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
Dream of Doom
Metalium Lyrics
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United strong without doubt
Their dreams weakened
But my mind still burns with hunger
Stand alone and wonder for I am seeking
Uhhh, painful sights invade my brain
Shallow bloody rain
They are not better than me
We'll just wait and see
After all, I will find my way
I don't see it their way
Heavy price to pay
After all you're self inflicted
Dream of doom
You were the witness
To my silent futile struggle
Stoic sentinels to my delusion
You'll pay the price
For your shallow course of action
To disproof the revolution
Uhhh, liquid steel will be the sign
The holy power is mine
They are not better than me
We'll just wait and see
After all, I will find my way
I don't see it their way
Heavy price to pay
After all you're self inflicted
Dream of doom
They are not better than me
We'll just wait and see
After all, I will find my way
I don't see it their way
Heavy price to pay
After all you're self inflicted
Dream of
They are not better than me
We'll just wait and see
After all, I will find my way
I don't see it their way
Heavy price to pay
After all you're self inflicted
Dream of doom.
The song "Dream of Doom" by Metalium delves into the nostalgia of the singer's past and his enduring hunger for greatness. The opening lines indicate that the singer is reminiscing about a time when he was part of a group united in their strong beliefs and dreams. However, with time, their dreams have weakened, leaving the singer to continue fueling his hunger. He stands alone and wonders, seeking his own path even though his peers have taken a different course.
The chorus of the song talks about the heavy price the singer has paid for his self-inflicted trials, leading to his "dream of doom." He believes that his peers are not better than him, and time will prove that. The liquid steel in the line "liquid steel will be the sign, the holy power is mine" suggests a symbolic representation of the singer's willpower and strength. He will attain his goals, and his power will be absolute.
The song ends with the chorus repeating, emphasizing that the singer will find his way, regardless of what others think. He aims to prove them wrong and has faith that he will succeed. The song speaks to anyone who has experienced feelings of isolation, rejection, or self-doubt, urging them to find their path, even if it diverges from the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the past to a time when I was younger
Reflecting on the past, a younger version of myself is remembered.
United strong without doubt
Together, we were formidable and had no hesitation.
Their dreams weakened
As time passed, their goals lost their strength.
But my mind still burns with hunger
Despite it all, my passion remains strong.
Stand alone and wonder for I am seeking
I am on a solitary journey of discovery, questioning everything.
Uhhh, painful sights invade my brain
Disturbing memories plague my thoughts.
Shallow bloody rain
Bloodshed and violence create a superficial layer that obscures the truth.
They are not better than me
I refuse to believe that they are superior to me in any way.
We'll just wait and see
Time will reveal who is truly strong.
After all, I will find my way
Despite the obstacles, I will persevere and succeed.
I don't see it their way
My perspective is unique and differs from theirs.
Heavy price to pay
The cost of my determination is high.
After all you're self inflicted
I am responsible for my own struggles.
Dream of doom
The vision I have for the future is filled with darkness and despair.
You were the witness
You observed my silent battle.
To my silent futile struggle
Despite my silence, the fight was not entirely hopeless.
Stoic sentinels to my delusion
You watched as I clung to my illusions, unable to let them go.
You'll pay the price
There will be consequences for your lack of action.
For your shallow course of action
Your passive behavior will have repercussions.
To disproof the revolution
Your actions only serve to strengthen the cause you oppose.
Uhhh, liquid steel will be the sign
The arrival of a powerful force is imminent.
The holy power is mine
I am in control of this force, and it is sacred to me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHIAS LANGE, LARS RATZ, MIKE TERRANA
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