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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Plasma Springs
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Impact is near
Switches are on
It won't be long
Distinguish the sound
You must be strong
Software collides
Run for your lives
If you want to live
The situation is imperative
As cold as a corpse
You try to hang on
Your heart and devotion
Will soon be gone
Communicate now
The knowledge is here
No limitations
New generation
Attack slow rate
One by one
Designed to destroy
All in one
Control the machine
Break the seam
Brainchild of ours
Devoured by hours
Now you're strapped in
It's your turn to win
Skin stretches thin
When you begin
Seconds go by
Now you will die
Machine is turned on
You must be strong
Voices I hear
Impact is near
Switches are on it won't be long
Distinguish the sound
You must be strong
Software collides
On both sides
Communicate now
Knowledge is here
Exterminate fear
Within this sphere
One by one we will see new horizons
To set them free
Break the seam
In the stream
Brainchild of ours
Devoured by hours
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song "Plasma Springs" talk about a situation of imminent danger where the impact is very close. It is a battle between man-made machines, software, and humanity. The singer is warning the listener to run for their lives if they want to survive. The situation is imperative, as it is as fatal as a corpse. The theme of the song continually repeats that to live, one must be strong and communicate with knowledge. The song communicates the fear of technology and how it can overpower humans. The song also highlights how humans are creating new generations of machines that can destroy everything man-made.
Line by Line Meaning
Voices I hear
The singer is hearing something that is prompting them to feel uneasy and anticipate something imminent.
Impact is near
The singer senses that something big and consequential is about to happen soon.
Switches are on
The switches have been activated, indicating that the situation is now in motion and cannot be stopped.
It won't be long
The event that is about to occur will happen quickly and without warning.
Distinguish the sound
The artist urges the listener to be attentive and mentally prepare for what is coming.
You must be strong
The listener must stay focused and mentally resolute in order to survive the encounter.
Software collides
The software, or possibly multiple software programs, are clashing and interfering with each other.
On both sides
The software conflict is affecting all connected devices or systems involved, not just one side or the other.
Run for your lives
The situation has escalated to a point where immediate evacuation is necessary for survival.
If you want to live
The artist makes it clear that survival is contingent on following their advice, thus impressing the importance of the situation on the listener.
The situation is imperative
This is not a trivial matter, but instead a pressing and grave crisis that demands attention.
As cold as a corpse
The artist portrays the situation as grim and lifeless, with a sense of foreboding.
You try to hang on
The listener is struggling to persevere through the ordeal, despite the overwhelming danger.
Your heart and devotion
The listener's commitment and dedication will be pushed to their limits and possibly even broken by the situation at hand.
Will soon be gone
The singer suggests that the listener's resolve will be exhausted and ultimately cannot last forever.
Communicate now
The artist urges the listener to communicate with others in order to coordinate and possibly find a way to survive the situation.
The knowledge is here
There is information available that could prove vital in overcoming the crisis.
No limitations
There are no restrictions or constraints on what actions can be taken to resolve the situation.
New generation
This is a new era, where old rules and ways of doing things may not apply anymore.
Attack slow rate
The artist advises a slow and methodical approach to addressing the crisis, in order to avoid further instability or backlash.
One by one
The task at hand requires careful attention to detail and a meticulous approach, rather than haste or impatience.
Designed to destroy
The source of the crisis was created or intended to cause harm and disruption, rather than for benevolent purposes.
All in one
All parts of the system or situation are interconnected and affect each other, making it difficult to address only one aspect of the problem.
Control the machine
To resolve the crisis, one must take control of the technology or machinery involved.
Break the seam
The singer encourages the listener to destroy or dismantle the source of the crisis, thus stopping it at its root.
Brainchild of ours
The source of the crisis was created by humans, perhaps inadvertently.
Devoured by hours
The time spent dealing with the crisis is draining and will consume resources and energy.
Now you're strapped in
The listener is now fully committed to the task at hand, likely with no escape or turning back.
It's your turn to win
The artist instills hope and motivation in the listener that they can overcome the crisis and claim victory.
Skin stretches thin
The listener's nerves are strained and almost at breaking point, due to the intense pressure of the situation.
When you begin
The true test of the listener's ability to handle the situation will come at the start of their undertaking.
Seconds go by
Time is of the essence, with each passing moment bringing the listener closer to the point of no return.
Now you will die
The artist strongly implies that failure to resolve the crisis will result in death, either literal or metaphorical.
Machine is turned on
The situation has reached a critical point, with little or no opportunity to undo what has been set in motion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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