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)
Slave
Leprous Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Slave" by Leprous depict an intense and emotional struggle with inner demons. The writer is speaking from their own personal experience, as indicated by the phrase "In my room Where I lay." Here, the writer is expressing their internal struggles with their own demons, which tend to rise and cause internal conflict. Through the lyrics "You lie there silent," we can also infer that the writer is experiencing a sense of isolation or loneliness in their struggle.
Despite this, there is still a sense of determination in the writer's voice, as indicated by the phrase "Make your move End it all." By confronting their inner demons head-on, the writer hopes to find resolution and clarity in their emotional turmoil. The lyrics "Scent of fear Reaching far Cold-blooded tease" further emphasize the writer's fear, as they struggle to releases a hold their demons have over them.
The song also speaks to the writer's desire to seek help, as seen through the phrase "Let us know Where demons are." Overall, "Slave" is a poignant and honest portrayal of the inner struggle that many people face in their lives, as they attempt to confront and overcome their own inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
In my room Where I lay
The vocalist sets the stage with a setting, implying that he is isolated and alone, probably in his room.
Demons tend to rise
Having a form of melancholia or darkness, the vocalist speaks of emotional demons that tend to come to the surface.
Make your move End it all
The singer speaks to an unspecified person, urging them to take action and put an end to whatever is haunting them.
Cloud of dust Caught in storm You lie there silent
This could metaphorically mean that the person is struggling to free themselves from their situation or that they feel suffocated, but either way, they are quiet.
Justified In the dark With no worthy eyes
The vocalist speaks of being justified in his emotions without anyone to understand or having valid reasons to feel the way he does.
Shed a light On your slave Reveal them now to us all
The singer is urging the slave to shine a light on its situation and reveal its oppressor.
Scent of fear Reaching far Cold-blooded tease Shades Overtaking me Craving for release
The vocalist explains that his fears are suffocating him and that he desires freedom from this weight.
Let us know Where demons are
The singer is asking for the slave to let others know where the demons are coming from and what is causing their troubles.
Make your move End it all Cloud of dust Caught in storm You lie there silent
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the urgency in taking action and overcoming one's struggles.
Make your move End it all Cloud of dust Caught in storm You lie there silent
The second repetition of the chorus continues to emphasize the importance of taking action and ending one's struggles.
Make your move End it all Cloud of dust Caught in storm You lie there silent
The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the urgency to take action in order to put an end to one's struggles.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: BAARD HVESSER KOLSTAD, EINAR SOLBERG, OYSTEIN LANDSVERK, TOR ODDMUND SUHRKE
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@KremIsis
The older I grow, the more I am convinced that if "rock is dead" it's because people keep on complaining+sticking to the past (read: Queen in 2019...) instead of paying attention AND money (I mean: concerts if anything else...) to great musicians to bring them to the next level.
Rock needs only one thing to stay alive: people to support artists! Don't you hear them? Rock is fucking alive, folks. Thank you for being here.
@JoeMontesinos
Perhaps rock is dead, but metal.. nothing can kill metal ;)
@KremIsis
hell yeah!
@FLASK904
Any music that dies deserves to die. Rock wont die, so long as bands/people keep innovating.
@zaikinalexandr
well said!
@suesutton9226
i totally agree!
@joerne
Can we just take a moment to appriciate how insanely in sync both drummers are?
@ezet
@@Digity. you can clearly hear both
@AndriiPyndyk
so, basically, the term "quantum teleportation" was first applied to those drummers
@sageneswingers3591
You should check out the band the other drummer (Tobias Ørnes Andersen) plays in now, Aiming for Enrike, just him and a crazy good guitarist