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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Surface Patterns
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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On to the mindfield
Into
Into the hole
Chemical
Chemical cauldron
Location still unknown
World destruction, now seems right
A barren landscape of burning hell
Within our dreams
We feel the spell
Watching
Watching their minds blow
Sinking
Lower than low
Hooded mutations
Ride by nights
Scouring the earth
For impure life
They seek they search
And will destroy
Immoral acts they will employ
Constricting
Freedom of movement
Convulsing
Body in pain
Stigmatized by the
Sound of fear
The land is full of chemical tears
Communication has broken down
Exterminated body parts
On the ground
The song "Surface Patterns" by Front Line Assembly describes a dystopian world in which humanity is constantly living in fear of a destructive force that seems to be beyond their control. The vague nature of the lyrics suggests that this force may be the result of man's own doing, specifically in the form of a "chemical cauldron" that has caused destruction on a global scale. The lyrics describe a world in which humanity is being hunted and systematically destroyed by some sort of scourge that is seeking out "impure" life. The oppressive nature of this world is further reinforced by the lyrics which suggest that communication has broken down, leaving humanity to suffer in isolation.
The lyrics also describe the physical toll that this world is taking on its inhabitants. The constant fear and uncertainty has left people feeling constricted and trapped, unable to move freely or even control the convulsions in their bodies. The use of animalistic imagery, such as the "hooded mutations" that ride by night, add to the apocalyptic feel of the song.
Overall, "Surface Patterns" is a haunting commentary on a world gone mad. The lyrics suggest that humanity has caused its own destruction through its inability to control its own technological advancements. It serves as a warning against the dangers of blindly chasing progress, without considering the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
On to
Moving forward towards something
On to the mindfield
Going towards an area of the mind which is a potential source of danger
Into
Entering something
Into the hole
Going into a dangerous and unknown place
Chemical
Related to chemicals
Chemical cauldron
An area where chemicals are being mixed and reacted
Location still unknown
The exact place where the chemical cauldron is, is not known
Out of the tunnel, into the light
Coming out of a dark and unclear situation into a clearer and brighter one
World destruction, now seems right
The destruction of the world seems like the correct thing to do based on the situation at hand
A barren landscape of burning hell
A place that is desolate and destroyed through fire and destruction
Within our dreams
In our imagination
We feel the spell
We are under the influence of something that we cannot escape
Watching
Observing
Watching their minds blow
Watching people lose control of themselves due to something they can't handle
Sinking
Descending
Lower than low
At the lowest possible point
Hooded mutations
People with deformed and unusual bodies who wear hoods to hide it
Ride by nights
Traveling by night secretly
Scouring the earth
Searching the earth thoroughly
For impure life
Searching for people who don't fit their version of a pure life
They seek they search
They are constantly looking for something
And will destroy
They will do whatever it takes to destroy what they see as wrong
Immoral acts they will employ
They will use acts that are considered wrong or evil by most people
Constricting
Restricting
Freedom of movement
The ability to move around without restriction
Convulsing
Shaking uncontrollably
Body in pain
The physical sensation of hurt or discomfort
Stigmatized by the
Labeled negatively because of
Sound of fear
The noise made by someone who is scared
The land is full of chemical tears
The environment is suffering due to the mixture of chemicals and pollutants
Communication has broken down
People can no longer talk to or understand each other
Exterminated body parts
Parts of the body that have been eradicated or destroyed
On the ground
Lying on the floor or earth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ash Wolter
1995/6 Hideaway was my introduction to bands like Front Line Assembly, KMFDM, Fear Factory, Sister Machine Gun and Miranda Sex Garden to name a few. It was also how I learned of Dean Koontz.
Daniel Brown
Dude, me too.
I wasn't impressed with the movie but went out and bought FLA's latest (millennium), SMG'S latest (had wired, cocaine Jesus and Burn like brilliant trash on it. Became an instant fan of KMFDM too.
Really loved Miranda Sex Garden after this movie too, had never heard anything quite like MSG.
Brandyn Curd
Ash Wolter same
Lucid 6
Ash Wolter OH FUCK YES!! MUSIC THE GATE WAY DRUG \m/\m/ ☺
Aleister Crowley
I loved Hideaway soundtrack
Vaha Kaha
23 года хранил аудиокассету, и вот только сейчас нашёл через Shazam эту группу. Класс, это очень круто.
Dualleh Abdulrahman
The moment he stepped out of the car with this tune? Changed my life! Thanx for this. Still awesome👌
Jeannine Azazel Hilles
the Hellraiser sample is freakin amazing....FLA always uses the best movie samples!
shadz the hedgehog
My fav horror movies. Must be all of that black leather lol
Pablo Ojeda
Amo esos sampling!!!