Record second album "Spit Or Swallow" in 1994, whereof 4 songs were released in December as a MCD "The Facelift EP", which breaks in the Danish singles chart at number 42, being first ever extreme metal release featured on the list to this day. "Spit Or Swallow" released in April 1995, followed by festival appearances including Roskilde Festival in June, where the band performed in front of 12000 raving metal heads, and recorded the performance for the first ever Death'n'roll live album "Live Eraser". Released 1996.
After extensively touring for "Spit Or Swallow", the band broke in half with Johnny Nielsen and Kim Mathiesen breaking out to form FACELIFT, and Anders Lundemark and Thomas Christensen continuing KONKHRA with hired help. Chris Kontos and James Murphy joins the ranks and in 1997 " Weed Out The Weak" is released and quickly becomes Diehard Records best selling album, a record that stands to this day. Festivals and tours followed peaked by the bands performance at Roskilde Festival in 1997 in front of 18000 people. Chris is replaced by ex-Invocator drummer Per M. Jensen and his involvement marked the start of Konkhra's experimental period.
The Death/Thrash influences were shelved for the recording of 1999's "Come Down Cold", an elaboration of Konkhra's sound into a more subtle direction. International touring followed, and also the completion of the contractual obligations with Diehard Records. Per M. Jensen left to join a band called The Haunted, and Anders decided to end the years of confusion and gave Johnny a call to see if it was time to reform the band in its original and most cheered shape. Some touring for CDC was finished, including 1 month supporting King Diamond in 2001, with the original line-up
intact.
In 2002 the bands fifth album "Reality Check" was recorded at Anders' studio Starstruck in Copenhagen, months were spent prepping the album and no outside influence was allowed, the album is featured on the bands own Chopshop Records imprint and licensed to a world wide release through code666 Records.
And for this fifth album the world seemed to agree: Konkhra is back to form and Reality Check is the bands strongest release to this day. International touring is planned, kicking off in Tel Aviv, Israel. This will be the first show performed by Konkhra in Israel as well as on the Reality Tour 2003, and an appropriate place to kick it off indeed.
Konkhra continues to wave their flag in the face of ignorance by major labels as well as independents, as they drag unknown labels out of the closet and puts them on the map. This is beating the odds when they are worst, and that's when you know it's pure: They do it because they have to.
Cold
Konkhra Lyrics
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Make you breathe a certain way
Make you sense life
Make you sense life
So when the needle penetrates
And leaves the mark behind
It's the only thing aside from scars
Those memories from my past
Things I've dealt with before
It's just my way to make them last
My skin is my own epitaph
And in the future
Always cherish that day
When I set it all straight
And learned to breathe a certain way
Hate can make you numb
It can eat out your soul
It'll kill you, it'll kill you
So when you feel that hatred inside
It's time for a new direction
And I'm not talking religion here
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I'm talking, talking about you
I'm talking about your new tattoo
Those memories from my past
Things I've dealt with before
It's just my way to make them last
My skin is my own epitaph
And in the future
Always cherish that day
When I set it all straight
And learned to breathe a certain way
The lyrics to Konkhra's song "Cold" are reflective of the experience of pain and hate, and how they can both serve as sources of education and growth. The opening lines of the song suggest that pain can be a teacher, a way to sense and experience life in a particular way. When the needle penetrates and leaves a mark on the body, it serves as a reminder of past experiences and the ways in which we have dealt with them. For the singer, his skin is his epitaph, a testament to the struggles he has faced and the ways in which he has overcome them.
The second verse of the song deals with hate, which can make a person numb and eat away at their soul. Yet, the singer suggests that this feeling can be a catalyst for change, a call to find a new direction in life. He emphasizes that this change is not necessarily about religion, but rather a shift in perspective that can be reflected in something as simple as getting a new tattoo.
Overall, the lyrics of the song suggest a deep acceptance of the difficulties and challenges of life, and the possibility of finding growth and meaning even in moments of pain and struggle. Through the singer's reflection on his past experiences and his commitment to cherishing the present and future, he paints a picture of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain can educate you
Pain can be a teacher, showing you how to breathe and truly appreciate life.
Make you breathe a certain way
Enduring pain teaches you a new way to breathe, to take life in and appreciate it fully.
Make you sense life
Pain can bring you closer to life, allowing you to understand and appreciate it in a deeper way.
So when the needle penetrates
When the piercing pain overwhelms you
And leaves the mark behind
And the pain stays with you in the form of scars and tattoos
It's the only thing aside from scars
It's the only physical reminder of the pain I've endured, aside from the scars on my body
On my body you'll find
The tattoos serve as my own personal epitaph, commemorating my struggles and pain.
Those memories from my past
These tattoos record painful memories that I have dealt with before.
Things I've dealt with before
The tattoos remind me of battles I've already fought and overcome.
It's just my way to make them last
The tattoos preserve my memories so that I never forget my past struggles.
My skin is my own epitaph
My tattoos serve not only as a reminder of my past, but also as a testament to my strength and resilience.
And in the future
Looking ahead
Always cherish that day
One day I'll look back on today, and be proud of how far I've come.
When I set it all straight
When I finally regain control of my life
And learned to breathe a certain way
And learned how to live and appreciate life in a new and deeper way.
Hate can make you numb
Hate can be paralyzing, rendering you incapable of feeling and appreciating life.
It can eat out your soul
Hate can be destructive, consuming your very soul.
It'll kill you, it'll kill you
Hate has the power to destroy, both mentally and physically.
So when you feel that hatred inside
When you feel consumed by hate
It's time for a new direction
It's time to change course and find a new path forward.
And I'm not talking religion here
I'm not necessarily talking about religious conversion or devotion.
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Instead, I'm referring to finding a similar sense of purpose and drive in life.
I'm talking, talking about you
This is all about you, your choices, your path.
I'm talking about your new tattoo
I'm talking about finding a new way to commemorate your own struggles and victories.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
finnishjuoppo
could you upload Blessing from the same album?