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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
phenomenon
Medeia Lyrics
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This has to be what dying feels like
The exothermic process expands to the outside
Rapid oxidation will eat me alive
For a fraction of a second my pores flood with sweat
Before the blood boils and burns like oil in agonizing silence
The brightest phenomenon gives suffering a new meaning
Time keeps perpetually passing
But I'm suspended in a moment
Alive inside a molten glass casket
Dying to live again
For a fraction of a second my pores flood with sweat
Before the blood boils and burns like oil in agonizing silence
In order to emit light, one must endure burning
The brightest phenomenon gives suffering a new meaning
Forceful expulsion of a bleeding rock
With organ-like resemblance it's beating in my hands
Heartless
Lifeless
Soulless
Is all I am
You must suffer for me
You must come back to me
Come back to me
The lyrics of Medeia's song "Phenomenon" depict an intense and agonizing experience of being consumed by flames from the inside. The singer compares this sensation to the feeling of dying, as the exothermic process expands and rapidly oxidizes, devouring them. They describe the overwhelming physical response, with their pores flooding with sweat momentarily before their blood starts boiling and burning like oil, resulting in excruciating silence.
The chorus delves deeper into the theme of suffering, suggesting that in order to emanate light or brilliance, one must endure the burning pain. The brightest phenomenon, referring to a remarkable phenomenon or extraordinary achievement, gives a new meaning to the concept of suffering. The lyrics juxtapose the passing of time with the state of being suspended in a moment, trapped inside a molten glass casket, yearning to be reborn and experience life again.
The final lines of the song take a somewhat cryptic turn, mentioning a forceful expulsion of a bleeding rock that bears resemblance to organs, beating in the singer's hands. They express a sense of emptiness and lifelessness, referring to themselves as heartless, lifeless, and soulless. The closing lines implore someone to suffer for and return to them, hinting at a desire to be reunited with a loved one or a significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
These flames engulf me from the inside
I am consumed by intense emotions or turmoil
This has to be what dying feels like
The experience feels overwhelming and painful, akin to the sensation of death
The exothermic process expands to the outside
The intense burning or suffering extends beyond the internal self
Rapid oxidation will eat me alive
The intense reaction or transformation will consume and destroy me completely
For a fraction of a second my pores flood with sweat
A momentary surge of fear or anxiety causes perspiration
Before the blood boils and burns like oil in agonizing silence
Soon after, the intense pain or suffering becomes unbearable and torturous
In order to emit light, one must endure burning
To display brilliance or greatness, one must endure hardship or pain
The brightest phenomenon gives suffering a new meaning
Enduring immense suffering can lead to a profound enlightenment or understanding
Time keeps perpetually passing
Time continues to flow without pause
But I'm suspended in a moment
I feel trapped or stuck in a particular instance or experience
Alive inside a molten glass casket
Despite being restricted or confined, there is still life within me
Dying to live again
Longing for a new beginning or rebirth, despite the struggles
Forceful expulsion of a bleeding rock
The powerful release or expression of inner pain or trauma
With organ-like resemblance it's beating in my hands
Holding onto something that symbolizes pain or suffering, as if it were a heart
Heartless
Without compassion or empathy
Lifeless
Devoid of vitality or energy
Soulless
Lacking a sense of purpose or essence
Is all I am
This is the only identity or existence I currently possess
You must suffer for me
You are expected or required to endure pain on my behalf
You must come back to me
It is necessary for you to return to me, despite the hardships
Come back to me
There is a plea or desire for someone to return and be present once more
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