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.
Beyond Grey
Silent Descent Lyrics
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As I stand in a room of green blue ecstasy.
Confined and alone in a crowd so thriving,
As if I where watching them all, from inside a glass box.
Beyond grey.
People move instinctively as if I weren't there,
The low pulse and beat running through them.
Deluded by their intake of the chemical mixing with the mind,
(Instinct is life)
The beasts overwhelmed.
Beyond grey, Numb to our existence,
Watching you move on.
It's not the same, I feel your persistence.
Am I alone?
Breasts exposed and pushed to arouse temptation,
The urges of the animals wanting a taste.
Acting on instinct rather than debating the effect,
The pulse rushes and teases the cause.
The lyrics to Silent Descent's song Beyond Grey describe the feeling of isolation and disconnection from the world despite being physically present in it. The singer is in a room where there is "green blue ecstasy," but the darkness around them is so blinding that they feel confined and alone even in the midst of a thriving crowd. They describe feeling like they are watching everything and everyone from inside a glass box, which suggests a sense of detachment and distance from what's going on around them. The phrase "beyond grey" suggests a state of being that exists beyond the mundane, everyday world.
Later in the song, the singer describes the people around them as being deluded by the chemical mixing with their minds, which could allude to drug use or the way that intense experiences can alter one's perception of reality. The animals within us are described as being overwhelmed, which could suggest that the more primal aspects of our being are taking over. The singer feels "numb to our existence" and is watching others move on without feeling connected to them. They wonder if they are alone in their feelings of detachment.
Finally, the lyrics describe a scene where people are acting on instinct, with "breasts exposed and pushed to arouse temptation" and "urges of the animals wanting a taste." This suggests a sense of unchecked desire and a lack of control over our more primal impulses. The beat and pulse of the music reinforce this sense of animalistic energy. Overall, the lyrics to Beyond Grey explore themes of disconnection, primal instincts, and a sense of being disconnected from the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The Darkness shines blinding me
The overwhelming brightness of my surroundings obstructs my vision.
As I stand in a room of green blue ecstasy
I am in a place filled with a sense of euphoria that overpowers my emotions.
Confined and alone in a crowd so thriving
Even though I am surrounded by people, I feel trapped and cut off from them.
As if I were watching them all, from inside a glass box
I feel removed from society, like an outsider looking in at the actions of others.
Beyond grey
I am disconnected from the world and its many colors and emotions.
People move instinctively as if I weren't there
Those around me act on impulse, without regard for my presence or feelings.
The low pulse and beat running through them
Their hearts beat steadily, as if they are just like machines in motion.
(Morality is a word)
They no longer value moral principles, considering them just empty phrases.
Deluded by their intake of the chemical mixing with the mind
Their drug use has clouded their judgment and affected their mental state.
(Instinct is life)
They believe that acting on their animalistic urges is the only way to truly live.
The beasts overwhelmed
Their wild side takes over, and they lose control of their actions.
Beyond grey, Numb to our existence
I am so disconnected from society that I am numb to life itself.
Watching you move on
I am observing others as they continue with their lives without any concern for me.
It's not the same, I feel your persistence
While I feel disconnected, others around me persist in their pursuit of pleasure and desire.
Am I alone?
I am unsure if anyone truly cares or understands me.
Breasts exposed and pushed to arouse temptation
Women are objectified and reduced to nothing more than sexual objects for men to lust after.
The urges of the animals wanting a taste
Their primal, animalistic urges take over, and they crave nothing more than satisfying their sexual desires.
Acting on instinct rather than debating the effect
They do not consider the consequences of their actions, instead prioritizing their own desires over everything else.
The pulse rushes and teases the cause
Their heartbeat quickens, urging them to act on their desires and teasing them with the pleasure they will receive.
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.