1) Elegy are a Dutch pow… Read Full Bio ↴There are various bands with the name Elegy
1) Elegy are a Dutch power metal band, founded in 1986 in Eindhoven. Their music is characterized by the fusion of power and progressive metal, which made them the pioneers of the 'progressive power metal' subgenre. The band was plagued by a continuing changing roster, which counts in the current line-up only one founding member. Elegy have currently suspended any recording or live activity.
The band was formed in 1986 by guitarists Hank van de Laars and Arno van Brussel, who recruited the first stable line-up of Elegy with vocalist Chris Terheijden, bassist Martin Helmantel and Bert Burgers on drums.[1] In 1986, the new band won a competition organized by the German magazine Metal Hammer and Polydor Records and recorded their first demo Metricide.[1] After recording their second demo, Better Than Bells, the band had already become known enough to tour with Angel Witch, Paul DiAnno’s Battlezone, Hellion and King Diamond. The following year came the first changes in the band: Ed Warby and Eduard Hovinga joined the band on drums and vocals. This line-up recorded a third demo called Elegant Solution.[1]
In 1992 they recorded their first album (Labyrinth of Dreams) and ensured a contract with the German label Shark Records. The album was a success in Japan where it reached number 42 in the album charts.[2] Soon after the release of the album in 1993, Ed Warby left the band to join Gorefest and drummer Serge Meeuwsen was hired for a Japanese tour, along keyboard player Ton van de Stroom. Back from Japan, Meeuwsen, van de Stroom and founding member Arno van Brussel left Elegy, to be replaced by drummer Dirk Bruinenberg and guitarist Gilbert Pot.[1]
In the spring of 1994, Elegy released their second studio album, Supremacy, which received little promotion by their record label and was supported only by a small tour with Annihilator, Phantom Blue, The Gathering and Gorefest.[1]
In the summer of 1995, the album Lost is presented to the public, with new keyboard player Gerrit Hager. But shortly before going on tour with Yngwie Malmsteen, Hovinga, Pot and Hager left the band.[1] At the same the German record company Modern Music, home of T&T and Noise Records, offered the band a lucrative contract.
The following year, vocalist Ian Parry (ex-Hammerhead) joined the band and recorded the EP Primal Instinct, which contains acoustic versions of old Elegy songs.[3]
The album State of Mind saw the light in May 1997 with good reviews and sales, both in Europe and Japan. Elegy went on a European tour with the Finnish band Stratovarius to support the new album.[1]
Chris Allister joined on keyboards for the concept album Manifestation of Fear, released in the summer of 1998. The band co-headlined a European tour with American power metal band Kamelot the same year.[1]
After the tour in 1999, Parry started his side-project Consortium with Bruinenberg on drums. At the end of the year founding member Henk van de Laars and Chris Allister left Elegy. French guitar virtuoso Patrick Rondat joined the band during the same year and recorded Elegy's eight album Forbidden Fruit, released on September 18, 2000 and well received by critics.[4][5] Forbidden Fruit was the last album released for Modern Music, leaving the band without a recording contract for more than a year. Meanwhile the band members worked on side-projects or as touring and session musicians
Two years later Elegy released Principles of Pain with the Spanish label Locomotive Records.[6] Since then the band have not published any more albums and is currently on hiatus.
Ian Parry said in a 2012 interview that he would like to make one more Elegy album, if a record company would be prepared to invest in it. Guitar Player Henk van der Laars wrote an album full of songs but more effort is needed to get it ready.[7]
2) Riddare av Koden (Swedish for '"Knights of the Code"') is a Heavy Metal band from South Africa. Formerly known as Elegy, the band had to change its name in November 2009, when the underground success of their debut album attracted the attention of Universal Records. They then became known as Riddare av Koden,[1] and currently perform and release under that name.
3) Hard Rock group active in the early 1970s, formed by British musicians but based in Austria. Released one 7" "No Direction/Pain" in 1971.
4) xELEGYx was an American vegan straight edge melodic metalcore/melodic death metal/edge metal band from South Florida. Formed in 2015.
Suppression
Elegy Lyrics
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They're out of all sight and sound while the hatred is growing
The guilty are praying
Though innocent eyes don't lie it's hopeless subscribing retaliation
Enemies all must die is this the road to hell and damnation
Won't somebody help them anymore like a rock to the ground
We determine our own lives with the power the strength to change them
But when manipulation plays a big part then our future is gone
Suppression won't we bother suppression won't we show a little concern
Repression won't we help each other only if we can find the time my dear
So what lessons if any can be learnt to help your sister to help your brother
Or do we turn a blind eye 'cause no one we know ever gets hurt
The lyrics to Elegy's song Suppression speak about the growing hatred and violence in the world, and the need for people to stand up and make a change. The first few lines ask for someone to speak the truth about what is going on, as those who are guilty pray and hide from sight. The next lines ponder whether subscribing to the idea of retaliation and the belief that enemies must die is the right way to go, leading to possible damnation. The chorus begs for someone to help those who are falling and losing their way, while letting the listener know that they have the power to change their lives and their future, as long as they do not let themselves be manipulated.
The song lays out a warning of how suppression and repression can cause destruction if no one shows concern and empathy for others. The final lines ask if we will learn from what we see and help those around us or if we will continue to turn a blind eye, pretending that no one close to us ever gets hurt. Suppression is an insightful and thought-provoking song that encourages empathy and positive action towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a good look around tell us a truth now what are they saying
Observe your surroundings and tell us honestly, what is the message being conveyed?
They're out of all sight and sound while the hatred is growing
They are not paying attention while animosity continues to spread.
The guilty are praying
Those who are responsible for causing harm are asking for forgiveness.
Though innocent eyes don't lie it's hopeless subscribing retaliation
Although the innocent are truthful, seeking revenge only leads to despair.
Enemies all must die is this the road to hell and damnation
Believing that all opponents deserve to perish is this pathway to eternal suffering?
Won't somebody help them anymore like a rock to the ground
Can someone offer assistance to these individuals, like an anchor to keep them grounded?
They keep falling just when they found a real sense of Direction
They stumble every time they finally obtain a clear understanding of what to do.
We determine our own lives with the power the strength to change them
We have the control and capacity to shape our own lives and modify them.
But when manipulation plays a big part then our future is gone
However, when deception becomes dominant, our prospects quickly vanish.
Suppression won't we bother suppression won't we show a little concern
Are we not going to care about oppression, will we not display even a small amount of compassion?
Repression won't we help each other only if we can find the time my dear
Will we only assist each other with holding back our emotions if we have the spare time?
So what lessons if any can be learnt to help your sister to help your brother
Therefore, what lessons can we glean to aid our siblings?
Or do we turn a blind eye 'cause no one we know ever gets hurt
Alternatively, do we ignore the issue because it doesn't affect anyone we know?
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