Formation, Synthetic Generation (2000-2003)
Stockholm's Deathstars is, in fact, a metamorphosed version of 1993 founded heavy metal act Swordmaster, featuring former Dissection drummer Ole Öhman ("Bone W Machine") and guitarist Emil Nodtveidt ("Nightmare Industries"). Deathstars was fronted by Andreas Bergh ("Whiplasher Bernadotte") and saw Erik Halvorsen ("Beast X Electric") on guitar. The band took on both a radical image and change in musical direction for the album Synthetic Generation.
Synthetic Generation first surfaced in Sweden during March 2002 on LED Recordings, but would be picked up for European release by the German Nuclear Blast label the following year.
Originally only a live bass player for Deathstars, Jonas Kangur ("Skinny Disco") became an official member on October 1, 2003.
Termination Bliss, new line-up (2004-2006)
Plans to commence recording of a second album in June 2004 were delayed as, returning home from an appearance at the Wave Gotik Treffen festival in Leipzig, Germany, Deathstars had over $15,000 worth of gear stolen from their tour bus. The band later landed the support to the resurrected Dissection at their Stockholm Lilla Arenan gig in late October.
Deathstars undertook album recordings in early 2005 at the band's own Black Syndicate Studios for the Termination Bliss album.
In outside activity, both Emil Nodtveidt and bassist Skinny scored production credits on the Dissection album Reinkaos. Deathstars also remixed the track "Vyperpunk" on Dope Stars Inc's Neuromance album.
The band parted ways with guitarist Erik Halvorsen in August, citing "lack of enthusiasm."
Termination Bliss saw release in January 2006. Limited edition variants added a "Driven On" remix of the track "Blitzkrieg" by Mortiis.
The band supported Cradle of Filth on their 2006 tour through Europe.
In September 2006 Deathstars' website announced that Eric Bäckman ("Cat Casino") was now a full time guitarist for Deathstars.
Deathglam and current events (2007-Present)
In September 2007 Deathstars' website announced that they would open shows for Korn on their European tour throughout January and February 2008. Deathstars headlined a few shows on their own between the dates they perform with Korn. Later, it was announced that "Bone W Machine" would not partake in the upcoming European tour with Korn due to personal reasons. Bergh attributed this to the fact that the drummer "had to take care of his family back home".
On 29 October 2007 Deathstars entered Metrosonic Recording Studios in NYC to begin the recording of their third studio album. The mixing was set for January 2008 with the album scheduled for release during Spring 2008. In a January 2008 interview, Bergh revealed that Deathstars' third studio album would be titled Deathglam.
Also, in May 2008 Nuclear Blast released an ultimate edition of the bands second album 'Termination Bliss' called 'Termination Bliss Extended' containing a CD and DVD. This contains 1 bonus track, "Termination Bliss (Piano Version)", but does not include "Blitzkrieg (Driven On Version)". The special-DVD includes all the music videos and special "making of" of them. They have also released a single DVD entitled 'Termination Bliss EXTENTION"
Death Dies Hard
Deathstars Lyrics
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Can you please, please give them something
Play the heavens with the Devil?s dice
Can you serve them, feed ?em with your king
You?ve never seen anything like this before
You will never see a clockwork sunrise no more
I will deny you
This world belongs to me
You try to fake it
But all wounds are there to see
Death Dies Hard
Watch as the Devil gets sold to me
Death Dies Hard
Enter hell and use the bone of God as key
The lotus withers as the insects thrive
Can you please please give them something
The pulse of darkness brings God alive
Can your black crimes be carried on white wings
You've never felt anything like this before
A sulphur storm brings the victims upon the shore
I bring no shelter ?cause I
I will deny you
This world belongs to me
You try to fake it
But all wounds are there to see
Death Dies Hard
Watch as the Devil gets sold to me
Death Dies Hard
Enter hell and use the bone of God as key
The lyrics of Deathstars' "Death Dies Hard" is a commentary on the nature of power and control, and the lengths some individuals will go to in order to maintain it. The imagery of vultures and insects thriving amidst decay and destruction represents the idea that those who hold power often prey on the weak and vulnerable, exploiting them in order to maintain their own status. The line "Play the heavens with the Devil's dice" suggests that those in power are willing to take dangerous risks in order to achieve their goals, even if it means allying themselves with forces that may ultimately destroy them.
The chorus of the song, "Death Dies Hard," is a declaration of the singer's determination to cling to power at all costs, even in the face of death itself. The line "Enter hell and use the bone of God as key" suggests that the singer is willing to defy even divine authority in order to maintain control. Overall, the lyrics of "Death Dies Hard" paint a bleak picture of a world ruled by those who are willing to sacrifice anything--including the lives of others--in order to hold onto power.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch the vultures as they open their eyes
Observe the scavengers as they awaken and look for something to consume.
Can you please, please give them something
Can you offer them a sacrifice or an object of value to appease them?
Play the heavens with the Devil?s dice
Gambling with the fate of the universe using the malevolent dice of Satan.
Can you serve them, feed ?em with your king
Are you able and willing to provide them with your ruler to feast upon?
You?ve never seen anything like this before
This is a unique and unfamiliar experience that you have yet to encounter.
You will never see a clockwork sunrise no more
You will never again witness a predictable and artificial dawn.
I bring no shelter? cause I
I cannot provide refuge because I lack the means to do so.
I will deny you
I will reject your requests and refuse to comply with your demands.
This world belongs to me
I am the dominant force in this existence and have complete control over it.
You try to fake it
You are attempting to deceive me and present a false façade.
But all wounds are there to see
However, the damage and pain that you carry are still evident.
Watch as the Devil gets sold to me
Observe as the symbol of evil and destruction is transferred to my possession.
Enter hell and use the bone of God as key
Descend into the depths of damnation and access its secrets using a relic of divine power.
The lotus withers as the insects thrive
The beautiful flower deteriorates and fades away, while the pests and parasites flourish.
Can your black crimes be carried on white wings
Can your immoral and sinful acts be absolved or concealed by virtuous and pure means?
A sulphur storm brings the victims upon the shore
A violent tempest of fire and brimstone washes ashore the hapless casualties.
Death Dies Hard
The concept of death is resilient and difficult to overcome or eliminate.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS BERGH, EMIL NODTVEIDT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
あきら
I hope there is someone still listening to this masterpiece. It would be a shame if this song is forgotten.
Mike 03
Me
Several Korveks
And I just discovered it for me
Asura Priest
Me since I was 17
Ferbana Kinnitty
Me for 10 years, can’t wait for the new album.
WH Jeep
This is the song that brought me to Deathstars back then
Zorro
man we desperately need this in 1080p at least. The atmosphere in this video is crazy
Veiled Melancholia
personally it is so much better when it is low quality lol
Ferbana Kinnitty
Back in 2014, all their older vids - "Cyanide", "Death Dies Hard", etc - were uploaded in 720p or 1080p on some channel, but they got taken down (probably copyright) How I miss the quality of those vids
Duc
Another all around classic that came Out of the year that I graduated high school. I'm in my thirties now and i'm still listening to these guys