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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Existance
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Inside surveillance begins
Abide the urge you want
To breathe from within
Exhume the will of saint
You cannot ever prevail
We pass away but want to stay
(On this remembrance day)
Absolved from the lesson
We watch the living fall
Existence finds no shelter
Embodied from resolve
The army that you needed
To lead a certain way
Now, don't look behind you
Cause nothing's here to stay
Out cast from the shadows
Drawn within yourself
Where no one else can find you
Lost within yourself
And as your breath slips away
I have to say
Could it ever have been right
Banished to extinction
A prayer for us all
Transparent and demented
Waiting for night to call
Unearth the vile of anger
Inside surveillance begins
Abide the urge you want
To breathe from within
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song "Existence" seem to center around the idea of the futility of existence and the fleeting nature of life. The first verse encourages the listener to unleash their inner anger and be aware of the surveillance that surrounds them. The second verse speaks of being absolved from the lessons of life and watching others fall, perhaps meaning that the singer has learned everything they can from this existence and now must watch without actively participating.
The chorus speaks of how existence finds no shelter and how the army that was needed to lead a certain way is now gone. This could possibly mean that the singer once had a sense of purpose, but that has faded away. They also mention that nothing is here to stay, which only reinforces the idea of the fleeting nature of life. The final verse seems to speak of being lost and drawn within oneself, almost like being trapped in one's own mind. The listener is left to wonder if it was ever right and if they will ever find the answers they seek before life slips away.
Line by Line Meaning
Unearth the vile of anger
Bring forth and reveal the deep-seated anger that has been buried inside.
Inside surveillance begins
Start monitoring and paying close attention to your own thoughts and internal experiences.
Abide the urge you want
To breathe from within
Allow yourself to follow your deepest desires and trust your intuition in order to find inner peace and satisfaction.
Exhume the will of saint
You cannot ever prevail
Resurrect the pure and virtuous side of yourself, but understand that even with the best intentions you will never be able to overcome everything.
We pass away but want to stay
To be born again
(On this remembrance day)
Although we eventually die, we all yearn to continue living and starting fresh with renewed vigor and determination.
Absolved from the lesson
We watch the living fall
Despite being free from the mistakes of the past, we still witness others succumbing to their own errors and weaknesses.
Existence finds no shelter
Embodied from resolve
Life is constantly exposed to hardships and struggles, but we can find strength and fortitude within ourselves to carry on.
The army that you needed
To lead a certain way
Now, don't look behind you
Cause nothing's here to stay
In times of uncertainty, people often crave direction and guidance, but there is no point dwelling in the past or holding onto fleeting moments.
Out cast from the shadows
Drawn within yourself
Where no one else can find you
Lost within yourself
Feeling isolated and helpless within your own mind, disconnected from others and struggling to find a way out of your own troubles.
And as your breath slips away
I have to say
Could it ever have been right
Banished to extinction
A prayer for us all
As life fades away, one starts to question the morality and purpose of humanity, while hoping for a peaceful ending to everyone’s struggles.
Transparent and demented
Waiting for night to call
Feeling vulnerable and confused, waiting for the end of a challenging time or for clarity to emerge.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL LEEB, CHRIS BRYAN PETERSON, CHRISTOPHER PETERSON
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