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
Soundtrack to the Rebellion
Machinae Supremacy Lyrics
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A tribute to the wise
Who view with open eyes
Expose the lies of our brothers
Misled and lost between
The surface and the screen
We are not alone to defy
Under blackened sky
We light the torches and we hear the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
We break the silence and we make the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
They sit and suck the tit of power
They claim it for us all
But keep it within walls
These men aim to slowly devour
And they lock you into sleep
While silently they reap
They lie! Don't hear their blinded words of dread
The phantoms you fear they put inside your head
Under blackened sky
We light the torches and we hear the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
We break the silence and we make the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
We light the torches and we hear the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
We break the silence and we make the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
We light the torches and we hear the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
We break the silence and we make the sound
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
It fuels the flames throughout the night
And it's soundtrack to the rebellion
The lyrics to Machinae Supremacy's song Soundtrack to the Rebellion are a call to action, urging the listener to join a group of like-minded individuals fighting against the corruption and lies of those in power. The opening lines speak of a gathering, a coming together of people who see through the deceitful facade of their leaders. They stand in opposition to the idea that we are alone in defying these forces, acknowledging that there are others like them fighting the same fight.
The chorus is a powerful call to arms, set to the fiery soundtrack of rebellion. The group lights torches and listens to the sound of their battle cry, ready to break the silence and make their voices heard. The phrase "soundtrack to the rebellion" is repeated throughout, emphasizing the importance of music and art as a means of expressing dissent and uniting people for a common cause.
The second verse accuses those in power of claiming to act in the interests of the people, while secretly hoarding their power and wealth for themselves. The lines "they lock you into sleep / while silently they reap" paint a picture of a complacent populace being kept in the dark by manipulative leaders. The song urges the listener not to be taken in by the lies of these "phantoms" and to reject their message of fear and dread.
Overall, Soundtrack to the Rebellion is a rallying cry for those who feel oppressed or marginalized, urging them to come together and stand up against those who seek to exploit and control them. The lyrics are a reminder that we are not alone in this fight, and that music can be a powerful tool for bringing people together and amplifying their message.
Line by Line Meaning
In this place we find each other
We come together in this space
A tribute to the wise
We honor those who are knowledgeable
Who view with open eyes
Those who are able to see the truth
Expose the lies of our brothers
Reveal the deception perpetrated by our fellow humans
Misled and lost between
Confused and uncertain of our path
The surface and the screen
Trapped in a world of appearances and technology
We are not alone to defy
We are in this together, standing up against authority
We stand and those who push us down will die
We resist oppressors and they will face consequences
Under blackened sky
In the darkness of the night
We light the torches and we hear the sound
We ignite a symbol of rebellion and we hear our own strength
Of the soundtrack to the rebellion
The music that inspires us to fight back
They sit and suck the tit of power
Authority figures abuse their control for their own benefit
They claim it for us all
They pretend to act in our best interests
But keep it within walls
While really keeping the power for themselves
These men aim to slowly devour
Their goal is to slowly take away our individuality and freedom
And they lock you into sleep
They do all they can to keep us docile
While silently they reap
They secretly benefit from their own actions
They lie! Don't hear their blinded words of dread
They propagate falsehoods and we should reject them
The phantoms you fear they put inside your head
They manipulate our thoughts and emotions in order to maintain control
It fuels the flames throughout the night
The music we create sustains us in our fight against oppression
And it's soundtrack to the rebellion
The music we create is the voice of our resistance
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.