1) Rizon is a symphonic/power metal band from Switzerland formed in 1997.
The story of Rizon
The beginnings...
RIZON was founded as a school group in May 1997 by Matthias Götz (vocals), Christian Götz (guitar) and Marco Küderli (keyboard). Marcel Hodel played on bass and René Hupjan on drums. In the early years, RIZON was characterized by constant lineup changes, which made it difficult for the band to develop quickly. When Tom Lindegger (drums) joined the band in 2001, RIZON almost only played their own songs. Tom put his stamp on the rhythm section and brought the band a decisive step forward with his intense drumming. With the addition of Jim Dodd (bass), John Wardle (guitar) and Franziska Germann (vocals), the band began to develop their own sound style. The band calls the mix between rocking guitars and symphonic keyboards, characterized by two-part singing, "Melodic Power Rock".
Evolution 2005
While recording their debut album 'Evolution', John Wardle left the band and was replaced on guitar by Mark Wietlisbach (Leroy, Steve Whitney Band, Purple Lizard). The solo guitars from 'Evolution' were then recorded by Mark and he brought new impulses to the band with his way of playing guitar. The album "Evolution" enabled the band to appear in concert halls such as Alpenrock House Kloten, Rock City Uster and Dynamo Zurich.
Sudden Life 2008
At the beginning of 2008 the band worked with Dennis Ward (including Krokus, Alannah Myles) in Germany on their second album "Sudden Life". It was released under the German label "Karthago Records". After the record baptism on October 31, 2008 at Dynamo Werk21 in Zurich, the band embarked on a Switzerland-wide tour in which they were guests at the Z7 in Pratteln and the Alpenrockhouse in Kloten, among others. The final concert took place after around 20 concerts on December 12, 2009 in the old casino in Wettingen. It was the last concert with Franziska Schärer-Germann, who left the band and was replaced by Seraina Telli at the microphone.
Masquerade 2012
After an intensive phase of songwriting in 2010, 13 new Rizon songs were recorded in the first half of 2011 in the local ring studios, which in the meantime had grown to a size of 100 m2 and are located in Volketswil ZH. The concept of two-part singing was further expanded and the female voice was given even more space on the new songs. A consistent further development which was already apparent during the development from Evolution to Sudden Life.
This time the album "Maquerade" was mixed in the far north by Nino Laurenne in Sonic Pump Studios. In addition to his own band Thundestone, Nino has already produced and mixed greats such as Apokalyptika, Lordi, Amorphis and other northern heavy metals. The mastering was done by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers Studios in Helsinki. Svante can include references such as Rammstein, Sonata Arctica and Sunrise Avenue. The album 'Masquerade' was released after the merger of "Karthago-Records" with "Pure Steel Records" in the winter of 2012 under the previous label "Karthago-Records". In October 2012 bassist Jim Dodd left the band and through Tilo Preller, became an experienced one Metal bass rivets replaced.
Power Plant 2016
The first songs were written in autumn 2013. In the spring of 2014, Reto Hähnel took over the position of lead guitar and has since then unmistakably shaped the Rizon sound with his playing. In the fall of 2014, the Rizon lineup was then completed again; first with Maik Kindermann on bass and finally with Rahel Fischer as singer. The songwriting was already well advanced at this point and the first half of 2015 was dominated by the reordering of the new CD "Power Plant", the release of which is planned for the beginning of 2016. This time the album will be mixed by Jacob Hansen (Doro, Pretty Maids, Amaranthe, Volbeat, etc.) in Denmark.
After concerts as co-headliners with Serenity (AT) and headlining shows in Switzerland, the Power Plant Tour continued in 2017 and 2018 and was concluded in autumn 2018 at the Charity Rock Night as support for the Swiss metal legend Eluveitie.
2020, the story continues ...
In 2019 Rizon are again working on new songs for their album. Most of the studio recordings were completed in the first half of 2020. Due to the current situation with various restrictions in social life due to the corona pandemic, the band has decided to temporarily postpone the release to mid-2021. Together with the exceptional talent Anastasia Panagiotou, the new female voice of RIZON, the band uses the additional time to perfect the songs, shoot videos and prepare the release in 2021. The mixer legend Jacob Hansen will put the finishing touches to the songs.
Line-Up 2022:
Vocals- Matthias Goetz
Vocals- Anastasia Panagiotou
Guitar- Reto Hähnel
Guitar- Christian Gotz
Keyboard- Marco Kuderli
Bass- Maik Kindermann
Drums- Tom Lindegger
Previously female vocals were performed by Franziska Germann, Seraina Telli and Rahel Fischer.
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2) Rizon is a gospel artist & speaker based in the Caribbean Island of Trinidad & Tobago: https://www.facebook.com/rizonmusic
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3) RiZoN is a Hungarian rapper: https://www.facebook.com/rizonmusixx/
No Way Out
Rizon Lyrics
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Unable to break away, I'm caught up in my world
Take a look at me I'm lost in my thoughts
I shake in my boots, I need help to burst my inner fears
(No way out! - No way out!)
All my life I've been searching for the land of bliss
Every time I'm getting close, I loose my path
Just look at you wake up, stop dreaming
You buried your hopes before you've tried to make 'em come true
Just look at you you act like a madman
Don't chasten yourself but change your point of view
No way out I can't beat my weaker self that keeps my mind enclosed
I'll go insane - Gimme the power to free myself before I lose my mind
Stop me now! This rat race is exhausting me
Turn the page and fight to release yourself from your agony
This vicious circle holds me tight
There's no way to get it right
I try my best to delight
Teach me how to win this fight
How will I know
Can't see the path I have to go
No way out!
No way out!
No way out I can't beat my weaker self that keeps my mind enclosed
I'll go insane - Gimme the power to free myself before I lose my mind
The lyrics to Rizon's song "No Way Out" convey a sense of frustration and feeling trapped within oneself. The opening lines describe the singer's feelings of being stuck in a repetitive cycle, running in circles without finding a way to break free. They feel lost in their own thoughts, overcome by fear and in need of help to overcome their inner demons.
The chorus repeats the phrase "No way out" as a mantra, expressing the singer's belief that they cannot defeat their own weaknesses that confine their mind. They feel that they are on the brink of insanity and desperately seek the power to liberate themselves before losing their sanity completely.
The second verse turns to addressing someone else, urging them to wake up from their dreams and stop burying their hopes before even trying to make them a reality. The lyrics suggest that this person is acting irrational and should change their perspective rather than chastening themselves. It implies that by changing their mindset, they can find a way out of their own struggles.
The song's overall message is one of seeking liberation from inner turmoil and breaking free from the vicious cycle that holds one back. It encourages self-reflection, changing one's point of view, and finding the inner strength to overcome challenges and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look at me I am running in circles
I am trapped in a repetitive pattern and can't find a way to break free.
Unable to break away, I'm caught up in my world
I feel trapped and unable to escape from my own personal struggles and challenges.
Take a look at me I'm lost in my thoughts
I am deeply absorbed in my own mind, filled with confusion and uncertainty.
I shake in my boots, I need help to burst my inner fears
I am filled with fear and anxiety, and I desperately need assistance to overcome my inner demons.
(No way out! - No way out!)
I feel trapped with no escape, constantly repeating the same cycle.
All my life I've been searching for the land of bliss
Throughout my entire existence, I have been seeking a state of perfect happiness and fulfillment.
Every time I'm getting close, I lose my path
Whenever I feel like I am nearing my goal, I end up losing my way and having to start over.
Just look at you wake up, stop dreaming
You need to snap out of your illusions and face reality.
You buried your hopes before you've tried to make 'em come true
You have given up on your dreams without even making an effort to make them a reality.
Just look at you you act like a madman
You are behaving irrationally and recklessly, disregarding your own well-being.
Don't chasten yourself but change your point of view
Instead of criticizing and punishing yourself, try to shift your perspective and approach things differently.
No way out I can't beat my weaker self that keeps my mind enclosed
I feel trapped and unable to overcome my own weaknesses and limiting beliefs that constantly imprison my thoughts.
I'll go insane - Gimme the power to free myself before I lose my mind
I fear that I will lose my sanity if I don't find the strength and ability to liberate myself from these internal struggles.
Stop me now! This rat race is exhausting me
I am pleading to be stopped from the draining and competitive nature of this endless pursuit.
Turn the page and fight to release yourself from your agony
It is time to turn a new chapter and actively strive to liberate yourself from the pain and suffering you are experiencing.
This vicious circle holds me tight
I am trapped in a destructive and repeating pattern that tightly grips me, preventing progress.
There's no way to get it right
I feel helpless and believe there is no solution or correct course of action.
I try my best to delight
Despite the challenges, I make an effort to find joy and happiness.
Teach me how to win this fight
I am seeking guidance and knowledge to successfully overcome these struggles.
How will I know
I am uncertain and searching for answers on how to proceed.
Can't see the path I have to go
I am unable to perceive the direction I need to take in order to move forward.
No way out!
I feel trapped with no escape, constantly repeating the same cycle.
No way out!
I feel trapped with no escape, constantly repeating the same cycle.
No way out!
I feel trapped with no escape, constantly repeating the same cycle.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tom Lindegger, Marco Küderli, Chris Götz, Maik Kindermann, Reto Hähnel, Rahel Fischer, Matthias Götz
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