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"
Virtue to Vice
Deathstars Lyrics
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Are of thorns and ice
Hushâ?¦.
Don't tell them nothing, not a word
Hushâ?¦
Don't tell them nothing, not a single thing that I've said to you
Tell all the lies
Hear all my secrets
Tell all the fucking lies!
Can you hear it scream?
Deep deep inside
Hushâ?¦
Now listen carefully, here it comes
Hushâ?¦
It's what I keep inside, this is the crime that I've tried to hide
Hear all my secrets
Tell all the lies
Hear all my secrets
Tell all the fucking lies!
Can you hear it scream?
Deep deep inside
Envy...Sloth...Gluttony...Wrath...Pride...Lust...Greed
These secrets I'll bring to you
Are of thorns and ice
These secrets I'll give to you
Will turn virtue to vice
These secrets I'll bring to you
(These secrets I'll bring to you)
Are of thorns and ice
(Are of thorns and ice)
These secrets I'll give to you
(These secrets I'll give to you)
Will turn virtue to vice
(Will turn virtue to vice!)
Can you hear it scream?
Deep deep inside
I'll tell you only onceâ?¦
The lyrics of Deathstars’ song Virtue to Vice are about the idea of keeping secrets that are dark and dangerous. The song begins with the singer promising to share secrets with the listener, but warns that they are of “thorns and ice,” meaning they will cause pain and suffering. The chorus then calls for the listener to both hear their secrets and tell lies to protect them. The bridge of the song introduces the idea of an inner scream that is hidden and contained, and the singer urges the listener to listen carefully to this scream, which is the “crime that I’ve tried to hide.” Finally, the song ends with the repetition of the opening verse, emphasizing the idea that the secrets shared will ultimately turn virtue into vice.
Overall, the song Virtue to Vice explores the theme of the inherent darkness and danger in keeping secrets. The lyrics suggest that one’s innermost secrets can have a corrupting influence, turning what was once virtuous into something harmful and destructive. The reference to the seven deadly sins in the song’s finale adds to this sense of corruptibility, indicating that even the purest virtues can be corrupted by secrets and lies.
Line by Line Meaning
These secrets I'll bring to you
Are of thorns and ice
I am telling you some dark and cold secrets
Hushâ?¦.
Don't tell them nothing, not a word
Hushâ?¦
Don't tell them nothing, not a single thing that I've said to you
You must keep my secrets safe and never speak of them
Hear all my secrets
Tell all the lies
Hear all my secrets
Tell all the fucking lies!
I will tell you everything, but you must help me hide the truth
Can you hear it scream?
Deep deep inside
I am tormented by my own lies and secrets
Envy...Sloth...Gluttony...Wrath...Pride...Lust...Greed
These are the sins I have committed
These secrets I'll bring to you
(Are of thorns and ice)
These secrets I'll give to you
(Will turn virtue to vice!)
My secrets will destroy your sense of morality and decency
I'll tell you only onceâ?¦
This is the only chance I will give you to hear my secrets and join me in my sinful ways
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS BERGH, EMIL NODTVEIDT, OLE OHMAN, SKINNY KANGUR
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Lucinda Morgenstern
The lyrics are amazing. I can't help, I absolutelly love it. The piano in the music, the dark atmosphere, and the deep whisper...
Brave Sir. Robin
I just looooooooove their music! I've never listen to a band this good! i've heard their songs 1000 times but i never get tired of them! Deathstars FOREVER!!!!!!!!
Gray CORe
Они ОХРЕНИТЕЛЬНЫ!!!!!!!!
Varvara Strukova
обожаю Deathstars крутая песня
Green Or Black
that is one of the most amazing songs I have ever heard, I love their "style" kind of a mix of rammstein and nightwish
Spooky101 UwU
MUCH LOVE! 🖤🖤🖤
Jason Borda
This song is hauntingly beautiful. I love it.
slampog
2:12 Envy, Sloth, Gluttony, Wrath, Pride, Lust, Greed... Deathstars is fucking awesome!
Somekind of Dude
Is this from the new Captain Planet?
Ariiana Inés Moliina
Alguien q le guste deathstars tanto como a mi :)
(Amo deathstars)