In 2004 they released their first album Sinthetic, a powerful mixture of orchestrated, yet electronic black metal, which earned great reviews worldwide.
They recorded their second album Intoxicate O.S. with S. Jämsen at Perkele Studios Deathchain, Barathrum, Turmion Kätilöt).
Current line-up:
Henry Hämäläinen - Vocals
Juha Sirkkiä - Guitars
Olli Savolainen - Synthesizers
Eero Mantere - Bass
Erno Räsänen - Drums
Aapeli Kivimäki - Guitars
Past members:
Juha Harju - Vocals (Ajattara, Deathchain, Shade Empire, ex-Trollheim's Grott)
Janne Niiranen - Guitars (Chaosweaver, Project Silence)
Tero Liimatainen - Guitars
Antti Makkonen - Drums
Adam & Eve
Shade Empire Lyrics
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Deep as the pits of Hell
I float in infinity
Each moment I die and then I'm born again
Time has no meaning
There is no place
There's only Oneself and the Blackflame
Chaos surrounding me, the inner peace
Will the others follow, I do not care
The ultimate goal is still closer
And someone will take the next step for me
Still I'm here, but not in the form of flesh
I guide you, I'm the sixth sense
The union of both, sun and the moon
I'm in every flame, I'm in every shade
Union of both the sun and the moon
Still I am here, but not in the form of flesh
You feel me, you hear me, but you cannot see me
I am every flame, I am every shade
I'm behind your every word
I'm in the eyes of murderer
I am Adam I am Eve, I'm the serpent and the king
Son of fire and shadow
I am Adam I am Eve, I'm the serpent and the king
I am in every flame, I am in every shade
The union of both sun and the moon
Still I am here, but not in the form of flesh
I am in every flame, I am in every shade
The union of both sun and the moon
Still I'm here, but not in the form of flesh
The lyrics to Shade Empire's song "Adam & Eve" are rich with symbolism and allusions to spirituality and the duality of human nature. The singer begins by describing themselves as being as black as the heart of Satan and as deep as the pits of Hell, suggesting that they are deeply connected to darkness and chaos. They then describe a sense of floating in infinity, where time has no meaning and there is only the self and the "Blackflame," which could represent the inner fire or passion that motivates us.
The lyrics also allude to completing a specific part of the singer's spiritual journey, where they have achieved inner peace despite the chaos surrounding them. They mention guiding others and being a sixth sense, suggesting that they have a heightened perception of the world and can help others along their own spiritual paths. The chorus repeats the phrase "I am Adam, I am Eve, I'm the serpent and the king," which could represent the duality of human nature and the struggle between good and evil within ourselves.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a journey towards enlightenment and self-awareness, where the singer has achieved a sense of inner peace and can guide others along their own paths. The allusions to Adam and Eve, the serpent, and the union of the sun and moon suggest a connection to ancient mythologies and a deep understanding of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Black as the heart of Satan
Very dark and evil
Deep as the pits of Hell
Very deep and intense
I float in infinity
I exist beyond the limits of time and space
Each moment I die and then I'm born again
I undergo constant transformation and renewal
Time has no meaning
Time does not constrain or define me
There is no place
I am not limited by physical location
There's only Oneself and the Blackflame
My true nature and essence is identified with darkness and destruction
Chaos surrounding me, the inner peace
Amidst the disorder and confusion of my environment, I experience inner calm and clarity
The awareness that the work has now been completed for this part of the path
I recognize the accomplishment of a certain stage or phase of personal development
Will the others follow, I do not care
I am indifferent to the actions and beliefs of others
The ultimate goal is still closer
I am making progress towards my ultimate desired state
And someone will take the next step for me
Others will continue to advance the broader goals I pursue
Still I'm here, but not in the form of flesh
I exist but not in a physical or tangible form
I guide you, I'm the sixth sense
I provide intuition and insight beyond the five senses
The union of both, sun and the moon
Bringing together opposing forces or elements
I'm in every flame, I'm in every shade
I am present in all aspects of existence
Union of both the sun and the moon
Bringing together opposing forces or elements
You feel me, you hear me, but you cannot see me
I am not perceptible by normal senses
I'm behind your every word
I influence and impact everything spoken
I'm in the eyes of murderer
I can exist even in the most dark and destructive actions
I am Adam I am Eve, I'm the serpent and the king
I represent both good and evil, growth and destruction, wisdom and temptation
Son of fire and shadow
I am born of opposing and powerful elements
I am in every flame, I am in every shade
I am present in all aspects of existence
The union of both sun and the moon
Bringing together opposing forces or elements
Still I am here, but not in the form of flesh
I exist but not in a physical or tangible form
I am in every flame, I am in every shade
I am present in all aspects of existence
The union of both sun and the moon
Bringing together opposing forces or elements
Still I'm here, but not in the form of flesh
I exist but not in a physical or tangible form
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zomdark Zommorter
Realmente increíble el trabajo de esta banda lml
Rytkösen Jussi
Female vocals are like cherry on top
Gianmarco GT
MOOARRRR!
Sir Digglet
Great work m8 thx for te video