After signing up with Warner Chappell / Metromania, Ingo Millek left the band in Summer 1987 and was immediately replaced by Sascha Paeth. No Remorse Records placed the band under contract in October 1987 and the signing was following by a session in Hannover's Horus Sound Studio, where they recorded their debut album "In Control", produced by Frank Bornemann and Tommy Hansen (Victory, Pretty Maids).
The album was released in January 1989 and soon afterwards the band were on the road as much hailed support for W.A.S.P, as well as on their own, well-attended headliner tour through Germany. A mini-album, "Open the Gate and Watch!" was released in April 1990 and Heavens Gate again went on tour throughout Germany, this time with Lawdy. Japan were quick to appreciate the Wolfsburgers' fast, heavy and furious style. JVC/Victor released both products in August 1990 as a "two in one" CD. The reactions to this release was so euphoric (positions in the Top 20 in several magazine charts) that the two top Japanese metal magazines, Burrn! and Metal Gear send their journalists to Germany, in order to further the cause of this new German metal band in the land of the rising sun. Japanese radio was also hit by Heavens Gate fever - cult DJ Captain Wada devoted an entire hour to a Heavens Gate Special. February 1992 saw the band signing a new contract with Steamhammer / SPV, following the close-down of No Remorse Records. "Livin' in Hysteria" had been released six months before, after having been recorded at Horus Sound and produced by Charlie Bauerfeind. Some of the songs on this album, "Best Days Of My Life" and "We Got The Time" amongst others, were selected by two German TV stations for their educational, anti-drugs video, "Gefährliche Sehnsucht" (Dangerous Desire) which was shown in schools all over the country. MTV Europe taped a Heavens Gate show in Munich and began showing successive portions of the film shortly afterwards. But above all in Japan it seemed as though the enthusiasm for Heavens Gate knew no bounds. Thomas Rettke and Sascha Paeth gave dozens of interviews there and played acoustic versions of three songs at the Second German Metal Seminars in Tokyo and Osaka, whilst in January the 4-track EP, "More Hysteria", originally released only for the Japanese market and including three new songs and an acoustic version of "Best Days Of My Life" went on sale. Heavens Gate were amongst the leading bands in the annual polls of the biggest Japanese magazines and the readers of Burrn! named Thomas Rettke "Best Vocalist" ahead of superstars Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, Sammy Hagar and Jon Bon Jovi. Their third album, "Hell for Sale" was released in November 1992 and documents the astounding progess that the Wolfsburgers had made. Just a year later saw the release of the headbanging "Live For Sale" album, which had been recorded in February 1993 in the Club Citta' in Tokyo's Kawasaki district. The band had played four sold out shows in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya and the second Tokyo show, in front of 2,500 deliriously happy fans, had served as the basis for the "Live For Sale" opus. Heavens Gate had thus been able to fulfill the promise they had made to their Japanese tour promoter after the release of "Livin' In Hysteria" - to go to Japan on tour. The trip to Japan was followed by a tour with Dream Theater and several one-off gigs until the end of the year. Guitarist Sascha Paeth built up his reputation as producer from Spring 1994 by working together with Charlie Bauerfeind for numerous metal bands. This caused Heavens Gate to slip into the background for eighteen months. But from the end of 1994 the band began the construction of their own studio in order to have more independence in scheduling and financial matters. Bass player Manni Jordan left the band for personal reasons in Summer 1995 and was replaced by Robert Hunecke who, from January 1996, also helped to write the songs for the planned album, "Planet E". The five musicians recorded the work from March to August 1996 and now stand at the starting gate of presenting their latest material. It goes without saying that the announcement of a new album has caused great excitement in Japan and elsewhere.
2) Heaven's Gate are a hardcore punk band from Florida featuring Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste, Iron Reagan, No Friends) on vocals, Mike Gorup (Warthog, Creem, Ajax) on guitar, Jeff Howe (Reversal Of Man, Combatwoundedveteran, Horsewhip) on bass and Paul Mazurkiewicz (Cannibal Corpse) on drums.
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evolution
Heaven's Gate Lyrics
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The whole world is tangled in reins
The horse's running fast, you can't tame it
Vision attack and the devil is hung on it's back
Lifestyle, a multiple choice
Captured by millions of voices
Dreams and illusions are forming the key to your soul
Don't give a damm to it all
Jump the train, hear the call
You're gonna fight this evolution, a revolution
Get ready to enter the race
Spread out your arms to embrace it
Wasting no time, reach out for the finishing line
Don't give a damm to it all
Jump the train, hear the call
You're gonna fight this evolution, a revolution
Don't you think you're out your mind
Life is too short to rewind it
If you're hiding your face
You're lost in the haze of a dream
Don't give a damm to it all
Jump the train, hear the call
You're gonna fight this evolution, a revolution
The lyrics of Heaven's Gate's song "Evolution" speak about the struggles of life and how people struggle to adapt to the changes happening in the world. The song argues that the world is becoming more complex, and people need to be ready to adapt to keep up with the rapid pace of change. The lyrics speak to the idea that people are being held back by their own limitations and their unwillingness to change.
The song begins with a metaphor of a wild horse that is running uncontrollably, symbolizing the chaotic nature of the world. The devil is hung on the horse's back, representing the negative influences that people face in their lives. The chorus encourages people to fight against this evolution, to break free from the chains of conformity, and to embrace change instead of fearing it.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking risks, being brave, and following one’s dreams. The song talks about the need to take action and not to waste time in chasing dreams. It encourages listeners to embrace the race, to stretch out their arms and to reach for the finish line, to be ready to fight and to revolutionize.
Line by Line Meaning
The whole world is tangled in reins
The world is moving too fast and everyone is tied to it and can't escape.
The horse's running fast, you can't tame it
The fast-paced world cannot be controlled and it continues to run ahead of us.
Vision attack and the devil is hung on it's back
People are blinded by the constant stimulation and distractions of the world, which allows negativity to creep in.
Lifestyle, a multiple choice
People have the opportunity to choose their path in life, but those choices can be overwhelming.
Captured by millions of voices
People are bombarded by opinions and ideals from all directions, which can be overwhelming.
Dreams and illusions are forming the key to your soul
People's hopes and desires are the driving force behind their decisions and actions, which shape who they are as a person.
Don't give a damm to it all
Ignore the noise of the world and focus on what really matters.
Jump the train, hear the call
Take advantage of opportunities and embrace change.
You're gonna fight this evolution, a revolution
Challenge the traditional and outdated ways of thinking and take a stand for what you believe in.
Get ready to enter the race
Prepare yourself to take on the challenges of life.
Spread out your arms to embrace it
Open yourself up to new experiences and opportunities.
Wasting no time, reach out for the finishing line
Don't waste time and focus on reaching your goals.
Don't you think you're out your mind
Don't let others dictate what is considered sane or insane.
Life is too short to rewind it
Life is too precious to waste worrying about the past.
If you're hiding your face
If you are avoiding challenges or hiding from the world.
You're lost in the haze of a dream
You are disconnected from reality and are not living in the present moment.
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.