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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Unleashed
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Hostile separation so what else is new?
Angry people everywhere fighting to be heard
Caustic fornication crippled rotting world.
High above the ground
You get a different point of view
Watching all the people succumb to a few
Severed degradation feels so obscene
To Hell with humanity
The more I see the less I believe
Inundated with this hate I feel
Echoing sounds of despondency
Crashing the system
Programmed to receive
Mindless human idiots
Fall to their knees
World domination
Crashing the system
Crashing the system
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song Unleashed showcases a bleak and dystopian view of the world, where world domination is not only possible but seems imminent. The opening line "World domination new point of view" suggests a shift in the power dynamics, where those who seek control are gaining strength. This notion is emphasized in the next line with "Hostile separation so what else is new?" which indicates a recurring pattern of division and hostility. The phrase "Angry people everywhere fighting to be heard" can be interpreted in different ways, in one sense it can suggest that people are speaking up against the oppressive institutions, while on the other hand, it can also illustrate the desperation of people who feel powerless in the face of oppression. The lines "Caustic fornication crippled rotting world" add to the sense of decay, underlining how the society is collapsing under its own weight.
The next verse further emphasizes the feeling of disorientation and hopelessness. The lines "High above the ground, You get a different point of view, Watching all the people succumb to a few" suggest that gaining a sense of distance from the world can change how one perceives reality. The power of fear and contamination is highlighted in the next line "Fear and contamination rule with supremacy," which underscores the idea that those in power utilize fear as a tool to control the masses. The phrase "Severed degradation feels so obscene" is a commentary on how the society has become so twisted and distorted that it no longer resembles something that is healthy or normal.
The chorus of "To Hell with humanity, The more I see, the less I believe, Inundated with this hate I feel" expresses an overwhelming sense of despair and disillusionment with the state of humanity. The final lines "Crashing the system, Programmed to receive, Mindless human idiots, Fall to their knees, World domination, Crashing the system, Crashing the system" suggest that a revolution may be the only solution to the current state of affairs.
Line by Line Meaning
World domination new point of view
I now have the perspective of someone who seeks world domination.
Hostile separation so what else is new?
People are always divided and fighting amongst themselves, this is not a new occurrence.
Angry people everywhere fighting to be heard
There are people all around who feel unheard and express their anger as a result.
Caustic fornication crippled rotting world.
The world is deteriorating and decaying at a quick pace.
High above the ground
Looking down from a high place.
You get a different point of view
This new perspective offers a unique way of seeing things.
Watching all the people succumb to a few
Observing the masses being controlled by just a select few individuals.
Fear and contamination rule with supremacy
The people are dominated by fear and negative influences that are all-pervading.
Severed degradation feels so obscene
Feeling appalled by the disintegration and corruption taking place.
To Hell with humanity
Humanity, as a whole, does not deserve salvation.
The more I see the less I believe
The more I observe the state of humanity, the less faith I have in its potential.
Inundated with this hate I feel
I am consumed by a sense of bitterness and hostility.
Echoing sounds of despondency
The distressing sentiment expressed by many around me feels like a resounding echo.
Crashing the system
Destroying the current system in place.
Programmed to receive
Conditioned to follow societal norms whether right or wrong.
Mindless human idiots
People who lack critical judgment, acting out of ignorance.
Fall to their knees
Caving in and submitting to external forces.
World domination
Desiring and working towards becoming the ruling power over the world.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.