Peter (Bob) White is the only constant member of the band
Their Nephilim roots gave them immediate attention from that band's still devoted following, but press reviews surpassed any casual goodwill. "NFD's 'No Love Lost' simply devastates and lays waste to every other gothic wannabe band of the last decade. Some of the best gothic rock music produced since the late 80's" was Rock Sounds' verdict. Metal Hammer said: "An absolute must-have." And Germany's Sonic Seducer called it "Possibly THE gothrock album of the year". The German press in particular have got behind the band with regular features in Zillo, Orkus & Sonic Seducer magazines.
NFD have performed at numerous festivals, both in the UK (Whitby headline, Dark City, Witchfest) and Germany (Mera Luna, Zillo, Wave-Gotik Treffen, Burgnachte, Herbsnachte) and toured UK & Europe on their own and with Mortiis, Umbra Et Imago & The Mission.
In 2008 Luca Mazzucconi replaced Simon Rippin on the drum stool, and James McIlroy (Cradle Of Filth) replaced Steve Carey on guitar.
In 2023 NFD released E.P. "Trinity" recorded by current line-up:
Peter ‘Bob’ White - Vocals, Lead Guitars, Bass, Keyboards & Programing
Chris Milden - Rhythm Guitar
Luca Mazzucconi - Drums
& Arulei - Violins
https://www.nfdworld.co.uk/.
Break The Silence
NFD Lyrics
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I'm back again, and i'm walking home, come back.
Slipping through the silence, breaking through, night
Walking home in the half-light, so cold to touch,
And i wonder are you in my arms tonight, so beautiful tonight,
Your beautiful tonight.
And we walk in silence through the night fall,
And we break the dawn light and the morning calls,
And we walk in silence,
To scared to touch you, to drawn to leave
You're beautiful tonight.
And you know i want it, and you want it to.
Break, break the silence,
Break, break the silence,
Break, you've got to break the silence,
Just break, you've got to break the silence...
The lyrics to NFD's song Break the Silence depict the journey of the singer as he walks home in the half-light after a night out. The silence seems to be broken by the dawn-light, and the singer seems to be questioning whether the person he desires is in his arms at that moment. He marvels at their beauty, and they walk in silence, too scared to touch but too drawn to leave. The chorus repeatedly urges to break the silence, indicating the overwhelming urge to connect with the loved one.
The song's lyrics tap into a powerful human desire to break free from silence, to connect with someone and communicate on a level that transcends simple conversation. The line "you're the wonder of my life" suggests the deep and powerful bond the singer shares with their love interest.
The song may be interpreted as a plea to break down emotional barriers and be honest with someone about one's feelings. The chorus's repetition reinforces the importance of breaking the silence, taking risks and pursuing love. Ultimately, the lyrics to this song encourage people to stop hesitating and to act on their emotional impulses.
Line by Line Meaning
Slipping through the silence, breaking through, in the dawn-light,
Quietly making my way through the stillness of the morning light,
I'm back again, and i'm walking home, come back.
Returning home after being away for a while,
Slipping through the silence, breaking through, night
Moving quietly through the darkness of night,
Walking home in the half-light, so cold to touch,
Walking home in the dim light, feeling the chill in the air,
And i wonder are you in my arms tonight, so beautiful tonight,
Thinking about being with someone special and how beautiful they are,
Your beautiful tonight.
Emphasizing how beautiful the person is,
And we walk in silence through the night fall,
Walking together silently as the night falls,
And we break the dawn light and the morning calls,
Seeing the sunrise and hearing the start of a new day,
Your so beautiful in my eyes, your the wonder of, the wonder of my life.
Expressing how the person is the most amazing thing in the singer's life,
And we walk in silence,
Continuing to walk together in quiet,
To scared to touch you, to drawn to leave
Feeling hesitant to touch the person, but not wanting to leave them either,
You're beautiful tonight.
Reiterating how beautiful the person is,
And you know i want it, and you want it to.
Acknowledging that both the singer and the person they're with desire a deeper connection,
Break, break the silence,
Urging to break the silence and open up,
Break, break the silence,
Repeating the call to action,
Break, you've got to break the silence,
Reaffirming the need to break the silence,
Just break, you've got to break the silence...
Encouraging to take action and break the silence.
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
thegeekest
it's the best of ex-FotN bands i believe :) tony petit bss bassist ever \m/
Volker Wetzel
Yes , you're right. The bassist Tony Pettit was a founding member of Fields of the Nephilim (FotN). The Drummer here, Simon Rippin, played on Nephilim album 'Zoom', a solo project of FotN singer Carl McCoy.
MrEco2005
Almost everything, what the Nephilims touch, turns into the gold.
Abrimaal
I've heard a longer guitar solo - The Cure on a stage performing "A Forest", The album version is about 5 mins long, the live versions even 15 mins.
Ness Xergling
Yes, but this solo is sublime.
999Cinderwolf
T. Y. so much, bro. This informations means a lot for me.
SubGothius
Bassist Tony Pettitt is the only core member of NFD from FotN; however, the amazing guitar solo on this track is a guest spot by FotN guitarist Peter Yates.
Lunatic4Bizcas
Wasn't aware of that anecdote, but yes, the outro of the song is amazingly epic!
Jessi Smith Boyle
SubGothius
I was just saying to meself that this sounds like Peter.
Thanks for clearing that up!
999Cinderwolf
Thank U!! Tonny Pettit are one of my favourites... and I liked this new agroupation... but I think they are not in the same "level" F ot Nephillim was... just my oppinion!