1993
Danne, n1c and Marcus forms the foundation of the band. Danne on guitar, Marcus on bass and n1c on the drums.
1994
We felt we wanted to have two guitars and Marcus trades his bass in for a guitar. We recruited a new bass player by the name of Heyk. Still we were looking for a vocalist.
1995
We were pretty much living in our rehearsal space writing and creating.
Different vocalists were tried, but without complete satisfaction.
1996
Jim (former vocalist of Gardenian) helped us out with the vocals on
recordings and while rehearsing.
1997
We had our first gig (though not under the name of Headplate and with Jim on vocals). Mange started to get involved with the band. Our first contact with
Gain Productions was made.
1998
We took the name Headplate. We recorded a demo that was named 'Wake up' with Mange on vocals.. We were very pleased with the result and Mange joins the band. Another demo named 'Sleepy' was recorded (probably the only one of our demos that you can still get your hands on). The demo includes songs that later on ended up on the 'Bullsized' album. Our first gigs under the name of Headplate takes place in Kinna, Sweden.
1999
Our last demo ever (probably) was recorded. It was called 'Beyond what’s in front' and if you get your hands on one you shouldn't let go. A track named 'Don't be like me' can be found on the 'Bullsized' album. Negotiations between Gain Recordings and Headplate start. Marcus decides to leave the band because of personal and social reasons. A contract between Headplate and Gain is signed.
2000
We enter the studio for the recording of our debut album. We decide on naming the album 'Bullsized'. We filmed the video for the song 'Bullsized'. The album is mixed and mastered in May and the cover work is finished. The album is set for release in June but due to some circumstances out of our reach the album is released on October the 2nd. We had our release party at Belsepub in Gothenburg, which also was the first gig with only four members. The video for 'Bullsized' is shown on SVT - VoxPop and MTV Super rock. We did a mini-tour in Sweden opening for Hardcore Superstar.
2001
We did a couple of gigs around Sweden. Two major gigs were at the Hultsfred Festival and the finish festival called Tuska. We began the recording of our follow up album in November. We opened for Machine Head during their four gigs in Scandinavia.
2002
The name 'Delicate' is chosen to be the title of the second album. We mixed and master the recording during January/February. We did a mini-tour with the Swedish band LOK (RIP) in Norway. Our album 'Delicate' was released on the 3rd of June. We received good response from fans and critics both in Sweden and abroad. We finally got to play at the 'Göteborgs Kalaset' which was one of our goals. We lost our rehearsal space and this meant a lot of problems for us..
2003
Finally we were lucky enough to find ourselves a new rehearsal space and the writing of new songs and material began.. Håkan left the band in June due lack of interest. Johan Andreasen joins to take Håkans place..
2004
Started to write new material and did some pre-recordings.
2005
Still in the process of writing new material and having done a couple of pre-recordings Mange decided to leave the band. We continue to create and record the stuff that we hope will become our next album. New vocalists will be put to test..
FreeFall
Headplate Lyrics
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Finding it hard to find something to say
cant seem to figure things out
Dont have a clue of what its all about
Hiding in the shadows of my past
Trying to get somehwere and get there fast
A desperate cry for deaf ears
Cant someone help me beat my fears
Another ay for you to say
That you know what i an doing here
And how to get rid of my fear
Feels like i have tried it all
Feels like and everlasting free-fall
Dont have the power to make a change
Life takes a turn and im out of control
Cant seem to find a use for this stay
This place just makes me want to go away
So believe me this time
I wont tell you again
Listen up and listen good
Not its time for you my friend
Believe me.
The opening lines of Headplate's song Freefall set the tone for a brooding and introspective piece that reflects the sense of despair of an individual who is struggling to come to terms with their existence. The lyrics capture the feeling of being lost and powerless, unable to find a sense of purpose in life. The lines "Life goes on, just another empty day / Finding it hard to find something to say" express the frustration of someone who feels trapped in their own thoughts and unable to articulate their emotions. The lyrics then move on to the theme of the past, where the person is "Hiding in the shadows of my past / Trying to get somewhere and get there fast." The past is a weight that the character cannot escape from, and it haunts them in the present.
The chorus of the song is a desperate cry for help, "Cant someone help me beat my fears." The character is crying out for someone to show them the way, to help them find a path through the darkness that engulfs them. The lyrics express the sense of futility that comes with feeling like you have tried everything and still no progress is made. The lines "Feels like and everlasting free-fall / Don't have the power to make a change" convey a feeling of hopelessness and despair. The character is no longer in control of their life, and they are struggling to find a sense of purpose.
Headplate's Freefall is a reflection on the human experience, where individuals can sometimes feel lost and disoriented. The song expresses the sense of hopelessness that can come with feeling like you have no control over your life. The lyrics capture the desperation that can come with trying to make sense of your existence, and the frustration that comes with feeling like you're stuck in a perpetual state of freefall.
Line by Line Meaning
Life goes on, just another empty day
The monotony of life seems to continue, and each day feels lifeless and dull.
Finding it hard to find something to say
Communication has become difficult, and it's challenging to articulate one's thoughts.
cant seem to figure things out
The situation seems complicated, and one is struggling to understand it.
Dont have a clue of what its all about
The purpose of one's life or situation is not clear, and one is unsure of it.
Hiding in the shadows of my past
Haunted by the past, and its influence is affecting the present actions and thoughts.
Trying to get somehwere and get there fast
One is striving to make progress and attain goals quickly.
A desperate cry for deaf ears
Expressing a plea for help, but no one seems to listen or understand.
Cant someone help me beat my fears
Wishing for someone to aid in overcoming one's apprehensions.
Waking up, getting ready for
Beginning the usual routine, preparing for another day.
Another ay for you to say
To have to listen to the same opinions and advice again.
That you know what i am doing here
To be told what one should or should not do, despite knowing it oneself.
And how to get rid of my fear
To be given solutions for something that has been troubling for long.
Feels like i have tried it all
To have attempted different methods to solve the issue, but none seemed to work.
Feels like an everlasting free-fall
To experience a continuous sense of falling or failure, with no end in sight.
Dont have the power to make a change
To feel powerless and incapable of bringing about any alteration in one's life.
Life takes a turn and im out of control
To feel that one's life has taken an unexpected turn, and one has no control over it.
Cant seem to find a use for this stay
To feel futile and lost without any purpose for one's existence presently.
This place just makes me want to go away
To feel disconnected and detached from one's surroundings, making one yearn to leave.
So believe me this time
To plead for the listener's trust and faith in what one is about to state.
I wont tell you again
To promise that there won't be any repetitions of what's happened before.
Listen up and listen good
To request the listener to hear what one is about to express with sincerity and attention.
Not its time for you my friend
To indicate that it's the turn of the listener to understand and acknowledge the situation.
Believe me.
To affirm that what has been stated is true and genuine.
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.