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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
Stigmata
Medeia Lyrics
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As all symmetry vaporizes into distortion
The statutes bled tears of blood
In my filthy hands disgusting signs of stigmata
Sealed are the ears of hope covered in shame
Eyes pierced by a thousand thorns yet the faithful bewail his name
It's an inhuman tragedy to metamorphose unstately
While skin stretched to tear absolution became real
Hundreds of tongues I spoke
With every blasphemed his throne
While spastic seizures controlled
My insides turned to stone
With every language
With every word
With all conviction
I denounce your faith
Hundreds of tongues I spoke
With every blasphemed his throne
While spastic seizures controlled
My insides turned to stone
The statues bled tears of blood
In my filthy hands disgusting signs of stigmata
Prove that I am the unchosen one
Made of sin to be a savior
The lyrics of Medeia's song "Stigmata" describe a visceral and gruesome transformation of the human body, as it becomes contorted and distorted. The imagery of "symmetry [that] vaporizes into distortion" creates a sense of chaos and disorder, as the singer describes a world in which the human body is altered beyond recognition. The mention of "disgusting signs of stigmata" suggests a religious element to the song, as stigmata are wounds that are said to appear on the body of a person during crucifixion. The singer holds these signs in their "filthy hands," adding to the sense of physical and moral decay that permeates the song.
The second stanza introduces the idea of shame and suffering, as the "ears of hope" are "sealed" and the "eyes pierced by a thousand thorns." Despite this, the faithful continue to "bewail his name," perhaps referencing the suffering of Jesus on the cross. The third stanza continues this theme of transformation, describing how the body becomes "metamorphosed unstately" and how "absolution became real." The final stanza is perhaps the most powerful, as the singer describes a complete rejection of faith and an embrace of sin. The repeated line, "Hundreds of tongues I spoke / With every blasphemed his throne," creates a sense of relentless rebellion against a higher power. The final line, "Made of sin to be a savior," is a provocative and thought-provoking statement that could be interpreted in many ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Altering the human flesh to wretched proportions
Distorting the human body into an ugly, unpleasant state
As all symmetry vaporizes into distortion
Where once was balance and beauty, now there is only ugliness and imperfection
The statues bled tears of blood
Monuments weep bloody tears, a symbol of the pain and suffering caused by the singer
In my filthy hands disgusting signs of stigmata
The signs that appear on the artist's skin are disgusting and a result of their own sinful behavior
Sealed are the ears of hope covered in shame
The artist is caught in a cycle of shame, where they feel they cannot change and hope is out of reach
Eyes pierced by a thousand thorns yet the faithful bewail his name
Despite the suffering and pain inflicted by the singer, there are still those who remain faithful and mourn the loss of their savior
It's an inhuman tragedy to metamorphose unstately
To become something ugly and unworthy is a tragic and inhuman transformation
While skin stretched to tear absolution became real
The artist's skin is stretched and torn as they struggle to find forgiveness for their sins
Hundreds of tongues I spoke
The artist has spoken in many different languages and with many different voices
With every blasphemed his throne
Each time the artist blasphemes, they are attacking the throne of their god
While spastic seizures controlled
The singer is in a state of uncontrollable spasms
My insides turned to stone
The artist's heart has become hardened and unfeeling
The statues bled tears of blood
Once again, the monuments weep, a testament to the continuing pain caused by the singer
Prove that I am the unchosen one
The singer sees themselves as rejected and not chosen for salvation
Made of sin to be a savior
The singer's sin and suffering are part of a divine plan to save others
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.