Then in early 1998, Christian had to be replaced due to the chemistry between him and the rest of the band. After getting a tip from a friend about a very talented singer Christian was replaced and Morifade found a new one in Stefan Petersson. During the writing process of the bands first album also Fredrik had to leave the band due personal issues. The band decided to record the album as a quartet.
The first full-length album “Possession of Power” was recorded in different sessions between June and August in 1999 at Wet Paint Studio in Norrköping, Sweden and released in November the same year. The press praised the album and it was given tremendously good reviews from all over the world. Some months after the release two new members were found in Fredrik Eriksson (ex- Tad Morose) and Adrian Kanebäck (ex- Nephenzy). With this line-up Morifade also began to gain a lot of gigs both in Sweden and Europe.
In the month of May 2000 the band entered the Los Angered Recording Studio with owner, engineer and producer Andy La Rocque (well-known from King Diamond). This time to record some songs for a new MCD entitled “Cast a Spell” and “Judas”, a cover song for a tribute to Helloween (The Keepers of Jericho Part I). After the recording several major problems began with their label and the band decided to leave immediately.
Besides the writing of new material for their second full-length album, Morifade was now in search for a new record label. Promo-CD’s was sent over the world and the band was in contact with many great labels. Finally the band decided to sign with Hammerheart Records (Now Karmageddon Media) in The Netherlands. During this time Adrian left the band in lack of interest and due to personal issues. The band soon found a replacement in Kim’s younger brother Robin Arnell.
In July 2001 the recording of the second full-length album “Imaginarium” started. Satisfied with result of the last MCD the band entered the Los Angered Recording Studio again. The recording was finished in August but due to some re-mixes of the album it wasn’t released before April 2002. Even this album got really good response from the world. With “Imaginarium”, Morifade was for the first time introduced to the Japanese audience. The company King Records released the album in Japan.
The recording of the new album DOMI<>NATION took place for the third time in Los Angered Recording studio, it started in January 2003 and ended with the mixing in April the same year. However, all vocals and choirs are recorded in a studio called Monogram Recordings in Stockholm. This album is heavier than any of the albums that Morifade have released before. It’s a concept album based on two novels, “1984” by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Briefly, the concept is about the surveillance society that we’re approaching more and more. DOMI<>NATION is released in January 2004. In mid 2004 Stefan decided to leave Morifade, he was soon replaced by Kristian Wallin.
Dance With The Devil
Morifade Lyrics
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The spirits of the night beat time
Satan's fiddle strikes the bow
Start the dance around they go
Face to face with destiny
Let their wildest dreams run free
Ecstasy fills their minds
Dance...You're loosing control
Dance...He's stealing your soul
Dance with the devil
Sold their souls, Satan's slaves
Now the devil must be paid
The music holds them in its spell
They'll soon be dancing now in hell
The song "Dance With the Devil" by Morifade explores the theme of tempting fate and making a deal with the devil. The lyrics describe a scene where people form a circle and join the line to dance with the devil. The spirits of the night set the tempo as Satan's fiddle strikes the bow. The dancers face their destiny and let their wildest dreams run free. The ecstasy of the moment fills their minds, but they are ultimately damned until the end of time. As they lose control, the devil is stealing their souls, and they perhaps realize too late that they have been lured into a deadly trap.
The song highlights the consequences of making a deal with the devil, which is something that has been explored in many literary works and songs. In this case, the devil's power is represented by music, which holds the dancers in its spell. The lyrics suggest that once the deals were made, the devil's slaves had to pay the price, which is eternal damnation. The dance with the devil is a metaphor for taking risks and indulging in sinful behaviors, which often lead to tragedy.
Overall, "Dance With the Devil" is a powerful song with thought-provoking imagery and poetic lyrics that have been enjoyed by heavy metal fans everywhere. The theme of a deal with the devil is not an uncommon one and has been explored in many different ways throughout history, from literature to songs to films. The song's ominous and foreboding lyrics, coupled with its driving beat and piercing guitar riffs, create a haunting effect that lingers long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Form a circle, join the line
Gather in a circle and hold hands to begin the ritual dance.
The spirits of the night beat time
The demon spirits keep time with the music.
Satan's fiddle strikes the bow
The devil's instrument creates the haunting melody.
Start the dance around they go
Begin twirling around in the circle.
Face to face with destiny
Confronting their fate, knowing the consequences of their actions.
Let their wildest dreams run free
Give in to temptation and desire, without regard for the consequences.
Ecstasy fills their minds
Feeling a euphoric high, unencumbered by rational thought.
They are damned until the end of time
Soul is already condemned and there is no escape from eternal damnation.
Dance...You're losing control
The dance is an act of surrender, relinquishing control to the demonic rituals.
Dance...He's stealing your soul
The devil is using the music and dance to lure souls into his grasp.
Dance with the devil
The spirits of the underworld have taken over their souls and bodies, completely yielding to his power.
Sold their souls, Satan's slaves
They willingly traded their souls to the devil in exchange for power, pleasure, or other worldly gains.
Now the devil must be paid
The debt must be repaid in full, often in the most dreadful and horrific manner.
The music holds them in its spell
The power of the music is entrancing, making it impossible to resist the influence of the devil.
They'll soon be dancing now in hell
The dance will never end, and they will continue the ritual in the depths of the underworld for eternity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM GALLEY
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