The band first started in August 2000 as the project of Mortified guitarist Sascha Ehrich and Venereal Disease guitarist Stefan Weimar, the latter also filling the position of vocalist. A drummer was quickly found in Ingo Maier (also of Venereal Disease) and after a few months of testing several bassists, Wolle Schellenberg, who had the right attitude and enthusiasm to get the gig, completed the band. The musical direction was soon decided upon, with inspiration being drawn mainly from the early Swedish Death Metal sound. Within a short time span the idea of a project was discarded, with Fragments of Unbecoming turning into a "real" band. As a consequence, Sascha quit Mortified in order to concentrate on his new sphere of activity. After 1½ years the band had enough material to choose from for the recording of a first MCD, as well as for a full live set. In the spring 2002 the debut "Bloodred Tales - Chapter I – The Crimson Season" was recorded at Stellwerk Studio, the disc being officially released in May. This MCD gained enthusiastic reactions from the press, getting the band to be represented on "Best Of Unsigned" compilations by both Rock Hard and Heavy Oder Was?! magazines. Metal Blade Records got aware of the buzz and the band signed a contract with the legendary label almost exactly a year after the release of their first recording. The first full-length album was recorded in the fall of 2003, once again at Stellwerk Studio, with production duties being shared by the band and Stefan Hahnbuch. The offering bears the title "Skywards – A Sylphe’s Ascension" and even surpasses the already high expectations: a Brutal yet dynamic and Melodic Death Metal record. In 2006, the band released their sophmore album, "Sterling Black Icon - Chapter III - Black But Shining." Their forthcoming album "Everhaunting Past - Chapter IV – A Splendid Retrospection" is scheduled for release in 2008.
Reborn
Fragments Of Unbecoming Lyrics
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the war of races comes from ahead
no one see's the fate from behind
to breath iss just a thing that wastes time
dominion is the only way out
common forces of evil might
deity demons are crawling through
to be reborn a pleasure of kind
no regrets
the dust creates our time forlorn
come to me
reborn
feeble screams of hate depend on manic secrecies
the overlord encloses my mind
encloses my mind
horrific dependencies written by immortal souls
to die at hand forgotten by sins
masters of the dark empire hear my cries
to infernal gates of mystery
heal my wounds before it is to late
feeble screams of hate depend on manic secrecies
the overlord encloses my mind
horrific dependencies written by immortal souls
to die at hand forgotten by sins
common forces of evil might
deity demons are crawling through
holyness is no longer here
to be reborn a pleasure of kind
no regrets
the dust creates our time forlorn
come to me
reborn
feeble screams of hate depend on manic secrecies
the overlord encloses my mind
encloses my mind
horrific dependencies written by immortal souls
to die at hand forgotten by sins
masters of the dark empire hear my cries
to infernal gates of mystery
heal my wounds before it is to late
The lyrics of "Reborn" by Fragments Of Unbecoming refer to a war of races that is coming, however, nobody can see the fate that is coming from behind. Breathing is seen as a waste of time, and the only way out is through dominion. Evil forces and demonic entities are crawling through with holiness no longer present. The only pleasure of kind is to be reborn with no regrets. The dust creates a time forlorn, a time of feeble screams of hate that depend on manic secrecies, where an overlord encloses the mind with horrific dependencies written by immortal souls. The dying is forgotten by sins. The masters of the dark empire are called to hear the cries to the infernal gates of mystery that will heal the wounds before it is too late.
Overall, the lyrics describe a dark and ominous future where there is no hope of salvation. Evil forces have taken over, and only being reborn can bring any pleasure. It suggests that the only way out is through dominion or enslaving others, so that they too can be reborn. This suggests that there is no hope for a peaceful resolution to the war of races that is coming.
Line by Line Meaning
the war of races comes from ahead
A conflict between two different races is imminent
no one see's the fate from behind
The future is uncertain, and nobody knows what lies ahead
to breath iss just a thing that wastes time
Breathing feels meaningless and futile
dominion is the only way out
The only solution is to gain control and power
common forces of evil might
Evil is a pervasive force that is commonplace
deity demons are crawling through
Malevolent supernatural beings are present and active
holyness is no longer here
Goodness and purity are absent
to be reborn a pleasure of kind
The prospect of starting anew is desirable
no regrets
There is no remorse or sorrow
the dust creates our time forlorn
Life is bleak and meaningless
come to me
Requesting help or guidance
feeble screams of hate depend on manic secrecies
Hateful outbursts are fueled by inner turmoil
the overlord encloses my mind
A powerful ruler has control over the singer's thoughts
horrific dependencies written by immortal souls
Dark and twisted allegiances are strengthened by supernatural forces
to die at hand forgotten by sins
Facing death without expiation for wrongdoing
masters of the dark empire hear my cries
Calling upon the rulers of the realm of evil for aid
to infernal gates of mystery
To access the unknown and arcane entrance to evil's domain
heal my wounds before it is too late
A plea to be saved from impending doom
Contributed by Vivian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.