In May 2009 the band announced that they signed a 2-album deal with Singaporian label Pulverised Records. Recordings for the 2nd album took place in August 2009 at Black Lounge studios in Avesta, Sweden.The second album Monolith was released on January 25, 2010 by Pulverised Records.[7]
On November 29th, 2011, the band announced on their official website that Spinefarm Records will be releasing their new album, "The Weight Of Oceans" in 2012. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Abyss and Black Lounge studios, Grangärde, Sweden in sessions during the period August – December 2011, the album was released on April 18th, 2012. As was explained in an interview, "the concept this time is a story of a man with a great fear of the ocean, he gets convinced by a bunch of old sailors to head out on a journey on the ocean to conquer his fears. The whole album then tells this mythological story of his journey traveling the waves and encountering all kinds of adventurous things like giant sea-monsters, storms and deserted islands."
"The Weight of Oceans" has received positive reviews from multiple sources and currently sits at an 83% average percentage in the Encyclopaedia Metallum Metal Archives.
On January 16th, 2014 it was announced that drummer, Christian Netzell had decided to leave the band after 14 years of playing due to musical differences. On the same day it was noted that drummer Mattias Bender would replace Netzell for their Trondheim Metal Fest show, and for the rest of the 2014 tour season.
On March 26, 2014 In Mourning announced Bender will now be their permanent full-time drummer and is set to be involved in the recording of their new album.
Current Band Members:
Tobias Netzell - Guitar / Vocals
Björn Pettersson - Guitar
Tim Nedergård - Guitar
Pierre Stam - Bass
Mattias Bender - Drums
Pale Eye Revelation
In Mourning Lyrics
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It rained that day when I first laid my eyes upon hatred
Just by the look in his eyes I saw the prophecy
I knew that he knew that we all could see
But I was the lunatic in the eyes of the world
No one listened to the weak mans poetry
Through the window I gaze and I meet the eyes of my queen
A glimpse of beauty to feed my broken heart
I faded to the ground like so many times before
The way that he looked at her told me everything
But I'm just a weird old man, what could I have done
So I retreated into my own insanity
Cold shivers from the sight of his eyes
This was the night when it all went down the line
Cold sweat from the cruel thoughts of you and him
I lost my breath and it all went down the line
Darkness swept in and held me to the fucking ground
I am so sorry that I was weak and let you down on this day of betrayal
Daddy's little girl in the hands of a beast of man
I had a feeling that something was wrong so long before
I never meant to do you wrong
I never meant for hope to be gone
I faded to the ground like so many times before
The way that he looked at her told me everything
But I'm just a weird old man, what could I have done
So I retreated into my own insanity
Cold shivers from the sight of his eyes
This was the night when it all went down the line
Cold sweat from the cruel thoughts of you and him
I lost my breath and it all went down the line
Darkness swept in and held me to the fucking ground
I am so sorry that I was weak and let you down on this day of betrayal
The lyrics to "Pale Eye Revelation" by In Mourning are veiled in tragedy and brokenness. The opening lines reveal a flashback from the singer's (the "weird old man") past, where he witnessed an instance of pure hatred, told through a metaphorical lens of a stormy day outside the walls of the safe haven. He noticed the light in the assailant's eyes, hinting at a prophecy the man was aware of, but no one else listened to the "weak man's poetry." The mention of the queen, a symbol of beauty and grace, implies that the events were occurring during an important moment in history, possibly a revolutionary or political uprising.
The singer, despite his intuition and sensitivity, couldn't intervene and retreated into his own insanity. The lyrics seem to be fragmentary and cyclical, recounting the same feeling of helplessness and regret that the singer experiences. He confesses that he never meant to hurt or betray the people he cared for, as his sorrow and guilt manifest physically in the form of cold shivers and sweats. The phrase "it all went down the line" is repeated twice, symbolizing a point of no return or a tragic climax. The singer is full of remorse for not being able to do anything to prevent the "betrayal."
Overall, the lyrics to "Pale Eye Revelation" are poetic, mythical and heart-wrenching. They deals with complex, universal themes of loss, powerlessness, empathy, and responsibility that listeners can easily relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside the walls years ago, long before the loss
Years ago, before the tragedy occurred, outside the protection of the walls
It rained that day when I first laid my eyes upon hatred
The day I first saw the evil in this world, it was raining
Just by the look in his eyes I saw the prophecy
I could tell by his eyes that something terrible was going to happen
I knew that he knew that we all could see
I knew that the person with those eyes was aware that everyone could see the evil within him
But I was the lunatic in the eyes of the world
Despite my insight, the world saw me as insane
No one listened to the weak mans poetry
None of my warnings were heeded because I was seen as weak
Through the window I gaze and I meet the eyes of my queen
I see my love through the window, and our eyes meet
A glimpse of beauty to feed my broken heart
Seeing her beauty is the only comfort I have in this broken world
I faded to the ground like so many times before
I collapse to the ground, as I have done many times before in this hopeless state
The way that he looked at her told me everything
The gaze of the evil man at my love confirmed my suspicions
But I'm just a weird old man, what could I have done
As an older outcast, I felt helpless and powerless to stop what was happening
So I retreated into my own insanity
In order to cope, I retreated further into my own madness
Cold shivers from the sight of his eyes
The sight of his eyes sends chills down my spine
This was the night when it all went down the line
This was the night when everything reached a boiling point
Cold sweat from the cruel thoughts of you and him
Panic sets in as I imagine what might be happening to my love at the hands of the evil man
I lost my breath and it all went down the line
I am overwhelmed with fear and despair as everything falls apart
Darkness swept in and held me to the fucking ground
I am paralyzed by the darkness that engulfs me
I am so sorry that I was weak and let you down on this day of betrayal
I regret my own weakness and failure to protect my loved one on this day of treachery
Daddy's little girl in the hands of a beast of man
My daughter in the clutches of a cruel and inhumane man
I had a feeling that something was wrong so long before
For a while, I had a premonition that something terrible might happen
I never meant to do you wrong
I didn't intend for any harm to come to my loved ones
I never meant for hope to be gone
I never meant for my loved ones to lose all hope
Contributed by Samuel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
leetlargo
One of the most underrated bands
Cedric L. Marquard
You trippin hard man. This band is absolutely amazing. (Imo of course)
Bassam H
No bro, they are rated for what they deserve, their are better bands than them in the same genre
Seres Serafín
IN MOURNING