On february 13th, 2008, the CD Overworld was released worldwide. It was the second CD released through Spinefarm and consists of 12 tracks, including one cover (''Gimme More'' by Britney Spears). Compared to Deus Ex Machinae (MbD Records, a now defunct label) and Redeemer (Spinefarm), Overworld is a blend between the energetic SID as heard on DXM and the raw sound of Redeemer. Later in 2008 the song ''Overworld'' was featured in a hockey-commercial on the Swedish television. Two songs, ''Bionic Commando Main Theme'' and ''Area 88'' were recorded and released on the band's MySpace as well as on the official Bionic Commando (2009 video game). The ''Bionic Commando Main Theme'' was also featured in a promotional video.
Bionic Commando isn't the first game Machinae Supremacy got involved with. In 2004 they released the well-received and praised 28 track Jets'n'Guns Official Soundtrack, leveling up this side scrolling shooter. The album can be downloaded from their website.
The band released their fourth studio album, A View from the End of the World, on 3 November 2010. The video for the song "Force Feedback" was later released in 2011.
The fifth studio album, Rise of a Digital Nation, was released on 19 October 2012. It was featured on the controversial Swedish file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, leading to a significant increase in the band's online profile.
On 14 March 2014, vocalist Robert Stjärnström announced in the Machinae Supremacy fan Facebook group "MachinaeTribe" that "release [of the new album] won't be until August." The new album, titled Phantom Shadow, was released on 22 August 2014.
Machinae Supremacy has already made their place in history by being one of the first bands to embrace and utilize the Internet and file sharing to gain a huge fanbase without ever having signed a record contract, received airplay or any sponsored promotion. They've reached out to all corners of the world and today their site receives roughly 100,000 song downloads every month.
Machinae Supremacy was formed in summer 2000 by Robert Stjärnström, Kahl Hellmer and Jonas Rörling. The name of the band had existed even before this, but it was only a few months later the band really found the path they wanted to go. Andreas Gerdin, a long time friend of Jonas, joined on keyboards and Tobbe joined on drums. When the band parted with Tobbe in early 2002, Tomas Nilsén, old band-pal with Robert, took his place. When Kahl left for Uppsala in 2005, Johan Palovaara replaced him on bass. Palovaara was replaced by Johan Hedlund in 2007. After signing the Spinefarm deal, Andreas left the keyboards and started playing second guitar. Currently all live synthesizers come from a backing track. The latest change in line-up came about by Tomas leaving the band after 7 years of "pure win and awesome".
Official homepage: http://www.machinaesupremacy.com
RISE
Machinae Supremacy Lyrics
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I've been accumulating misery.
But I can see there are those who thrive
bloom in the age of Reality™.
Like legion they rise, my doomsday device.
Inside, somewhere inside.
Inside, somewhere inside.
I'd like to find a different kind of you.
Nothing like you.
And in the urban hell where I live
Jaded like strays in the street
White trash scattering their "cribs"
No more than assholes with feet.
And somewhere along the line it seems
That "pimp" became cool and punk mainstream.
Like legion they rise, my doomsday device.
Inside, somewhere inside.
A different light, a different mind.
Inside, somewhere inside.
I'd like to find a different kind of you.
Inside, somewhere inside.
A different light, a different mind.
Inside, somewhere inside.
I'd like to find a different kind of you.
Inside, somewhere inside.
A different light, a different mind.
Inside, somewhere inside.
I'd like to find a different kind of you.
Nothing like you.
The lyrics to Machinae Supremacy's song Rise reflect the singer's feelings of discontent and disillusionment with the world around them. The opening lines speak to a sense of hopelessness and sadness that the singer has been accumulating throughout their life. They feel trapped in a system that doesn't work for them, unable to thrive in the way that others seem to be able to. They see those who are successful and happy, but they themselves are unable to attain that same level of satisfaction.
As the song progresses, the singer compares themselves to those around them, particularly the "jaded like strays in the street" and the "white trash scattering their 'cribs'". These people are seen as no more than "assholes with feet", existing only to take up space and cause trouble. The singer longs for something different, something better than the world they are living in now.
The chorus of the song, "Inside, somewhere inside. A different light, a different mind. I'd like to find a different kind of you. Nothing like you", speaks to the singer's desire to find someone or something that is different from what they see around them. They want to find someone who isn't just another "asshole with feet", but who has a different perspective on life and the world.
Overall, the lyrics of Rise express a sense of frustration and longing for something better. The singer is unhappy with the world around them and longs for a change, for someone or something to come along that will help them find a different kind of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I knew the hive
Since I became engrossed in society's system and its way of thinking
I've been accumulating misery.
I have been accumulating negative experiences and emotions
But I can see there are those who thrive
However, I can observe that there are people who excel in this system
bloom in the age of Reality™.
Succeed in this era of society's expectations and values
Like legion they rise, my doomsday device.
They come together in large numbers and rise against me, reflecting my negative and destructive tendencies
Inside, somewhere inside.
Deep down inside myself
A different light, a different mind.
A new perspective and a unique way of thinking
I'd like to find a different kind of you.
I want to find someone who stands out from the norm and has their own individuality
Nothing like you.
Someone who is completely different from the mainstream and ordinary
And in the urban hell where I live
The unpleasant and difficult environment that I reside in
Jaded like strays in the street
Feeling exhausted and cynical like stray animals wandering on the road
White trash scattering their "cribs"
Low-income people of Caucasian descent abandoning their homes
No more than assholes with feet.
They are merely unpleasant and unremarkable people
And somewhere along the line it seems
At some point in history it appears
That "pimp" became cool and punk mainstream.
That being a pimp became popularized and accepted in punk culture
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.