Dysnomia was re-founded in January of 2014 by the members of an old project… Read Full Bio ↴Dysnomia was re-founded in January of 2014 by the members of an old project called Dark Eternity, which was established in 2007 by Rodrigo Blas and Jorge Fernandez (current guitar players) in their hometown Vigo. After a few lineup changes, a demo, an EP called "Selenia" (launched through Suspiria Records) and several tours, the band switched their name to Dysnomia, stating that the current lineup was as following:

- Alex de la Sota (vocals)
- Rodrigo Blas (guitar, back vocals)
- Jorge Fernandez (guitar)
- Eloi Pascual (drums)
- Aaron Fariña (bass)

A different music style came along to the name change, so the band decided to record 10 tracks and release them within a brand new self-titled album, in order to embody the new approach to their music. The album was recorded at Ultrasound Studios (Portugal) and produced by Pedro Mendes and Daniel Cardoso (only the drum session), and it was mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti (Italy). That very year, the band joined the Blood Fire Death agency roster, and signed with Suspiria Recods to release their new album in the fall of 2014.

Checkmate
Dysnomia Lyrics

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Broken chains of
trust. Life's guided
to a senseless conclusion.
Silenced by great forces.
Like pawns we stand in
desert fields. Awaiting
for the strike. We are the
latter of our kind. Their

threat means nothing
to our world. With hearts
aflame, we walk forward.
Hazards in our way.
Ambush our steps
Overwhelming pressure of
the blade over our heads
Bathed in brightest light
We feel the fire in our
skins. We clear the path
of lies. As our final
resistance grows. As soon
as the daylight fades.
Unforgiveness will flood
our minds. In endless
rancor we drown No!!!
We won't let them
intimidate our souls
We subjugate their fear
Relentless we advance
Through this polished
black brick road
We may soon see the end
Now we descry
Tenebrous figures in
the skyline
That dare oppose us
For every single step we take
Two more they will retreat
Each one that falls
Leads them to their demise
Now they will know
Eternal sleep
Now…
We keep on walking
towards the edge
As they fall back into their
abyssThe last one alone

he stands. This is a
checkmate

Overall Meaning

The song "Checkmate" by Dysnomia is a powerful call to action for individuals to resist oppression and injustice. The lyrics describe the broken chains of trust that have led to a senseless conclusion and how the great forces have silenced the people. The people are compared to pawns standing in a desert field, awaiting the strike. But despite the overwhelming pressure and hazards in their way, the people walk forward with their hearts aflame. They clear the path of lies and resist the intimidations of their oppressors.

The song talks about how the daylight fades, and unforgiveness floods their minds, and they drown in endless rancor. But the people stand firm, they won't let their oppressors intimidate their souls. With relentless determination, they advance through the polished black brick road towards the end where they see tenebrous figures in the skyline who dare oppose them. For every step, they take two more, the opposition retreats. And each one that falls lead them to their demise.

The last one standing alone is ultimately checkmated, and the people have successfully resisted the oppressive forces that have silenced and oppressed them. The song Checkmate is an excellent motivator for individuals to resist oppression and fight for their rights and freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Broken chains of trust. Life's guided to a senseless conclusion.
The erosion of trust has led to a meaningless conclusion.

Silenced by great forces.
We are powerless against the forces that silence us.

Like pawns we stand in desert fields. Awaiting for the strike.
We are vulnerable and awaiting an attack like pawns in a chess game.

We are the latter of our kind. Their threat means nothing to our world.
We are the last generation of our species, and their threats hold no weight in our world.

With hearts aflame, we walk forward. Hazards in our way.
We march forward with passion, undeterred by obstacles ahead.

Ambush our steps. Overwhelming pressure of the blade over our heads.
We are constantly attacked and threatened with the possibility of death.

Bathed in brightest light. We feel the fire in our skins.
Despite danger, we feel the warmth of hope guiding us.

We clear the path of lies. As our final resistance grows. As soon as the daylight fades.
We eliminate falsehoods that stand in our way and become more resolute as the day ends.

Unforgiveness will flood our minds. In endless rancor we drown. No!!!
Unforgiveness and resentment will consume us if we do not overcome our adversaries. We refuse to let that happen.

We won't let them intimidate our souls. We subjugate their fear.
We reject attempts to intimidate us and instead instill fear in our opponents.

Relentless we advance. Through this polished black brick road. We may soon see the end.
We continue moving forward with dogged determination towards the end, despite the hardships of the journey.

Now we descry Tenebrous figures in the skyline that dare oppose us.
We now see dark, ominous figures in the distance who dare to stand against us.

For every single step we take. Two more they will retreat. Each one that falls. Leads them to their demise.
Our progress forces our enemies to retreat with greater frequency, and every defeat brings them closer to their end.

Now they will know. Eternal sleep.
Our enemies will know death, and it will be permanent.

Now… We keep on walking towards the edge. As they fall back into their abyss, The last one alone he stands.
We keep moving toward the end, watching as our enemies fall into their final defeat, until only one remains.

This is a checkmate
We have outmaneuvered and defeated our opponents, and they are left with no options. Checkmate.

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