1) Gothic is a metal band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Gothic is a metal band established in 1992 by Alin Petrut in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains of Transilvania, Romania, becoming in a short period of time one of the most respected metal bands in Romania. Having played in over 400 gigs so far, Gothic is a real metal force on stage, playing almost in all the occasions in full-house clubs in Romania.
Their debut album, "Touch of Eternity" (Bestial Records, 1998 ) was one of the best selling albums of the Romanian metal stage back in the '90s, songs like "Anguish", "Memorial Winter" or "Regrets" turning into real metal hymns. Metal Hammer gave a 9 (out of 10) reviewing this album.
Alin Petrut moved the band in Belgium between 2000-2004, and along with Belgian members released the second album "In Blood We Trust" in 2004 on Painkiller Records. The album was released under the name Innerfire, because another band with the name 'Gothic' existed in France at the time, and Painkiller didn't want any confusions.
Being expelled from Belgium due to his illegal situation, Alin Petrut reformed the band Gothic in Romania in 2005. To this occasion the anniversary auto-produced album "12 Years of True Metal" was released.
Between 2005-2011 the band extensively toured Eastern Europe, but the unfortunate line-up changes prevented the recording of a new album. Having now a stable line-up, the band entered Consonance Studio from Timisoara, Romania in July 2011. The recording of the new album "Expect The Worst" is finished, a new video is going to be released in the near future. The band is presently looking for a label to release this album.
In 2009, Alin Moise, one of the most talented Romanian guitarists, big winner of the national guitar contest 'Nationala de rock 2010', joined the band.
In 2011 the band played in the finals of the Romanian national contest for WACKEN METAL BATTLE, among other 2 bands. At this time, in may 2012 Gothic won again the semifinals for WOA and will be playing in the Romanian finals for 2012.
Their music can be defined as a good combination of death metal with darker elements, all with excellent powerful guitar riffs. Loud rhythmic riffs are used mostly, and they are essential to add heaviness to the music because mere speed is not enough. There are three types of vocals. A death-metal one, a screaming type closer to black metal one, and a third one, more melodic. All of this gives a good combination of dark brutal vibes. The sound is concentrated especially on the guitars, which is essential to manifest all the power of the band.
The band has presently finished recording the new album "Expect the Worst" which is due to be released in 2012.
Current Band members:
Alin Petrut - guitar, vocals
George Lazar - vocals
Taly - bass
Bogdan Bancila - guitar
Vlad Yanis - drums
Florian Lysy - keyboards
Websites:
http://www.gothicromania.com/
http://www.myspace.com/gothicromania
http://www.facebook.com/Gothic.Romania
Discography:
1993 - Blasphemy (promo MC)
1994 - Spheres of Madness (demo)
1995 - Pain/Regrets (promo MC)
1995 - Evolution (demo)
1996 - Eternity (demo)
1997 - Touch of Eternity (full- length)
2002 - Destiny of Blood (Demo)
2004 - In Blood We Trust (full-length)
2005 -12 Years of True Metal (compilation)
2013 - Expect the worst (full-length)
2017 - Demons (full-length)
2) Gothic is a death metal band from France.
Into the Light
Gothic Lyrics
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Let it roll by
It's how we really know
We're ready this time
Sometimes it never ends
Erased by accident
Instead of losing time
The garden grove
Seems to just roll by
All we know is
Someday we all die
All we have is today
Why not choose to live happy?
Instead of losing time
We lose our lives
Follow me now
Into the light
Brother, where'd you go?
Are you all right?
Sometimes it never ends
Erased by accident
Instead of losing time
We lose our lives
The garden grove
Seems to just roll by
All we know is
Someday we all die
All we have is today
Why not choose to live happy?
Instead of losing time
We lose our lives
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All we have is today
Why not choose to live happy?
Instead of losing time
We lose our lives
The lyrics of Gothic's song "Into The Light" speak of living life to the fullest and making the most of the time we have. The first verse encourages the listener to "let it out" and live their life without holding back. It emphasizes that living without regrets is how we truly know we are ready for whatever may come our way. The second verse speaks of the fleeting nature of life, implying that we should not waste a moment of it. Instead of losing time and dwelling on the past, we should focus on making the most of each day to live a happy life.
The chorus urges the listener to follow the singer "into the light". The light could symbolize hope or a brighter future, and the “brother, where'd you go? Are you all right?" could be a reference to looking out for one another and supporting each other on our individual journeys. The outro repeats the message of the song, reminding the listener to choose to live happily in the present before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Go let it out
Release your emotions without holding back
Let it roll by
Do not linger on the past, keep moving forward
It's how we really know
We're ready this time
By acknowledging our past and moving forward, we can be prepared for what’s to come
Sometimes it never ends
Erased by accident
In life, sometimes things go wrong and we forget to let go of our mistakes
Instead of losing time
We lose our lives
Focusing on the wrong things can take away the joy of living
The garden grove
Seems to just roll by
Life continues to move forward despite our struggles
All we know is
Someday we all die
Our existence is finite
All we have is today
Why not choose to live happy?
Our time is limited, so we should make the most of it by choosing to be happy
Follow me now
Into the light
Move forward towards a brighter and better future
Brother, where'd you go?
Are you all right?
Asking for help is important when we feel lost or overwhelmed
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Instrumental section
All we have is today
Why not choose to live happy?
Instead of losing time
We lose our lives
A repeated reminder that life is fleeting and we should make the most of it by choosing happiness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jay DiBartolo
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