2012 - Their new album 'MIND GAMES' will be released April 23rd through 'Rising Records UK' and 'JVC/Victor Japan' with the first video from the album 'Psychotic Euphoric' released on 8th March.
It was tracked at Legacy London with Dan Abela and mixed with Pontus Hjelm of the band Dead by April (SWE).
The album has extensive 'revealing' artwork featuring Alt-Model Vikki Blows.
'Duplicity', the band's critically acclaimed 2008 release came as a breath of fresh air to listeners and has rapidly gained popularity in several countries worldwide. With the ethos of an unsigned band, the self-produced album engineered by guitarist Tom Callahan presents both the massive sound of a modern metal record and the raw, edgy excitement of a band entering unchartered territory.
Their second album 'Mind Games' was released in May 2012 in the UK and Japan via Rising Records and JVC Victor respectively.The innovation displayed on their album is only equaled by their inimitable live performance. With strobes, lasers and sheer energy, Silent Descent provide a show that's not only intense and gripping, but also unforgettable. Having played at Bloodstock Festival 2008 and Download Festival 2009, 2010 and 2012 they have proved their worth in today's metal scene and have gained countless fans along the way.
Silent Descent continue to go from strength to strength. Consistantly breaking boundaries and pushing limits, they are determined to re-establish what constitutes a great metal band.
Anagram
Silent Descent Lyrics
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The snake holds on, but now I can fight.
Suffer, or let it go,
Then take it away, 'cause no one knows.
This is hurt,
The meaning of pain.
One chance,
If everyone lives,
Nobody learns.
Nobody learns.
Once again I dream alone,
I stand here broke, departed.
I look at you and see myself,
The fire in your eyes.
Now I'm sleeping under pressure, I can't sleep.
Seeking through mess, you blame me.
If the fire goes away, I can't see.
Should have fucked the rest and you shouldn't blame me.
Now focus what I want to be,
Knowledge is power, I can't breathe.
Never find a way, stuck with the same name, same game,
And I'm nothing to me.
Once again I dream alone,
I stand here broke, departed.
I look at you and see myself,
The fire in your eyes.
And in my dream I'm on my knees,
I say to God this ain't what I wanted to be.
He turns and says to me:
Let live without your lies.
In the beginning of the song "Anagram" by Silent Descent, the singer describes opening a box and seeing candlelight, while holding a snake that they are now able to fight. The lyrics then delve into the theme of pain, choices, and learning. The idea of suffering or letting go is presented, with the understanding that sometimes taking something away is necessary because "no one knows" what is best. The chorus then emphasizes the meaning of pain, how there is only one chance with no ability to start over. It is suggested that people only learn through their suffering, with no one being exempt from this process.
Later in the song, the lyrics depict the singer dreaming alone and feeling broken and departed. They look at another individual and see themselves, with a "fire in [their] eyes". The singer then states that they are sleeping under pressure and cannot breathe, seeking through mess while being blamed by someone else. The idea of fire is brought up again, with the suggestion that without it, they cannot see. The final lines of the song involve the singer dreaming of being on their knees and speaking to God, expressing their dissatisfaction and being told to live without lies.
The lyrics of "Anagram" are filled with vivid imagery and symbolism, suggesting themes of pain, choices, and consequences. The idea of learning through suffering is emphasized, with the understanding that pain is a necessary part of life. The mention of fire and snakes imply danger and intensity, with the idea that these things must be faced in order to move forward. The final message of living without lies suggests the importance of authenticity and honesty in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I open the box and there's candlelight,
I confront my problems and see things clearly.
The snake holds on, but now I can fight.
I face my fears and take control of my life.
Suffer, or let it go,
Either endure the pain or let it go.
Then take it away, 'cause no one knows.
Remove the pain, keep it to oneself because no one else truly understands.
This is hurt,
This feeling is painful.
The meaning of pain.
The significance of suffering.
One chance,
A single opportunity.
No means to start again.
Unable to begin anew.
If everyone lives,
If everyone avoids suffering.
Nobody learns.
No one gains knowledge or understanding from hardship.
Once again I dream alone,
I am left to contemplate on my own.
I stand here broke, departed.
I am shattered and disconnected from my surroundings.
I look at you and see myself,
I discover my own reflection in others.
The fire in your eyes.
The passion and intensity within others.
Now I'm sleeping under pressure, I can't sleep.
I am struggling to rest while burdened by stress.
Seeking through mess, you blame me.
Sorting through chaos while being held accountable for it.
If the fire goes away, I can't see.
If the passion subsides, I lose my vision and direction.
Should have fucked the rest and you shouldn't blame me.
I regret focusing on things that were unimportant and I should not be held responsible for them.
Now focus what I want to be,
I am concentrating on what I aspire to become.
Knowledge is power, I can't breathe.
Understanding is crucial, but it can also be overwhelming.
Never find a way, stuck with the same name, same game,
Unable to escape an unchanging situation or fate.
And I'm nothing to me.
I feel insignificant and unimportant to myself.
And in my dream I'm on my knees,
I am in a position of submission and vulnerability.
I say to God this ain't what I wanted to be.
I question the life I have been given and its purpose.
He turns and says to me:
God responds to me.
Let live without your lies.
Live honestly and authentically.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.