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1) Janus were a UK band who had much more success in Germany than in their home country. Hard rock was the name of the game, and it is exemplified perfectly in the opening track to their sole 1972 album. 'Red Sun' is the song that prompted me to get the album after I heard it on a compilation tape some years ago. Guitars crash and the vocals soar to deliver a classic hard rock song, with a guitar solo every bit as good as the song deserves. After that opening it was always going to be hard to follow it, and while 'Bubbles' valiantly makes an effort, 'Watcha' Trying To Do?' just does not seem to fit in with the rest of the album, being much too light-hearted for a band with a skeleton on their album sleeve. Their piece de resistance, however, is saved for side two, which is totally taken up with the title track. They throw everything they can think of into the mix - flamenco guitar, orchestras, seagulls, and spooky lyrics all combine to produce a magnificent end to the album. But that is not all, as on the CD re-issue you also get a drastically re-worked - even heavier version - of 'Red Sun' along with three other previously un-issued tracks, stretching the album to almost twice its original length. It has often been remarked that it is a mystery why this band were not much bigger here in the UK, but whatever the reason at least we can now hear what Germany has long already known - Janus were a great heavy rock band.
In March/April 2013 EMI Harvest released a remastered and remixed version of the "Gravedigger" album, including single, and unreleased bonus tracks. The remix was done in Nashville by Janus founder/writer Colin Orr, at MTSU Studio B with Chris Haseleu, Nick Morrow, and Alicia Bognanno. EMI also commissioned the "lost" second EMI harvest release by Janus, "Under The Shadow Of The Moon", which should have been released in 1973. Colin Orr recorded the album in late 2012/13, it thus becomes the first "new" EMI Harvest album for 26 years, and probably the final Harvest release.
2) Janus were an italian progressive rock band formed in 1975 but they released only an Ep in 1977, and it is one of the rare examples of progressive rock in right wing movement. After some changes in the line-up (guitarist Stefano Recchioni was killed during a political riot in 1978) they release in 1978 "Al Maestrale", in 1980 "Pescatore di sogni part I & II" and in 1981 "Note per un amico (A Stefano)
Danza dei lupi"
3) Janus also was a short-lived Finnish progressive rock band, formed by Maarit and Sami Hurmerinta. They released their only single record "Hyvää matkaa/Huono juttu" year 1976.
4) Janus is Rose Kasseckert + Will-I Stasch, the german experimental industrial / minimal synth duo who was running the Cthulhu Records label, and later became Mental Measuretech
5) Janus is a Chicago based rock band who have released two albums; Armor (2004) and Red Right Return (2008/2009) with the band readying their third and latest release "Nox Aeris" on March 27th 2012. Singer David Scotney, guitarist Mike Tyranski, bassist Alan Quitman and drummer Johnny Salazar – experienced great success with their 2009 label debut album, Red Right Return, but the band’s new album, NOX AERIS, reveals how far they’ve come.
That musical revelation is the self-produced NOX AERIS, which drops March 27 on REALID Records (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group). The first single, “Stains,” is already getting spins at WIIL (Chicago), KPNT (St. Louis), WBUZ (Nashville), WJJO (Madison), WWBN (Flint), KHTQ (Spokane), as well as SiriusXM’s “Octane” and “Hard Drive XL.” Early feedback includes Zigz at WBUZ (Nashville), who says, “If ‘Stains’ is a taste of things to come… then 2012 is going to be a great year for Janus. They’ve hit a new level with ‘Stains’…this track is righteous.”
“Stains” explores what can happen when you don’t follow your heart, the marks left on your spirit when you become someone you’re not. “It embodies what I was trying to say on the record,” says singer David Scotney, “it’s a dark point of view, but represents a cathartic process of self-healing.”
In 2012 touring news, the band’s first round of tour dates will be with Chevelle and Middle Class Rut starting February 24 in Grand Rapids, MI. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
The record’s title, which is Latin for “night air,” comes from the 14th Century, a period where a third of the European population was killed off by the plague. Then, people believed going outdoors at night would cause them to succumb to the Black Death. While writing NOX AERIS, JANUS found this idea to be an apt metaphor for their own journey, preconceived notions of their own being flipped around as they became a bigger, more established band since the release of Red Right Return. NOX AERIS reveals who JANUS is and what they’ve gone through.
Red Right Return came out in September 2009 on REALID Records and spawned the Top 10 Active Rock hit, “Eyesore.” They spent months on the road touring with Chevelle, Sick Puppies, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Halestorm, Five Finger Death Punch, and Alice In Chains. JANUS also sold-out numerous headlining shows of their own, appeared on MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” and performed in the biggest rock festivals in the U.S., including Rock On The Range. Absolutepunk.net raved about the album: “There are a few bands, given the opportunity, could take the radio by storm. JANUS is a perfect example of this type of band. If they were given the chance, and played on some larger radio stations alongside all of our alternative ‘favorites’ (sound-alikes), they could earn themselves hordes of fans.” While Away-team.com hailed in a 9 out of 10 album review: “Brilliant on many levels and impeccably engineered and produced to perfection.”
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6) Janus is a German band consisting of two main members, Dirk 'RIG' Riegert and Tobias 'Toby' Hahn. They got their name from the Roman god Janus, who has two faces, so he is connected to conflicting nature. He is the god of beginning and end, doorway and gateway. That is characteristic for the band, on one hand their music is electrical andvery aggressive, on the other hand it is made smooth with classical instruments.
RIG is the creative head, the singer and songwriter of their lyrics which are in only German. Toby makes most of the music. As a perfect piano-player he is also responsible for the remixes. Of course there are some other helping members, first of all for their live performances.
The style of the music is not easy to define. Derived from their name the two faces aspect in their music is omnipresent. It is most associated with the gothic- and electro-scene but it also has a huge bunch of classical music parts. However the main focus is laying on their texts which tell about hate, mourning, despair, madness and all the fears living in most of us.
7) Janus or DJ Janus is an upcoming hardcore DJ/Producer from Holland. Mostly intrested in Artcore, UK and Early Rave. His main influences are Ruffneck and Ophidian.
Promise To No One
Janus Lyrics
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Parilyzed and forcing the same smile
Carry on pleading your case
Head down loading the lie
Calling your name
Wearing you down
All that she gave, came from your lie
A million arms
Where will it end
Where will it all end
How far will you run now
How long will you lay down
Tomorrows the promise to no one at all
Where will it all end
How far will you run now
How long will you lay down
Tomorrows the promise to keep this in mind_?
How long will you lay down now
Pressurized and fearing your name call
Wearing down all that you came for
Stuck in line waiting on your turn
Head down grinding your teeth
Calling your name
Wearing you down
All that she gave came from your lie
A million arms
Way out of range
Where will it end
Where will it all end
How far will you run now
How long will you lay down
Tomorrows the promise to no one at all
Where will it all end
How far will you run now
How long will you lay down
Tomorrows the promise to keep this in mind_?
How long will you run
How far will you run
How far will you run
How far will you run
How far will you run
How far will you run now
How long will you lay down
Tomorrows the promise to no one at all
Where will it all end
How far will you run now
How long will you lay down
Tomorrows the promise so keep this in mind_?
How far will you run
The lyrics of Janus's song "Promise To No One" is a poignant commentary on the consequences of lying, deceit and the false promises that are made in relationships. The singer of the song is caught in a repetitive cycle of deception, where they are constantly lying and putting on a facade to preserve their image, despite the fact that it's causing them immense pressure and anxiety. The song evidently talks about the guilt that comes with living a life hidden behind a mask and the isolation that it eventually causes.
The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and desperation, as the singer is portrayed as being alone, even when surrounded by a million arms, the ground is cut off underneath them, and no one can save them but themselves. The song is a warning against the temporal nature of life and the importance of keeping our promises. The line "tomorrows the promise to no one at all" is a poignant reminder of how all our relationships and commitments are fragile and transient.
Overall, Janus's "Promise To No One' is a powerful testimony to the emotional weight of the unreliability. Breaking promises, lying and deceiving will come back to haunt us and lead to a life of isolation, guilt, and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in line stuck fooling round each lie
Being trapped in a cycle of deception
Parilyzed and forcing the same smile
Feeling paralyzed and stuck in a fake facade
Carry on pleading your case
Continuing to make excuses for oneself
Head down loading the lie
Avoiding eye contact and concealing the truth
Calling your name
Wearing you down
Feeling burdened by constant reminders of one's mistakes
All that she gave, came from your lie
Realizing that all the trust and love received was built on a foundation of lies
A million arms
Way out of range
Feeling alone and disconnected from support
Where will it end
Where will it all end
Questioning the outcome and consequences of one's actions
How far will you run now
How long will you lay down
Challenging oneself to face the truth and take responsibility
Tomorrows the promise to no one at all
Realizing that tomorrow is not guaranteed and one must take action now
How long will you lay down now
Pressurized and fearing your name call
Feeling the pressure to come clean and fearing being found out
Wearing down all that you came for
Recognizing that one's lies have eroded the things that were important
Stuck in line waiting on your turn
Head down grinding your teeth
Feeling stuck and frustrated, with no clear way out
How long will you run
How far will you run now
Asking oneself how long and how far they will continue to deceive
Tomorrows the promise to keep this in mind_?
Making a promise to oneself to remember the consequences of their actions
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jaredstevens47
These band kicks ass...need more...still listening in 2020
@justinlong7296
had the pleasure of touring with this band. great guys.
@kblaszy96
Justin Long when was that???
@rockmetalplaylists5595
Are you Justin Long, the actor?
@Bovice420
2023 and I Jam this amazing band a whole lot.
@seanstafford3293
Love this song, heard these guys on slacker radio and started moving them after I heard this track
@allps3review
great song i love it ! :)
@chridnewport6580
His song rocks !!
@mannurse06
The bass drum, such amazing noise!
@michaeldennis9063
2020 and still listening