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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Killing Grounds
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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You, do it again
You, yes you
You, do it again
Whispers in my ear, perverted thoughts I hear
Bondage and isolation, final destination
Depth charge
Depth charge
You, yes you
You, do it again
You, yes you
You, do it again
Weapons of pleasure, weapons of pain
A torment scarfication, a conscious of shame
You, yes you
You, do it again
You, yes you
You, do it again
Depth charge
Depth charge
Depth charge
Depth charge
Depth charge
Depth charge
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song "Killing Grounds" describe the experience of a person being tormented by perverted thoughts and desires, which are whispered into their ear. These desires involve acts of bondage and isolation and lead to a final destination, which is not specified but can be assumed to be a place of extreme pain or torment.
The chorus of the song is made up of two simple lines, "You, yes you / You, do it again," repeated several times throughout. These lines suggest that the tormentor is someone familiar to the victim, perhaps a partner or loved one, who has repeatedly subjected them to these perverted desires.
The song also includes references to "weapons of pleasure" and "weapons of pain," which further emphasize the idea of the victim being subjected to physical and emotional torture. The mention of "scarification" suggests that the victim has been physically marked or wounded as a result of this torment.
Line by Line Meaning
You, yes you
The singer is addressing someone directly and accusing them of something
You, do it again
The singer is pointing out that the person being addressed is repeating their actions
Whispers in my ear, perverted thoughts I hear
The singer is hearing inappropriate thoughts or suggestions being whispered to them
Bondage and isolation, final destination
The artist refers to the bondage and isolation being a final destination, possibly implying that this is something the artist is moving towards
Depth charge
The artist repeats this phrase multiple times, perhaps as an intensifier or a metaphor for something explosive
Weapons of pleasure, weapons of pain
The singer describes experiencing both pleasure and pain as a result of certain 'weapons' or actions
A torment scarification, a conscious of shame
The singer describes a type of painful act related to self-injury, which they feel conscious shame about
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jasonwallach4780
To be honest, I think the sound is fresh and very much in line with FLA. I love the fact that they aren't doing the same thing over and over. I love this culmination of sounds and styles. Saw them live in NYC last month and they were incredible live. Bill and Rhys are really cool people, they were hanging out with the fans before the show. FLA is a creative and forward moving entity, not to mention a class act.
@arcblackheart7780
this is a band that never stops making music since the 80's
@laurih.t.8723
I remember... And this is pretty fun Industrial dance dj
@ChiotVulgaire
FLA has always been an EBM group first, since they took a lot of their early cues from Front242 and Cabaret Voltaire, and you can still hear that influence today. However, Bill has never let the sound stagnate. He's always trying new things and evolving, finding what works and using it. That's why FLA kicks as much ass now as it did back in the 80's and 90's. Industrial Metal, Dubstep, EBM, it's all just ammunition and ordnance in FLA's epic arsenal.
@Recidivist93
This is a great example of why FLA is a leader and innovator in the industrial music arena. Great Job Boys!
@mrwhopee
Rest in peace Jeremy! You were part of one of the best eras of Front Line Assembly and Delerium!
@ClintAnderson808
heh bill actually said something like "yeah one day i went on the internet and everyone was saying fuck FLA they sound like skrillex" hes like "i dont even own a dubstep album so i wasnt sure why"
everyone threw a fit when he added guitars for the same reason... i just keep listening and enjoying the super awesome wicked tunes.
@MarcArmitage
@Chand Bellur Yep
@pandyfackler118
HATERS GONNA HATE
@TwinBoom
those whom complain about dubstep are not Bill Leeb fans, true fans know Bill is always fresh sounding and has many musical tastes.