With the release of ‘Glasnost’, their second full length studio album, illuminatus have established themselves as THE up-and-coming band of 2011. Recorded in Hannover, Germany, in June 2010 by producer Willi Dammeier (Apoptygma Berzerk, Fony, Symphony Cult) and released via Headroom Records in February 2011, the press reactions for the album were again extremely positive – “A fusion of explosive but controlled heaviness, melody and nerve-jangling emotion” (Metalteam UK), “Such an organic, rounded and great album is rarely heard” (Legacy Magazine, Germany), “An absolute highlight, and not just for this year” (Big Five Magazine, Germany).
The band’s unique brand of melodic and powerful music continues to find them airplay on many of the UK’s and European rock radio shows – Bruce Dickinson's Rock Show (BBC6, UK), A-listed on Total Rock Radio (UK), Aardschok Radio (Kink FM, Netherlands), Metal Zone Radio (Belgium), Symphonium Radio (Radio 5, Norway). And a club promo campaign run in March and April 2011 consistently returned a 90% approval rate from both DJ’s and clubbers.
Building on the success of their touring experiences with Ministry (C-U-LaTour 2008), My Ruin (Religiosi Tour 2008), Breed77 & Susperia (Insects & Attitude Tour 2009) and Rise To Addiction (Co-Headline Tour 2009), and previous festival appearances at the Bloodstock Festival, the Fordham Music Fest, the Bulldog Bash and Denmark’s Midwinter Meltdown Festival, illuminatus have just completed a further successful headline tour promoting Glasnost in the UK and Europe and are now preparing for their first time appearance at the Download Festival on Sunday, 12th June 2011, followed up by a tour across Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany with Hawklords in September of this year.
Black
Illuminatus Lyrics
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Burns the memories black
You don't see it now
You don't realise
But you're fading out
It all comes back to you in the end
But how did we end up this way?
You don't realise
But you're fading out
I was planning by revenge
But these poisoned words are meaningless
But there is so much left to say
That you disappoint me
That I will not forget
I will not forget
That I will not forgive you
That I understand
In "Black" by Illuminatus, the lyrics describe a sense of loss and disappointment in a relationship. The "blackened whisper of the rain" symbolizes the sadness and dark emotions that come with the loss of love. The memories that were once cherished are now being burned away and forgotten. The singer speaks to their lover, telling them that they are fading out of their life and they don't seem to realize it.
The chorus brings up the question of how they got to this point, where the relationship has crumbled and the love has faded. The singer acknowledges that they had plans for revenge, but they have realized that their words are meaningless and there is so much more that they need to say. They are disappointed in their partner and will not forget the pain that they caused, but they also understand that forgiveness may not be possible.
The song conveys a sense of longing and regret for what was lost, but also a sense of acceptance and moving on from the pain. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but overall, the song seems to be about a failed relationship and the confusion and pain that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
The blackened whisper of the rain
The tranquil sound of the continuous rain with immense sorrow and grief in the background
Burns the memories black
Washes away every thought and memories with no option of recovery
You don't see it now
You ain't aware of it at this moment
You don't realise
You have no conception or perception of the situation
But you're fading out
Slowly disappearing into obscurity
It all comes back to you in the end
Eventually, everything will return to you
But how did we end up this way?
Confused about how the present calamitous scenario came into existence
I was planning by revenge
Once I schemed to retaliate
But these poisoned words are meaningless
The venomous abuses and invectives hold no significance anymore
But there is so much left to say
The rancor is still accumulating and needs to be voiced
That you disappoint me
You've let me down
That I will not forget
I will keep in memory what you've done
That I will not forgive you
I do not intend to pardon you
That I understand
I comprehend the situation
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@byrons3502
You cant say hip hop is dead as long as tracks like this are being made.
@sosavxgeproductions6220
https://youtu.be/_HwRUuqz_O0
@TonyMoze
You tellin da Troot
(Joe Pesci voice) 🇮🇹
@JDirty-w-tha-30
Right. Like the saying goes, real rap didn't die it went underground
@flylima
People who say hip hop is dead be the ones who aint looking for artists who suit their taste. I feel like hip hop is much more musical now there is a hip hop subgenre for every person on earth
@longdirtytoenails1076
@Tony Moze two yoots??
@sangwanikhonje9640
This beat is sick. Not enough credit given to the production and how the background vocals are integrated
@noorghul4541
https://youtu.be/FtPMctl5nkc #APREME
@ryanlaslow4796
I love the beat, but those whispering vocals just took it to another level.
@LunatikoHH
Who is the producer?