In autumn 1998 the line-up, now completed by singer Dirk Stühmer and keyboarder Björn Meyer, released their first demo, which received great reviews in such important magazines like the japanese Burrn.
Their first place in a local band contest and their second demo, "Crimetime", which they recorded in only six days, were enough to allow the popularity of Perfact Crime to make a step upwards climb and ensure sold - out live shows. A support slot for the US metal legends Breaker and being selected to open Rock Hard magazine's "Unerhört" sampler were the next highlights in the band's career. The number of gigs increased with a slot at the Rocktown - Open - Air and as support for US hardrockers Axe. All this resulted in a contract with TTS Media Music, who, in 2002, released the "Crimes Of Passion" CD. Shortly before the release, the band were forced for legal reasons to change the band name to Eternal Reign.
The reactions in the media were very positive. The german magazine Heavy, oder was!? even gave them the highest rating, way in front of long established bands such as Sentenced, Dokken, Iron Savior and Eidolon. With such an album in their luggage, it was no surprise to see them on the billing at the Headbangers - Open - Air, the Keep - It - True and the Building - A -Force festival. Even the lendary and critical underground magazine "Snakepit", gave the band extensive coverage.
Now established as one of the best underground metal acts in Germany, the band began recording their second album, "Forbidden Path", the title track of which had just been published on the Heavy, oder was!? compilation CD "Metal Crusade". Shortly after that Eternal Reign signed the deal with Limb Music Products. The album was released worldwide in February 2005.
Finally, Eternal Reign finished their work on the new album "The Dawn Of Reckoning" with Achim Köhler and happy to release it in summer 2010 on Pure Steel Records.
Member since October 02, 2006:
Vocals - Dirk Stühmer
Guitar - Michael Sebastian
Guitar - Torsten Fünfhaus
Bass - Jörg Hassel
Keyboards - Björn Meyer
Drums - Lennart Medebach.
Face To Face
Eternal Reign Lyrics
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You gotta leave the past behind!
Here we are again - eye to eye, face to face
Leave the door, we walked through, closed behind us
This is the time to trace problem to it's source
No run for cover, just the two of us... alone
You say: "Nothing's gonna last forever!"
But I can't take it no more, take it no more
(Chorus:)
Come on, think it over, it's gotta be just face to face
You'll leave the past behind, if it's only face to face
Bury your pride and say Goodbye, let us talk right face to face
We got a long road ahead, if it's only face to face
I may be better off without it, though it's hard that way
We lost the key to our emotions in the dust of our days
The choice is yours to kick the door for a new beginning
It looks like now or never, to turn a bad thing into good
(Pre-chorus)
(Chorus:)
Come on, think it over, it's gotta be just face to face
Bury your pride and say Goodbye, let us talk right face to face
We got a long road ahead, if it's only face to face
Think it over... Bury your pride... Leave the past behind!
(Solo)
(Chorus)
The lyrics of Eternal Reign's "Face To Face" talk about the importance of confronting and resolving conflicts through direct communication. The opening lines urge the listener to think it over and bury their pride, suggesting that letting go of negative emotions and preconceptions is necessary to move forward. The chorus emphasizes the need to leave the past behind and have a face-to-face conversation, rather than avoiding or running away from problems. The song stresses the value of honest communication for addressing issues and starting fresh.
The lines "We lost the key to our emotions in the dust of our days, the choice is yours to kick the door for a new beginning" allude to the idea that unresolved conflicts can lead to emotional detachment and distance in a relationship. To overcome this, both parties must take initiative and make a conscious effort to start anew.
The solo that follows the chorus provides an emotional release and highlights the message of the song; that honest and direct communication can lead to a sense of closure and resolution.
Overall, "Face To Face" encourages the listener to face their problems head-on and emphasizes the importance of honest communication for rebuilding relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Think it over...
Take your time and reflect on things before acting impulsively
Bury your pride...
Set aside your ego and admit mistakes or faults
Think it over...
Once again, take time to ponder the situation
You gotta leave the past behind!
Don't dwell on past mistakes or regrets, move forward
Here we are again - eye to eye, face to face
A confrontation or meeting is taking place in close proximity
Leave the door, we walked through, closed behind us
Forget about the past and focus on the present situation
This is the time to trace problem to it's source
Identify the underlying issues causing the conflict
No run for cover, just the two of us... alone
Confront the situation directly without avoidance
You say: 'Nothing's gonna last forever!'
Acknowledging that this conflict won't go on indefinitely
But I can't take it no more, take it no more
Feeling frustrated and fed up with the current situation
Come on, think it over, it's gotta be just face to face
Insisting on direct communication to resolve the conflict
Bury your pride and say Goodbye, let us talk right face to face
Let go of ego and have an honest, open conversation
We got a long road ahead, if it's only face to face
This will be a difficult journey but worth it in the end
I may be better off without it, though it's hard that way
Acknowledging that ending the conflict may be for the best, even if it's difficult
We lost the key to our emotions in the dust of our days
Over time, emotions have become suppressed or damaged
The choice is yours to kick the door for a new beginning
It's up to you to choose to start afresh
It looks like now or never, to turn a bad thing into good
The opportunity to resolve the conflict may not present itself again
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.