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.
Coke Stars
Silent Descent Lyrics
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Knowing when to spit and when to lace my words.
The groups that flow and build in time, they shine,
Will I ever break the wall?
I walk upon my own,
I covet and lick the stars.
If you can't breathe in shallow water,
If you can't breathe in shallow water,
Why would you lay in the rain?
If in doubt, if in sight, if in time.
This is fact, this is free, is it mine?
Though I'd hate to take the pain of loss,
And what was not,
I'd love to taste your vanity.
And the cunt that seals success and all riches,
But I can't break the wall!
I walk upon my own,
I covet and lick the stars.
Open the Skies
The lyrics of Silent Descent's song Coke Stars evoke a sense of inner turmoil and a search for success and acceptance, all while trying to maintain one's own individuality. The first verse talks about the struggle to balance malevolence and sweetness in one's words, and the desire to break through the barriers that society has put up around success. The second verse discusses the paradoxical nature of wanting success but not wanting to lose oneself in the process. The chorus offers a poignant question: if one can't handle the challenges of shallow waters, why would they willingly subject themselves to the more difficult challenges of rain?
The third verse dives deeper into the struggle for success and the potential consequences. Though the desire for success is strong, the pain of loss is equally strong. However, the temptation of success and vanity is too great to ignore. The use of the word "cunt" in this verse adds a layer of vulgarity and aggression that speaks to the frustration and desperation of the singer. The final two lines of the verse summarize the ultimate goal of the singer: to break through the barriers to success and taste the riches of life while maintaining their own identity.
Overall, Silent Descent's Coke Stars is a dark and introspective look at the struggle for success and individuality. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the internal conflicts and contradictions that come with trying to make it in a society that values conformity and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Malevolence neutralised by my tongue;
I have the power to control any evil with my words.
Knowing when to spit and when to lace my words.
I have the skill to speak harshly or kindly depending on the situation.
The groups that flow and build in time, they shine,
When people come together and work towards a goal, they become successful.
Will I ever break the wall?
I wonder if I will be able to overcome obstacles and reach my goals.
I walk upon my own,
I am independent and do things on my own.
I covet and lick the stars.
I desire success and fame.
If you can't breathe in shallow water,
If you can't handle something small or easy,
Why lay face down in the rain?
then why would you try something much more difficult?
This is fact, this is free, is it mine?
Is the knowledge I have gained truly mine to keep or is it free for everyone to use?
Though I'd hate to take the pain of loss,
I don't want to experience the feeling of loss.
And what was not,
I don't want to lose something that I never had.
I'd love to taste your vanity.
I want to experience what it feels like to be successful and full of oneself.
And the cunt that seals success and all riches,
I want to know the secret to success and wealth.
But I can't break the wall!
I feel like I am stuck and unable to overcome obstacles.
Open the Skies
Title track
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.