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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Armageddon
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Global fornication through those evil machines
Bright polished leather guns held high
Parade of self illusion there aims are high
Eins zwei drie wir marchen forbei
Heads held high as they stare at the sky
A new total power will foreshadow
Tests its nuclear power
Severe penetration
Faceless human, twisted nation , annihilation
Flying projectile circling in the air
Clouds of radiation no time for despair
A new sense of terror attacks our creation
Final destination western civilization
1, 2, 3, left, right, left
Left right, left right, left right
The first verse describes the rise of technology and how it has led to a global crisis. The race for supremacy is starting to show itself as countries are using machines to engage in fornication, which could symbolize the destructive impact of industrialization on the environment. The image of bright polished leather guns held high suggests that this is a militarized conflict, where countries are fighting for dominance. The parade of self-illusion indicates that there is a sense of false pride and delusion that accompanies the desire for power, which often leads to catastrophic outcomes.
The second verse describes the consequences of this lust for power. The lyrics are in German, which adds to the ominous tone of the song. The military march suggests that there is an impending doom, and the image of "heads held high as they stare at the sky" implies that they are completely unaware of the destruction they are about to unleash. The new total power foreshadows a new era where one country will emerge as the dominant force, and the tests of nuclear power signify the immense power they now possess. The lines "severe penetration, faceless human, twisted nation, annihilation" depict a sense of horror and devastation that will result from the use of nuclear weapons.
The final verse describes the aftermath of the apocalypse. The flying projectiles circling in the air and clouds of radiation show the complete destruction of Western civilization. The rhythm of the counting in the lyrics "1, 2, 3, left, right, left, left, right, left, right, left, right" mimics the sound of a military march, which is now devoid of any purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
The race for supremacy is starting to be seen
A competitive push led by nations is developing and becoming more obvious
Global fornication through those evil machines
Worldwide advancements in technology is leading us into a dangerous and immoral future
Bright polished leather guns held high
Weapons of destruction and death are being glorified and prepared for use
Parade of self illusion there aims are high
People are blindly following their leaders, believing in a false sense of hope and change
Eins zwei drie wir marchen forbei
A military march, counting off in German, showing the power of military might
Heads held high as they stare at the sky
Proud soldiers march, defending their nation and dreaming of glory
A new total power will foreshadow
A new world order is emerging, with one dominant power rising to control all nations
This house as one more country
One specific nation is singled out, suggesting they will have a large impact on future events
Tests its nuclear power
A specific nation is conducting nuclear tests, which could have dire consequences for the world
Severe penetration
A force is pushing its way through, with great force and destruction
Faceless human, twisted nation, annihilation
An unrecognizable force, possibly a person or entity, is leading a twisted nation toward total destruction
Flying projectile circling in the air
A deadly missile is being launched, with no regard for the lives it will destroy
Clouds of radiation no time for despair
The aftermath of a nuclear attack will leave no time for regret or sadness
A new sense of terror attacks our creation
A whole new type of fear is being unleashed upon the world
Final destination western civilization
The final outcome of these events will spell doom for the Western world
1, 2, 3, left, right, left
The march continues, with soldiers blindly following orders without thought or choice
Left right, left right, left right
The sound of the marching soldiers becomes deafening, drowning out any opposition or dissent
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PRINCE FAR I
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