Dungeon's (Australia) 16 year long history began in August 1989, in the outback town of Broken Hill, the home of Mad Max. What started as humble jam session in a high school hall eventually turned into a world-class, international touring machine and one of the biggest Australian heavy metal bands of all time.
Formed by singer and guitarist 'Lord' Tim, Dungeon relocated to Sydney in 1992 and eventually singed a world-wide publishing deal with BMG Australia which led to the release of the Changing Moods demo EP (featuring drumming virtuoso Virgil Donati). The EP gained the attention of Japanese label TDK-Core Records who convinced the band to release the Changing Moods songs, plus other demo material exactly as it was under the name of Demolition. Although the band was unsure of this idea, the album eventually sold over 6,000 copies within the first six weeks and established a solid fan base in Japan.
Dungeon, whose lineup now consisted of Lord Tim, Dale Corney (guitars), Justin 'Juz' Sayers (bass) and Steve 'Stevo' Moore (drums), began to take the Australian metal scene by storm with their high-energy, technical shows. The band's first official album, Resurrection, was recorded which further raised Dungeon's profile and along with new bassist Brendon 'Dakk' McDonald, Dungeon embarked on tours with Yngwie Malmsteen and Nevermore, as well as at festival appearances such as Metal Warriors Metalfest, Bloodlust and Australia's largest metal event, Metal For The Brain (where they subsequently appeared every year since then, headlining in 2003).
With the release of their ground-breaking 2002 release, A Rise To Power, Dungeon went from strength to strength with national tours with Edguy, Doro and Destruction, and another change of guitarist with Stuart Marshall taking over from Dale Corney.
2003 was a landmark year for Dungeon, who signed a priority deal with heavyweight metal label, Limb Music Products, coinciding with the band's first international tour to Japan's prestigious Club Citta for the Melodic Metal Festival alongside Skylark, Vigilante, Dragonland and Galneryus. The commemorative album, Rising Power, was released for this tour and a DVD and live CD entitled Under The Rising Sun was created from the tour footage.
In 2004, Dungeon began recording the follow up album to A Rise To Power entitled One Step Beyond, and also simultaneously re-recording their 1999 debut, Resurrection with the current line-up and modern production values for a proper world-wide release through LMP. During this process, Dungeon embarked on a promo tour through Japan, Europe and the USA and Australian tours with Mayhem, Opeth and Edguy once again. This busy year saw Dungeon's profile raised to one of the biggest metal bands in Australia, but further line-up changes lay ahead.
2005 - Dungeon's 16th year - and it was the biggest and busiest yet, beginning with tours with Nightwish and Angra, the worldwide release of One Step Beyond and Resurrection, and an Australian tour with metal gods, Megadeth. So impressed with Dungeon's performance on this tour, Megadeth main-man Dave Mustaine invited Dungeon to join them on their European tour, which conveniently coincided with Dungeon's own planned tour of Europe and Japan.
The tour, which led from Holland to Germany, Serbia, Romania and Greece, with the new line-up of Lord Tim, Stuart Marshall, Glenn Williams and Tim Yatras, was an outstanding success and even included headlining shows in Belgium, Holland's RosRock festival and an appearance at the prestigious Bang Your Head pre-show alongside Metal Church, Chris Caffery and Nasty Savage. Dungeon's journey continued through Canada and then onto Japan for a headlining tour and clinics at The Musicians Institute across the country.
Dungeon returned to Australia exhausted but immediately returned to the stage for a tour with Fozzy. The touring stress had taken its toll and the band was about to suffer its final line-up change.
Dungeon announced that Stu and Glenn would be leaving the band, and that Lord Tim had chosen to dissolve Dungeon and concentrate on LORD, which was originally a solo side-project, but would now continue on as a full band where Dungeon left off. The final Dungeon album, The Final Chapter, was released in 2006 and concludes the Dungeon story after 16 years and an impressive portfolio.
Dungeon (México) [sometimes written Dungeøn, Dungeon.] , born from the 'sector libertad' sessions (2012-2014) in 2015. Dungeon release his first LP called ' Memories of Sài Gòn ' in February 2016, and a live album featuring Manami Matsumae in 2015.
Wasted Years
Dungeon Lyrics
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From the coast of gold, across the seven seas
I'm travellin' on, far and wide
But now it seems, I'm just a stranger to myself
And all the things I sometimes do, it isn't me but
Someone else
Another city goes by in the night
Ain't it funny how it is, you never miss it 'til it's
Gone away
And my heart is lying there and will be 'til my
Dying day
[Chorus:]
So understand
Don't waste your time always searching for
Those wasted years
Face up... make your stand
And realise you're living in the golden years
Too much time on my hands, I got you on my mind
Can't ease this pain, so easily
When you can't find the words to say it's hard to
Make it through another day
And it makes me wanna cry and throw my
Hands up to the sky
[Chorus:]
The lyrics to Dungeon's song "Wasted Years" are a powerful reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living in the present. The song opens with a reference to travel and exploration, as the singer describes traveling "across the seven seas." However, despite his many adventures, he feels like a "stranger to [himself]," someone who is not fully living in the moment. He laments that the things he does sometimes don't feel like his own choices, as if someone else is controlling his life.
The second verse continues this theme of feeling disconnected and lost. The singer closes his eyes and thinks of home, but it is clear that he cannot return to that place. He notes that it's easy to take things for granted when they're present, but when they're gone, we miss them deeply. Finally, the chorus provides a call to action, urging the listener not to waste time searching for "those wasted years" but instead to "Face up... make your stand / And realize you're living in the golden years."
One interesting interpretation of this song is that it may be about the struggles of being a musician. The constant travel and pursuit of success can be isolating and make it difficult to stay connected to oneself and one's true passions. The lyrics could also be interpreted more broadly as a warning against obsessing over the past or future at the expense of the present, urging us to live fully in each moment.
Line by Line Meaning
From the coast of gold, across the seven seas
I've travelled far and wide, seeking riches and adventure
I'm travelin' on, far and wide
My journey has taken me to many places
But now it seems, I'm just a stranger to myself
As I've chased my dreams, I've lost a sense of who I am
And all the things I sometimes do, it isn't me but someone else
I've made mistakes and done things that go against my true nature
I close my eyes, and think of home
In moments of despair, I long for the comfort of home
Another city goes by in the night
I continue to travel, never staying in one place for long
Ain't it funny how it is, you never miss it 'til it's gone away
We often take things for granted until they're no longer available
And my heart is lying there and will be 'til my dying day
My heart belongs to my home and the people I love
So understand
You must understand
Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years
Don't spend your life chasing things that ultimately don't matter
Face up... make your stand
Stand up for what you believe in
And realize you're living in the golden years
Recognize that you're currently living in a time that will one day seem special and important
Too much time on my hands, I got you on my mind
I'm preoccupied with thoughts of someone I miss
Can't ease this pain, so easily
My heartache isn't easily resolved
When you can't find the words to say it's hard to make it through another day
It's difficult to persevere when you're struggling to express your emotions
And it makes me wanna cry and throw my hands up to the sky
The pain is so intense, it makes me want to give up and cry out for help
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jabbarmuhammad7529
Great freaking cover
@olgak.1139
A cover as a ballad is great too.
@filtatos1981
Love this Band. They are Australian and formed Lord now. They have more great covers