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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Terminal Power
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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SPEAKER 2: ....say sir your talk and your rhetoric, this is war, we are at war, and I think for instance...(fades and echoes into gibberish)
*Leeb is whispering something during this, but its too buried to understand*
The lyrics in Front Line Assembly's song Terminal Power features two speakers discussing a war that they believe is happening, but others are not taking seriously. Speaker 1 calls everyone "spiritual retards" and refers to their brains as "for creatures." This suggests that the singer believes that others are failing to understand the seriousness of the situation they are in. Speaker 2 responds by echoing that they are at war, but their words begin to fade and echo into gibberish. During this conversation, Leeb whispers something that is not clear.
The lyrics in Terminal Power appear to be referencing a larger social or political issue that the singers believe is being ignored. The use of words like "war" and "terminal" suggests a dire situation that requires immediate attention. The frustration with those who are not taking the situation seriously is palpable in the lyrics, as evidenced by the harsh criticism from Speaker 1.
Overall, the lyrics appear to be a commentary on a society that is not prepared to handle a serious crisis. It suggests that people need to wake up to the reality of the situation and take action before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Leeb is whispering something during this, but its too buried to understand
There is something that Leeb is trying to communicate, but it is too incomprehensible to make out.
The end of time...
This is the apocalypse, the ultimate end of everything as we know it.
The final conflict...
This is the ultimate battle, the last struggle for survival.
Terminal power...
The power that will ultimately lead to the end of everything.
It's the end of the line for mankind...
This is it, the final stop for humanity, the end of our species.
The end of the line for you and me...
It's also the end of the line for the individual, both Leeb and the listener.
Terminal power...
The power will be the ultimate force behind everything ending.
The beginning of eternity...
The end of everything will also signify the start of something timeless.
The beginning of the end...
This is not just any end, but rather the beginning of the end, something foretold in many prophecies.
Terminal power...
This power will cause all of this to unfold.
The final curtain...
The last act, the final show is upon us, and it will end everything.
Is coming down...
The final curtain is slowly dropping, ending the show, and the end of everything is imminent.
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.