Decoded Feedback is a Electro/Industrial/EBM band formed in Toronto, Canada… Read Full Bio ↴Decoded Feedback is a Electro/Industrial/EBM band formed in Toronto, Canada in 1990.
Decoded Feedback burst on to the industrial scene in the mid 1990s with the highly acclaimed self-titled demo tape Decoded Feedback. This creative duo brought together all the elements and contrasts that exist between the sexes, and at the same time using their diverse backgrounds, European and Canadian, to successfully create their own unique sound. This proved to be a powerful combination. After an amazing review in Belgium’s Side-Line magazine, Decoded Feedback was picked up immediately by one of Europe’s leading industrial labels, Hard Records.
1996 marked the year of their first CD release entitled Overdosing. The quality and power of Overdosing opened more doors for Decoded Feedback, capturing the attention of not just the industrial community, but also of Europe's leading electro label, Zoth Ommog, who arranged to release the band's second CD Technophoby in 1997. This CD later came to the attention of America's leading industrial label, Metropolis Records, who soon after became Decoded Feedback’s official North American label. The band’s third CD Bio-Vital was released in 1998 and instantly hit the German Alternative Charts (DAC). Decoded Feedback was also voted one of the best groups on Zoth Ommog. EVOLution marked their fourth release and demonstrated their growth and established position in the electronic community. This CD brought together a perfect mix of Industrial and EBM, pulling you in and enveloping you into the interwoven dance floor textures and symphonic melodies.

In 2000, Decoded Feedback signed to the up and coming German label, Bloodline. Reflect in Silence was Marco and Yone’s first single which was released in Sept 2000 to critical acclaim. The full length CD Mechanical Horizon was released soon after. This CD pulled together all of the elements that had now become the famous Decoded Feedback sound, but added some new touches. More elaborate sequences, less distorted vocals, richer soundscapes. It perfectly demonstrated the versatility of this Italian/Canadian band. 2001 was the year of touring, festivals and studio production. In April, they headlined a European tour with Noisex, Sonar and Re/Work. In August they participated in their first European festival, Eurorock 2001. 2002 was a year dedicated to hard work in the Defcode Lab studio preparing for their next release.

2003 marked the year of a powerful return to their roots and a change in European record companies. DF is now signed to Out of Line. Phoenix and Shockwave show a return to a harder, more minimalist sound. Very edgy and powerful, reminiscent of Technophoby and Bio-Vital. Phoenix and Shockwave were so well received that Decoded Feedback embarked on a full European tour with Haujobb in May/June 2003. On May 5th, Shockwave hit the DAC (Deutsche Alternative Charts) at number 4. Shockwave stayed on the DAC charts for 7 weeks. It entered the charts at number 4 and stayed in the top 3 positions, along with Marilyn Manson and Linkin Park, for 6 weeks reaching number 1 on week 22. Shockwave had the honour of being voted #3 Top International Album of 2003 on the DAC.

2004 proved to be a very productive and exciting year. Decoded Feedback embarked on yet another European tour in February/March, this time with support group God Module. The huge success of this tour brought Decoded Feedback to the attention of Europe’s biggest festival M’era Luna in Germany, where they played in August. To round up this very successful year, Decoded Feedback was invited to play an exclusive show in Mexico City at the renowned DadaX club.

2005 has been an extremely productive and exciting year so far. Combustion was released worldwide in September to rave reviews. Decoded Feedback were a huge hit at 2 major festivals: Infest 2005 (UK) and Blacksun Festival (USA). They will wrap up this exciting year co-headlining the Out of Line festival tour in Germany in November with Blutengel. A full European and North American tour are planned for spring 2006.

In 2010, Decoded Feedback return with their new album "Aftermath ". Throughout their musical career, Decoded Feedback has managed to stay true to their industrial roots while at the same time experimenting with various new sounds and techniques. Decoded Feedback have now returned with their much anticipated follow-up to Combustion entitled Aftermath. Picking up where its predecessor left off, the album is a striking barrage of hard hitting basslines, acidic synths, and distorted vocals all fueled by emotion.

Biagiotti and Dudas originally experimented with the fusion of punk and electro, but over time developed a more cold, industrial-oriented sound. By the time Evolution was released, they had attempted to create a blend of industrial and electronic body music, with "interwoven dance floor textures and symphonic melodies". This sound culminated with Mechanical Horizon, but turned sharply with Shockwave, an album that was seen as somewhat of a return to an older style. The duo's most recent release, Combustion, continues in this trend.

Both members have also cited the tensions that exist between genders and international boundaries, as well as their own unique backgrounds, as a driving force behind their music - especially in an attempt to create their own unique style. Decoded Feedback's music is popular within the darker electronic music scene, especially among fans of electro-industrial music. Comparable artists include fellow Metropolis Records label mates Haujobb, Wumpscut, Suicide Commando, and Front Line Assembly, as well as Zoth Ommog label mates X Marks the Pedwalk and Evil's Toy.

Decoded Feedback are:

Marco Biagiotti - vox, lyrics, samples, sequences, arrangement, basses and drums
Yone Dudas - keyboards, sequences, arrangement, samples, basses, drums and lyrics

Discography:

* Decoded Feedback - (CS) 1993 - no label
* Elektroküte – (CS Mini Album) 1994 - no label
* Overdosing – (CD Album) 1996 - Hard Records, Cleopatra • (CD Album) 2002 - Dying Culture
* Technophoby – (CD Album) 1997 - Zoth Ommog, Metropolis
* Bio-Vital – (CD Album) 1998 - Zoth Ommog • 1999 Metropolis
* EVOlution – (CD) 1999 - Zoth Ommog, Metropolis
* Mechanical Horizon – (CD Album) 2000 - Metropolis, Bloodline
* Reflect in Silence – (CD Maxi) 2000 - Bloodline
* Phoenix – (CD Maxi) 2002 - Out of Line
* Shockwave – (CD Album, Enhanced) 2003 - Metropolis • (CD Album, Enhanced) 2004 - Irond
* BioMechanic – (2xCD) 2004 - Metropolis
* Combustion – (CD Album, Enhanced) 2005 - Out of Line, Metropolis • (CD Album, Enhanced) 2005 - Irond
* Aftermath – (CD Album) 2010 - Metropolis Records
* disKonnekt – (CD Album) 2012 - Metropolis Records
* Dark Passenger – (CD Album) 2016 - Metropolis Records

Relic
Decoded Feedback Lyrics

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Living in a world
A world full of hate
Nothing can stop my feelings inside
Nothing can live after it dies
Relic
The world is a relic
To punish this world guilty of hate
Nobody will ever see the sun

Nobody will ever be young

Nothing can stop my feelings inside
Nothing can live after it dies
Relic
The world is a relic
I tried to live a normal life
I tried to be a normal guy
I tried to hide my better side

I tried to live, and deny
I tried but the world is dying

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Decoded Feedback's song Relic are somewhat bleak and speak to the singer's experience of living in a world filled with hate, where they feel that nothing can stop the feelings of pain and hopelessness that he or she experiences inside. The word "relic" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps as a way of driving home the idea that everything in this world is old and decaying, including the emotions of those who inhabit it.

The lyrics suggest that the world is guilty of hate and deserves to be punished, but this punishment seems to have already been happening, as the singer laments that no one will ever see the sun or be young again. The repetition of the lines "Nothing can stop my feelings inside/Nothing can live after it dies" suggests a sense of finality and hopelessness - there is an understanding that even though the emotions and experiences of the people living in this world may eventually die, they will leave a lasting impact.

The final stanza of the song suggests that the singer has tried to live a normal life and hide his or her true feelings, but ultimately the world is dying and it is impossible to escape the reality of its decay. These lyrics paint a stark picture of the world as a place of unending pain and despair, where even the smallest hope seems to wither and die.

Line by Line Meaning

Living in a world
Existing in a world filled with negativity and animosity.

A world full of hate
A place overflowing with anger and hostility.

Nothing can stop my feelings inside
External factors cannot prevent my internal emotions.

Nothing can live after it dies
Nothing can have vitality after it has perished.

Relic
An artifact or remains of a world that no longer exists.

The world is a relic
The current world is outdated and obsolete.

To punish this world guilty of hate
To penalize this world for its culpability in harbouring hatred.

Nobody will ever see the sun
No one will ever experience joy or happiness.

Nobody will ever be young
A metaphor to convey the loss of innocence and the destruction of hope.

I tried to live a normal life
Attempted to live a typical, conformist existence.

I tried to be a normal guy
Struggled to fit within the confines of societal expectations.