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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Search and Destroy
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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To search and destroy, and blow them all away
Forbidding is the planet
No one will return
Their lives are expendable
Through the battle turn
All is at stake
As the planet burns there is no escape
As the clouds broke through
The blazing sky, up above
The aura of the moment
Invasion from above
The conflict still lay up ahead
Where cowards fear to tread
Shocking was the value
Abandoned by aversion
Deployed were the robots
Creating a man machine
The lyrics to Front Line Assembly's "Search and Destroy" speak to a dystopian, science fiction-inspired narrative where a mission is sent out to "search and destroy" while "the planet burns" and "there is no escape." The opening lines indicate that this "mission from hell" is focused on blowing everything away, with a sense that the entire planet is forbidden and that those on this mission are likely to never return. The stakes are high and victory is seen as necessary as a conflict lies ahead where only the brave will venture.
Line by Line Meaning
A mission from hell was sent out today
An extremely difficult and dangerous task was assigned and initiated today.
To search and destroy, and blow them all away
The objective of the mission is to locate and annihilate every single target in the assigned territory.
Forbidding is the planet
The planet is highly inhospitable and unfavorable to life.
No one will return
The mission is so perilous that there is little chance of survival for anyone involved.
Their lives are expendable
The lives of the team members are considered to be of little value.
Through the battle turn
The situation constantly changes during the conflict, presenting new challenges and dangers.
A victory must be won
Success is the only acceptable outcome of the mission.
All is at stake
The outcome of the battle will determine the fate of everything and everyone involved.
As the planet burns there is no escape
The situation is so dire that it seems like there is no way to survive or leave the planet.
As the clouds broke through
After a period of darkness or confusion, a moment of clarity or revelation occurs.
The blazing sky, up above
The sky is filled with intense, possibly dangerous, activity or events.
The aura of the moment
The feeling or atmosphere of the current situation is distinctive and profound.
Invasion from above
An attack or aggression is initiated from a higher power or unexpected direction.
The conflict still lay up ahead
The main source of trouble or danger has not been encountered yet.
Where cowards fear to tread
The location or situation is considered to be too perilous for those lacking courage or bravery.
Shocking was the value
The worth or significance of something was surprising or unexpected.
Abandoned by aversion
A decision or action was taken due to a strong dislike or fear of something else.
Deployed were the robots
Machines or automation were used in the battle to replace or support human efforts.
Creating a man machine
The line between human and machine is blurred, as technology is integrated into warfare.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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