After 10 years Drummer Teddy Möller was tired of the cheeze and decided to start something more meaty, hence LOCH VOSTOK was born.
Three core members, Mayadome founder Teddy Möller, Keyboardist Sebastian Okupski and Bass Player Erik Grandin set about formulating a new act.
Möller would switch from his erstwhile role as a Drummer to that of Lead Vocalist/Guitarist and with the incorporation of former Ramrod, 5 Steps Ahead and El Presidente guitarist Niklas Kupper alongside ex-Azotic Reign, 5 Steps Ahead, El Presidente and Imperial Domain drummer Alvaro Torres the band was complete.
However, Grandin was to relocate to the USA and so former Mellow Poetry guitarist Tomas "Tym" Jonsson stepped in to fill the bass vacancy.
Utilising producer Daniel Bergstrand LOCH VOSTOK cut a self financed album 'Dark Logic' entirely based upon infamous serial killers such as Henry Lee Lucas, Andreij Tzjikatilo and Ed Gein. The first label to pick up the album for distribution would be the Russian concern CD-Maximum.
Shortly after the Russian release, Portugese label Magnetism Records contracted LOCH VOSTOK , and released 'Dark Logic' worldwide August 1st 2004.
Sebastian Okupski decided to focus on his cover band "Bulldog" and is keeping himself busy with that, so LOCH VOSTOK then decided to find another keyboardist for the band.
Andreas Lindahl from fellow-Swedish metal act Platitude offered his services. He played some live shows and recorded the new album with LOCH VOSTOK but then decided to leave because of the distance between Gothenburg, where he lives, and Uppsala where the other guys live and rehearse.
LOCH VOSTOK is a real band, not just another project, so they had every intention of finding a real full time member, who was also willing to take part in the whole songwriting process.
Anima Morte keyboardist/composer Fredrik Klingwall had been a friend of Teddy and Niklas for quite a while since he recorded two demos and an album at Teddy's Blueflame Productions. They already got along real well, and was asked to join LOCH VOSTOK. Luckily he said "ja för fan" (wich roughly translates to Fuck yeah) and so, another chapter starts... welcome to the team Fredrik.
In early 2006 the second album, "Destruction Time Again", was completed and released worldwide in April 2006 by Escapi Music coinciding with Loch Vostok's Scandinavian tour with King Diamond and Secret Sphere. The response on the album as well on the live performances of Loch Vostok has been amazing and we're all looking forward to taking this band another step further :-)
Dig Deeper
Loch Vostok Lyrics
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The man killed the boy inside
Wading knee deep through the greed infested mud
Where lies become truth and truth becomes tales
What you see is not what it seems
I won't give up I'm setting sails
I'm still sure that truth prevails
We're on a trip towards our false fate
A social system built on hate
The family tree and circle of old
Got our lives in a chokehold
Never ever stay, go away
Never ever stay
Don't you stay too long, or you become me...
I wanna be your truthteller for a day
To control clear channel and say what I am
Storytellers feeding you by force
The sanctionedtruth is the main course
Secret play at the top of the nation
Born into a mass indoctrination
Medication through the media nation
Never ever stay, go away
Never ever stay
Don't you stay too long, or you become me...
Do the free really need to hide?
Reassurements of the constitution
"Our way of life kept safe from the world outside"
You inherit the prison of truth untold
You stay here inside 'til you're old
Take a good look around
On what you think is true
Would you sacrifice it all
To dig deeper?
The song "Dig Deeper" by Loch Vostok is a powerful critique of society and its tendency to perpetuate lies and deceit. The lyrics speak of an ocean of lies that the singer is voyaging through, where the man has killed the boy inside him. The lyrics then speak of wading knee-deep through greed infested mud, where lies become the truth and truth becomes tales. The singer implores the listener to not stay too long, or they too, risk becoming like him.
The song describes how society is built on hate and that our lives are in a chokehold created by the family tree and the circle of old. The stanza "I wanna be your truthteller for a day, to control clear channel and say what I am" speaks of wanting to share the truth with the listener and control the message that they hear. The song talks about storytellers feeding a sanctioned truth, which is the main course, thus revealing how stories are spun to control people's thoughts.
The lyrics highlight how society is made to think they are safe, protected by the constitution, but this is not true. We are born into a mass indoctrination, medication through the media nation. The song forces the listener to take a good look around and question things. The song ends on the question "Would you sacrifice it all to dig deeper?"- a challenge to seek truth and not fall for the lies.
Line by Line Meaning
On my voyage on an ocean of lies
I am traveling through life surrounded by falsehoods and deceit.
The man killed the boy inside
The harsh realities of life made me abandon my youthful innocence and hope.
Wading knee deep through the greed infested mud
I am struggling to navigate through a world where selfishness and corruption are commonplace and accepted.
Where lies become truth and truth becomes tales
The line between truth and fiction has become blurred in this society, leading to a distortion of reality.
What you see is not what it seems
Appearances can be deceiving, and things are not always as they appear to be at first glance.
I won't give up I'm setting sails
Despite the challenges and obstacles I face, I refuse to give up or accept defeat.
I'm still sure that truth prevails
I have faith that honesty and integrity will ultimately triumph over deception and corruption.
We're on a trip towards our false fate
Humanity is headed towards an undesirable future that is not truly aligned with our best interests.
A social system built on hate
Our society is constructed on a foundation of animosity and antagonism towards others, rather than solidarity and compassion.
The family tree and circle of old
Our traditional family structures and societal customs are outdated and need to be reevaluated and reimagined.
Got our lives in a chokehold
These archaic institutions are choking the potential and vitality out of our lives.
Never ever stay, go away
It is important to break free from these stifling systems and escape their hold over us.
Don't you stay too long, or you become me...
If you remain trapped within these structures for too long, you risk losing your identity and sense of self, becoming just another robotic conformist.
I wanna be your truthteller for a day
I wish I could reveal the hidden realities and secrets of the world to others, even for just a short time.
To control clear channel and say what I am
I desire to have the ability to openly and honestly express myself without any external limitations or restrictions.
Storytellers feeding you by force
Manipulative individuals and institutions are constantly imposing their narrative and agenda onto others through coercion and deception.
The sanctionedtruth is the main course
The powers that be enforce their own version of the truth as the only acceptable option, attempting to silence or discredit any dissenting voices.
Secret play at the top of the nation
There are shadowy, influential figures behind the scenes who control the direction of society from the highest levels of power.
Born into a mass indoctrination
From birth, individuals are conditioned and brainwashed to accept certain beliefs and ideologies without questioning them.
Medication through the media nation
Media outlets and other sources of information are used to numb and sedate the masses, preventing them from awakening to the truth.
Do the free really need to hide?
Even in a supposedly open and free society, many individuals still feel the need to conceal their true selves or beliefs.
Reassurements of the constitution
The government attempts to placate people by citing the protections and guarantees of the Constitution, but in reality, these are often ignored or undermined.
"Our way of life kept safe from the world outside"
The government justifies its actions by claiming that it is necessary to protect our way of life from external threats, whether real or imagined.
You inherit the prison of truth untold
Despite the pretenses of democracy and freedom, there are deep, hidden truths that remain hidden from the general population, creating a sense of confinement and captivity.
You stay here inside 'til you're old
Until these truths are exposed and confronted, we will remain trapped within a system that restricts our potential and stunts our personal growth.
Take a good look around
Carefully observe and question everything around you.
On what you think is true
Examine your own assumptions and beliefs, and subject them to critical scrutiny.
Would you sacrifice it all
Are you willing to risk everything to uncover the real truth and discover your own true sense of self?
To dig deeper?
To truly understand the world around us and discover our own inner truth, we must be willing to delve beneath the surface and question everything.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.