manipulative and deceitful in their pursuit of their own interests, leading others to ruin.
Chaotic mass-murder reign
In a society where people are governed by their own selfish desires, violence and destruction become the norm, resulting in widespread death and destruction.
Reign of inhumanity
When people prioritize their own interests above everything else, their behavior can become cruel, callous, and inhumane.
The joy and the despair
Life is full of both positive and negative experiences, and people must learn to navigate through both in order to grow and learn.
No control, no mystic saviours
There is no one person or force that can solve all of society's problems or control people's actions.
Just another violent behavior
Amidst widespread chaos and destruction, violent actions become just another tragic occurrence and lose their shock value.
Corrupt - power of people corrupt
When people are given too much power over others, they are more likely to become corrupt and use their power for personal gain.
Erupt - mountain of greed will erupt
Unchecked greed can build up to a breaking point and eventually result in explosive, destructive consequences.
Discipline went away
When people lose their sense of restraint and discipline, they are more likely to act impulsively and make poor decisions.
Disorder came to stay
Once chaos and disorder take root in a society, it becomes difficult to restore order and stability.
Three ways to see another day of hope
There are three different approaches people can take in order to find hope and move forward: attacking the problem head-on, surviving despite the challenges, or defending oneself from the chaos.
Attack survival defence
In the face of adversity and destruction, people must choose whether to attack the problem, focus on survival, or defend themselves.
Greed will take over the holiest man
Even the most virtuous and moral individuals can fall prey to the lure of greed and become corrupt.
Tear down it all
In order to rebuild something stronger, sometimes it is necessary to tear down everything that came before it.
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.