Mezarkabul (known domestically as Pentagram) is … Read Full Bio ↴1986, Bursa, Turkey
Mezarkabul (known domestically as Pentagram) is one of the most famous heavy metal bands in Turkey. Founded by Hakan Utangaç and Cenk Ünnü. In 1987, bassist Tarkan Gözübüyük joined. Their first album, the self titled "Pentagram" was released in 1990 and consisted of speed/thrash metal songs. Murat Net, who would later be replaced by Demir Demirkan, played lead guitar for their first record.
Two years later, the band released their second album, "Trail Blazer", and for the first time gained the attention of heavy metal authorities in the world. Especially Ogün Sanlısoy's vocals played a great part in this success. Additionally this album contained the very first bits of traditional Turkish music in Mezarkabul songs (No One Wins the Fight).
Five years after Trail Blazer had been released, in 1997, the band released another album called "Anatolia" which was, for many, the climax of the band's musical career. In Anatolia, the anatolian/turkish sound took so vast a place in the music that the band would be almost associated with this sound. The band also covered a "türkü" (turkish folk song) called "Gündüz Gece" by Aşık Veysel. With this album Ogün Sanlısoy was replaced by Murat İlkan who had a unique and metal-friendly vocal technique. After the release of Anatolia in 1998, the band recorded a gig performed in İstanbul and released a live album called "Popçular Dışarı"(POP'ers out!) which also contained a cover of "Black Magic" of Slayer.
In 2001, the band released two albums called "Unspoken" which consisted of Mezarkabul songs with English lyrics, and "Bir" containing songs with Turkish lyrics. Demir Demirkan was replaced by the lead guitarist Metin Türkcan with this album. Recorded and mastered in Sierra Studios in Greece, "Unspoken" was full of anatolian tunes and philosophical lyrics. Prepared especially for the Turkish audience, "Bir" contained two more "türkü" covers which are "Şeytan Bunun Neresinde" by Aşık Dertli and "Bu Alemi Gören Sensin" by Aşık Veysel.
The band caught so much attention with the "Unspoken" that they performed in Wacken Open Air in 2002.
They also released a Concert DVD (which took place in Istanbul) called "Pentagram 1987", collection of all their songs during 20 years.
In 2010, Murat İlkan decided to leave the band; Gökalp Ergen replaced him.
The current line-up of the band is;
Gökalp Ergen : Vocals
Hakan Utangaç : Rhythm Guitar
Metin Türkcan : Lead Guitar
Tarkan Gözübüyük: Bass
Cenk Ünnü : Drums
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Infinity
Mezarkabul Lyrics
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Usanırsın, kalbinde güç kalmaz
Uzanırsın, yarın olmaz
Zor günlerin ardında huzur olmaz ki
Her zaman umutlar yön bulmaz
Yarın olsada, beklenen gün olmaz
Umudum sonsuzdur, uğraşım bitmez hiçbir zaman
Geliyor geçiyor hayat, dönüyor durmuyor dünya
Geliyor geçiyor zaman, dönüyor durmuyor dünya
Sanırsın, yalnızlık tek dostun
Aldanırsın, kaçmakla bitmiyor
Hiçbir zaman, yalnızlığın
Sözlerim gerçektir, yüreğim kardeştir her zaman
Umudum sonsuzdur, uğraşım bitmez hiçbir zaman
Geliyor geçiyor hayat, dönüyor durmuyor dünya
Geliyor geçiyor zaman, dönüyor durmuyor dünya
The song "Infinity," by Mezarkabul, expresses the difficulty of life and the struggle to find hope and peace through trying times. The first verse speaks to the feeling of being lost and alone, as though there is no path forward. In the face of hardship, it can be easy to lose strength and become consumed by our struggles. Even as we try to reach for tomorrow, it can feel as if that day never comes, and we are left waiting in the present.
The chorus speaks to the truth of the situation, that peace and hope are hard to come by in trying times. Though we may search for them constantly, they can be elusive, and the future may not always hold the promise we hope for. The singer's heart and soul remain steadfast, however, and their never-ending hope and determination drive their actions.
The second verse returns to the theme of loneliness, warning us not to be deceived by the illusion that we are alone. Though we may feel like running away, our struggles will not disappear by escaping them. The message is that we must face our challenges, even when they seem insurmountable.
Overall, the song is a beautiful depiction of the hardships we all face in life, reminding us that even when hope feels far away, we must keep on fighting for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanırsın, dağlarda yol olmaz
You think there's no way through the mountains
Usanırsın, kalbinde güç kalmaz
You get tired and lose strength in your heart
Uzanırsın, yarın olmaz
You stretch out, but there's no tomorrow
Zor günlerin ardında huzur olmaz ki
There can't be peace after difficult times
Her zaman umutlar yön bulmaz
Hopes don't always find direction
Yarın olsada, beklenen gün olmaz
Even when tomorrow comes, it's not the hoped for day
Sanırsın, yalnızlık tek dostun
You think loneliness is your only friend
Aldanırsın, kaçmakla bitmiyor
You deceive yourself, escaping doesn't end it
Hiçbir zaman, yalnızlığın
Never, the loneliness
Sözlerim gerçektir, yüreğim kardeştir her zaman
My words are true, my heart is always my brother
Umudum sonsuzdur, uğraşım bitmez hiçbir zaman
My hope is endless, my struggle never ends
Geliyor geçiyor hayat, dönüyor durmuyor dünya
Life comes and goes, the world keeps turning and never stops
Geliyor geçiyor zaman, dönüyor durmuyor dünya
Time goes by, the world keeps turning and never stops
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