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)
Salt
Leprous Lyrics
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The lyrics of Leprous's song 'Salt' depict a struggle for authenticity and self-discovery. The opening lines of the song suggest a lack of recognition of the truth behind the facade of lies, represented by the 'thundering fog' surrounding the singer. The 'cubes of marble waiting to be shaped into grace' represents the societal expectation to conform and fit in, while hiding one's true self. The singer acknowledges that they have been trying to hide their true self also, but the time has come to break free from it all and revolt against the status quo.
The second verse reveals the pain and suffering resulting from the pressure to maintain a false persona, with symptoms of vanity exacerbating the issue. The singer sees through the veil, recognizing the things that are being hidden from others. The chorus then repeats the line "forgive my tears when they turn to salt after facing your fears it's time to revolt," highlighting the personal price of overcoming these problems and the urgency required in taking action to address them.
Overall, the song speaks to the challenge of breaking free from the confines of societal expectations and the struggle to come out as one's true self. It encourages authenticity and self-acceptance by acknowledging the pain that comes with hiding one's true self and the need for a personal revolution to break free from these expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
We didn't stop to recognize The thundering fog
We failed to notice the impending danger and confusion
Going down with all the lies Anonymous
Succumbing to the deceitful forces of the unknown
Cubes of marble waiting to be Shaped into grace
Potential beauty lies dormant, waiting to be uncovered and perfected
Hiding what you'll never see Victorious
Concealing an inner triumph that will never be revealed
Forgive my tears When they turn to salt
Pardon my emotional pain that has become overwhelming
After facing your fears It's time to revolt
It's time to take a stand against the things that hold you back
Symptoms of vanity Referring pain
Superficiality causing deep emotional distress
Seeming to come from inside Based on the bad side I only see
The source of the pain appears internal, stemming from negative influences
The things you are trying to hide
Attempts to conceal flaws or vulnerabilities
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EINAR SOLBERG, OYSTEIN LANDSVERK, REIN BLOMQUIST, TOBIAS ORNES ANDERSEN, TOR ODDMUND SUHRKE
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