1) Possessed with an earth shaking heaviness and alarming "no frills" punk urgency, Belgium's Rise And Fall are the next chapter of true hardcore/punk greatness.
Rise And Fall sharpened their teeth with their debut album, "Hellmouth" in 2004 (SA Mob/JTTP). "Hellmouth" showed a raw ferocity that few bands hold. Capturing the attention of many, Rise And Fall soon after found themselves on tour with Converge, The Great Deceiver, and others in Europe. After that landmark tour, Rise And Fall shed members only to evolve into a revamped, recharged musical monster. After months of grueling work with the new lineup, Rise And Fall released their "Into Oblivion" album in 2005 (Deathwish/Reflections). Recorded at CCR Studios and later mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge) at Godcity Studios, "Into Oblivion" captured the kind of emotional darkness and white knuckle violence that few bands ever artistically achieve. "Into Oblivion" was praised by aggressive music connoisseurs worldwide, propelling Rise And Fall to the forefront of the hardcore community. The band followed the release with their "Clawing" 7"EP in 2007, a release also held in high regard by the hardcore masses.
In the last few years, Rise And Fall have been tirelessly touring the world over. Sharing stages worldwide with Converge, Integrity, Coliseum, The Hope Conspiracy, Ceremony, Have Heart, Shipwreck a.d., and many more of hardcore's elite artists. Even performing at most major hardcore and metal festivals worldwide.
Four years since the release of "Into Oblivion", Rise And Fall have now completed their circle. On October 27th, Rise And Fall will release their highly anticipated new album "Our Circle Is Vicious" on Deathwish.
Recorded at God City studios by Kurt Ballou (Converge, Disfear), "Our Circle Is Vicious" is Rise And Fall's rightful return to the throne as the kings of dark, ominous hardcore. From the opening barrage of "Soul Slayer" and "Built On Graves" the evolution of Rise And Fall is absolutely stunning. Heavier and harder than ever, it quickly becomes apparent that every aspect of their musicianship has grown leaps and bounds in recent years. Guitarist Cedric Goetgebuer balances bone shattering heaviness and unorthodox melodies unlike any other musician today. Bringing each song to post-apocalyptic life with an electrifying intensity. All of this is complimented by Bjorn Dossche's emotional vocal outpouring as it spills across the album with unforgettable realness. Rise And Fall continue this musical battery throughout, however it is when they unleash the dynamic "In Circles" and the epic closer "Knowing" that the true scope of their creative vision sinks its teeth in. Both songs utterly haunting, moving, and unpredictable in their unique twists and turns. Blurring the divisions and dismissing the limitations that exist within much of contemporary heavy music.
All in all, Rise And Fall's "Our Circle Is Vicious" is a stunning artistic achievement. One that will surely cast a shadow over the aggressive music world for many years to come.
"Deceiver" b/w "Sinking In Sin" is a limited 7"EP from Rise And Fall that hints at their future, while also honoring their H8000 past.
"Deceiver" is taken from their highly anticipated new album, "Faith", due out in early 2012. Already a staple of their live sets, "Deceiver" is an absolute ripper of a song that combines the strongest songwriting elements of their "Into Oblivion" and "Our Circle Is Vicious" albums. Frantic drumming, discordant guitars, and passionate vocal screams all build into an awe-inducing wall of sound. If "Deceiver" is any indication of what is on the horizon, Rise And Fall's "Faith" will be a serious contender for one of the best hardcore albums of 2012.
The B-Side of this 7"EP features "Sinking In Sin", Rise And Fall's tribute to Belgian Hardcore legends, Congress, and the H8000 Scene as a whole. In their interpretation of the song, Rise And Fall create a dark and textural atmosphere that compliments the powerful metallic hardcore foundation that Congress laid before them. They are even joined by former members of Congress and Liar, bringing the two generations of Belgian Hardcore together, as one vicious circle.
2) Rise and Fall is a melodic hardcore band from Japan.
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Rise and Fall Lyrics
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And when our summer grow longer and winters won't snow
From the banks of the ocean and the ice in the hills
To the fight in the desert where progress stands still
When we've lost our will
That's how we'll know, this is not a test, oh no
This is cardiac arrest of a world too proud to admit our mistakes
When the air that we breathe becomes air that we choke
When the marsh fever spreads from the swamps to our homes
When your home on the range has been torn down and paved
The buffalo roam to a slaughterhouse grave
What more will it take?
For us to know this is not a test, oh no
This is cardiac arrest of a world too proud to admit our mistakes
Kissing the ground as we all fall from grace
This is a chance to set things straight
To bend or break the rules back into place
There is no middle ground, no compromise
We've drawn the line
With perfect aim, we stand back and throw
Glass windows break and it's all about to blow
Lights go out as we pass the torch again
In hope that is stays lit, oh
Neutrality means that you don't really care
'Cause the struggle goes on even when you're not there
Blind and unaware
That's how we'll know, this is not a test, oh no
This is cardiac arrest of a world too proud to admit our mistakes
We're crashing into the ground as we all
Yeah, we all, all fall from grace
The lyrics of "Collapse" by Rise and Fall paint a bleak picture of a world that is crumbling before our eyes due to man's neglectful and harmful actions towards the environment. The song starts off with the singer lamenting about the lack of water and crops as a result of climate change. He also paints another image, that our summers are getting longer and winters, shorter. The author then moves to speak about various regions, including the desert and the banks of the ocean. The world is at a standstill, and there's a loss of will to fix these issues that have arisen from our mistakes.
The chorus in the song is the central theme that ties everything together. The author says, "This is not a test, oh no. This is cardiac arrest of the world too proud to admit our mistakes. Kissing the ground as we all fall from grace." This line captures the fatalistic tone of the song, which foretells a future that's not secure or predictable. The third verse reinforces the earlier sentiment of the world falling apart. It talks about how our breathing air is quickly becoming the air we choke on, and the marsh fever spreads to homes from the swamps. Moreover, the singer shifts his focus to the destruction of habitats, like the range which has been paved over, where once the buffalo roamed freely.
The author's final message through this somber song is that we're running out of time. And while we still have a chance, it's essential to "set things straight," to "draw the line" and "throw a stone" to fix things before we cross the point of no return.
Line by Line Meaning
When our rivers run dry and our crops cease to grow
When the sources of our sustenance are depleted and we cannot produce food.
And when our summer grow longer and winters won't snow
When the seasons become disrupted, with warmer summers and absence of snow in winters.
From the banks of the ocean and the ice in the hills
From the widest reaches of the sea to the highest peaks of mountains.
To the fight in the desert where progress stands still
In the barren wastelands where progress has been halted.
When we've lost our will
When we have reached a point of hopelessness.
That's how we'll know, this is not a test, oh no
The previous conditions described indicate that it is not just a test, but a real disaster.
This is cardiac arrest of a world too proud to admit our mistakes
This crisis is like a heart attack of a world that is too proud to admit its mistakes.
We're crashing into the ground as we all fall from grace
Humanity is deteriorating and failing, resulting in unfavorable consequences.
When the air that we breathe becomes air that we choke
When the pollution of the air becomes harmful to our breathing.
When the marsh fever spreads from the swamps to our homes
When illness caused by pollution of land areas, such as marshes, spreads to areas where we live.
When your home on the range has been torn down and paved
When natural resources have been destroyed in order to build infrastructure like homes and roads.
The buffalo roam to a slaughterhouse grave
Animals that once roamed free end up being slaughtered and processed like livestock.
What more will it take?
Asking rhetorically what else could be done to improve the situation.
This is a chance to set things straight
The current situation provides an opportunity to correct mistakes.
To bend or break the rules back into place
To reform existing conventions or rules to address problems.
There is no middle ground, no compromise
There is no way to split the difference, as no course has the same magnitude of impact.
We've drawn the line
We have made our stance clear and are resolute in it.
With perfect aim, we stand back and throw
We are poised and ready to take action that is well-directed and effective.
Glass windows break and it's all about to blow
Signs of the climax of the crisis can be seen as glass breaks and structures are severely impacted.
Lights go out as we pass the torch again
We are passing responsibility to future generations during a time of crisis.
In hope that is stays lit, oh
We hope that they can carry the torch and continue what we've started.
Neutrality means that you don't really care
Being neutral about this crisis means that one cannot truly care about the outcome.
'Cause the struggle goes on even when you're not there
Even if one is not bearing witness to it, the crisis keeps ongoing.
Blind and unaware
Those who are not paying attention or informed are blind to the crisis and its implications.
We're crashing into the ground as we all
Humanity is failing and the crisis is deepening.
Yeah, we all, all fall from grace
All of us are losing our dignity and respect as we fail to face the consequences of our actions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON BARNES, JOSEPH PRINCIPE, TIMOTHY MCILRATH, ZACH BLAIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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