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1) Emptiness is a death metal band from Belgium. The group was founded in 1998 by Nerath Daemon (lead guitar/vocals, Enthroned) and Phorgath (lead vocals/bass, also in Hybrid Viscery and Sons of Jonathas). They then were joined by Naerguth (rhythm guitar, also in Excavated) and drummer Khapth to start their unique take on death metal. Their style is more atmospheric than usual death metal, a moody riff sense with melodic harmonies and fast drumming with a solid pattern beat.
In the first stages of life they self-released a demo called Eternal Rising in 2000 expressing a moody atmospheric kind of harsh death metal, containing lyrical aspects such as emptiness, horrors and darkness. This lead to a label signing with Witching Hour Records, who re-released the first demo and the new songs as a bonus second demo called Necrorgy in 2002.
The band changed their line-up for the first time with drummer Khapth leaving, and guitarist Naerguth over the direction of the band. These were quickly replaced by Glaurung (drums) and Phil (rhythm guitar, ex-Manic Movement). This new line-up released the band's debut full-length album Guilty to Exist, in 2004 with guest vocals by Lord Sabathan (Enthroned) helping them, on Painkiller Records. This album was a compilation of the two former demos and 5 new songs added with the new-line up which showed maturity within the musicianship and showmanship within the songs but still had the quick edge like in the first demos.
The band then released a promo-only demo, in late 2005, for more labels after Painkiller Records bailed out on the band. This was later released as a download on their official website in early 2006. From this promo the band got interest from Agonia Records whom released a yet another changed Emptiness line-up, with drummer Glaurung leaving due to personal problems and Twan filling his seat on the drums. The band then released their second full-length album Oblivion in 2007.
2) Emptiness is a drone metal / sludge band from Russia.
3) Emptiness is a gothic black metal band from Greece.
EVER
Emptiness Lyrics
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Speeding souls, shaking our brains for a star
My success, your failure, keep waiting for promises
Time is faking it, laughing and dressing itself like a "now"
Not for the songs, just for the light
Time cheats on patience, while we cheat on our fans
Girls made of skin heels on my leather
My success, your failure, keep waiting for promises
Time is faking it, laughing and dressing itself like a "now"
Gold is near, shining like a huge star
All for myself, never sharing with the band
A music played to reveal all our lies to the kids
Not for the songs, just for the light
Time cheats on patience, while we cheat on our fans
There's no music, there's no crowd
No light or food for the soul
It's just eating you, helping you to fall deeper and deeper
Yeah this starving noise...
The lyrics of Emptiness’ song “Ever” can be interpreted as a commentary on the modern music industry’s obsession with success and fame. The repeated references to “my success, your failure” suggest a cutthroat, competitive environment where individual achievement is prized above collective success. The imagery of “gold shining like a huge star” and “girls made of skin heels on my leather” represent the temptations and indulgences that come with success in the industry. The line “not for the songs, just for the light” suggests that the focus has shifted away from the music itself and towards the superficial trappings of fame.
The theme of time is also present in the song, with the line “time is faking it, laughing and dressing itself like a ‘now’”. This could be interpreted as a criticism of the music industry’s tendency to latch onto trends and fads, rather than nurturing long-lasting talent. The repeated references to waiting and promises suggest a sense of unfulfilled potential and the disappointment that can come with it.
Overall, “Ever” portrays a bleak and cynical view of the music industry, painting a picture of a world where individual ambition and greed have eclipsed artistic vision and the connection with the audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait for the crown, wait for a signal
Will not act until given authority or approval
Speeding souls, shaking our brains for a star
Sacrificing sanity and morality for fame and success
My success, your failure, keep waiting for promises
False promises of success and competition among peers
Time is faking it, laughing and dressing itself like a "now"
The perceived urgency of the moment is false and misleading
Not for the songs, just for the light
Prioritizing fame and attention over the authenticity of the art
Time cheats on patience, while we cheat on our fans
The pursuit of immediate gratification and fame over loyalty and commitment
Gold is near, shining like a huge star
The lure of fame and success is ever present and blinding
Girls made of skin heels on my leather
Objectifying and exploiting women for personal gain
All for myself, never sharing with the band
Selfishness and lack of teamwork within the group
A music played to reveal all our lies to the kids
The art is used as a vehicle to perpetuate false ideals and values
There's no music, there's no crowd
The art form is devoid of true expression and support
No light or food for the soul
The art form does not offer sustenance for the spirit or emotions
It's just eating you, helping you to fall deeper and deeper
The pursuit of fame and success consumes and destroys the artist
Yeah this starving noise...
The emptiness and hollowness of the music and lifestyle
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ghost Tropic
Amazing how this band evolves on each release. They defy classification and don't sound like anyone else, from the vocals to the instrumentation. This album feels a little bit short because of how interesting it is all the way through. They did a wonderful job crafting this new sound filled with influences from other genres. It works beautifully somehow.
khold 75
Amazing song who transports the listener to a cinematic sci-fi dark atmosphere...and the retrowave of 80´s horror movies is brilliant...great candidate to best dark/avantgarde/metal band of the year...congratulations from Portugal...you are amazing!! Thanks for this " Not for Music"...but for shure its a great addition for art
Killer all
brilliant track. Brings memories of new wave bands.
Krsstoff Degorre
« Cold New Wave », I might say 😉
Sean Sullivan
I want more of this.
Eder Rh
excelente tema...saludos desde México.
Tormental
D E T H W A V E
Krsstoff Degorre
One of the best from Belgium ... so cold ...
ScotchAllenguarde
Not for the sun, just for the light