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.
Isolation
Eternal Reign Lyrics
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Kill your own thoughts... be one of the brainwashed kind
Opinion's not your own... take a look at your empty brain
It's thrown away and flushed right down the drain
Open your eyes and see
Unchain your thoughts... set your mind free
It's a growing trend... an epidemic I see
In your own world... virtual reality
(There's) No innovation just boring monotony
In cyberspace you've been caught
Just start to think instead of being taught
[Chorus:]
Using media with infatuation
It's the breakdown of communication
(Realize) You put yourself in isolation
[Repeat 2 times]
[Solo]
Don't you know you build your prison...
Every day... brick by brick
You're eating their words and you don't feel,
That they make you sick
The big machines take care of you until the fashion fades
The big machines take control of you
Until you kill yourself
Open your eyes and see
Unchain your thoughts...
Unchain your thoughts and then set your mind free
[Chorus 3x]
"Eternal Reign's" song "Isolation" is a powerful social commentary on the power of media influence and how it can hinder individual thought and communication. The opening lines of the song "Turn on the TV and turn off your mind, kill your own thoughts... be one of the brainwashed kind" sets the tone for the rest of the song as a call to action to be conscious of one's surroundings and to think for oneself. The verse goes on to describe how media and virtual reality promote monotony and a lack of healthy communication with others. The chorus highlights the dangers of being consumed by media and putting oneself in a state of isolation.
The solo in the middle of the song serves as an interlude to emphasize the message that the band is trying to convey. The second half of the song continues with the same theme of breaking free from media influence and taking control of one's thoughts and actions. The lines "Don't you know you build your prison... every day... brick by brick" is a powerful metaphor for how one can become a prisoner of their own thoughts and actions if they do not take the time to reflect and think for themselves.
Overall, "Isolation" by Eternal Reign is a poignant message that encourages individuals to reflect on their own thoughts, actions, and the impact of media in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn on the TV and turn off your mind
Stop thinking for yourself and become influenced by television
Kill your own thoughts... be one of the brainwashed kind
Suppress your own ideas and beliefs and become a follower of the popular opinions
Opinion's not your own... take a look at your empty brain
Realize that your thoughts and ideas are not original or unique
It's thrown away and flushed right down the drain
Your individuality and creativity are ignored and disregarded
Open your eyes and see
Become aware of the manipulation and brainwashing occurring in society
Unchain your thoughts... set your mind free
Liberate yourself from the popular opinions and standards imposed by society
Get your daily dose of eMpTy V
Become addicted to the empty and meaningless content of modern media
It's a growing trend... an epidemic I see
The addiction to media and technology is becoming a serious problem in society
(There's) No innovation just boring monotony
The constant repetition of empty content in modern media is devoid of creativity and originality
In cyberspace you've been caught
You have become trapped in the digital world and have lost touch with reality
Just start to think instead of being taught
Start thinking for yourself and questioning the popular opinions and beliefs imposed by society
[Chorus:] Using media with infatuation It's the breakdown of communication (Realize) You put yourself in isolation [Repeat 2 times]
Becoming addicted to media and technology has resulted in a breakdown of communication and has caused you to isolate yourself from the real world
[Solo]
Musical interlude
Don't you know you build your prison... Every day... brick by brick
You are unknowingly creating your own mental prison by accepting and following the opinions and beliefs imposed by society
You're eating their words and you don't feel, That they make you sick
You are blindly accepting the empty content of modern media and are becoming sick and disconnected from reality without realizing it
The big machines take care of you until the fashion fades
The media and technology industries are controlling and manipulating you until you are no longer fashionable or profitable to them
The big machines take control of you Until you kill yourself
The media and technology industries are controlling you to the point where you are destroying yourself and your individuality
Open your eyes and see Unchain your thoughts... Unchain your thoughts and then set your mind free
Reiterate the importance of becoming aware of the manipulation in society and liberating oneself from the popular opinions and standards imposed by society
[Chorus 3x]
Reiterate the central message of the song about breaking free from the addiction to media and technology and reconnecting with reality
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.