Soon the two guitarists began to compose new material and to arrange new songs. But this time, they wanted to set their main aim to the quality of the songs. The songs needed to be technical challenging but also very melodious sounding. So the two of them where working a long time on the songs to make them what they should be. After they finished the songs, they began to search for band members.
In May 2006, Daniel quit the band. He decided for personal reasons to leave the project. Soon after Daniel had quit, a more than fitting replacement was found. Safet Pehlic (Arctic Light) replaced Daniel.
Shortly after Safet joined the band, a new man for the vocals was found. Robert Schroll brought his special character into the band and created the vocals.
Just a few weeks after they completed the line up, Heathen Foray could play a full set of their own songs and began to look for gigs.
In the fall of 2007, they released their first Demo titled "Forest", consisting of four songs: "Dragon's Eyes", "Winterking", "The Wizard's Life" and "Fading Tree".
Due to the very positive reviews and feedback from their fans, they soon started writing and recording the songs for their debut album called "The Passage", which was released in April 2009 through Black Bards Entertainment.
The musical style of Heathen Foray is hard to define. Some people say they play Viking-Metal with strong Power-Metal influence. Others say that they play Melodic-Death-Metal with Folk influences. Heathen Foray themselves confess: "…we don’t know it ourselves. But one thing is sure: The style of Heathen Foray lies somewhere between those extremes!"
Illusion
Heathen Foray Lyrics
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But I am still alive
It's burning me from the inside out
I won't fall right now
I thought that I could forget
But that was just illusion
I will never forget
I am carrying on
From now on your image strengthens me
The clouds are drifting away
What are my options now
To live despite this past with you
Head up high
Looking back with pride
I won't regret anymore
Asked myself about you
Hundred times
But what am I in your life?
Am I present, do I atend
In your dreams, in your world?
Do I take part?
I don't wan t to be illusion
The sun is comming out again
I won' t sit in darkness nomore
Removing all these chains
I'm disengaded from this illusion
From the past
So I could be free again!
The song "Illusion" by Heathen Foray explores the theme of moving on from a past relationship and finding the courage to let go of the illusions and memories that are holding us back. The lyrics describe the struggle of the singer as he grapples with his emotions and tries to distance himself from the memories of his past lover. He acknowledges the pain and hurt that he has experienced, yet he remains hopeful and determined to move on.
The opening lines of the song suggest that despite the challenges and obstacles he has faced in his life, he is still alive and determined to overcome them. The verses that follow describe the singer's struggle to forget his past lover, who he calls an "illusion." He reflects on the beauty of their relationship, but ultimately acknowledges that he needs to let go of the past and move forward.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the lyrics "I will never forget, the time we shared, I am carrying on, from now on your image strengthens me, the clouds are drifting away." These lines suggest that although the singer is ready to move on, he still cherishes the memories of his past relationship and is determined to grow stronger from them.
Overall, "Illusion" is a powerful and emotive song that explores the complexities of human emotions and our ability to overcome the challenges that we face in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
The winds are chasing me on and on
I feel like my problems keep multiplying and following me around
But I am still alive
Despite these problems, I'm still going and fighting through
It's burning me from the inside out
My emotional pain is causing me great discomfort
I won't fall right now
I refuse to let my problems defeat me
I thought that I could forget
I believed I could move on and leave my past behind
But that was just illusion
It turns out that leaving my past behind is harder than I thought and not really possible
I will never forget
I won't ever be able to completely forget the good times we had together
The time we shared
The memories of the time we spent together will always remain with me
I am carrying on
I'm continuing to live my life despite the difficulties I face
From now on your image strengthens me
Thinking about you gives me strength to keep going
The clouds are drifting away
My sadness and pain are starting to fade and I'm feeling better
What are my options now
Given the situation I'm in, I'm wondering what choices I have left
To live despite this past with you
I need to find a way to move on and live life even though we're no longer together
Head up high
I need to stay strong and confident
Looking back with pride
I'm proud of what we had and what we accomplished together
I won't regret anymore
I'm done living with regret and instead will focus on the present
Asked myself about you
I've spent a lot of time reflecting on our past together
Hundred times
Over and over again I've thought about where we went wrong and what could have been different
But what am I in your life?
I'm not sure where I stand in your life anymore
Am I present, do I attend
Do I still play an important role in your life, or am I fading away?
In your dreams, in your world?
Do you think about me and remember me often?
Do I take part?
Do I still have an active role in your life, or am I just a memory?
I don't want to be illusion
I don't want to live in a dream world where things are better than they actually are
The sun is coming out again
Things are starting to look up and I'm feeling more positive
I won' t sit in darkness nomore
I refuse to live in sadness and despair any longer
Removing all these chains
I'm letting go of my past and freeing myself
I'm disengaged from this illusion
I'm not living in a fantasy world anymore
From the past
I'm moving on from all of the hurt and pain from before
So I could be free again!
I'm finally able to live freely and happily once more
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Kevin Rodriguez
no lie here...better viking metal than Amon Amarth. Their guitarist? WTF dude!? Dude is insane!!
Heathen Foray
Thank you!
Kevin Rodriguez
@Heathen Foray yo, WTF, y'all replied...I'm here again. All of you are amazing musicians and I respect you so much
Kevin Rodriguez
My god tier tour is you guys, Finntroll, Moonsorrow, & TrollfesT
Heathen Foray
@Kevin Rodriguez We would totally be down with that. 3 of our most favorite bands.
Heathen Foray
@Kevin Rodriguez Your support means a lot to us. Thank you :)