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.
Dark Images
Morifade Lyrics
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(Lyrics: S. Petersson / J. Johansson)
In a time of mastery
Seducing lies were told
The wars were far behind us
But anger still crept cold
Words of infamy
And mesmerized by glory
The masses met their fate
[PRE CHORUS 1]
The darkest time of man’s at hand
Blind follow blind along the blood trails
Orders form a chain of command
While leaders wait and watch in deathly silence
[CHORUS]
Dark images of one man’s hate
Still remember…the pain and sorrow
Dark images of one man’s hate
Still remember…the years of devastation
There’s no shelter
There’s no peace
In our time of innocence
We can’t neglect the past
The wars are far behind us
But seeds of hate breed fast
[PRE CHORUS 2]
For the master race symbols are praised
While fires are fueled within the death camps
The deafening sound of marching raised
A haunting memory that will last forever
CHORUS
The lyrics of Morifade's "Dark Images" speak about the destructive nature of hate and the devastating consequences it can have. In the first verse, the singer describes a time when lies were used to sow seeds of hate, leading to devastating wars. The masses were blinded by promises of glory and in the end, met their fate. The pre-chorus talks about the current state of humanity, where leaders remain silent while orders form a chain of command that leads to the darkest times of humanity.
In the chorus, the dark images of one man's hate are still remembered, causing pain and sorrow even after years of devastation. There is no shelter, no peace from the aftermath of such hatred. The second verse talks about how society must not neglect the past and the fast breeding of seeds of hate. The pre-chorus emphasizes the danger of symbols of the master race being praised while fires are fueled within the death camps. The haunting memory of marching will last forever.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of recognizing the destructive nature of hate and the need for humanity to learn from past mistakes to ensure a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
In a time of mastery
During a time when one group or individual held great power
Seducing lies were told
False information was spread in order to manipulate and persuade others
The wars were far behind us
Military conflicts had ceased in the recent past
But anger still crept cold
Despite the absence of war, feelings of resentment and malice persisted
Words of infamy
Expressions of shame or disgrace
Sowed seeds of blinding hate
The propagation of hatred that led to irrational and dangerous behavior
And mesmerized by glory
People were hypnotized by the idea of power and success
The masses met their fate
Ordinary people suffered the consequences of actions taken by those in charge
The darkest time of man’s at hand
Humanity is facing a period of great darkness and despair
Blind follow blind along the blood trails
People mindlessly pursue a path of violence and destruction, causing immense harm and loss of life
Orders form a chain of command
A hierarchical structure is created, with those in charge giving instructions to those below them
While leaders wait and watch in deathly silence
Those in positions of authority remain quiet and inactive as atrocities are committed
Dark images of one man’s hate
The lasting and haunting mental pictures of the effects caused by the actions of a single individual
Still remember…the pain and sorrow
The emotional trauma and devastation experienced as a result of these actions are still vividly felt
Still remember…the years of devastation
The aftermath of the destructive events lasted for an extended period of time
There’s no shelter
No place is truly safe or secure from the harm caused by these events
There’s no peace
A total absence of tranquility, with chaos and discord continuing to reign supreme
In our time of innocence
During a period of relative naivety or inexperience
We can’t neglect the past
It is impossible to ignore or forget the events that have occurred
But seeds of hate breed fast
Hateful attitudes and behaviors can easily spread and take root
For the master race symbols are praised
Certain groups seek to exalt themselves above others and promote their own superiority
While fires are fueled within the death camps
Atrocities and acts of cruelty are being committed within internment or other confinement facilities
The deafening sound of marching raised
The overwhelming and menacing noise made by soldiers or others who represent an existential threat
A haunting memory that will last forever
A deeply ingrained and inescapable recollection of these events that will never go away
Contributed by Ryan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.