Since Leprous was founded in 2001, they've gone through a few changes in the line-up, and now consists of Einar Solberg (synth/vocals), Tor Oddmund Suhrke (guitar), Simen Børven (bass), Robin Ognedal (guitar) and Baard Kolstad (drums)
The young quintet have already made themselves visible on the Norwegian prog- and metal scene, and twice the band has made the finals in the Norwegian Rock Championship. Besides Leprous, the guys in Leprous are currently working as a session band of solo artist "Ihsahn", also known as the front figure of the legendary black metal band Emperor.
In August 2008, Leprous recorded their debut album "Tall Poppy Syndrome". As a result they caught the eye of several record companies, and ended up signing with the American label Sensory Records for a May 2009 release.
Prior to "Tall Poppy Syndrome", Leprous have recorded two demos which both received great accolades from the worldwide media, with the demo (self-financed full length album) "Aeolia" among other great reviews received a perfect 10 out of 10 score from the Norwegian webzine www.metal-norge.no. The band at that point decided to hold off on the search for a label to release their albums though, as they knew that they could create even better songs. And now, a couple of years later, "Tall Poppy Syndrome" is ready to hit the shelves.
Backed by Intromental Management & Booking Agency, Leprous spent 2009 promoting the release with numerous shows throughout Scandinavia, and entering 2010 the band and management laid plans for bringing the music of Leprous even further out to fans, by lining up shows around Europe and USA, as well as setting the band up as main support on Swedish orchestral metal band Therion's fall 2010 European tour, taking the band through no less than 17 countries in 30 days.
The music of Leprous is not an easy one to classify. Various genres are included, from progressive rock, to jazz, to pure metal. The vocals alternate between clean and growling, something which gives the music a heaviness it otherwise wouldn't have. To compare Leprous to other bands is practically impossible, but the closest comparisons would be bands such as Opeth, Arcturus, Porcupine Tree, Van Der Graaf Generator or Emperor. An interesting listening-experience for the open-minded music fan.
Studio albums
Tall Poppy Syndrome (2009)
Bilateral (2011)
Coal (2013)
The Congregation (2015)
Malina (2017)
Pitfalls (2019)
Aphelion (2021)
Live albums
Live at Rockefeller Music Hall (2016)
Demos
Silent Waters (2004)
Aeolia (2006)
Foe
Leprous Lyrics
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The lyrics of Leprous's song Foe tell a story of conflict and uncertainty. The opening line of "Reduced into tears" sets a somber tone, with the cold winter gust serving as a metaphor for the emotional chill in the air. The next line, "My disease," suggests a personal struggle that has contributed to this sense of despair. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that it is their enemy's time to shine, indicating a sense of resignation or defeat.
As the song progresses, the themes of trust and betrayal become more prominent. The singer speaks of upholding trust, but also warns of a "Broken foe" in their sight. The use of the word "structural" adds a sense of weight or permanence to the conflict, while "sentimental" suggests that emotions are also at play. Despite the difficulty of the situation, however, the singer asserts that clarity can be found: "Clear and bright."
Line by Line Meaning
Reduced into tears
Feeling overwhelmed and emotional
Cold winter gust
A metaphor for an unwelcome and harsh situation
My disease
A personal struggle that is difficult to overcome
Your time to shine
An opportunity to prove oneself
Since the start
From the beginning
Upholding the trust
Being dependable and reliable
Search your heart
Reflect on your true motives and desires
It is mine
Asserting ownership or control
Urgent and unaccidental
An urgent and intentional situation
Broken foe in my sight
An enemy or obstacle that is visible and damaged
Structural
Related to the basic underlying framework or foundation
Sentimental
Emotional and nostalgic
Hard to see
Difficult to perceive or understand
Clear and bright
Visible and easy to comprehend or interpret
Innocence bleeding
A loss of purity or naivety
Sudden foreseen
An unexpected event that was somehow predicted or anticipated
Dismounting heathen
Defeating an opponent or obstacle that is portrayed as different or inferior
Stagnating seed in
A problem that is not improving or growing
Lawless you say
An accusation of being outside of the law or moral code
Directions still unknown
An uncertain or unclear path forward
Go down this way
A suggestion or command to choose a specific path or direction
You're on your own
An indication that someone must rely on their own abilities and resources
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EINAR SOLBERG, OYSTEIN LANDSVERK, REIN BLOMQUIST, TOBIAS ANDERSON, TOR ODDMUND SUHRKE
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