The current members are Masatoshi "Sho" Ono (vocals), Syu (guitar), Taka who replaced Yu-To in 2009 (bass), YUHKI (keyboard) and JUNICHI (drums.) Veterans of the heavy metal scene, they set to work assembling a band. Syu, known as guitarist for the indie heavy metal bands Valkyr, Animetal and SPINALCORD, where he also served as lead vocalist, and vocalist YAMA-B, who worked with bands Gunbridge and Rekion, originally were joined by keyboardist A (of Valkyr) and drummer Toshihiro Yui (Formerly of Honey Quest and Cemetary.) They soon were to recruit keyboardist Yuhki, of Ark Storm, and drummer Junichi Satoh. After Tsui left in 2006, they recruited yu-to of DELUHI. They were signed to VAP Records. Syu writes music for the band and contributed his deep, roaring vocals, while lead vocalist Yama-B contributes the songwriting, with lyrics and song titles in English. Galneryus has a dress style that borders on the style of visual kei, with medievally styled and leather dress, toting instruments with coloration to match,although recently they have set for a more casual style.
Galneryus' first album was the Rock opera styled Flag of Punishment. Through a few loosely tied songs, this album seems to tell the story of a revolution to gain freedom, and its victories and losses. The second album, Advance to the Fall seems to be more of a straightforward album, which doesn't tell a specific story, but rather tells a collection of smaller stories for the sake of standalone pieces. Cover art for both albums is that of Yoshitaka Amano, artist for the Final Fantasy series of video games.
In 2008, Vocalist YAMA-B left the band due to creative differences. Masatoshi Ono has been announced as the replacement.
Other former temporary members are Yoshinori Kataoka (keyboards), Yusuke (bass)
Official website: http://galneryusyumacher.com/
Official Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/galneryusworld
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The Flame
Galneryus Lyrics
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I'm living on the edge I can't take any more
I submit to the rage again
Don't leave me Stay with me
When you cut my body with your knife tonight,
I'll be free
I'm searching for love I'm in the crowd
See the flame in my eyes
Fly over night since the day you stole my heart
I'm searching for love
I just wanna know where your heart is going
I'm living in vain I've lost my way to go
Inside of me there is a dark
I run away from my sin
When you cut my body with your knife tonight,
I'll be free
Fly over night since the day you stole my heart
I'm searching for love I'm in the crowd
See the flame in my eyes
Fly over night since the day you stole my heart
I'm searching for love in the sleepless night
The lyrics of The Flame by Galneryus express a deep sense of confusion and desperation in the singer's life. He confesses that he doesn't want to know where his life is going and is living on the edge, unable to take anymore. He hopes that his lover will stay with him and release him from the pain he is feeling. He further surrenders to the rage and admits that he is willing to be cut by her knife if it sets him free.
The singer continues to describe his search for love since the day she stole his heart. He's lost in the crowd, but he thinks his eyes reflect the flame of passion burning inside him. He then goes on to ask where her heart is going, as he feels that he's lost his way to go and is living in vain. He reveals that inside his heart is a dark place, and he's running away from his mistakes. He concludes by repeating his desire to find love again and is searching for it in the sleepless night.
The lyrics of The Flame are relatable to those who are going through a difficult phase in their life, searching for love and meaning. It portrays the struggle of someone who is trying to find solace but is unable to do so. The metaphor of flame in the eyes of the singer indicates the intense burning passion of love he's trying to find. The knife mentioned in the lyrics reflects the pain he's willing to endure to be free. The song has powerful lyrics backed by an intense melody that captures the emotions it's trying to convey.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna know where my life is going
I am feeling lost and uncertain about the direction of my life.
I'm living on the edge I can't take any more
I am living dangerously and cannot handle much more stress.
I submit to the rage again
I am feeling overwhelmed by anger and frustration once more.
Don't leave me Stay with me
Please do not abandon me. Stay by my side.
When you cut my body with your knife tonight, I'll be free
I am willing to endure pain and suffering in order to escape my troubles and find freedom.
Fly over night since the day you stole my heart I'm searching for love I'm in the crowd See the flame in my eyes Fly over night since the day you stole my heart I'm searching for love
Ever since you stole my heart, I have been searching for love and meaning in my life. I feel lost in this crowd, but my passion is evident in my eyes as I pursue my quest for love.
I just wanna know where your heart is going
I am curious and concerned about the direction of your heart and emotions.
I'm living in vain I've lost my way to go
I feel like I am living without purpose and direction. I am lost and uncertain about my path forward.
Inside of me there is a dark
I have a deep-seated darkness or negativity lurking within me.
I run away from my sin
I try to avoid and escape from my mistakes and wrongdoing.
I'm searching for love in the sleepless night
I am relentlessly pursuing love and passion, even in the dark and lonely hours of the night.
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.