Fredrik had the ambition of creating a band of his own for a long time, but was yet to find somebody with musical ideals similar to his. However, while on holiday on the Greek islands during the year of 1999, he met guitarist Gus G (from Firewind and Mystic Prophecy). The two musicians got along quite well, despite their age difference of over a decade. Plans for Dream Evil commenced, and shortly, Gus boarded a plane to Gothenburg, on which he and Fredrik began writing material for the band.
In order for Dream Evil to become the band that they were idealizing, it would need to have musicians of exceptional talent. The person who first came to their minds was Snowy Shaw (from King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and Notre Dame), but the drummer initially refused their invitation. Later on he changed his mind and agreed to play on the band's debut album.
Vocalist Niklas Isfeldt had done backing vocals for some of HammerFall's songs produced by Fredrik, and since Isfeldt was not involved in any major project at the time, it was decided that he was a good choice for Dream Evil. Niklas had shown a lot of promise in his test, and it was soon decided that he would become a definitive part of the band. He also brought along his friend Peter Stålfors, who assumed the bass.
The fact remains that, up until the moment the promotional photos were shot, the whole of the band had not been in the same place at the same time even once. Some members did not even know each other.
The band soon got a deal with Century Media Records, and intended to name themselves Dragonslayer due to the themes of the songs which had been written by Gus and Fredrik, which had a strong focus on medieval and fantastical themes. However, their label did not find the name original enough, and thus the band settled with the name Dream Evil, inspired by the title of Dio's album Dream Evil.
Dream Evil's debut album was released on April of 2002 and received positive feedback from the specialized press. At one point, the album — entitled Dragonslayer — reached number one on the Japanese import charts. The band proceeded to play a series of festivals and also supported Blind Guardian during part of their world tour.
The members of Dream Evil got along well despite the seemingly random manner by which they had been brought together. Snowy Shaw then joined the band permanently and Dream Evil went on their first Japanese tour. During their stay in Japan the band was invited by HammerFall to support their 2003 European tour. Their label manager hinted that it would be a good idea to have a new album out by then.
With little time on their hands, the band wrote the basis of most songs on the flight to Europe and on the day of their arrival entered the studio in order to record a new album. They took two weeks in total to record Evilised and most songs were recorded as they were written. It was released on the 20th of January, and one week later Dream Evil proceeded to tour Europe with HammerFall and the less known Masterplan.
In June of the same year the band returned for a second Japanese tour and Gus G was featured on the cover of Young Guitar Magazine, a magazine well respected by musicians from around the globe. During the promotional tour of their next single, Gus was already committed to playing with Mystic Prophecy. Thus, Snowy Shawn took upon his hands the task of playing the lead guitar sections of the Dream Evil songs.
For their third album the band actually took time to write the songs and fine-tune them in the studio. The Book of Heavy Metal took two months to be recorded and was released in May of 2004.
Guitarist Gus G left the band in late 2004 in order to dedicate more time to Firewind, being replaced by Markus Black (also known as Mark U Black).
Niklas Isfeldt and Peter Stålfors briefly left in 2005 to be replaced by Jake E. Berg (aka Jake Steel, of Dreamland) and Tommy Larsson, but returned before recordings or live shows were done. At the start of 2006, Snowy Shaw abruptly quit Dream Evil.
After a half year of silence, Dream Evil published a statement on their homepage and announced that they had a new drummer, whose name was Pat Power (aka Patrik Jerksten) and that they had recorded 18 new songs. The 18 said songs where released on the album United on October 13, 2006.
On August 13, 2007, the band posted news on their official website concerning an upcoming release, titled Gold Medal in Metal, which would contain some tracks previously released only in Japan as bonus tracks and some new recordings, as well as a DVD containing a live performance from November 25, 2006 in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is tentatively set to be released in November or December of 2007.
Blind Evil
Dream Evil Lyrics
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I knew you never felt that safe
I turn and whisper to you, you turn away
I'd never lie to you, my friend
But you should know this one thing
This thing may one day save your life
It's real but you can't touch it
Blind Evil
Standing in the darkness
Waiting in the pouring rain
Blind Evil
Want to bring you sadness
Beat you to eternal pain
You turn away in anger
And walked alone
You said that I could go to hell
But in the street there's something
You can't deny
The path to death is where we meet
But you should know this one thing
This thing may one day save your life
It's real but you can't touch it
In every colour of the light
Blind Evil
Standing in the darkness
Waiting in the pouring rain
Blind Evil
Want to bring you sadness
Beat you to eternal pain
(guitar solo)
But you should know this one thing
This thing may one day save your life
It's real but you can't touch it
In every colour of the light
Blind Evil
Standing in the darkness
Waiting in the pouring rain
Blind Evil
Want to bring you sadness
Beat you to eternal pain
Blind Evil
Standing in the darkness
Waiting in the pouring rain
Blind Evil
Want to bring you sadness
Beat you to eternal pain
The lyrics of Dream Evil's song "Blind Evil" hint at the presence of the devil and the torment that he brings. The first verse says it all, "I took you by surprise and led you through the night, I knew you never felt that safe." This suggests a lack of control on the part of the person being led, and it sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer then proceeds to warn his friend that he should know one thing that may one day save his life. The thing that he's talking about is most likely a warning about the existence of evil. The fact that it's real but intangible suggests that it's a force to be reckoned with, but one that is difficult to see or comprehend.
The chorus, "Blind Evil, standing in the darkness, waiting in the pouring rain," reinforces this idea that the devil is lurking about, ready to pounce at any given moment. The mention of sadness and eternal pain suggests that the singer has witnessed or experienced the effects of this evil firsthand. The final verse explores the tension between the singer and his friend. His friend is angry and walks away, but the singer insists that the path to death is where they will eventually meet. This chilling statement underscores the fact that both friend and foe are mere mortals, subject to the whims of the devil.
Line by Line Meaning
I took you by surprise and led you through the night
I caught you off guard but showed you the way to the unknown
I knew you never felt that safe
I sensed your fear and vulnerability
I turn and whisper to you, you turn away
I tried to share a secret, but you refused to listen
I'd never lie to you, my friend
I assure you, I would never betray your trust
But you should know this one thing
It's important for you to understand this fact
This thing may one day save your life
This knowledge could be crucial for your survival
It's real but you can't touch it
It exists, but it's intangible
In every colour of the light
It manifests in different ways and forms
Blind Evil
An unseen force of malevolence
Standing in the darkness
Lurking in the shadows, hidden from view
Waiting in the pouring rain
Patiently anticipating prey, amidst adverse conditions
Want to bring you sadness
Its intent is to cause you suffering and sorrow
Beat you to eternal pain
It seeks to inflict permanent and excruciating agony upon you
You turn away in anger
You react with fury and indignation
And walked alone
You decide to proceed independently
You said that I could go to hell
You express disdain and contempt towards me
But in the street there's something
However, there's a hidden danger in the surroundings
You can't deny
It's impossible to ignore or reject
The path to death is where we meet
Death is an inevitable outcome that we will all face
(guitar solo)
Musical intermission
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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Dead Knight
Blind Evil!
Standing in the Darkness!
Waiting in the Pouring Rain!
Blind Evil!
Wants to bring you Sadness!
Brings you to Eternal Pain!
That chorus is one of the most well sung I've ever heard. And the instrumentals are incredible and incredibly uplifting. Now I remember why I listened Dream Evil so much.
Yokoto12343
DREAM EVIL IS BACK WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM:
SIX
Honey Biscuit
Man I really love how he carries the second syllable in "evil." But Dream Evil's vocals are always on point.
규연
This song is too beautiful... It's my favorite song... I wanna play(sing) this style music... I will be a metal vocalist...
luv2scream815
Have you formed a band yet?
Koyaaniskatsi
Hey, never too late to try! Just buy a guitar and let's go !
And try to sing over and practice !
규연
@ILikeYaFace what does that mean? I didn't understand your asked
Chris Dalton
Ch Queian how's that going?
Kodolányi Imola
I freaking Love this song! Its one of my Go To “Powersongs “👌🏻
Lycanwolf45
Love DreamEvil...Just such excellent tracks!