Within two months of existence these four death metal enthusiasts recorded a demo (Tangled In Gore). A Dutch independent label, Foundation 2000, signed them for one album, however, before recording they first released another demo Horrors In A Retarded Mind in 1990, which also received positive feedback. As a supporting act for Carcass they travelled through Belgium and the Netherlands impressing the metal-scene also on stage. Colin Richardson was the producer of 1991's album Mindloss.
Prior to a tour with New Jersey band Revenant, guitarist Alex van Schaik was replaced by Boudewijn Bonebakker. Not satisfied with Foundation 2000, Gorefest signed a contract in 1992 with Nuclear Blast. Hoogendoorn was dismissed because of lack of interest and drummer Ed Warby (who came from melodic band called Elegy) took his place just two weeks before recording sessions of their second LP False which was again produced by Colin Richardson. The album sold relatively well in the Netherlands and Germany for a band of their genre. In the months to come they completed a European tour with Deicide and Atrocity, playing in Germany, Sweden, Spain, Czechoslovakia and England. In 1993 Gorefest played a show at the Dynamo Open Air at Eindhoven. A live album The Eindhoven Insanity was released shortly after. Also in 1993, they toured America as a supporting act for metal band Death.
Erase was recorded in 1994 with producer Pete Coleman and revealed a more mature Gorefest with a different attitude towards traditional death metal. As a result, public opinion towards the band was divided. Erase, however, proved to be a success as international sales went well through 1994 and 1995. The band reached a broader set of countries in the following tours.
For the Fear EP and Freedom single, Gorefest revealed new tracks showing that they wanted to drastically expand upon the musical changes they had applied in Erase (De Koeijer declared in some interviews that he even had thoughts about taking singing lessons). This would be confirmed in 1996 with a rockish Soul Survivor - a total departure from their roots even showing traces of pop - and a very similar Chapter 13 was released in 1998. By this time the band had abandoned their heavy image, and the graphics for these works were less extreme. Inexorably, fans turned their backs on them and the sales of the album was a relative fiasco, thus they split up in 1998.
Gorefest reformed in 2004 and played various summer festivals in 2005. The band then unveiled a new album, La Muerte, another album followed in 2007, entitled Rise To Ruin.
On the 15th of June 2009 the band announced that they were calling it quits again, stating that they felt they had gone as far with the band as they could.
Fear
Gorefest Lyrics
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With a friend called fear
Locked up in a world
That's called your life
Talking to walls
That close in on you
Not able to run
You are frozen inside
Never to escape
It all has its reasons
It's all been arranged
On from day one
Thrown onto this world
Born in sin
Being the silent one
Fear
Fear
Of life
Of death
Hiding your fantasies
Deep down inside
They're never to see the light of day
The scales of balance
You have in your head
Are tipped against you
The burden you bear
Fear
Of life
Fear of life
Fight
Fight
For life
For pride
Refuse - Never crawl
Breathe - And you will win
Shame - No such thing
No burden - Is called sin
Fight
Fight
For life
For pride
Refuse - Never crawl
Breathe - And you will win
Shame - No such thing
No burden - Is called sin
Hiding your fantasies
Deep down inside
They're never to see the light of day
The scales of balance
You have in your head
Are tipped against you
The burden you bear
Fear
Of life
Fear of life
The lyrics of Gorefest’s song Fear are quite poignant and touch upon the theme of fear in a very intimate and relatable way. The song describes the feeling of being trapped in one’s own life, unable to break free from the fear that grips one’s mind. The feeling of being alone with fear is illustrated, which is a common experience for those who suffer from anxiety disorders, phobias or any other form of fear.
The song highlights the feeling of being helpless, facing the walls that keep on closing in, and leaving an individual feeling like they are frozen inside. The lyrics emphasize how fear affects every aspect of one’s life, be it relationships, dreams, or even the way we perceive ourselves. Fear is a constant companion, always weighing down on the individual, with no escape from the misery it brings.
As the song progresses, it shifts from the portrayal of fear as a debilitating force to one of hope and redemption. The lyrics urge the listener to fight against fear, to refuse to let it control their life, and instilling the belief that we should breathe and never crawl. The song acknowledges that shame and guilt, often associated with fear, should be discarded as they only weigh us down. The song concludes with the message that fear is not worth hiding our fantasies deep down inside us, and we should strive to conquer it by fighting for life and pride.
Line by Line Meaning
Kinda alone
Feeling somewhat isolated
With a friend called fear
Accompanied by the constant presence of fear
Locked up in a world
Trapped within the limitations of one's own existence
That's called your life
Referring to the routines and responsibilities that define one's existence
Talking to walls
Attempting to connect with an unresponsive environment
That close in on you
Feeling that one's surroundings are suffocating
Not able to run
Unable to escape the all-consuming feeling of fear
You are frozen inside
Paralyzed by the overwhelming presence of fear
Rest in your misery
Remaining in a state of distress without seeking resolution
Never to escape
Feeling permanently trapped in one's fears and anxieties
It all has its reasons
Believing that there is an explanation for one's struggles and hardships
It's all been arranged
Feeling as though one's life and fate are predetermined
On from day one
From the beginning of one's life
Thrown onto this world
Being brought into existence without choice
Born in sin
Feeling inherently flawed and guilty
Being the silent one
Feeling unheard and overlooked
Fear
The overpowering sensation that limits one's actions and thoughts
Fear
The constant companion that inhibits free expression and movement
Of life
Worry and dread about the future and the uncertainty it brings
Of death
Fear of the unknown and what comes after death
Hiding your fantasies
Keeping one's desires and dreams hidden away from the world
Deep down inside
In the innermost recesses of one's being
They're never to see the light of day
One's aspirations and hopes may never be realized
The scales of balance
The perceived fairness and justice of one's life experiences
You have in your head
The subjective and personal evaluation of one's own life
Are tipped against you
Feeling as though life is unfair and weighted against one's success and happiness
The burden you bear
The weight of one's struggles and emotional hardships
Fear
The primary obstacle that must be overcome to achieve personal fulfillment and growth
Of life
The fear of taking risks and pursuing opportunities that could lead to a meaningful existence
Fight
Taking action and actively striving to improve one's life and situation
For life
Striving for survival and existence
For pride
Defending one's dignity and sense of self-worth
Refuse - Never crawl
Choosing to stand firm and not give in to despair and hopelessness
Breathe - And you will win
Taking a moment to calm and center oneself to find strength and courage to overcome fear
Shame - No such thing
Rejecting the notion that one should be embarrassed or ashamed of their struggles and hardships
No burden - Is called sin
The idea that one's troubles and challenges are not indicative of their moral character
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE W. FRANKLIN, ERIC WAGNER, RICK J. WARTELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Кое Кто
СТРАХ
...типа, наедине с "дружком", чьё имя СТРАХ, —
взаперти, в мирке, имя которому ЖИЗНЬ ТВОЯ,
разговариваешь со стенами, что вплотную к тебе,
— бежать не можешь - ты изнутри окоченел!! —
покойся в своих страданиях, никогда не сбегай! -
..у всего свои причины, ведь всё как-то наладилось..
в первый же день, когда был в этот мир брошен,
— ...ты рождён во грехе, в молчании полном...
страх!! - страх
жить, и умирать!
скрываешь свои фантазии глубоко внутри себя
— ...они не увидят света дня!!... —
весы, что у тебя в голове - против тебя,
словно ноша, непомерная..
страх перед жизнью!
боязнь жить!!
борись!! дерись!! -
за гордость! за жизнь!
отвергай! не пресмыкайся! -
дыши полной грудью! - и ты победишь!!
- ПОЗОР — такого понятия нет!! -
нет бремени, что зовётся ГРЕХ!!!
борись!! дерись!! —
за гордость! за жизнь!
отвергай! не пресмыкайся! -
дыши полной грудью! - и ты победишь!!
- ПОЗОР — такого понятия нет!! -
нет бремени, что зовётся ГРЕХ!!!
скрываешь свои фантазии глубоко внутри себя
...они не увидят света дня!!...
то, чем ты всё взвешиваешь
у себя в голове,
- против тебя, -
как гнетущее бремя!!
страх перед жизнью!
...боязнь жить!!...
Northern_Eternity
The sound of our youth - wild, wild, wild years and exceptional memories... Wish that time comes back. THANK YOU for the GOLDEN Memories !
J4F_Rosi
Was my introduction to metal. Thank you for ever!!!
Down, ButNeverOut
Kittie was mine lol. This wasn't far behind. It was a tough transition from rap to rock/metal.
Alejandra Díez
DE LO MEJOR DE EL DEATH METAL DE SIEMPRE.ESA ES MI OPINION.SALUD
Jaime Perez
I remember being a sophomore in high school when this video came out. Saw it on a metal TV show on public access. Man, those were some fun times.
Cleverson Oliveira
Masterpiece
SoktorDill
Fucking epic! I'm still amazed by that fat drum sound! Good memories from when the video was shown on MTV.
Stan Marsh
Yeah!!! Drums so fat!👍
_Срубов_
2 года прошло как отписался это самая душевная группа которая играет такой чудесный дэз я их обожаю и буду обожать всегда... я ставлю кассету а мать моя кричит выруби демонов но я не могу каждая нота цепляет за душу и будоражит сознание они ведь мастера не какая нибудь проблядь.... и я как только мать уйдет из дому ставлю этот мега альбом и так кайфую вы не поверите наверное героин ничто по сравнению с тем кайфом который мне подарили горефест
john jacksie85
This song helped me battle my Demons.