The first is a rather … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands under the name Mind Riot.
The first is a rather strange metal band from Finland. The band started as thrash/death metal band in -90 but developed their style on each release. The last album, Inferno Go-Go, ended up mixing different styles of rock and metal in a way that confused some and was praised by others. The band was active from 1990 to 1998.
The band made a one concert comeback in 2007.
In 2015 the remastered version of Inferno Go-Go was released.
2017 Tuska Festival invited Mind Riot to perform at the festival. Mind Riot played Tuska with a slightly different lineup. They also released an EP called Come Undone in the same year.
In 2021 Mind Riot activated once again to release an EP titled Abyss.
Line-up:
Tuomo Saikkonen: vocals, guitars
Juha Javanainen: guitars
Kirill Lorech: bass
Raikko Törönen
The second is a band located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in 2005 by bassist and vocalist Steven Rose, they started off as a punk band but soon turned their sound to a grungier harder rock. After entering a number of battles of the bands competitions, they started frequently playing venues in the Twin Cities area in 2007. Currently they are recording their first EP, set to be 7 songs.
They can be found on myspace here:
http://www.myspace.com/mindriotband
The current line up is:
Ben - Vocals
Steven - Bass and backup Vocals
Cooper - Guitars
Jesse - Guitars
Jason - Drums
Come Undone
Mind Riot Lyrics
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Can't let you go, I need a higher cause
Happiness had to catch eternity
We wander, dreaming of impossible
Breeze will soon begin
My love will come undone
Rise from iron heel
Rise!
Lost everything we believed in
Emptiness, searching for redemption
Memories, the evanescence of beauty
Holding tight the remains of dignity
Breeze will soon begin
My love will come undone
We die, all come undone
Rise from iron heel
Now!
We die, all come undone
Rise from iron heel
Rise!
The lyrics to Mind Riot's song Come Undone provide a glimpse into the struggles of letting go of painful experiences and holding onto a sense of purpose. The opening line, "Agony never let myself live free" suggests a feeling of being trapped within oneself, unable to fully experience life without the weight of past pains. The need for a "higher cause" highlights a desire for meaning and the pursuit of something greater than oneself. This feeling is juxtaposed with "Happiness had to catch eternity", which implies a longing for permanent happiness but the reality of its fleeting nature.
The chorus "Breeze will soon begin, My love will come undone" suggests a sense of uncertainty and change. The word "breeze" typically has a positive connotation, but in this context, it may symbolize a force that is uncontrollable and unpredictable - a metaphor for the complexity of life. The imagery in the song evokes a sense of despair and loss, with the lines "Lost everything we believed in, Emptiness, searching for redemption" highlighting a sense of hopelessness.
The song ends with a rallying cry to rise from the "iron heel" and come undone. The repeated use of "rise" suggests a sense of empowerment and the idea that through the pain and suffering, one can emerge stronger. Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of grappling with existential questions and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Agony never let myself live free
The pain and suffering have always prevented me from enjoying a life of freedom.
Can't let you go, I need a higher cause
I cannot move on from you, I need a purpose greater than myself to give me hope and motivation.
Happiness had to catch eternity
In order to experience true happiness, I believed it had to be an eternal state of being.
We wander, dreaming of impossible
We aimlessly wander in our thoughts, dreaming of something unattainable and beyond reach.
Breeze will soon begin
Change is on the horizon, a new chapter is about to begin.
My love will come undone
The love I once had will start to unravel or disintegrate.
We die, all come undone
We will all eventually perish and fall apart.
Rise from iron heel
Emancipate yourself from the oppressive forces that bind you.
Lost everything we believed in
We have lost all faith and trust in what we once held dear.
Emptiness, searching for redemption
We feel a sense of emptiness, and long to redeem ourselves for our past mistakes.
Memories, the evanescence of beauty
Our memories are a reminder that beauty is fleeting, and does not last forever.
Holding tight the remains of dignity
We cling onto the small shreds of dignity we have left, having lost everything else.
Now!
The time for action is now, seize the moment.
Writer(s): Juha Javanainen, Tuomo Saikkonen
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DarkindyRise
I can hear some In Flames Colony-era influences. And that's awesome.
@kracr6273
How have you guys not exploded yet? This rocks
@RedEbSeb13
Dig it! 👍
@m3m3sis
Machete sais tulla takas kyllä tän sijasta.
@hb81
Onko tää Paradise Lostia Icon aikakaudelta? :D
@ukijoronen8960
5.5.2017 Klubi Tre. Kiitoksia Mind Riot
@joseveijanen3715
Nulikka ;)
@PikkuNoita
nope