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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Maniacal
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Cause you don't belong
You don't fit the mold
So you've been told
You need to play our game
And just act the same
Cause we won't tolerate
Any other trait
Bang! so defiable
Obliverate dominate
Self destruct and activate
Bang! I am political
Bang! so unequivable
The name of the game is to win all the way
Pinned down
To your chemical cross
Of hopeless faith
What a day what a loss
No one left
To tell this tale
Of all of us
Life for sale
The clouds start to rise
There is no surprise
We all start to burn
When will we learn
Who we are to be
Watch the enemy
In you sights you see
When will we be
Bang! I am maniacal
Bang! So defiable
Obliverate dominate self-destruct and activate
Bang! I am political
Bang! So unequivocal
The name of the game is to win all the way
Pinned down
To your chemical cross
Of hopeless faith
What a day what a loss
No one left
To tell this tale
Of all of us
Life for sale
No one left
To tell this tale
Of all of us
Life for sale
Bang! I am maniacal
Bang! So defiable
Obliverate dominate self destruct and activate
Bang! I am political
Bang! So unequivocal
The name of the game is to win all the way
Pinned down
To your chemical cross
Of hopeless faith
What a day what a loss
No one left
To tell this tale
Of all of us
Life for sale
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's "Maniacal" portray a sense of defiance towards societal norms and expectations. The singer challenges the listener to break free from the mold and stand up against conformity. The lines "Cause we won't tolerate any other trait" and "the name of the game is to win all the way" suggest that society is not willing to accept anything other than what is expected, and that those who do not conform will be ostracized. The repetition of the words "Bang" and "Obliverate dominate self-destruct and activate" provides an energetic and forceful tone to the lyrics, emphasizing the singer's passion.
The middle section of the song takes a darker turn, reflecting on the hopelessness and loss that comes with life. The lines "Pinned down to your chemical cross of hopeless faith, what a day what a loss" elicit a sense of despair and resignation, with the final lines "No one left to tell this tale, of all of us, life for sale" emphasizing the finality of death and the valuelessness of human life.
Overall, "Maniacal" seems to be a call to action for the listener to stand up against societal pressures and expectations, and to stay true to oneself despite the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna drop this song
We're going to play this song.
Cause you don't belong
Because you don't fit in.
You don't fit the mold
You're different from what we expect.
So you've been told
We've already let you know.
You need to play our game
You have to follow our rules.
And just act the same
You need to be like us.
Cause we won't tolerate
We won't accept anything else.
Any other trait
You can't be different.
Bang! I am maniacal
I am crazy and out of control.
Bang! so defiable
My behavior can't be justified.
Obliverate dominate
I will destroy and conquer.
Self destruct and activate
I will harm myself in order to achieve my goals.
Bang! I am political
I have an agenda and a message to convey.
Bang! so unequivable
My behavior is indisputable.
The name of the game is to win all the way
The goal is to be victorious at any cost.
Pinned down
Trapped and helpless.
To your chemical cross
Suffering because of addiction or dependency.
Of hopeless faith
Feeling hopeless and desperate.
What a day what a loss
Today has been a terrible day with a great loss.
No one left
No one remains.
To tell this tale
To recount what has happened.
Of all of us
Of everyone involved.
Life for sale
Life is cheap and expendable.
The clouds start to rise
Something ominous is happening.
There is no surprise
It was to be expected.
We all start to burn
We're all in trouble.
When will we learn
When will we realize.
Who we are to be
What we're meant to become.
Watch the enemy
Be aware of who opposes us.
In you sights you see
You see them in front of you.
When will we be
When will we become.
No one left
No one remains.
To tell this tale
To recount what has happened.
Of all of us
Of everyone involved.
Life for sale
Life is cheap and expendable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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