Power, energy, intensity. Shadowside can be defined by their and passion fo… Read Full Bio ↴Power, energy, intensity. Shadowside can be defined by their and passion for Rock and courage to take risks and pursue goals and dreams. Featuring Dani Nolden, one of the most unique and strong female voices ever heard and strong musicianship, they combine the four members' influences of Hard Rock, Thrash and Heavy Metal to create songs with strong hooks, heavy guitars, catchy melodies and a vigorous performance with a hint of modern.

Even though the four metallers have different origins (Lithuanian, German, Portuguese and Italian), they were born and raised in Brazil and started activities in 2001 the sunny beach of Santos with the release of an independent EP, followed by a national tour that included opening for bands like Nightwish and Primal Fear.

The hype generated about the band created very high expectations for their official debut full length Theatre of Shadows, released in 2006, an instant national success. They were chosen to support Helloween in their Brazilian tour in 2006. Since then, they have been on the road frequently, having toured Spain twice, USA five times and packed venues in Brazil. Other artists they have performed with are Iron Maiden, Kittie, Divine Heresy, Daath, Temple of Brutality (featuring David Ellefson of Megadeth) and Sepultura.

August 2009 saw the release of Dare to Dream, Shadowside's second album, in Brazil only. The band took a big risk and dared to go for a raw and direct sound. The idea was immediately accepted and embraced by the fans and the album immediately hit position 4 in the Roadie Crew album charts (the most important Brazilian Metal magazine), only below Heaven and Hell, Iron Maiden and Blaze Bayley.
Shadowside is currently being described by the media as “the best band Brazilian band in activity” (Novo Metal website) and as the band that rescued attitude in Rock music (Roadie Crew Magazine). Dare to Dream also received high praise, being picked album of the year by the vast majority of the press in Brazil, top 3 albums by nearly every website and magazine in the country, voted by readers of the Portuguese magazine Horns Up! as the best Brazilian band and by readers of Roadie Crew as best female singer and top 3 overall, top 3 albums, top 3 bands, top 10 guitarists and top 10 live concerts.

Dare to Dream was released worldwide released in June 2010. The rising stars of the Brazilian Metal and Rock music scenes, Shadowside's last album title reflects what they always knew they should do: Dare to Dream. The band said goodbye to 2010 after an almost 2 months long tour with legendary rock band W.A.S.P. through Europe and entered the studio again in early 2011 to record new material, titled Inner Monster Out produced and mixed by Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, Evergrey, Dimmu Borgir, Bring me the Horizon and many more). The raw energy on all the 11 tracks show a band that are not afraid to try and grow even more mature after every release, despite the young average age – late 20's – of the band members.

Gag Order
Shadowside Lyrics

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Once more I open up the door
A group of people stare
I try to ignore
Overcome by fear

I wear the mask and try to be
Assured, witty and sweet
I choke on my thoughts

All my lines are blocked

A simple answer would suffice
(I hear them whispering)
My mind is rushing, I'm in silence

The storm calls me back home
Nothing to feign
I won't personify again

The storm calls me back home
Nothing to feign
I won't personify again

I look up to the pitch-black sky
Sounds of rain loud outside
Alone I give out
I let myself down

I sing to quieten this shriek
Of nostalgy in me
Wary in my words
All thinking is blurred

I can't express what's in my mind
(Why did I say nothing...?)
No one knows what I hide inside

The storm calls me back home
Nothing to feign
I won't personify again

The storm calls me back home
Nothing to feign
I won't personify again

The storm calls me back home
Nothing to feign
I won't personify again

The storm calls me back home

Nothing to feign
I won't personify again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shadowside's song "Gag Order" describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and silenced by fear and anxiety. The singer opens the door to a group of people who stare at them, causing them to feel overcome by fear. They try to put on a mask of confidence and wit, but their thoughts become blocked and they can't think of anything to say. The singer feels trapped, wishing for a simple answer but unable to express themselves. Instead, they turn to the storm, a metaphor for their inner turmoil, which "calls them back home." They vow not to "personify" again, or try to be someone they're not to please others.

The lyrics convey the pain of feeling trapped and silenced by fear and anxiety. The singer's struggle is relatable to anyone who has experienced social anxiety or felt pressure to fit in. The storm represents a powerful force that calls the singer back to their true self, a reminder that they don't have to pretend to be someone they're not to be accepted. The repeated phrase "nothing to feign, I won't personify again" is a mantra of self-acceptance and self-love, and a reminder not to let fear and anxiety dictate one's behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

Once more I open up the door
I am putting myself out there again

A group of people stare
But people are watching

I try to ignore
I try not to let them affect me

Overcome by fear
But the fear takes over

I wear the mask and try to be
So I put on a facade

Assured, witty and sweet
Projecting confidence and humor

I choke on my thoughts
But inside my mind is racing

All my lines are blocked
And I can't speak or communicate effectively

A simple answer would suffice
I just need to say something

(I hear them whispering)
But I hear them talking behind my back

My mind is rushing, I'm in silence
And it's making it hard for me to think and speak