The band went under this name until 1994 when they finally changed their name to In-Quest. The band released two albums in the late 90's, Extrusion:Battlehymns which was released in 1997, and Operation:Citadel which was released in 1999. It would take 4 years before they released new material. They had also brought in Sven De Caluwe as a vocalist, and they would release two albums with him as vocalist, Destination:Pyroclasm and Epileptic. De Caluwe would soon leave due to other band obligations, and ended up being replaced by swedish vocalist Miqe Löfberg. They would go on to release follow-up albums The Comatose Quandaries in 2005, and Made Out of Negative Matter in 2009. They have also released a vinyl EP in 2010 named The Liquidation Files. Their most recent album Chapter IIX: The Odyssey of Eternity was released in August of 2013. On February 12th, 2014 the band announced they were splitting up for the time being. The band stated it is a indefinite hiatus.
In-Quest have played at a number of festivals in Belgium and the Netherlands, such as Frostrock, Euroblast, Xmass Festival, Flanders Fields of Death, Arnhem Metal Meeting, and (alongside bands like Slipknot, Fear Factory, Nile, Motörhead, Saxon, and Ensiferum) Graspop Metal Meeting in 2005 (Metal Dome), 2006 (Marquee 1) and 2009 (at Mainstage).[1] Also in 2006, In-Quest opened for Fear Factory, on their "Fifteen Years of Fear" tour. They also supported Nile in 2005 on their EU tour.
Diffuse Pattern Recognition
In-Quest Lyrics
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Then they're all selected
Without exception, no way to escape
Backstabbing, like two-faced bastards
They will turn around and take another shape
It's a necessary evil so evil would not spread
It's a necessary evil so evil would not spread
Suffer the consequence and pay your debts
Pay your debts...
Only time, will tell
That life is a lesson to learn...
And, again there's no one
Are they all infected?
Without exception, no way to escape
They will turn around and take another shape
It's a necessary evil so evil would not spread
It's not humiliating, it's not a threat
It's a necessary evil so evil would not spread
Suffer the consequence and pay your debts
Pay your debts...
Now you're better off dead
Of course there are the necessary objections
Coming from the usual side
But there will always be those who want to oppose
Because they have to and because they want to
It lies within their genes...
Don't exaggerate, let me choose my own way
Just focus on their hate
Don't manipulate, let me use my own pain
The fate is what you create
Only time, will tell
That life is a lesson to learn
And we learn from the past...
When your path is straight
Don't matter, take them
We don't care, it's their choice
It's their lair
They will turn around and take another shape
It's a necessary evil so evil would not spread
It's not humiliating, it's not a threat
It's a necessary evil so evil would not spread
Suffer the consequence and pay your debts
Pay your debts...
When your path is straight
Don't matter, take them
We don't care, it's their choice
It's their lair
The lyrics to In-Quest's song "Diffuse Pattern Recognition" seem to be speaking about the nature of humanity and how easily people can turn on each other. The first verse describes how people can quickly change in personality, turning into backstabbing two-faced characters. The lyrics suggest that this is a necessary evil, but not a threat. It's something that must be done to prevent evil from spreading. The chorus repeats that this is a necessary evil and that those who do not pay their debts will suffer the consequences.
The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty and the possibility of everyone being infected. It is unclear who can be trusted, and anyone can turn at any time. The song seems to question whether life is just a lesson to be learned, and whether it is possible to even learn from the past. The third verse suggests that there will always be those who will object, as it is within their genes to oppose. The lyrics encourage people to focus on the hate of those who oppose and not to be manipulated.
Overall, this song seems to be about the nature of humanity and how easy it is to turn on each other. The lyrics suggest that there is a necessary evil that must be carried out to prevent evil from spreading. However, it is not entirely clear what this evil is, whether it is political, social or personal.
Line by Line Meaning
First there's no one
Initially, there is nobody around.
Then they're all selected
Gradually, everyone is chosen or picked out.
Without exception, no way to escape
There is no exclusion or avoidance, no possible way to break free.
Backstabbing, like two-faced bastards
Betrayal and deceit among people who pretend to be supportive.
They will turn around and take another shape
Those who betray will change their outward appearance by their actions and behavior.
It's a necessary evil so evil would not spread
Betrayal is a compulsory wrongdoing, done to prevent the expansion of other evils.
It's not humiliating, it's not a threat
Betrayal is not meant to be shameful or intimidating.
Suffer the consequence and pay your debts
Experience the outcome of your actions, and make up for any wrongdoings.
Only time, will tell
Eventually, the truth or outcome will become evident.
That life is a lesson to learn...
That life is meant to educate people in various ways.
And, again there's no one
Once again, there is nobody around.
Are they all infected?
Have they all been influenced negatively?
Now you're better off dead
The singer feels that the listener would be better off dead due to their shortcomings.
Of course there are the necessary objections
Naturally there will be dissenting opinions that are needed.
Coming from the usual side
The objections originate from those who always oppose.
But there will always be those who want to oppose
Despite the required dissent, there will always be people who oppose merely because they choose to.
Because they have to and because they want to
They oppose out of both obligation and self-interest.
It lies within their genes...
It is a part of their very nature or essence.
Don't exaggerate, let me choose my own way
Don't embellish the truth, allow me to choose my own path.
Just focus on their hate
Just concentrate on the negative emotions they feel.
Don't manipulate, let me use my own pain
Don't scheme, enable me to utilize my own pain for growth.
The fate is what you create
Your destiny is determined by the decisions you make.
When your path is straight
When you have chosen a direct course.
Don't matter, take them
It doesn't matter, the artist urges the listener to keep going forward.
We don't care, it's their choice
The singer is indifferent because it is the person's own decision.
It's their lair
It is their place or space.
Contributed by Connor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.