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)
Undaunted
Dauntless Lyrics
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Things I believed
Lifeless me
I won't feel another day
Too much insane
Fading mind!
Dauntless me
I don't see in different light
If I'd have the might
Destroy
I won't feel the fucking pain
No more strain
In my shell
These lyrics from Dauntless's song Undaunted reflect the singer's feelings of being trapped by their own thoughts and experiences. The opening line, "I don't believe what I see," suggests a sense of disillusionment with the world and oneself. The second line, "Things I believed, Lifeless me," further expresses this feeling of being weighed down by past beliefs and experiences, which have left the singer feeling "lifeless" or overwhelmed.
The following line, "I won't feel another day," indicates a desire to escape the pain and chaos of life. This is followed by the line, "Too much insane, Fading mind," which suggests that the singer's mental state has been affected by their struggle to cope with the challenges of the world. Amidst this turmoil, the chorus comes in with the repeated refrain of "Dauntless me, Undaunted - insanity," suggesting that despite everything, the singer is still determined to push through and persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe what I see
The world around me seems unbelievable and difficult to comprehend.
Things I believed
The principles and beliefs that I once held dear.
Lifeless me
I feel numb and desensitized to the world around me.
I won't feel another day
I am so fatigued and drained that I cannot face another day.
Too much insane
The level of madness and chaos in the world seems too much for me to handle.
Fading mind!
My mental state is deteriorating, and I cannot fight it any longer.
Dauntless me
The part of me that is courageous and determined.
Undaunted - insanity
My insanity will not defeat or discourage me.
I don't see in different light
I refuse to change my perspective and worldview, despite the difficulties I face.
If I'd have the might
If I had the strength and power to make a difference.
Destroy
To take down and eliminate the obstacles and challenges in my way.
I won't feel the fucking pain
Facing pain and suffering has become so routine that I no longer feel it.
No more strain
I refuse to allow the difficulties of life to weigh me down any longer.
In my shell
I will retreat to a place of safety and find the strength to fight another day.
Contributed by Christopher T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isty
How to tele[ort there? I slowed down this vid to watch and copy, but it wont work for me
I go to journal, show on map, r click back from dungeon map to overland map, but when i click there is no clickable option for spindlglitch i, it shows me that tooltip when i hover with mouse, but, when i L-click all it does it allow me to drag map around, when i R-click it obviously goes to world map....
Im sure its something obvious to some, but i cant see what im doing wrong
EDIT: So i figured it out sort of... And i thought i'd add this for any who find themself in similar situation
I hadnt been to Daggerfell or Glenumbre with this character before, only went because the vid said it was fastest way. Snyway having failed to get there, i went back to Auridon and tried to do the same thing but with the local alehouse in Vulkhel Guard, and sure enough found a bunch of drunken hero-types (upstairs) spoke to the big guy, he dared me to go to a dungeon, and i WAS ABLE TO TLEEPORT TO IT - so yay, i spoke to the guy just inside then exited via the door and found myself back in the alehouse
So im gonna assume same mechanic in every city? or certainly the 3 original game (non-DLC) ones, and maybe them also, but idk about that
So if anyone is having trouble, try in your home town
DISCLAIMER - if i mangled any of the ingame names above, give me a break im only a day 2 player
Thanks for making the video Lucky Ghost, im learning loads form all your other videos too, great YTer 👍
Razzle Dazzle
GREAT JOB ! One of teh best guides i found most clear and easy! your other one was great too!
Mystra
Thanks. I'm gonna be doing alot of dungeons soon so might as well get this skill line. I'll be wearing all 3 different armor types to boot! 7x light 5x medium and 1x heavy.
scytalelolo
13 armor pieces at once ?!? you, cheater !!! 😉
2000ES
Straight to the point, thanks!
Sandra Kirk
Thank you so much I tried it by myself got to the last boss and died 100 times silly old me lol
GorillaGluu
Legend! Bloody nightmares try do this without your help
Lucky Ghost
UWU ty!
Dan Neate
What are the pledges for, do they help upgrade the undaunted skill line?
Lucky Ghost
Yes they will level up your undaunted guild and will also provide keys which can be used to gample for the Monster shoulder of your choice!
S A L T
The pledges give you keys which let you open chests to get the shoulder armor portion to the "Monster Sets" (Very Powerful 2-piece sets). The keys you obtain are extremely important therefore, do NOT spend them until you are at or above lvl 160. You don't want to get under-leveled set gear, it will be worthless to you. Hope this helped.