Their first album - Millennium Metal - went in the Charts and became "Europeans most successful Metal-Debut in 1999".
Metalium covered a number of songs from bands like Kansas, Queen, Accept, Deep Purple, etc.
Singer Henning Basse performed vocals for Firewind on two seperate tours in 2007 and filled in for Kai Hansen for two dates with Gamma Ray in January 2008.
Last line-up:
Henning Basse - Vocals
Tolo Grimalt - Guitar
Matthias Lange - Guitar
Lars Ratz - Bass
Michael Ehré - Drums
Past Members:
Chris Caffery - Guitars
Jack Frost - Guitars
Mike Terrana - Drums
Mark Cross - Drums
Discography:
Albums:
1. Millennium Metal - Chapter One (1999)
2. State Of Triumph - Chapter Two (2000)
3. Hero Nation - Chapter Three (2002)
4. As One - Chapter Four (2004)
5. Demons Of Insanity - Chapter Five (2005)
6. Nothing To Undo - Chapter Six (2007)
7. Incubus - Chapter Seven (2008)
8. Grounded - Chapter Eight (2009)
DVDs:
1. Metalian Attack - Part I (2001)
2. Metalian Attack - Part II (2006)
Boxed Set:
1. Platinum Edition
Atrocity
Metalium Lyrics
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Ignorance is all around,
Human losses get to show
Planets fade without a sound
While others start to grow
Start to grow
The end seems near, to be seen
Raising biggest fears in me
Pollution here and brainless rules
But I will soon escape this sea
Bridge 1:
All Nations - impossible
To find a unique way
Chorus:
I see now what I got
We see here, what we got
Choir:
It's killing me
Revulsion is what we see
Stealing time in me
Choir:
Atrocity
Vers 3:
Earth is shaking
Hate is Fate
Armageddon is getting near
Be sure the devil won't be late to get you
Steering up your fear
Bridge 2:
Surrendering, cant be my case
Aint my way that it should be
Chorus:
I see now what I got
We see here, what we got
Chor: It's killing me
Revulsion is what we see
Stealing time in me
Choir:
Atrocity
(Solo)
Chorus:
I see now what I got
We see here, what we got
Chor: It's killing me
Revulsion is what we see
Stealing time in me
Choir:
Atrocity
The Metalium's song Atrocity is a reflection on the current state of the world and the atrocities that are committed by humans. The first verse points out how ignorance is prevalent around the world and how it has led to the loss of human lives. The "Planets fade without a sound" refers to the degrading environment and how it is destroying our planet, while others continue to grow, pointing fingers at the growing economies.
The second verse expresses the singer's innermost thoughts about how the end seems near, and it's evident as we aren't doing enough to curb the pollution and brainless rules. The singer reaches a conclusion that the only way out is to escape this sea of destruction. The bridge lines highlight how people from different nations, religions, and ethnicities cannot find common ground and a unique solution to a common problem. The chorus underscores this theme of acknowledging the present and recognizing what we have lost.
The third verse talks about how the current climate of violence is creating hatred and ominous feelings. The word "Armageddon" is symbolic of the great battle between good and evil, and how the devil is preying on people's fears. The final bridge line is a statement of defiance as the singer refuses to surrender to this destructive cycle and attitude. The song ends with emphasizing the "Atrocity" of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Ignorance is all around,
People are unaware and uneducated about the pressing issues of today
Human losses get to show
The casualties of environmental destruction and war are becoming increasingly visible
Planets fade without a sound
The Earth and other planets are being silently destroyed by human activity
While others start to grow
Despite the destruction of some worlds, others are thriving due to human interference
The end seems near, to be seen
It is evident that the end of the world is approaching
Raising biggest fears in me
This realization is causing immense fear in the singer
Pollution here and brainless rules
The environment is polluted and the laws in place are ineffective and poorly thought out
But I will soon escape this sea
The artist plans to leave this destructive world behind
All Nations - impossible
It is impossible to unite all nations on a common cause
To find a unique way
Finding a solution that works for all nations is difficult
I see now what I got
The singer has come to understand what they possess
We see here, what we got
We as a species are witnessing the consequences of our actions
It's killing me
The realization of what we've done is causing immense pain for the singer
Revulsion is what we see
The singer is disgusted by the state of the world
Stealing time in me
This realization is taking precious time away from the singer
Atrocity
The destruction that humanity has caused to the world is an atrocity
Earth is shaking
The planet is experiencing natural disasters and instability
Hate is Fate
Hatred and anger haunt the world and are seemingly unavoidable
Armageddon is getting near
The end of the world is approaching and it will be disastrous
Be sure the devil won't be late to get you
The artist warns that the consequences of our actions will catch up to us
Steering up your fear
It is intended to cause fear and anxiety in people
Surrendering, cant be my case
The artist will never give up and accept the current state of the world
Aint my way that it should be
The singer believes there must be a better way of living
Contributed by Skyler A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.