Madmans Esprit's debut album NACHT, a sinister melange of various Black Metal subgenres with Shoegazing guitar melodies and Korean Folk undertones was released through the Italian cult black metal label ATMF in 2014 and praised by scene critics. Four years later in 2018 the project started to gain more attention outside of the black metal realm with the release of their second full-length album Conscientization of Unconsciousness through Gan-Shin Records, the European home of Visual Kei legends like DIR EN GREY, lynch. and MUCC. While Conscientization of Unconsciousness is still based on DSBM, it incorporates a much broader spectrum of influences like Post-Punk, Indie-Rock and even Grind-Core and Classical music in its tight knit meshwork of depression and ecstacy. In spring 2019, together with their first headlining tour in 6 European countries, the project released their EP, Glorifying Suicide. By introducing a lower tuning, the release shows a more aggressive side than its predecessor, illustrating topics like self-reflection, art and propaganda. In autumn 2019 the band toured Asia with their single Seoul, reflecting the darkness of Korea by combining the most pop friendly and the most brutal sound of the bandโs history to date. One year later Madmans Esprit released the single Jahaewa Haebang. A Live Blu-ray of their tour final one man concert Seoul and the single Mangtanshi followed right after, raising more than 11,000 euro from crowd funding. The two singles contrast topics like self-harm and humanity, experimenting more with 90โs Visual Kei sounds, dramatic black metal influences and korean folk rhythm.
Kyuho said he has always been influenced by Japanese visual kei. Some of the project's influences are Dir En Grey, Opeth, Radiohead and X Japan. He is also the guitarist of the band ms. isohp romatem, established by Juho, Madmans Esprit's guitarist.
Now, 2021 January the band releases another single โ๋ฐฑ๊ณจ์ ์ ์ (Garden of Skeletons)โ. Based on a mid-tempo alternative rock vibe, the song combines the characteristic evil sound of Black Metal and Modern Metal breakdowns. From soul-crashing DSBM arpeggio to brutally fast blast beat, Madmans Esprit is not hesitating to show more of their black metal origin.
Fearless to deconstruct genres in order to express their concept, Madmans Esprit fascinates listeners from all sides of the music spectrum and the globe. After topping the Viberate chart in the category South Korean Metal and being nominated for a Korean Music Award, the band rapidly grew their fanbase and became the most successful metal band in Korea currently.
Live Support Members: Juho (guitar)Senyt (guitar)Geon (bass)Limu (drums)
Deny
Madmans Esprit Lyrics
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I don't want to hear
I don't want to love
I don't want to live
I don't want to cry
I don't want to hate
I don't want to kill
I don't want to save
I don't want to pray
I don't want to burn
I don't want to lose
I don't want to awake
I don't want to dream
I don't want to bear
I don't want to understand
Deny me
I don't want to know
I don't want to smile
I don't want to forget and to be forgotten
I don't want you
I don't want all of you
Deny me
Deny me to save me
No, I don't need anything
No, I don't love anything
No, I don't want anything
No, I deny everything
No, I don't need anything
No, I don't love anything
No, I don't want anything
No, I want everything
Deny me to save me
The lyrics to Madmans Esprit's song Deny reflect a deep sense of despair and a desire to detach from the world. The repeated phrase "I don't want" communicates a sense of detachment from the things that normal human beings desire, such as love, life, and even understanding. The repetition of this phrase is also suggestive of a deep sense of loneliness and isolation, as if the singer feels disconnected from the world around them. The list of actions that the singer does not want to undertake, including crying, hating, killing, praying, and burning, suggests a sense of frustration and a desire to break free from the constraints of social norms and expectations.
The singer eventually requests to be "denied," which can be interpreted in various ways. One interpretation is that it refers to the singer's desire to be denied all of the things they do not want, in order to find some sort of release from the pain and confusion they feel. Another interpretation could be that the singer wants to be denied entry into the world, perhaps as a way of escaping the difficulties of their reality. The final line, "Deny me to save me," adds a sense of ambiguity to the song's overall message. It is unclear whether the singer believes that being denied would actually save them, or whether they are simply trying to express their pain in a way that others might understand.
Overall, the lyrics of Deny convey a sense of deep pain and frustration, as well as a desire to be released from the constraints of normal human experience. It is a song that speaks to those who feel cut off from the world around them, and who see little hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to see
I refuse to witness anything
I don't want to hear
I refuse to listen to anything
I don't want to love
I refuse to feel affection for anyone or anything
I don't want to live
I refuse to continue existing
I don't want to cry
I refuse to shed tears
I don't want to hate
I refuse to have strong dislike towards anyone or anything
I don't want to kill
I refuse to end the life of anyone or anything
I don't want to die
I refuse to perish or come to an end
I don't want to save
I refuse to protect or rescue anyone or anything
I don't want to pray
I refuse to speak to a higher power
I don't want to burn
I refuse to destroy through the use of flames or intense heat
I don't want to lose
I refuse to experience a setback or fail to keep possession of something
I don't want to awake
I refuse to rouse from sleep
I don't want to dream
I refuse to experience a series of thoughts, images and sensations while asleep
I don't want to bear
I refuse to accept something painful or burdensome
I don't want to understand
I refuse to comprehend or gain knowledge about something
Deny me
Reject me and my desires completely
I don't want to know
I refuse to acquire information or knowledge about anything
I don't want to smile
I refuse to express happiness or joy through facial expression
I don't want to forget and to be forgotten
I refuse to let go of memories or to have myself erased from others' memories
I don't want you
I refuse to be with or have any relationship with you
I don't want all of you
I refuse to accept all aspects of your being
Deny me
Reject me and my desires completely
Deny me to save me
By rejecting me and everything I stand for, you will be helping me to find salvation or freedom
No, I don't need anything
I am completely self-sufficient and do not require anything from anyone or anything
No, I don't love anything
I do not feel affection for any person or thing
No, I don't want anything
I have no desire or yearning for anything
No, I deny everything
I reject all things and refuse to accept anything into my life
No, I don't need anything
I am completely self-sufficient and do not require anything from anyone or anything
No, I don't love anything
I do not feel affection for any person or thing
No, I don't want anything
I have no desire or yearning for anything
No, I want everything
I long for and desire all things
Deny me to save me
By rejecting me and everything I stand for, you will be helping me to find salvation or freedom
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@super_nerdtendo
No words can describe how great this band is, they have a very unique sound, and are extremely talented. One of my all time favorite bands.
@newtscamander9370
Damn this is so sick and dark and those instruments those vocals aaah I love it it's terrifying
@gaebbi2929
why is this underrated
@user-ul8et5cw6d
dark & illness.
I love this music.
@catnya8300
I think this is my favorite from this ep
@bilguunbayasgalan8763
Another masterpiece ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฟ
@yanalee4214
I love that new Album I told everyone who knows me to fucking listen to this awesome shit !
@jigglyghoul
Masterpiece ๐ค
@sjb6464
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@newtscamander9370
It kills me I love this