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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Re-Birth
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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In the universe
Transmits
New codes
Systematic predator
Now unfolds
Protectors
Of the universe
New genetic mutations
Informs of monolith
Lifeless and fallen
Bodies lie still
Waiting for rebirth
To strike at will/to kill
Floating in a sea of bliss
Emerging mysteries
The epidemic copulates
Spreading the disease
Mechano eroticism
Decadent anarchy
The final solution is evolution
Foreign intruder
A new persecuter
A vastness scars the earth
Illusions so decayed
So empty and perverse
Not a sound is heard
Two ships collide in the night
Smoke fills the air
Lost in space
In a darkened void
No one seems to care
The Front Line Assembly's song Re-Birth is a dark and intense representation of the evolution taking place in the universe. The opening lines, "A light in the universe transmits new codes" set the tone for the entire song. This light represents the birth of a new era and new genetic mutations. The lyrics warn of a systematic predator that is emerging in this new age, and the protectors of the universe are now eternalized by myth. The song speaks of lifeless and fallen bodies, waiting for rebirth to strike at will. This suggests a resurrection, perhaps of the fallen protectors, to combat the new predator.
The lyrics describe the emergence of new mysteries in the universe, accompanied by a spreading disease, and decadent anarchy. The world is scarred, with vastness all around, and the illusions are now decayed. The lyrics suggest that the world is now empty and perverse, with the sound of the collision coming from two ships lost in space. The final solution is evolution, and foreign intruders are becoming persecuters, which suggests a new order rising, with ancient myths becoming alive.
Line by Line Meaning
A light
Hope or positivity in the vast and dark universe
in the universe
The vast expanse of space outside our planet
Transmits
Sending out a signal or message
New codes
Fresh instructions or rules
Systematic predator
An unstoppable or systematic force or entity
Now unfolds
Becomes apparent, comes into effect
Protectors
Guardians, defenders
of the universe
Of the entire cosmos, beyond Earth
Eternalize by myth
Immortalized or made legendary through stories and beliefs
New genetic mutations
Fresh or unknown changes in biological structures or DNA
Informs of monolith
Communicates the existence or workings of a mysterious structure or entity
Lifeless and fallen
Deceased and prone
Bodies lie still
Remain motionless or inert
Waiting for rebirth
Anticipating a new beginning or chance at life
To strike at will / to kill
To attack or cause harm whenever desired
Floating in a sea of bliss
Basking in happiness or tranquility
Emerging mysteries
Unknown or enigmatic phenomena that are coming to light
The epidemic copulates
A rampant disease or affliction spreads and reproduces
Spreading the disease
Causing sickness or harm to more and more individuals or systems
Mechano eroticism
Sexuality combined with machine-like elements or technology
Decadent Anarchy
A lawless and corrupt state of being
A vastness scars the earth
A great expanse or emptiness leaves its mark or damage on the planet
Illusions so decayed
False impressions or ideals that have disintegrated or deteriorated
So empty and perverse
Completely lacking in substance or morality
not a sound is heard
Silent or devoid of noise
Two ships collide in the night
Two entities or forces clash in the dark
Smoke fills the air
A haze or fog of burned material obscures the atmosphere
Lost in space
Directionless or aimless in the vastness of the universe
In a darkened void
In an empty or unfilled space lacking light
no one seems to care
No one is paying attention or responding
The final solution is evolution
The ultimate answer or resolution lies in adaptation and change
foreign intruder
A non-native or unwelcome entity or force
A now persecuter
An attacking or oppressive presence that has taken control
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL LEEB, NOWELL RHYS FULBER
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