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The story of Deceptic began in the early and cold coast of Gothenburg the year of 2011, with members consisting Tony Gullquist (Guitar), Dennis Svensson (Drums), and William Gustafsson (Vocals).
With a like-minded goal, they all strived to write something new and unheard, something that sure would make your heart pause for a second and rewind itself, just to experience that golden moment once again.
And as a result of a tremendous chemistry and a vast selection of influences, it all became a reality when John Wennergren (Guitar) and Tobias Westling (Bass) joined the band, to be a part of the release of their first self-titled EP that became available in Decemeber of 2011!
From thin dust, the band Deceptic practically exploded just after a few live shows here and there around Sweden.
So they started to write the material for a full length album to reach even greater heights. Unfortunately under this period of time, both John and Tobias left the band under different circumstances, Deceptic were forced to delay the whole writing process just to find two new members that had the same time and energy.
And, after some scavenging in and around Gothenburg, they found José Pascual (Guitar) and Richard Martos (Bass), who came from a Rock/Metal band called Urbandux, and the music video company 11Frames.
Not long after, they got the chance to play at the biggest Metal festival in Sweden, Metaltown.
From that moment, they realized that Deceptic could be so much more than just a hobby, so they took a vow to each other, to start a real career from it, to aim for the stars to live by and with music as an everyday job.
But, as everything else in life, dreams and priorities change for some people, so José and Richard was forced to leave since they didn't have the time Deceptic needed to grow and reach out even more than they already did.
So therefore Tony, Dennis and William decided to continue as a trio until the album was done. As they didn't want to rush through it, they did spend a lot of time writing in the studio, and after a time long and hard they started to see the light in the tunnel as they finished the recordings and called Tue Madsen From Ant Farm Studios (famous for working with bands like The Haunted, Dir En Grey, Mnemic, Dark Tranquility etc.) to mix and master the masterpiece given the name "The Artifact".
So now the only thing they had to do was to fill the two empty seats, to become a five-piece once again. Having the privilege to know a lot of good musicians through the whole Gothenburg scene, they got in touch Otto Halling (Bass) and Martin Calenfors (Guitar). After a few weeks of getting to know each other it felt like the perfect match, since they shared the same passion, dream, and not to forget the genuine skill and energy on stage!
NOW, with a complete setup and final Master of the album "The Artifact", it didn't take long until they signed their first record deal, with no other than Dead End Exit / Roasting House Records, and BMG as a publisher.
THE ARTIFACT will be released in the summer of 2014, with a single and a music video as an opener, to be followed up with a tour around Europe!
THIS, is where the real journey of Deceptic begins!
Lead Astray
Deceptic Lyrics
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To make room
For the black hole is always around me
Since the dawn of time I've strived for the essence
That makes one divine but the goal is constantly changing
But i'm not questioning my belief
The stones are being turned and thrown
I feed on whatever that will quench my thirst
Lead Astray From the path that should have awakened me
Away
It drags me down and depletes my identity
Watered down and withered
You've become so unwanted
As much as I want to relive it, I see no joy in second encounters
So old and so useless I sit on the shadow's throne
Lead Astray From the path that should have awakened me
Away
It drags me down and depletes my identity
I silence all essential desires to make room for the black hole
Always around me
Since the dawn of time i've strived for the essence
That makes one divine but the goal is constantly changing
All torned and withered
Am I the one who has become so unwanted
Am I so old, so obsessed and useless?
Dissolve
I just want to be whole
Let go!
My house is made of gold
But no one bangs on my door
Lead Astray From the path that should have awakened me
Away
It drags me down and depletes my identity
Deceptic's "Lead Astray" is a song that delves into the theme of losing oneself in the face of constant change and the black hole that surrounds us. The lyrics talk about silencing essential desires to create room, which may be a reference to relinquishing control over oneself. The writer also mentions striving for the essence that makes one divine, referring to the inner quest for meaning and purpose which seems to be elusive. However, as the lyrics suggest, the goal is always changing, questioning the very belief of the writer.
The song's title, "Lead Astray," is a reference to the singer losing their way from the path that should have awakened them. It is a metaphorical journey of trying to find the way back to their true identity. The writer talks about how they feel unwanted and useless, and how they have become so obsessed, questioning their very existence. The song's overall message seems to be that the writer wants to find wholeness and let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I silence all essential desires
I suppress my needs and wants
To make room
So that something else can take up space
For the black hole is always around me
There's always darkness lurking
Since the dawn of time I've strived for the essence
I've been searching for the core of my being
That makes one divine but the goal is constantly changing
The standard for 'divinity' keeps shifting
But i'm not questioning my belief
I'm not doubting my faith
The stones are being turned and thrown
Challenges keep coming my way
I feed on whatever that will quench my thirst
I consume anything that satisfies my desires
Lead Astray From the path that should have awakened me
I've been diverted from the journey that should have enlightened me
Away
Far from where I should be
It drags me down and depletes my identity
It weakens me and depletes my sense of self
Watered down and withered
Weak and deteriorated
You've become so unwanted
No one desires you
As much as I want to relive it, I see no joy in second encounters
Even if I want to experience it again, I won't find happiness in repeating it
So old and so useless I sit on the shadow's throne
I feel ancient and unimportant, lurking in the shadows
All torned and withered
Damaged and wilted
Am I the one who has become so unwanted
Am I the one no one wants anymore?
Am I so old, so obsessed and useless?
Do I feel old, obsessed, and worthless?
Dissolve
Disappear
I just want to be whole
I want to feel complete
Let go!
Release!
My house is made of gold
I have material wealth and abundance
But no one bangs on my door
No one comes to visit me or seeks me out
Lead Astray From the path that should have awakened me
I've been diverted from the journey that should have enlightened me
Away
Far from where I should be
It drags me down and depletes my identity
It weakens me and depletes my sense of self
Writer(s): Tony Gullqvist, Dennis Svensson, William Gustafsson
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DestroyxThexSkyline
this is easily one of my favorite tracks to come across in a long time. i listen to this anytime im searching music and im stoked for new music from you guys. #patientlywaiting
quentin bouvier
Guillaume Bideau brought me here, but vocally you are really impressive as well. I listened to other tracks and wow man you got powerful vocals. The way you blend clear tone and screams reminds me a bit the vocalist of Tesseract, but you bring this stuff to a whole new level. I am just curious, how did you happen to have blend your screams with your clean voice like that? Did it come naturally while adding more vocal grit to your clean tones, or did you start with a full scream and then discovered you could blend some clean voice in it. I can have a raspy voice all over my fourth octave but i can't achieve that kind of scream. Keep on rocking guys!
Deceptic
+quentin bouvier Thank you times a thousand, my cheek's red and all right now :). Daniel is a splendid vocalist and I am truly inspired by his techniques and approach. It started quite naturally as you are saying, but I also wanted to be able to "sing" while growling, to get the feel and vibe of clean singing. So I started experimenting, and after a few months I had something that I was proud enough to work with. But it takes time and patience my friend, be stubborn \m/ !
Hanz G.P. Drums
You guys did it again! Amazing video for an amazing song :)
Very few bands are able to put out such amazing material on their debut album,and you are one of them!
SYNDICAIDRAMON
Oooh, new music video. For one of my fave tracks on the album! :D
Taylor Herald
love the sound keep it!!! make more or youll die out!!! we (the world) need the sound sounds old school but new sending a message i love it!!!!
Deceptic
we working on it, hoping for your satisfaction :)
Sebastian Ljungmark
Just epic, awsome edit to a cool video with a perfect song, keep it up!
Simon's Gaming Glacier
Ever since hearing this and Dissonance on spotify I have been stuck on yall. I listen to yall while I work and while riding my scooter. Keep up the intensity.
Arotica
First Ocean and then Lead Astray. Pulling Levers up next for a music video? Those are my three favourite songs from the album. Keep up the awesome work!