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A dark star in a sea of monotonously predictable heavy bands, Medeia has stuck to one clear objective since its founding in 2002: creating a fresh, brutal sound rich in content and uncompromising in nature. Solely positive reviews for their self-produced and now sold-out debut album Quantum Holocaust: World Domination and the gut wrenching follow-up label release Cult stand as a loud testament to the success of that mission.
Following the success of their label debut (which also took Medeia around Europe alongside The Ocean), Medeia released the final instalment of their thematically twisted trilogy in May 2011, dubbing it Abandon All. Though lyrically picking up the tale of nuclear devastation from where “Cult” left off, musically Medeia again progressed by leaps and bounds, embracing whole new elements in their impassioned brand of aural battery and ensuring it sounds nothing short of exceptional. After the release of "Abandon All" Medeia spent an action-packed summer performing at all the top-of-the-line music festivals in Finland, solidifying the band's status as one of the top metal outfits in the country.
Medeia has made a point of bringing their trademark jaw-dropping energy to audiences across Finland and beyond, touring relentlessly and playing shows alongside such notable acts as Ozzy Osbourne, As I Lay Dying, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Between the Buried and Me, Entombed, Animals as Leaders, Decapitated, Raised Fist, Terror and Insomnium. They released their fourth album, Iconoclastic, during the band's European tour with Children of Bodom in October 2013. The tour consisted of 49 shows in 25 countries - the longest European tour ever undertaken by a Finnish band - and concluded with an eleven-show Finnish tour in support of Iconoclastic.
The rapid outburst of 60 shows eventually proved too much for their lead singer Keijo Niinimaa who had practically been living on the road for the past couple of years and, in the spring of 2014, Keijo decided to leave Medeia. Keijo's departure brought on a line-up change with internet sensation Frans Aalto taking over vocal duties. Also known as Finowa, Frans is a talented multi-instrumentalist with a huge online following and an impressive skill set. Bolstered by his addition, the re-energized group hit the stages again alongside the best metal acts in Finland and released Manning the Helm, the hardest hitting EP of 2015.
...And the energy didn't stop there. Immediately after the acquisition of Frans Aalto, Medeia began making grand plans for an album that would be known as their crown jewel and the definition of alternative death metal. XENOSIS would thematically be the prologue to Medeia's album trilogy, while musically displaying everything that the band has to offer. The record turned out so ambitious that it kept the band in the studio for nearly two years, pushing the main song writer Samuli Peltola to his limits. Now the wait is over, and Medeia is ready to proudly present their own altered Genesis: Xenosis.
Members:
Frans Aalto
Samuli Peltola
Laura Dziadulewicz
Samuli Kuusinen
Janne Putkisaari
Pekko Mörö
www.medeiaband.com
Insectia
Medeia Lyrics
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Each emotionless segment a part of a demonic disguise
Contortionist-like movement viewed through a thousand eyes
Swivelling towards the prey in the act of pesticide
Posture of a serpentine
Finally dehumanized
Posture of a serpentine
So much larger, so much stronger
So much larger, so much stronger
Behold the march of the destroyer
The outgrowth twitches by the millions
Conveying the inheriting army to war
Rapid fertilization, dimorphic
Will be more than the world bargained for
The green and obese flies spread their wings and block the sun
To conceal this earthly monstrosity from the heavens
An unseen transformation from beasts to conscious demons
The corpses rest in the shadows of their new kingdom
Multiply to emerge as the largest terrestrial biomass
Apex predators with mandibles sharper than broken glass
Just like us they've unknowingly breathed their last
Destined for a quantum holocaust wearing their death masks
Posture of a serpentine
Finally dehumanized
Posture of a serpentine
They've surpassed human size
So much larger, so much stronger
So much larger, so much stronger
Behold the march of the destroyer
The lyrics to Medeia's song "Insectia" depict a grotesque and horrifying transformation of insects into monstrous creatures. The first verse describes their exoskeletons as a form of protection, hiding the emptiness inside. The segments of their bodies are emotionless, serving as a disguise for their demonic nature. Their movements are likened to those of a contortionist, observed through countless eyes. The insects turn towards their prey, resembling the action of applying pesticide.
The chorus talks about the insects adopting a serpentine posture, symbolizing their complete dehumanization. They have grown larger and stronger, surpassing the size of humans. The line "behold the march of the destroyer" suggests that the insects are on a destructive path.
The second verse reveals the insects' ability to rapidly reproduce, forming a massive army ready for war. Their offspring transmit the message of inheritance, implying that the world will face more than it bargained for. The green and obese flies mentioned in the following lines create a canopy, blocking the sun and concealing the monstrosity happening on Earth. The transformation from mere beasts to conscious demons is unseen but terrifying. The corpses of fallen creatures rest in the shadows, symbolizing the new kingdom that has been established.
The final verse emphasizes the extent of the insects' growth and power. They multiply to become the largest terrestrial biomass, the apex predators with mandibles sharper than broken glass. The lyrics draw a parallel between the insects and humans, both unknowingly meeting their demise. The insects are destined for a catastrophic event, symbolized by the phrase "quantum holocaust," while wearing their death masks.
Overall, "Insectia" portrays a dark and unsettling narrative of insects turning into monstrous beings and the impending destruction they bring upon the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Exoskeletal fortitude covers the void inside
An outer layer of strength hides the emptiness within
Each emotionless segment a part of a demonic disguise
Every detached part contributes to a deceptive evil facade
Contortionist-like movement viewed through a thousand eyes
Their agile motions observed by numerous perspectives
Swiveling towards the prey in the act of pesticide
Turning swiftly towards victims to exterminate like a chemical agent
Posture of a serpentine
Adopting the stance of a snake-like creature
Finally dehumanized
Now stripped of their human qualities
They've surpassed human size
They've grown larger than humanity
So much larger, so much stronger
Hugely increased in size and strength
Behold the march of the destroyer
Witness the unstoppable advance of destruction
The outgrowth twitches by the millions
The extensions twitch in great numbers
Conveying the inheriting army to war
Transporting the inherited soldiers to battle
Rapid fertilization, dimorphic
Quick reproductive growth, exhibiting two distinct forms
Will be more than the world bargained for
It will exceed what the world expected
The green and obese flies spread their wings and block the sun
The fat, green flies expand and obstruct sunlight
To conceal this earthly monstrosity from the heavens
Hiding this monstrous creation from the divine realm
An unseen transformation from beasts to conscious demons
An invisible change from animals to self-aware evil beings
The corpses rest in the shadows of their new kingdom
Dead bodies lie in the darkness of their newly conquered realm
Multiply to emerge as the largest terrestrial biomass
Reproduce to become the greatest land-based living mass
Apex predators with mandibles sharper than broken glass
Top-level hunters with jaws sharper than shattered glass
Just like us they've unknowingly breathed their last
Similar to humans, they've unknowingly met their demise
Destined for a quantum holocaust wearing their death masks
Fated for a catastrophic event while wearing masks of death
Posture of a serpentine
Adopting the stance of a snake-like creature
Finally dehumanized
Now stripped of their human qualities
Posture of a serpentine
Adopting the stance of a snake-like creature
They've surpassed human size
They've grown larger than humanity
So much larger, so much stronger
Hugely increased in size and strength
So much larger, so much stronger
Hugely increased in size and strength
Behold the march of the destroyer
Witness the unstoppable advance of destruction
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Ygor Knight
WOW I did not expect to ,sound so good ,riffs and a good voice with a wonderful solo guitar THX Medeia....I became a fan
Gredulous
Hell yes!! This is my kind of music 🎸🎵!
Katana Kuro
This song hits hard! Good job!
a.k.a Alejandrei
Everyone very well made up as insects and the drummer with a bee costume AHAHAHAHAHAHA its great. Very good video, the song is fucking awesome, its very promising for the album. Greetings from Argentina, VERY GOOD JOB! i liked this a lot!.
a.k.a Alejandrei
I cant stop to watching this, fuck, what a good thing!!
Mikko Havukainen
I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.
Lumppu
Man,this video has it all. Flowers AND the bees. Plus Laura.
Ryzbro
I have really enjoyed watching Finowa evolve over the past 10 years. I will never forget the face piercings and shitty dreads. The echo on his mic and his deep fry screams lol. I am very happy that he is now part of a band that is trying to take off but sadly I believe and imo this band is not meant for him. His vocals are very dynamic and it just doesn't seem like they are used to it's full capacity. Maybe I am wrong and most likely I am wrong lol. Keep on truckin dude, you are doing great
Ed Hite-Heck
So f I_I Kin happy for you guys.......Fin your the man
VIPA
DAMN this is so fucking good