In 1989, the group returned with the album Gashed Senses & Crossfire, which contained the dance-flavored singles "Digital Tension Dementia" and "No Limit." A European tour in support of the record yielded a live album -- titled simply, Live -- that was released and deleted on the same day in a limited edition of 4,000 pressings. After Balch departed Front Line Assembly in 1990, Fulber stepped in as a full partner; the streamlined duo soon released the electro-styled album Caustic Grip, while 1992's Tactical Neural Implant found the group's music moving in a more hard-edged disco direction. By 1994, the sound evolved yet again, with the album Millennium displaying a newfound reliance on guitars; both the title track and "This Faith" scored as club hits. Fulber departed the lineup by 1997, while his replacement Chris Peterson debuted with 1998's Flavour of the Weak. A best-of/remix compilation, Monument, was released the same year, as well as Re-Wind, a re-mix collection of material from Flavour of the Weak. Implode appeared one year later. Sticking with a heavy dose of synth-pop trance and throbbing melodies,Leeb and Peterson issued Epitaph in fall 2001.
Once again re-united as FLA, Bill And Rhys released a killer single 'Maniacal' (2003) as a precursor to the new album 'Civilization' (2004) and the sighs of relief amongst FLA fans were audible across the globe. 'Maniacal' is good old-fashioned FLA bought up to date whilst B-side 'Anti' shows that messers Leeb and Fulber can still produce stark and dark Industrial.
For the first time, Bill Leeb, Rhys Fulber, and Chris Peterson have joined ranks. The trio, with new members Jeremy Inkel and Adrian White, began work on Artificial Soldier in early 2005, and it was time well spent. Just release in June 2006 the newly re-formed line-up managed to create a release that should live up to the expectations of Front Line Assembly fans. Heavy pounding beats, atmospheric strings, percolating melodies, dynamic synths and Bill Leeb's trademark vocals are the norm here. Two guest vocalists also appear on Artificial Soldier. Eskil Simonsson from Covenant (on “The Storm”) and Jean-Luc De Meyer from Front 242 (on “Future Fail”).
Other projects include: Conjure One, Delerium, Pro-Tech, Synaesthesia, Will, Intermix, Noise Unit, Equinox, Cyberaktif and Mutual Mortuary.
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Angriff
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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standing in the sand
statues of the fallen
watching over the land
The tombs of unknown soldiers
lays tilted in decay
another year passes
on remembrance day.
There's a hole in the sky
I've got blood running in my eye
I'm exposed to forged attrition
a battle cry for remission
The smoke filled air burns my hair
filled with toxic nerve despair
there no way to get back
another order to attack.
Kampfbereit in der Zeit (ready for combat in time)
Kammeraden dürfen wir nicht vergessen (we must not forget our comrades)
Die Blumen liegen auf seinem Körper (the flowers are laying on his body)
Das Requiem für den Letzten (A requiem for the last one)
Rows and rows of crosses
standing in the sand
statues of the fallen
watching over the land
The tombs of unknown soldiers
lay tilted in decay
another year passes
on remembrance day.
The unforgiven run at night
aiming with their rifle sights
they give their all when they're called
to save the masses, to take the fall.
it's sad, but true, it never ends
the constant conflict. without amends
the final struggle from within.
will end up with out misery.
Kampfbereit in der Zeit (ready for combat in time)
Kammeraden dürfen wir nicht vergessen (we must not forget our comrades)
Die Blumen liegen auf seinem Körper (the flowers are laying on his body)
Das Requiem für den Letzten (A requiem for the last one)
The good, the bad, it's all sad
Nothing left but a body bag
There's a hole in the sky
I've got blood running in my eye
Kampfbereit in der Zeit (ready for combat in time)
Kammeraden dürfen wir nicht vergessen (we must not forget our comrades)
Die Blumen liegen auf seinem Körper (the flowers are laying on his body)
Das Requiem für den Letzten (A requiem for the last one)
Kampfbereit in der Zeit (ready for combat in time)
Kammeraden dürfen wir nicht vergessen (we must not forget our comrades)
Die Blumen liegen auf seinem Körper (the flowers are laying on his body)
Das Requiem für den Letzten (A requiem for the last one)
Kampfbereit (ready for combat)
Kampfbereit (ready for combat)
Kampfbereit (ready for combat)
The song "Angriff" by Front Line Assembly has a powerful and thought-provoking message about the horrors of war and the sacrifices made by soldiers to protect their countries. The first stanza describes rows of crosses and statues of fallen soldiers, representing the countless lives lost in battles. The tombs of unknown soldiers are decaying, symbolizing the fading memory of those who died. The lyrics capture the solemn atmosphere of Remembrance Day, a day set aside to remember the sacrifices of those who fought in wars.
The second stanza speaks of the impact of war on soldiers who have to bear witness to the destruction and brutality of battle. The smoke-filled air is a metaphor for the chaos and confusion of the battlefield. The line about "blood running in my eye" could refer to the physical injuries sustained in war, or it could symbolize the emotional trauma that soldiers experience. The battle cry for remission represents their hope for a peaceful resolution, while the unforgiven soldiers are those who have to live with the memories of the atrocities they witnessed.
Line by Line Meaning
Rows and rows of crosses
standing in the sand
statues of the fallen
watching over the land
The tombs of unknown soldiers
lays tilted in decay
another year passes
on remembrance day.
The song starts with the description of the war memorial site, where rows of crosses and statues of fallen soldiers stand. The tombs of unknown soldiers lay in decay as another year passes on remembrance day.
There's a hole in the sky
I've got blood running in my eye
I'm exposed to forged attrition
a battle cry for remission
The smoke filled air burns my hair
filled with toxic nerve despair
there no way to get back
another order to attack.
The singer describes the battlefield environment where a hole in the sky and smoke-filled air causes exposure to the toxic nerve, and the filled air burns his hair. He is exposed to forged attrition leading him to make a battle cry for remission, but there is no way to go back as they receive another order to attack.
Kampfbereit in der Zeit (ready for combat in time)
Kammeraden dürfen wir nicht vergessen (we must not forget our comrades)
Die Blumen liegen auf seinem Körper (the flowers are laying on his body)
Das Requiem für den Letzten (A requiem for the last one)
The singer repeats the chorus in German, emphasizing the importance of being ready for combat, not forgetting comrades, and honoring the fallen soldiers with flowers and requiem.
The unforgiven run at night
aiming with their rifle sights
they give their all when they're called
to save the masses, to take the fall.
it's sad, but true, it never ends
the constant conflict. without amends
the final struggle from within.
will end up with out misery.
The singer talks about the unforgiven who run at night aiming with their rifle sights to save the masses and take the fall. He acknowledges the never-ending struggle and final struggle that will end without misery but with no amends.
The good, the bad, it's all sad
Nothing left but a body bag
The singer poignantly conveys that there is no differentiation between good and bad, as it is all sad in the end, and nothing is left but a body bag.
Kampfbereit (ready for combat)
Kampfbereit (ready for combat)
Kampfbereit (ready for combat)
The song ends with the repetition of the word 'Kampfbereit' that means 'ready for combat' in German, once again encapsulating the essence of the song.
Contributed by Ella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Obsiqax
"There's a hole, in the sky
I've got blood running in my eye
I'm exposed, to forced attrition
A battle cry for remission.
The smoke-filled air, burns my hair
Filled with toxic nerve despair
There's no way, to get back
Another order to attack"
Such an insanely good verse
@Obsiqax
"There's a hole, in the sky
I've got blood running in my eye
I'm exposed, to forced attrition
A battle cry for remission.
The smoke-filled air, burns my hair
Filled with toxic nerve despair
There's no way, to get back
Another order to attack"
Such an insanely good verse
@juicyparsons
This might be the best industrial song I've ever heard. It just doesn't get old \m/
@aleksra7766
For me this is by far one of most powerful texts i've ever read... and composition itself.... truly fucking masterpiece....
@baptizedbyfire13
Been fan since '94. This is one of my favorite songs. Bad ass riff.
@GroinMischief
Smoothest synth guitar ive ever heard
@Rammsteiner52
Kampfbereit in der Zeit
Die Kameraden dürfen wir nicht vergessen
Die Blumen liegen auf seinem Körper
Das Requiem für den besten
@W3IRD0W2
I'm so attached to this song.
@llaevigrof
still looking for music like this... FLA... they rocked/ rock....
@StrikeHoldBlog
Brilliant!
@WhostheMAC1
Classic...