They further polished their style, and made some changes in the line-up. After having been with the band since it´s formation, two of the musicians left their ranks and were soon replaced by Stephan Laschetzki (Bass) and Stephan Machon (Keyboards). This line-up is responsible for all the material on the "Ivory Tower" and the "Beyond the stars" Album. Initial discussions between the band and Limb Music Products and Publishing (LMP) were held in December 1997. LMP had been quick to recognize the enormous potential of the band and offered them a contract. IVORY TOWER present ambitious and high-quality progressive power metal. Their sound is modern, gripping and varied. In March and April 1999 IVORY TOWER supported the album on tour through Germany with "Mob Rules" and "Murder One".
The recordings for the second album "Beyond the stars" started in summer 1999. IVORY TOWER produced again a monster-piece, released 17th of April 2000. A brilliant album that contains 10 tracks and 63 minutes played music. IVORY TOWER turned to classical, orchestra arrangements, a lot of hard riding guitar riffs and melodic refrains. During that time there were extensive promotional activities all over the world but especially in Paris for the French release under the license label NTS. In 2001 there was the introduction of new band members on bass, drums and keyboards. Stephan M., Stephan L. and Thorsten left the band due to personal reasons. In 2001 we started extensive promotional activities in Sao Paulo/Brasil with the license label "Rock Brigade". The band quited the contract with LMP in 2002.
The band quitted the contract with LMP in 2002. After that, they started the pre-production of the new album with the working title "IT". The recordings started in the new founded Ivory Tower Music Production Environment. The luxury circumstance to record in their studio and so to ignore the time/money factor creates some unexpected effects. The band recorded the music in a relaxed atmosphere and tried different things. The new songs were harder than ever, got orchestral arrangements and breathtaking choirs. Catchy melodies were packed into a interesting concept. A compelling story was embedded within richly diverse power progressive metal. After the recordings IVORY TOWER were searching - again- for a new label. In 2006 Flo Tabbert on drums and Björn Bombach on Bass joined the band. In that year IVORY TOWER rocked the "Headbanger's Open Air" and the "Metal Bash". In 2007 IVORY TOWER were signed by the metal label Pure Steel Records and the actual album" Subjective Enemy" (former known as "IT") were launched worldwide in 2008. After that IVORY TOWER started the pre production for a further
album. Now after a hard time in their studio: IVORY TOWER MUSIC ENVIROMENT
will still produce a complete different album than those before."IV" is the name of the new monster. It is released in Germany, Switzerland and Austria on the 28th october 2011, all other countries 6 weeks later.
In 2012 a line-up change welcomed Marco Matthies to the band, who plays guitar and keyboards in the band. Now they are 5 weird metal prayers confusing the world around. "Be surprised" thsy said.
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Silence
Ivory Tower Lyrics
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The wings spring up from out of nowhere
Calm before the storm. Seasons acting as they want
Nobody knows nothingness is marching on
The sky has turned to grey. The sun has gone another way
Seems like something wicked's coming up today
Blocked and blinded minds have never seen the signs
The ends been drawing near this time
Has never been an open mind to see
The last way out from our destiny
After all the hurt silence of the world's
Waking up the universe
Natural purge
Back to a new beginning
Mankind's on the edge of existence
I'm watching from a distance
Where many people've gone before
Walls are tumbling down
Mankind's on the run
A higher force has taken over
And nothingness is marching on
After all the hurt silence of the world's
Waking up the universe
Natural purge
Back to a new beginning
Timeless we thought our life would be
Will only be a memory
Bow to the inevitable
The human race has to pay its price
Sorrow and pain could never repair
The damage to the world around us
Sair pollution, exploitation and the will for alteration
Step by step into nothingness
And nothingness is marching on
After all the hurt silence of the world's
Waking up the universe
Natural purge
Back to a new beginning
The song "Silence" by Ivory Tower is a poignant commentary on the state of humanity and the world we live in. The opening lines describe thunder from afar and a glaring star, which signals a sense of foreboding and the approach of something sinister. The contrast of the calm before the storm and the natural seasons acting as they please creates a sense of tension and uncertainty. The lyrics reflect a sense of inevitability that nothingness is marching on, which highlights the idea that the end is near.
The song goes on to describe the world as becoming increasingly gray and wicked, with blocked minds unable to see the signs. This highlights the sense of ignorance and apathy that often plagues humanity in the face of dire circumstances. The line "the last way out from our destiny" suggests that there is no escaping the fate that is coming.
The chorus describes the silence of the world waking up the universe and a natural purge back to a new beginning. This suggests that perhaps the turmoil and destruction that is occurring is a necessary cleansing process that will lead to a fresh start. The song ends with a somber reflection on the inevitability of the end and the human race having to pay its price.
Line by Line Meaning
Thunder from afar. Above a glaring star
A distant danger is approaching while a big threat is shining brightly.
The wings spring up from out of nowhere
A sudden occurrence takes form unexpectedly.
Calm before the storm. Seasons acting as they want
An eerie hush precedes chaos, and nature acts beyond human control.
Nobody knows nothingness is marching on
Everyone is oblivious to the impending destruction that is drawing near.
The sky has turned to grey. The sun has gone another way
The cheerful world has become dull and dismal, and the light has faded away.
Seems like something wicked's coming up today
It appears that a sinister event is approaching imminently.
Blocked and blinded minds have never seen the signs
People who are obstructed and uninformed have failed to notice the warnings.
The ends been drawing near this time
The conclusion is approaching fast this time.
From the past to the question what will be
From historical events to future uncertainties.
Has never been an open mind to see
People have never been accepting and receptive enough to detect the reality.
The last way out from our destiny
The ultimate solution to the situation is our fate.
After all the hurt silence of the world's
Silence is the only thing left after all the pain that the world has gone through.
Waking up the universe
The world has become active and alive once again.
Natural purge
Nature is cleansing itself of impurities.
Back to a new beginning
The world has started afresh again.
Mankind's on the edge of existence
Humanity is on the brink of extinction.
I'm watching from a distance
I'm observing from afar.
Where many people've gone before
A place that many have experienced before.
Walls are tumbling down
Structures are collapsing.
Mankind's on the run
Humanity is fleeing for safety.
A higher force has taken over
A supreme entity has assumed control.
And nothingness is marching on
Annihilation is steadily approaching.
Timeless we thought our life would be
We believed that our existence would be eternal.
Will only be a memory
Our existence will be nothing but a reminiscence.
Bow to the inevitable
We must surrender to the unavoidable.
The human race has to pay its price
Humanity must face the consequences of its actions.
Sorrow and pain could never repair
Grief and agony cannot mend.
The damage to the world around us
The destruction to our surroundings.
Sair pollution, exploitation and the will for alteration
The ravage of the environment, the exploitation of resources, and the desire for transformation.
Step by step into nothingness
Gradually moving forward towards termination.
After all the hurt silence of the world's
Silence is the only thing left after all the pain that the world has gone through.
Waking up the universe
The world has become active and alive once again.
Natural purge
Nature is cleansing itself of impurities.
Back to a new beginning
The world has started afresh again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER FISCHER
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BOFES
Awesome song,excellent band !!
Pazuzu DxCx
such a great band
Daniel Snider
German finest prog metal band!
Dark Arts
nobody knows
Eonean
The band has potential but the singer hits false notes too often. He has a good voice but he doesn't know how to sing that well.