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.
I Can. I Will
Silent Descent Lyrics
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Lack of respect,
Lack of any dignity.
I see those who fall,
Lead normal lives.
Fucking, bleeding, immorality,
Lack honour or loyalty.
We cannot be.
(Sing for me now)
Again, look what you've done,
Then sing for me...
Now, it's here I fall,
Land on my feet.
I can, I will,
Fuck your reprisal.
Now, before I die,
Rip open wings and fly.
I can, I will,
Fuck your reprisal.
Now burn, you face addiction,
Held by dark plastic paths.
Is it things you base your life on now?
Empty, you breath in glass,
Taste your own blood.
Sit and watch your life go by.
If I lie, let my tongue rip from this hole,
Let my life not be dissolved.
(Sing for me now)
Lessons learned by pain,
The way you hurt?
Look back and sing for me...
The lyrics to Silent Descent's song "I Can I Will" express a sense of defiance against societal norms and constraints. The opening lines suggest a lack of respect and dignity in society, and the observation that those who conform to these norms lead "normal" lives. The words "fucking, bleeding, immorality" and "lack of honour or loyalty" point towards a society that values materialism and selfishness over principles like morality and loyalty. The next few lines express a desire to belong, but the implication is that one can only truly belong by resisting these societal pressures.
The chorus, "now, it's here I fall, land on my feet. I can, I will, fuck your reprisal", reflects a determination to success despite opposition. The phrase "fuck your reprisal" is particularly powerful as it suggests a disregard for any negative repercussions. The following lines "now, before I die, rip open wings and fly" evoke a sense of urgency and a desire to break free from whatever is holding the person back.
The final verse seems to be a criticism of addiction, suggesting that it causes people to lose sight of what is truly important in life. The lines "is it things you base your life on now? empty, you breath in glass, taste your own blood" paint a picture of someone consumed by their addiction. The last few lines suggest the importance of learning lessons through pain and moving forward in life. The repeated phrase "sing for me now" throughout the song implies a sense of unity and a desire for others to join in the resistance against societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Lack of respect,
The absence of respect is evident.
Lack of any dignity.
A total lack of dignity is observed.
I see those who fall,
I am witness to those who have fallen.
Lead normal lives.
Yet they continue to lead like nothing happened.
Fucking, bleeding, immorality,
Immoral acts of extreme violence and pain are happening.
Lack honour or loyalty.
And there is no sense of honor or loyalty to be found in the actions.
Unless we belong,
We can only exist as a part of a group.
We cannot be.
Our individuality is lost within the group's identity.
(Sing for me now)
(Request for singing)
Again, look what you've done,
Reflecting on actions of the past.
Then sing for me...
And sing again.
Now, it's here I fall,
Caught in this moment, I will fall.
Land on my feet.
But I will rise again.
I can, I will,
I have the ability and determination to do what needs to be done.
Fuck your reprisal.
I will not take into account any consequences you may impose.
Now, before I die,
Before I leave this world.
Rip open wings and fly.
I will embrace my potential and soar higher than ever before.
Now burn, you face addiction,
Now face your addiction and let it burn.
Held by dark plastic paths.
Trapped by the artificial paths you have created for yourself.
Is it things you base your life on now?
Have material possessions become the foundation of your existence?
Empty, you breath in glass,
Feeling empty, you breathe in the illusion of your own image.
Taste your own blood.
And face the consequences of your actions.
Sit and watch your life go by.
In the end, you will be left with nothing but regret.
If I lie, let my tongue rip from this hole,
I promise to speak the truth, even if the truth hurts me.
Let my life not be dissolved.
And let my experiences remain significant and meaningful.
(Sing for me now)
(Request for singing)
Lessons learned by pain,
Painful experiences provide an opportunity for growth and understanding.
The way you hurt?
Have you learned from your own painful experiences?
Look back and sing for me...
Reflect on your past and sing again.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OrganicMachine
the solo melts my face