Formed in 2006, Dreamshade built their first lineup for more than a year. 2 years later they released their debut EP "To The Edge Of Reality" and played at some of the most prestigious Euro festivals such as MetalCamp 2008 and 2009, Summer Breeze Open Air 2009, Metalfest 2010 and more.
In September 2010 the band signed with Spinefarm Records/Universal Music. January 26th of 2011 saw the release of the band’s debut album "What Silence Hides" worldwide. The record was mixed by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman in Sweden and mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound in New York, USA. A special edition of the album containing a bonus track "It's Worth A Try" was later released by Universal Music Japan. 3 videos were shot: "Wide Awake", "Eternal" and "Miles Away". After the release Dreamshade promoted the album in several European festivals all through 2011 including Finnish Metal Expo, Metalfest, Rock Hard Festival, Basinfirefest, Rock Harz and Kavarna Rock Fest.
During the summer of 2012 they recorded their 2nd album "The Gift Of Life" (which came out on January 25th, 2013). The production and recording of "The Gift Of Life" was done in the band's own studio while Jacob Hansen (Denmark) took care of the mixing and mastering. Videos were shot for the songs "Photographs" and "Consumed Future". The lead single "Photographs" was released in October 2012. A Japanese edition (with 2 live bonus tracks) will be released.
Current members:
Kevin Calì - Vocals
Fernando "Fella" Di Cicco - Guitars, Vocals
Luca Magri - Guitars
Gian-Andrea Costa - Bass Guitar
Serafino "Sera" Chiommino- Drums
Former members:
Rocco Ghielmini- Guitars
Rawirak "Rawi" Pellegrini - Keyboards
Ivan Moccia - Bass
Jerome- Drums
Wide Awake
Dreamshade Lyrics
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Reborn in me oh merciful life
You deserve a better way
Don't let the universe stomp on you
Fuck!
No chance to run away from this guillotine
"Remember you'll always be unique"
Wasted words whispered in a rainy night,
When haze caressed your face, and your voice moved me to tears
Fight!
Fight for freedom
Fight for your life
Fight with the soul
Defend yourself
I am forsaken, I am impure
Purify my sins, give me a sense of existence,
Give me a future, show me the way to follow
That time you woke up in the night, you felt cold and you started to tremble
Reborn in me oh merciful life
Fight!
Fight for freedom
Fight for your life
Fight with the soul
Defend yourself
I am forsaken, I am impure
Purify my sins, give me a sense of existence,
Give me a future, show me the way to follow
When you think things are going badly be prepared for the worst,
So be prepared to live the worst time of your life
Without the anguish of death
The lyrics of Dreamshade's "Wide Awake" speak to the struggle of overcoming personal turmoil and finding the strength to fight for one's own freedom and existence. The first stanza describes a moment of fear and vulnerability, where the singer wakes up trembling and feeling cold, as if reborn into a harsh reality. The lyrics then go on to encourage the singer to reject any negative forces that would try to bring them down, urging them to fight for their right to exist with the full force of their soul.
The chorus repeats this call to arms, emphasizing that the fight for freedom and life is necessary and must be defended. The final stanza reiterates the singer's sense of impurity and their need for purification, as well as their desire to be shown the way forward. The overall message is one of resilience and perseverance, urging the listener not to give up when faced with hardship, but to fight and defend themselves with all they have.
Line by Line Meaning
That time you woke up in the night, you felt cold and you started to tremble
A moment of fear and vulnerability demonstrated through physical symptoms
Reborn in me oh merciful life
A plea for redemption and new beginnings from a higher power
You deserve a better way
Belief in one's worth and deservingness of a better life
Don't let the universe stomp on you
A call to resist the negative forces of the world and to fight back
Fuck!
An exclamation of frustration and anger
No chance to run away from this guillotine
A feeling of helplessness and inevitability in facing a difficult situation
"Remember you'll always be unique"
A comforting message of individuality and self-worth
Wasted words whispered in a rainy night,
A moment of reflection on words that were once meaningful but now feel empty
When haze caressed your face, and your voice moved me to tears
A vivid memory of a past emotional experience
Fight!
A battle cry to face challenges and struggles head-on
Fight for freedom
A demand for personal liberty and autonomy
Fight for your life
A call to protect oneself and strive for a fulfilling existence
Fight with the soul
An encouragement to fight with passion and determination
Defend yourself
A reminder to prioritize one's own safety and wellbeing
I am forsaken, I am impure
A confession of one's flaws and shortcomings
Purify my sins, give me a sense of existence,
A plea for cleansing and purpose
Give me a future, show me the way to follow
A yearning for guidance and direction
When you think things are going badly be prepared for the worst,
A warning to mentally and emotionally prepare for difficult times
So be prepared to live the worst time of your life
An acknowledgement of the inevitability of hardship and an encouragement to face it head-on
Without the anguish of death
A hope for resolution and growth without unnecessary suffering
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This album deserves a remastered version... it's a piece of art
Blackest Skyline
Guys please make remastered version from this album with Kevin on vocals. That would be great for 10 years edition for WSH anniversary
Nevermight
2021! What Silence Hides is the best album of the past decade. I will listen to it til I die lol
Nevermight
@Blackest Skyline I hope we're not asking too much but fvck yes for a remaster lol
Blackest Skyline
WSH should be remastered with Kevin vocals for 10 year anniversary edition for this album.
ItsJustNotHappening
My favourite song of all time. So good! I miss the pure heavy melodic Dreamshade!
Jose Miguel Martinez
This is gold. Deserve a waaay more recognition
Kem
OMG pf fate un remaster di questo album.. 😭😭😭 È un masterpiece
Je Rome
Bei tempi ❤️
Flo Shred
Amazing !!!