in August 2007 Stéphane Peudupin and Sébastien Pierre decided to create a new band built on the ashes of “Mislead”. They decided to change the focus and style of the band and rename it according to their beliefs. After some line-up changes, Fractal Gates found a solid formation with Antoine Verdier on bass guitar, Arnaud Hoarau on the rhythmic guitar, Sebastien Pierre on the vocals and Stéphane Peudupin on lead guitars.
This marks the birth of Fractal Gates, Metal and Dark Rock with grooved catchy tunes and screams. The band emphasises mainly on extra terrestrial life forms, ancient civilisations, planets, esoterism, science fiction etc .. Energy could be what describes best Fractal Gates’s music.
The band released a 4 title demo CD end 2007 which received surprisingly good response over the world and that greatly motivated them to compose more songs. Fractal Gates has then been very much inspired during the composition process and in 4 months they had all the material ready for a full length CD.
In August 2008, the band entered the Hybreed studio and recorded and mixed the songs with Andrew Guillotin (7th Nemesis, Glorior Belli, Carnal Lust, Temple of Baal …). The result was very satisfying for the band, they then decided to master the works at Jacob Hansen’s studio (Volbeat, Pestilence, Deadlock …). The result is 49 mn of explosive energetic metal of the debut CD entitled “Altered State of Consciousness” (released in 2009 on rusty cage records and great dane records).
In august 2012 Fractal Gates entered studio to record their upcoming album "Beyond the Self". The album should be released end 2012 / start 2013 on a label that will be communicated soon ! The album was produced by the great Dan Swanö ! With some featurings with Sotiris (Septic Flesh) and Dan himself ! Expect over 50mn of pure entranscing energy! Stay metal, stay Fractal!. We are the imagination of ourselves!
Île-de-France, Paris, France
Reborn
Fractal Gates Lyrics
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Repulsing their streams right onto my way
These fields are turning to grey
Inside my own veins
These sights of illusion
Overwhelm the state of mind we were in
Reaching the borders for another journey to find
Lead our wings, lead our might
To new horizons
Transcending far away
Reaching to collide
Somewhere behind, somewhere tomorrow
On the edge of delusion
Somehow the will flows
We feel the afterglow
This is the end of all things, of all time
All what's left has fallen, turned to dust
Solar dreams ignited
Far beyond
Solar fields enlightened
Drifting to the shores ablaze
We are the ones
We are the ones who dream
Lost within, drowning inside
Stuck in this life falling appart
Reborn, unbind
Stuck in this realm, dreaming of life
The opening lines of “Reborn” by Fractal Gates paints a picture of a character who is walking through a rainstorm. The rain is so intense that it almost feels like it is intentionally trying to push them away. They are walking through a field and everything around them is turning grey. Within the character’s own veins, however, there is a renewed sense of life. They feel alive, as if this rain is washing away everything that once held them back.
In the following verse, the character seems to be experiencing some kind of transition. They are overwhelmed by the “sights of illusion” and feel like they are on the border of another journey. The “drops of deliverance” lead them higher and higher, to new horizons that seem almost unattainable. Despite this, they push forward, reaching higher to transcend beyond their current state. In the chorus, we get the sense that this is a time of great change. The end of all things has come, and everything that remains has turned to dust. But even in the midst of this destruction, there is a sense of hope. The character feels like they are reborn, their old self unbound and ready to start anew.
Overall, “Reborn” by Fractal Gates is a powerful song that deals with themes of change, rebirth, and transformation. It’s a song about letting go of the old and embracing the new, even when it feels terrifying. It’s a reminder that we all have the power to push ourselves beyond our comfort zones and reach for the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
With this rain, they called me
I feel like the rain brought me here, to a place where other people are trying to push me away.
Repulsing their streams right onto my way
Despite the fact that they are trying to push me away, I am standing my ground and not letting them dictate my path.
These fields are turning to grey
The environment around me is becoming dull and uninviting, mirroring my own declining spirits.
Inside my own veins
My own being is changing, adapting to the negativity of my surroundings.
These sights of illusion
There are things around me that seem real but are actually fake, tricking my mind into believing in a false reality.
Overwhelm the state of mind we were in
These illusions can be so convincing that they take over our thoughts and lead us astray.
Reaching the borders for another journey to find
In order to escape this illusionary state, we must break through our current boundaries and search for something new.
These drops of deliverance
The little moments of clarity and hope that we experience along the way.
Lead our wings, lead our might
These moments give us the strength and motivation to keep moving forward.
To new horizons
We are searching for a better place, both within ourselves and in the world around us.
Transcending far away
Through this journey, we are leaving behind our old selves and breaking free from the chains of negativity and illusion.
Reaching to collide
We are pushing ourselves to the limit, anticipating the moment where we can break through and find true rebirth.
Somewhere behind, somewhere tomorrow
Looking back on our past while also eagerly anticipating what is to come.
On the edge of delusion
Navigating the thin line between what is real and what is not.
Somehow the will flows
Despite the difficulty of the journey, we still have the inner fortitude to keep going.
We feel the afterglow
The small moments of joy and clarity along the way give us a taste of what is to come if we continue on this journey.
This is the end of all things, of all time
The end of our old lives and our old selves, making way for something new.
All what's left has fallen, turned to dust
Everything we held onto in the past is disappearing, leaving behind only emptiness and decay.
Solar dreams ignited
We are searching for a new source of light and hope in our lives.
Far beyond
This new source of hope is something that is far away from where we are now.
Solar fields enlightened
This new source of hope is illuminating everything around it, showing us a new way forward.
Drifting to the shores ablaze
We are drawn towards this new source of hope, like a moth to a flame.
We are the ones
We are the only ones who can take control of our lives and break free from the cycle of negativity and illusion.
We are the ones who dream
Through our dreams and hopes, we can create a new reality for ourselves.
Lost within, drowning inside
Despite our dreams and hopes, we can still feel lost and trapped in our own minds.
Stuck in this life falling apart
The life we once had is disintegrating around us, leaving us uncertain and unsure of what to do.
Reborn, unbind
Breaking free from the chains of the past and finding a new identity for ourselves.
Stuck in this realm, dreaming of life
Even though we are still in the same physical location, we can find a new life and a new reality through our dreams and hopes.
Contributed by Hunter Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.