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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Forge
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Submissive ? deviants
Rejecting all their casualties
Atrocities of mankind
Executed to extinction
If you analyze that ship of fools,
In the end you'll always lose
They grow infected as you speak.
Burning skin that is not so real
Animate a conscious ideal
Dissolves into submission
Push the will of no recognition
Your face it cracks
You, you ? on ?
The fossil shines
Shines right through
Take, take, take down the enemy.
If you analyze that ship of fools,
In the end you'll always lose
Your mental games are getting weak
They grow infected as you speak.
? in the anarchy
You try to please the ?
Your shattered with self remorse
For better days or for worse.
"If he'd kept on beating on and holding him down it'd be a different story"
Burning skin that is not so real
Animate a conscious ideal
Dissolves into submission
Push the will of no recognition
No recognition
Take down,
Take down the enemy.
Burning skin that is not so real
Animate a conscious ideal
Dissolves into submission
Push the will of no recognition
The lyrics of "Forge" by Front Line Assembly speak of a destructive and violent society where there is no space for compassion or humanistic feelings. The line "We can't take prisoners, you know that" depicts a merciless attitude towards those who are weak and powerless. The "submissive deviants" and "casualties" are rejected by the society, which leads to their "execution to extinction."
The lyrics also seem to suggest a critique of the power dynamics and ego-driven mental games that exist in such a society. The "ship of fools" represents the flawed and self-destructive system that ultimately leads to one's loss. The line "Your mental games are getting weak, they grow infected as you speak" highlights the futility of such games that only result in the decay of one's own psyche. The imagery of "burning skin that is not so real" and "dissolves into submission" further emphasizes the individual's loss of identity and self-worth.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the dangers of a society that is devoid of empathy and the consequences of stripping individuals of their humanity in the name of power and control.
Line by Line Meaning
We can't take prisoners, you know that.
We are not tolerant towards submission or deviant behavior and do not spare those who refuse to conform or those who become victims of atrocities committed by mankind.
Rejecting all their casualties
We turn a blind eye towards the suffering and deaths of people who challenge us, as well as the victims of our wrongdoing.
Atrocities of mankind
Various cruel and violent acts committed by people.
Executed to extinction
We will not accept compromise or negotiation and will completely destroy anyone who defies us.
If you analyze that ship of fools, In the end you'll always lose
If you critically examine the foolish people who blindly follow us, you will realize that you're only hurting yourself by associating with them.
Your mental games are getting weak
Your attempts to manipulate us or play mind games are no longer effective.
They grow infected as you speak.
Your words and actions cause others to become contaminated or corrupted.
Burning skin that is not so real
The mental and physical pain that we inflict on others might not be apparent, but it is still very much there.
Animate a conscious ideal
We bring to life an idea or belief that we hold dear, making it seem more real and potent to those around us.
Dissolves into submission
Eventually, people give in to our demands and conform to our way of thinking or acting against their will.
Push the will of no recognition
We force people to abandon their identity or individuality and become servants to our cause or agenda.
Your face it cracks You, you ? on ? The fossil shines Shines right through
Your composure and facade begin to slip, revealing your true nature and intentions.
Take, take, take down the enemy.
We are determined to eliminate anyone who opposes us, by any means necessary.
In the anarchy You try to please the ? Your shattered with self remorse For better days or for worse.
In a state of chaos and disorder, you attempt to appease us or comply with our demands in order to avoid punishment, despite feeling guilty or regretful about your actions.
"If he'd kept on beating on and holding him down it'd be a different story"
If he had continued to exert control or dominance over his opponent, the outcome would have been more favorable to him.
No recognition
We do not acknowledge or respect the autonomy or free will of those we perceive as enemies or obstacles.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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