Later in 2001, the band released their first full length album “The Bastard” (an epic tale told in three acts with three distinct characters/voices) on Tumult Records. Critically acclaimed, the album was voted among the top 40 releases of 2001 by the writers of Terrorizer magazine. Lamentations of the Flame Princess magazine declared 2001 to be "the Year of the Hammers" and named "The Bastard" Best Album, Best Concept Album and Best Overall Packaging.
In 2003, the band signed a deal with CRUZ DEL SUR MUSICCruz, releasing their second opus “The August Engine” by the end of the same year.
The response was again awesome. “The August Engine” was voted by BW&BK writer Chris Bruni as the best album of 2003, and received a 10/10 rating on the same magazine (“Entirely something new, and entirely something creatively masterful. 10/10” Martin Popoff, BW&BK).
Many other media voices praised the album:
* “Unmatched in 2003, The August Engine is easily one of the best records this year and one that has to be heard to truly believe just what talent they really do possess. 9/10” Adrian Bromley, Unrestrained Mag
* “If you don’t like Hammers of Misfortune, you just don’t like Metal.” John Gnesin, digitalmetal.com
* “I definitely recommend this album to anyone who enjoys metal, this is a must have”. Josh Wagers,1340mag.com
* “They are here to save the world from mediocrity. 10/10” JayKeeley, RoyalCarnage.com
In 2005, HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE began the recordings of their third album “The Locust Years,” under the supervision of Justin Weis at Trackworx Studios, which was finally released, again via CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC, in June 2006 (US) and September 2006 (Europe). — Cruz Del Sur Music
Rainfall
Hammers of Misfortune Lyrics
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There is a boy
I've tried to reach
For many years
Each time it rains
I see his face
I offer shelter
He walks away
May you have brighter tomorrows
The past you had was shrouded in deceit
May you be eternally beautiful
The way you are
The way you are
To me
I had the chance
To feel his pain
I didn't look
Deep inside
My desperate hope
Won't bring him back
It only kills
The love I have
I walked away
From the waters edge
Feeling numb
From the cold
Now when it rains
I can't see his face
I am weak
And I have failed
"Rainfall" by Hammers of Misfortune is a song that tells the story of a person who has been trying to reach out to a boy who is hiding behind a wall. The person has been trying to offer shelter to the boy every time it rains, but each time, the boy walks away. The lyrics suggest that the boy may have suffered from a difficult past that was shrouded in deceit. The person offers a wish for the boy to have brighter tomorrows and to be eternally beautiful. However, the person eventually realizes that their desperate hope won't bring the boy back and only kills their love for him.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of sadness and helplessness from the singer's perspective. Despite their repeated attempts to connect with the boy, they are unable to break down the walls he has built around himself. The metaphorical use of the rain in the song implies that it represents a cleansing, a new beginning, or a chance for renewal, yet despite the hopeful imagery, it fails to bring about the change that the singer desires. The song leaves a sense of emptiness and failure, highlighting how sometimes despite our best intentions, we are unable to make a difference in someone’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind a wall
There is a person I cannot reach due to a physical barrier.
There is a boy
The person I cannot reach is a male youth.
I've tried to reach
I have made multiple efforts to contact this person behind the wall.
For many years
The attempts to reach the person have been ongoing for an extended period of time.
Each time it rains
The rain serves as a trigger for the artist to think about the person behind the wall.
I see his face
The singer remembers what the person behind the wall looks like.
I offer shelter
The singer is willing to offer safety and comfort to the person behind the wall.
He walks away
The person behind the wall refuses the offer of protection and leaves.
May you have brighter tomorrows
The artist hopes that the person will have a more positive future.
The past you had was shrouded in deceit
The person has experienced a difficult past filled with lies and dishonesty.
May you be eternally beautiful
The singer views the person as having an inherent beauty that cannot fade.
The way you are
The artist appreciates the person for who they are without any changes or improvements.
To me
This is the singer's personal viewpoint and appreciation of the person.
I had the chance
The singer had an opportunity to empathize with the person's pain.
To feel his pain
The singer was able to experience the emotions and distress that the person behind the wall is going through.
I didn't look
The artist did not reflect deeply and thoroughly on the person's suffering.
Deep inside
This refers to the innermost thoughts and feelings of the artist.
My desperate hope
The singer's hope for a positive outcome is tinged with fear and insecurity.
Won't bring him back
The hope that the singer has won't reverse past events or undo harm already caused to the person.
It only kills
The desperate hope is so overwhelming that it is causing harm and pain to the artist.
The love I have
This refers to the artist's deep affection for the person, which is causing emotional distress.
I walked away
The artist decides to leave the scene without the person due to feeling overwhelmed and unable to help further.
From the waters edge
The singer leaves a body of water, which could symbolize the end of the situation or the source of the person's pain.
Feeling numb
The artist's emotions are so intense that they have become desensitized and emotionally detached.
From the cold
This could refer to a literal cold feeling, or to an emotional state of feeling isolated and uncared for.
Now when it rains
The present moment brings back memories of the person and their situation.
I can't see his face
The singer's memory of the person is fading and becoming more distant with time.
I am weak
The artist feels powerless and unable to effect change for the person.
And I have failed
The artist's attempts to help and empathize with the person have not been successful.
Contributed by Aiden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.