[1] An industrial techno… Read Full Bio ↴Nachtmahr is a name of least three artists:
[1] An industrial techno pseudonym of Thomas Rainer (aka L'Âme Immortelle and the defunct Siechtum).
Inspired by numerous years of DJing, the first release, "Kunst ist Krieg (i.e., Art is War)", and it’s club hit, BoomBoomBoom, quickly became worldwide industrial club staples and earned the band a slot on the soundtrack of the American blockbuster movie, SAW IV.
However, the success of the EP was far surpassed with the release of the full-length album, "Feuer frei". The club single Katharsis dominated the clubs for months, helping the album to stay in the top 10 of the German Deutsche Alternative Charts (DAC) for more than 6 weeks. Germany's biggest and most influential dark music magazine, ORKUS, even stated "Feuer frei" was “the new standard for the electro industrial genre”.
During this period, Nachtmahr extensively toured through North and Central America, Europe, and Russia - including major worldwide festivals like Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Kinetik Festival, and M'era Luna - whilst preparing their second full time assault, "Alle Lust will Ewigkeit".
With it, the Austrian Industrial project continued on the uncompromising and relentless path of destruction with their now-trademark heavy distorted beats, driving bass lines, and addictive melodies. This notably lead "Alle Lust will Ewigkeit" to the No. 1 positions for both single and album in the Deutsche Alternative Charts.
In 2010, Nachtmahr's third album "Semper Fidelis" was released, again placing highly in the German charts.
In 2011, Nachtmahr announced plans to expand their live touring scope, landing gigs in Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
Sites: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikipedia, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and Nachtmahr.at (official).
[2] A German black metal band with Thomas Helm and Ulf Schwadorf (of Empyrium). Nachtmahr is an old German synonym for 'nightmare'. The actual year of creation is unsure, since Helm once claimed that the idea for this project reaches back to the mid-90s. The band has released two split EPs. The first EP with Sun of the Sleepless was released in 2004 with Lupus Lounge records. It was followed up by a split EP with Helrunar in 2005. Their style is a concentration of intense, dramatic atmosphere, magical-moody black metal, complemented by two contrasting voices and dramatic keyboards.
[3] A Günzburg, Germany based black metal band.
Burning Bridges
Nachtmahr Lyrics
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The enemies that we killed
The wars we fought
The lessons that we taught
The time we spent has helped me comprehend
Are on a crash course to misery
When everything is said and done
And there's nothing left to say
Let the light of burning bridges
Forever guide your way
The people we used the drugs that we abused
The lies we spoke
The agreements that we broke
The time we spent has made me understand
To not return to a bridge I have to burn
When everything is said and done
And there's nothing left to say
Let the light of burning bridges
Forever guide your way
In "Burning Bridges" by Nachtmahr, the lyrics center around reflecting on past actions and the consequences that arise from them. The song begins by acknowledging the violence and destruction caused, referring to the blood spilled and enemies killed. This sets the tone for an exploration of the wars fought and the lessons learned from them.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the individuals affected by these actions. The references to drugs abused and lies spoken highlight the destructive behavior of the singer and those around them. Additionally, the mention of agreements broken suggests a disregard for trust and loyalty. Through these experiences, the singer claims to have gained understanding and a realization of the need to move forward.
The chorus of the song delivers a powerful message. It encourages the listener to let go of the past, symbolized by the burning bridges, and to allow the light of these burning bridges to guide their future. This can be interpreted as a call to accept the consequences of one's actions and to embrace change as a means of personal growth and self-awareness.
In summary, "Burning Bridges" by Nachtmahr depicts a reflective journey through the consequences of past actions. It highlights the violence, lies, and broken trust, ultimately urging the listener to learn from these experiences and seek a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
The blood we spilled
The violent actions we committed
The enemies that we killed
The individuals who opposed us that we eliminated
The wars we fought
The conflicts we engaged in
The lessons that we taught
The knowledge we imparted to others
The time we spent has helped me comprehend
The duration we shared has aided my understanding
That you and me
That both you and I
Are on a crash course to misery
Are destined for a disastrous outcome
When everything is said and done
Once all is considered and concluded
And there's nothing left to say
And there are no more words to express
Let the light of burning bridges
Allow the illumination of severed connections
Forever guide your way
Perpetually direct your path
The people we used the drugs that we abused
The individuals we exploited and substances we mistreated
The lies we spoke
The untruths we verbalized
The agreements that we broke
The promises we violated
The time we spent has made me understand
The duration we shared has helped me realize
To not return to a bridge I have to burn
To refrain from revisiting a severed connection deliberately
When everything is said and done
Once all is considered and concluded
And there's nothing left to say
And there are no more words to express
Let the light of burning bridges
Allow the illumination of severed connections
Forever guide your way
Perpetually direct your path
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