The band started out by playing melodic heavy metal and in the beginning year 2000 they hit the studio to make their first demo which goes by the name of “Profane Omen”. The band played their first gig.
In the end of year 2000 the band made their second demo called “Bittersweet Omen” which is also categorized under the genre of melodic heavy metal. Soon after the second demo guitarist Pöllänen decided to call it quits and leave the band. Guitarist/songwriter Williami Kurki joined to the band then.
In the beginning of year 2001 the band made their third demo called “Fuck The Beast” in Sonic Pump Studios with Nino Laurenne (Antidote, Thunderstone) as the engineer. PROFANE OMEN started to begin sound a bit more aggressive and the style of music was developing into more of a riff-ruling metal. One of the songs, “Through The Dark” ends up on a Finnish metal compilation called “Northern Breeze 2”.
In summer 2001 the band went to the Sonic Pump Studios again to make their fourth demo called “Load Of Lead”. Again, the engineering was handled by Nino Laurenne. The material in that demo is a lot more aggressive than in the earlier demos. “LOL” got quite good reviews in Finnish magazines and webzines. PROFANE OMEN played more gigs and kicked more asses.
In the end of year 2001 guitarist Tolonen and drummer Varjola decided to leave the band. Tolonen founds Misery Inc.. PROFANE OMEN was soon joined by drummer Mika Tanttu and guitarist Antti Kokkonen. The band start to practice their material for the next demo/EP. The group found themselves again at Sonic Pump Studios with Nino Laurenne.
In summer 2002 PROFANE OMEN released their first official release. The EP “Label Of Black” gets nominated as “The release of the month” in German Resistance Radio. “LOB” got good reviews from many Finnish magazines and webzines. PROFANE OMEN is known as an active live band by playing many gigs in small Finnish underground metal events. Finnish national TV network YLE used material off “LOB” in a document of theirs.
In spring 2003 the band hit the studio again to make the sixth demo called “c2h4o”. This time the engineering and production is handled by Aleksanteri Kuosa and Tomppa Saarenketo at Oriville Studios. PROFANE OMEN continue their way on a path of aggressive, yet melodic heavy metal. Again the demo gets good reviews and the band is seen on stage more often.
In summer 2003 bassist Keisala decides to leave the band. PROFANE OMEN is soon joined by bassist Tomppa Saarenketo who was already partially responsible of how the latest demo “c2h4o” sounded like.
In fall 2003 PROFANE OMEN and Austrian death metallers Spearhead organize a mini tour which contains three gigs in Finland and four gigs in Austria. The band play their first gig outside Finland.
In spring 2004 PROFANE OMEN is again at Sonic Pump Studios making a single of a song “Adrenaline”. The band is helped by producer Panu Willman (ex-Entwine, ex-Before The Dawn, Dark Filth Fraternity). The single is released in summer 2004. “Adrenaline” is sold out.
In spring 2005 the band organize a gig trade with German band Medusa’s Child and head off to Germany for three gigs. Immediately after the mini tour drummer Tanttu leaves the band and focuses fully on Kill The Romance. Soon after Tanttu’s departure PROFANE OMEN is joined by drummer Samuli Mikkonen.
At this point PROFANE OMEN have had five former band members. The number of recordings is seven and the number of gigs huge.
1st of December 2005 PROFANE OMEN signs a record deal with Finnish label Dethrone Music.
In January 2006 the band hit Villvox Studios with producer Ville Sorvali (Moonsorrow) to record their debut album “Beaten Into Submission”. The session is engineered by Aleksanteri Kuosa.
6th of September 2006 “Beaten Into Submission” is released. “BIS” enters the Finnish charts placing on a position 28. “BIS” is critically acclaimed in several magazines and webzines.
9th of December 2006 the band signs a booking contract with Finnish booking agency Welldone.
In February 2007 PROFANE OMEN is nominated as the “Newcomer of the Year” in Finnish Metal Awards held at the Finnish Metal Expo.
In May 2007 PROFANE OMEN record their next release. EP “Disconnected” is produced by Ville Sorvali and engineered by Aleksanteri Kuosa at Villvox Studios.
In summer 2007 PROFANE OMEN play at summer festivals for the first time, including e.g. Tuska Open Air, Simerock, Pellavarock and Jalometalli Metal Festival.
3rd of October PROFANE OMEN release “Disconnected” EP.
4th of March PROFANE OMEN released their second full-lenght album "Inherit The Void"
Inherit The Void ens up to 9th place of finnish top 10 album list of month. It caused PROFANE OMEN to run around Tavastia Club.Naked.
Disconnected
Profane Omen Lyrics
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RESTORE IT!
Fall from grace, can we keep up the pace while desperately trying to adjust,
One mistake after millions made, for your sake it doesn't make any fucking difference
In it's name we all die, all vanished, proven the blame by scars
How can we tolerate all this, I think we've swallowed enough to ignore it,
In this chase for immortality, the air runs out from those who built resistance
Nobody owns this land, this soil is for none of us to fight (for), THEN WE DIE!
We born and die misunderstood, wasting our lives.
This thing that really scares me is that you're not able to GET THIS:
Take, take, take, everything you take until it's all drained.
[chorus]
FREEDOM! They all talk about it. But it never gets more crucial than now
FREEDOM! They all choke on it. Our lives are now and the now goes to waste...
Under the same sun, we born and die
Misunderstood and wasting our lives
This picture's getting dark and the victim's pile up and this picture's getting dark and the victims pile up and the currency is blood and the victims pile up and this picture's getting dark and the currency is blood, WE PAY!
This thing that really scares me is that you're not able to GET THIS:
Take, take, take, everything you take, it's the way of the world these days.
The only way to survive is to shut down and turn off our minds,
The new generations born without humanity,
There is no cure for the greed, this type of green never sets us free,
we don't communicate (oh no, no...), we're overdosed and DISCONNECTED!
FREEDOM! They all talk about it. But it never gets more crucial than now
FREEDOM! They all choke on it. After generations their empires are burning, burning...
The lyrics of Profane Omen's song Disconnected paint a bleak picture of a world full of greed, where humanity has been lost and people are disconnected from each other and their own emotions. The opening lines of the song set the tone, as the singer speaks about total darkness. The repetition of the word 'take' reinforces the sense of people being stripped bare of all they have, until there is nothing left. The chorus speaks to the concept of freedom, which is something that is frequently talked about, but which is not being experienced by many people. The currency is blood, and victims pile up as the world grows darker.
The second verse of the song speaks more directly to the themes of humanity and connection. The singer questions how we can tolerate everything that is going on around us, and how we have become so immune to suffering that we can ignore it. There is a sense of futility in the lyrics, as the singer suggests that we are wasting our lives, both born and dying misunderstood. The repetition of the line 'this picture's getting dark and the victims pile up' drives home the idea that things are getting worse.
The final verse of the song laments the loss of humanity in the face of greed. The new generations are born without humanity, and there is no cure for the type of greed that pervades the world. The song ends on a somber note, with the realization that we are all disconnected and overdosed.
Line by Line Meaning
From now on it's... total fucking darkness.
The future seems bleak and hopeless.
RESTORE IT!
An urgent plea to turn things around.
Fall from grace, can we keep up the pace while desperately trying to adjust,
Struggling to adapt and keep up with the demands of life, after a big mistake.
One mistake after millions made, for your sake it doesn't make any fucking difference
Even though countless errors have been made, it seems like it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.
In it's name we all die, all vanished, proven the blame by scars
People are dying in the name of something, and the scars they leave behind are proof of who's responsible.
and this scheme of mankind lives within through the eyes of a child.
Humanity's plan continues through the generations, as seen by how children are raised and taught.
How can we tolerate all this, I think we've swallowed enough to ignore it,
Wondering why people are willing to put up with all the bad things happening around them, even though they've had enough of it.
In this chase for immortality, the air runs out from those who built resistance
People who try to fight against the status quo and live for something bigger than themselves are often left exhausted.
Nobody owns this land, this soil is for none of us to fight (for), THEN WE DIE!
Land and the Earth are not worth fighting over, as in the end, everybody will still die.
We born and die misunderstood, wasting our lives.
Feeling misunderstood throughout one's entire life, which ultimately leads to a wasted existence.
This thing that really scares me is that you're not able to GET THIS:
Expressing fear and frustration that others can't see the situation as clearly as the singer does.
Take, take, take, everything you take until it's all drained.
People constantly taking without giving back until there's nothing left.
[chorus] FREEDOM! They all talk about it. But it never gets more crucial than now FREEDOM! They all choke on it. Our lives are now and the now goes to waste...
People always talk about freedom, but it's now more important than ever, and yet they can't seem to grasp the concept and waste their present lives.
Under the same sun, we born and die Misunderstood and wasting our lives
Despite everyone having the same experiences, people are still misunderstood and continue to waste their lives.
This picture's getting dark and the victim's pile up and this picture's getting dark and the victims pile up and the currency is blood and the victims pile up and this picture's getting dark and the currency is blood, WE PAY!
The situation is getting worse, and the number of victims is increasing, with blood becoming the currency, leaving people to pay a high price.
This thing that really scares me is that you're not able to GET THIS:
Expressing fear and frustration that others can't see the situation as clearly as the artist does.
Take, take, take, everything you take, it's the way of the world these days.
Reinforcing the idea that taking without giving is common in today's society.
The only way to survive is to shut down and turn off our minds,
Believing that the only way to cope with everything happening is to disconnect from the world.
The new generations born without humanity,
Describing how the new generations lack empathy and feel disconnected from humanity.
There is no cure for the greed, this type of green never sets us free,
Acknowledging how greed can never be satisfied, and how chasing money will never bring true freedom.
we don't communicate (oh no, no...), we're overdosed and DISCONNECTED!
People's addiction to technology and lack of communication skills has caused them to become disconnected from each other.
[chorus] FREEDOM! They all talk about it. But it never gets more crucial than now FREEDOM! They all choke on it. After generations their empires are burning, burning...
Reiterating how people talk about freedom but don't understand its importance, and warning that future generations will suffer the consequences.
Contributed by Lincoln H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fosch
This music, this video and these lyrics deserve so much more views! You guys rock!
PuffinOfficial
Yesterday saw them live in Riga. Super band. So much fun!
Wouter H
Really loving this!
Mikko Havukainen
Suomen parhaimmistoa :D Toivottavasti pääsevät pitkälle!
Bernardo Marques
FODA!!!!!
Vasikan Surma
Hyvin groovaa!!! Uniikki soundi... Laulaja ihan vitun bon apetit!!!
Veska
Great bass tone :D
Ville san
vaikea uskoa etteivät ole kunnon läpimurtoa tehneet. no, ei todellakaan pidä luovuttaa! kyllä se sieltä varmasti tulee ja vaikkei tuliskaan, pysyy silti suosikeissa!
Jimi Prusti
On ne suomalaiset vaan vitun hyviä!! Kuola valuu kun kuuntelee tätä bändi on vaan niin saatanan hyvää musiikkia! ;P
MrSocialdisease
Wearing a Dimebag shirt is thus responsible to shred a solo!