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.
Bleed In Trust
Silent Descent Lyrics
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The trust that bleeds you results in the tears you weep.
Crying alone, blame it in good faith.
No one has the same amount of respect.
False gratification given, you know you are right,
You've beaten them away; you know you've won the fight.
The darkness around you is your newfound home,
Vengeance burns in the mind; it's what you now seek,
Playing and tormenting, you want to put it to sleep.
Chances now come and you close the door,
With the seal of your "soul" and mark of a whore.
A glimmer of light you allow to shine through,
Change the rules, and respect something that's true?
But has also bled in trust, and not mine they seek,
Still not letting light through, eternally deep.
Ask no questions. Tell no lies.
Ignorance is bliss, were you ever surprised?
Examine and obsess, it all comes true,
Bleed the cunts like they did to you.
Fuck all you fuckers.
Fuck hypocrisy.
Fuck all these mirrors.
Fuck... Fuck it's me.
The opening lines of the song Bleed In Trust by Silent Descent are about the internal clash of trust and betrayal. Trust is an essential part of any relationship, but when it’s betrayed, it cuts deep and leaves a scar. The lyrics talk about the way in which trust dripping blood internally like an internal wound. The trust that bleeds out as tears that fall uncontrollably. The individual is left crying alone and putting blame on themselves for the trust they put in others who broke it. It's a story of a failed relationship where one partner has hurt the other.
The second verse of the song talks about the satisfaction that comes from being right when the person feels like they've beaten their opponent. The singer has embraced the darkness around him as his home and is isolated from the world as he enjoys being alone. He wants vengeance for the wounds he received, and he plays and torments his opponents to put his hurt to rest. Still, he closes himself off and sees himself as a "whore."
In the song's final verse, there is mention of light that could bring change in the singer, but his internal wounds of trust run deep, and he can't trust others ever again. The lyrics suggest that the singer has learned to live with his internal scars and lives in denial about the pain he is feeling. The singer decides to fuck everyone, including himself, and succumbs to the feelings of betrayal and hurt that he is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Bleeding in trust internally deep,
Trusting too much and being let down has hurt me deeply from within.
The trust that bleeds you results in the tears you weep.
Having too much faith in someone can lead to heartbreak and tears.
Crying alone, blame it in good faith.
Suffering alone, and accepting the pain as part of being a trusting person.
No one has the same amount of respect.
Not everyone will show the same amount of respect, even if you have trust in them.
False gratification given, you know you are right,
Feeling self-righteous and justified, even though it may be based on false assumptions.
You've beaten them away; you know you've won the fight.
Feeling victorious over those who have wronged you, even if it means shunning them away and isolating yourself.
The darkness around you is your newfound home,
Feeling like the darkness and isolation is the only way to feel safe from betrayal.
Cold, dark, isolated, you wanted alone.
Preferring being alone in the darkness, rather than risking getting hurt by trusting others.
Vengeance burns in the mind; it's what you now seek,
Feeling a strong desire for revenge against those who have betrayed your trust.
Playing and tormenting, you want to put it to sleep.
Actively seeking to cause pain to those who have wronged you, in order to feel a sense of closure.
Chances now come and you close the door,
Being unwilling to give chances to those who may want to regain your trust.
With the seal of your "soul" and mark of a whore.
Closing yourself off and labeling those who have wronged you as untrustworthy.
A glimmer of light you allow to shine through,
Feeling a small sense of hope that someone may be trustworthy, despite past betrayals.
Change the rules, and respect something that's true?
Considering the idea of adjusting expectations and being open to trusting again.
But has also bled in trust, and not mine they seek,
Recognizing that others have also been hurt by betrayal and may not be seeking to hurt you personally.
Still not letting light through, eternally deep.
Despite small moments of hope, fear of getting hurt again is deeply ingrained.
Ask no questions. Tell no lies.
Keep to oneself and avoid dishonesty, even if it means hiding true feelings and intentions.
Ignorance is bliss, were you ever surprised?
Feeling that sometimes it's better not to know the truth, rather than facing the pain of betrayal.
Examine and obsess, it all comes true,
Being overly cautious and obsessive about details in order to avoid future betrayals.
Bleed the cunts like they did to you.
Feeling a sense of revenge and wanting to hurt those who have wronged you in the same way.
Fuck all you fuckers.
Expressing anger and frustration towards those who have betrayed trust.
Fuck hypocrisy.
Feeling contempt towards people who are not true to themselves or their actions.
Fuck all these mirrors.
Distaste for looking inwards and facing one's own flaws and vulnerabilities.
Fuck... Fuck it's me.
Sudden realization that one's own role in trust issues and betrayals cannot be ignored.
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcus Lundqvist
amazing music and voice!