After several line-up changes, in the summer of 2011 the band reached it’s final form with Ossi Paananen on the drums, Arttu Lesonen on the guitar and Mirko Lehtinen on the bass.
The band recorded two demos during 2011-2012 and participated in a few band competitions, while also playing small shows in youth centers both in their hometown and elsewhere in Finland.
The biggest band competition the guys took part in was the Global Battle Of Bands, and after winning the Finnish chapter they made it all the way to the 2012 world finals in London. Their Finnish finals performance of the song “Trash All Over You” was recorded on video and released in YouTube, and it is from there that the Nuclear Blast Records representative spotted the band.
After that, the ball really started rolling. The band was signed to Nuclear Blast in the summer of 2012, and recorded their first album, titled “Fast Loud Death”, in September of the same year in Sonic Pump Studios, Helsinki with producer Nino Laurenne. The album was released in March 2013, and was well received all around the world. Fueled by the positive feedback, the band set on their first, 4 gig Finnish tour supporting one of their idols, Overkill.
Come summer 2013, the band hit some of the biggest festivals in Finland e.g. Tuska Open Air, Ilosaarirock and Jalometalli. In October 2013 Lost Society was given an incredible opportunity, and the band hopped on a plane to Japan, where they performed in the enormous Loud Park festival in front of an enthusiastic Japanese crowd.
Once they returned home, the band wasted no time before heading back to Sonic Pump Studios to record their second album with their trusted producer Nino Laurenne.
Before the second album was even released, Lost Society set out on their most ambitious endeavour to date in the form of a 31-day, 31-gig European Tour with Suicidal Angels, Fueled By Fire and Exarsis. The tour got massive attention all over Europe, and fortified Lost Society’s position in the frontline of today’s Thrash Metal scene.
The album, titled “Terror Hungry”, was released in April 2014 and was received with even more enthusiasm than it’s predecessor. It displayed the growth of the band as musicians and song-writers, and introduced an overall more mature Lost Society that showed no signs of slowing down.
After releasing the album the band set out on a Finnish tour, gathering enthusiastic crowds in clubs all over the country. This was followed by a festival summer even bigger than the year before, and the band got to play for massive crowds everywhere they went. This time the festivals weren’t limited to Finland, and Lost Society got to play in grand festivals such as Summer Breeze in front of huge masses of people.
The festival summer was followed by a second European tour supporting Destruction, as well as a headlining Spanish tour.
The band has had the pleasure of touring with many of their idols, including two tours with Children Of Bodom, and continues to gain recognition as one of the most energetic live performers around today.
In 2015, the band has already made their second trip to Japan and played a number of shows in Finland, and also performed on the main stage of France’s massive HellFest festival.
They are currently recording the third Lost Society album, which will according to frontman Samy Elbanna be “awesome as f**k”. With the new album, the band will keep bringing the audience what they ask for and continue to flood the world with Braindead Thrash Metal.
Braindead
Lost Society Lyrics
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JUST TO RETURN AND TO BE FUCKING DRAGGED AGAIN
MY BLOOD WOULD BE BOILING IF I HAD ANY LEFT
FROM BLEEDING EVERY TIME YOU CUT ME
THE SITUATION’S GETTING JUST A LITTLE PRETTY FUCKING CRITICAL
I’MMA KILL THE WHOLE WORLD AND IT ISN’T HYPOTHETICAL
PLEASE SOMEBODY HURT ME JUST SO I CAN START TO FEEL AGAIN
SINK YOUR TEETH INTO MY SKIN, YEAH IT’S FUCKING HAPPENING
STATIC, TIME TO BREAK ANOTHER HABIT
‘CAUSE I’VE FUCKING HAD IT
CALL 9-1-1 I’M FUCKING DONE
THIS ONE IS FOR THE BROKEN
THIS ONE GOES OUT TO YOU
FOR THE ISOLATED, LET ME HEAR YOU SAY IT COME ON
THIS ONE IS FOR THE FALLEN
THE ONES WHO DON’T GIVE A FUCK
WE’RE THE LOST AND HATED, LET ME HEAR YOU SAY IT
WE ARE THE BRAINDEAD
BACK FROM THE DUST I AM REBORN
AFTER PISSING IN THE WIND FOR WAY TOO LONG
SCARS WON’T DEFINE ME, CUTS WILL REFINE ME
‘CAUSE I CAN’T FEEL A THING
NOW IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT I HAVE NOTHING LEFT TO FUCKING GIVE
TIME TO RAISE THE FINGER IN THE AIR ‘CAUSE I DON’T GIVE A SHIT
PLEASE SOMEBODY FUCKING KILL ME BEFORE I DO IT MYSELF
SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
The lyrics of Lost Society's song "Braindead" depict a deep sense of anguish and desperation. The opening lines, "I’ve been burned, I’ve walked through flames, just to return and to be f*cking dragged again," illustrate a cycle of pain and suffering that the singer feels trapped in. The imagery of blood boiling from constant wounds highlights the physical and emotional toll of being repeatedly hurt by someone or something. The frustration and anger escalate as the lyrics express a desire to lash out and potentially harm others, emphasizing a sense of hopelessness and a need for release from the torment.
The repetition of the phrase "this one is for the broken, this one goes out to you" speaks to a sense of solidarity with those who are struggling and feeling isolated. The chorus, proclaiming "we are the braindead," suggests a collective identity of being emotionally numb and disconnected from the world. The defiance in declaring "scars won’t define me, cuts will refine me" reflects a determination to grow stronger and resilient despite the pain endured. The singer's numbness is portrayed as both a shield against further hurt and a hindrance to experiencing genuine emotions.
The lyrics also touch on self-destructive thoughts, with the plea "please somebody f*cking kill me before I do it myself" conveying a profound sense of internal turmoil and self-hatred. The theme of feeling numb and detached from one's own emotions is further emphasized with the declaration that the singer "can't feel a thing." This emotional emptiness is juxtaposed with a defiant attitude of celebrating having "nothing left to f*cking give" and not caring about societal expectations or judgments. The overall message of the song seems to be a cathartic release of pent-up frustration and pain, a raw expression of inner turmoil and a desire for some form of release or relief.
In conclusion, "Braindead" by Lost Society captures the raw emotion of feeling trapped in a cycle of pain, numbness, and self-destruction. The lyrics convey a deep sense of anger, frustration, and despair, as well as a yearning for connection and understanding. Through powerful imagery and blunt language, the song explores themes of isolation, self-harm, and defiance in the face of emotional turmoil. The defiant declaration of being "braindead" serves as a rallying cry for those who feel lost and misunderstood, offering a sense of solidarity and empowerment in the midst of internal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I’VE BEEN BURNED, I’VE WALKED THROUGH FLAMES
I have faced challenges and hardships in life
JUST TO RETURN AND TO BE FUCKING DRAGGED AGAIN
Only to come back and face more difficulties
MY BLOOD WOULD BE BOILING IF I HAD ANY LEFT
I am drained emotionally and physically
FROM BLEEDING EVERY TIME YOU CUT ME
Being hurt repeatedly by someone
THE SITUATION’S GETTING JUST A LITTLE PRETTY FUCKING CRITICAL
Things are reaching a breaking point
I’MMA KILL THE WHOLE WORLD AND IT ISN’T HYPOTHETICAL
Feeling extreme anger and frustration
PLEASE SOMEBODY HURT ME JUST SO I CAN START TO FEEL AGAIN
Desiring to feel something, even if it's pain
SINK YOUR TEETH INTO MY SKIN, YEAH IT’S FUCKING HAPPENING
Embracing the pain and suffering
PANIC, THE ONLY THING I HEAR IS
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious
STATIC, TIME TO BREAK ANOTHER HABIT
Needing a change to escape the routine
‘CAUSE I’VE FUCKING HAD IT
Reaching a point of complete frustration
CALL 9-1-1 I’M FUCKING DONE
Feeling like giving up and needing help
THIS ONE IS FOR THE BROKEN
Dedicated to those who are hurting
THIS ONE GOES OUT TO YOU
A message of solidarity and support
FOR THE ISOLATED, LET ME HEAR YOU SAY IT COME ON
Reaching out to those who feel alone
THIS ONE IS FOR THE FALLEN
Remembering those who have struggled
THE ONES WHO DON’T GIVE A FUCK
Referring to those who have lost hope
WE’RE THE LOST AND HATED, LET ME HEAR YOU SAY IT
Acknowledging feeling lost and rejected
WE ARE THE BRAINDEAD
Identifying with feeling numb and disconnected
BACK FROM THE DUST I AM REBORN
Rising from difficult times with a new perspective
AFTER PISSING IN THE WIND FOR WAY TOO LONG
Struggling against the odds for a while
SCARS WON’T DEFINE ME, CUTS WILL REFINE ME
Not letting past experiences define who I am
‘CAUSE I CAN’T FEEL A THING
Feeling numb and disconnected from emotions
NOW IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT I HAVE NOTHING LEFT TO FUCKING GIVE
Embracing the freedom of having no expectations
TIME TO RAISE THE FINGER IN THE AIR ‘CAUSE I DON’T GIVE A SHIT
Expressing defiance and independence
PLEASE SOMEBODY FUCKING KILL ME BEFORE I DO IT MYSELF
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting it to end
SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT
Expressing the intensity of emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Samy Elbanna, Joonas Parkkonen, Arttu Lesonen, Mirko Lehtinen, Tapani Fagerström
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