1) Silentium is a gothic metal band whose songs often talk about love, pain, sorrow, and yearning. The band formed in Jämsänkoski, Finland in 1995. The band currently consists of Riina Rinkinen (female vocals), Juha Lehtioksa (guitars), Toni Lahtinen (guitars), Matti Aikio (bass, vocals), Sami Boman (keyboards, vocals), and Jari Ojala (drums).
Silentium's first demos and EPs have been released in tape format, and their albums have only been released in Europe and some Asian countries, although Silentium's last single (Dead Silent) has been uploaded to some Finnish music legal sites to download worldwide.
The story of Silentium goes back to December 1995 into the ashes of a death metal/gothic metal band called Funeral. From the remains of Funeral, keyboardist Sami Boman and original vocalist Matti Aikio created Silentium by adding violin player Jani Laaksonen, guitarists Toni Lahtinen & Juha Lehtioksa and drummer Jari Ojala into the line-up. Silentium's first recording was the four-song-demo-tape "Illacrimó" which was released in the end of year 1996. Their second, six-song Ep-tape "Caméne Misera" was released in 1998 and featured female vocals by Tiina Lehvonen who then became a permanent member of the band. This second tape caught the attention of Sami Tenetz who was at the time setting up his record label Spikefarm. After some negotiations Silentium signed a deal with Spikefarm and their first Spike-release "Infinita Plango Vulnera" in 1999 had the honor of becoming Spikefarm's first CD, NAULA001. The record also introduced the new drummer, Janne Ojala.
"Infinita Plango Vulnera" got extremely good feedback, pleasing goths worldwide, as did its successors, the 2001 CD "Altum" and Altum's little sister, the "SI.VM E.T A.V.VM" mini-CD.
Silentium headed to the Walltone studios of Savonlinna, Finland in January 2003 to record their third full-length album "Sufferion: Hamartia of Prudence". This was the first time they decided to use a non-member producer for their album: Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish. "I felt I needed an outsider's view for my songs and Tuomas crossed my mind. He's definitely one of the greatest song writers in the scene, and has also showed interest towards our music. While Nightwish was on a break, he also had the time and the passion to do this project.", says Sami. Before the recordings took place Silentium suffered a major setback: Tiina Lehvonen took a time-out from Silentium for personal reasons. The leading part of Prudence in "Sufferion: Hamartia of Prudence" was then given to Anna Ilveskoski, and a second female vocalist Maija Turunen (ex-Avernal Oath) was also asked to join the recording process. Mixing of the album was done in February 2003 by Walltone's Tuomo Valtonen and Tuomas Holopainen. "Sufferion: Hamartia of Prudence" was then finished by Mika Jussila at Finnvox studios, and the results are unlike anything heard on the field of melodic goth and doom before. It is not just a melodic metal work, it's also a theatrical music experience, a tale of the star-crossed lovers Antracone and Prudence written and performed by Silentium in a true Shakespearean style.
In 2004, drummer Janne Ojala announced he's got a lack of motivation and is leaving the band. Also Jani Laaksonen and Anna Ilveskoski, who already gained the status of permanent vocalist, left and the whole band lived on the edge for awhile. But the guys didn't want to give up and the help was found surprisingly near; the original drummer Jari Ojala was willing to join in again and Riina Rinkinen (ex-Caledonian) joined to replace Anna. Anna, Janne, and Jani were later known to form their new band Evilion.
Silentium's fourth studio album, "Seducia", was released in Finland on January 25, 2006, worldwide on January 27, 2006 and in Germany, Austria & Switzerland on April 23, 2006. It is their first album which features the appearance of the new female singer Riina Rinkinen. The album has so far spawned two singles: Frostnight and Dead Silent.
Official site: http://www.silentivm.com
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3) Silentium is a black metal (early) and dark ambient (later) act from Vologda, Russia, formed in 1996. Later became Binan Ath.
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Whatever the Pain
Silentium Lyrics
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Shedding Tears and Bleeding Hate
Countless Times I Have Had
Against My Neck the Poisonous Blade
...Oh Come...
With Me, Betrayed, Banished
Take a Walk with Me...
From Temtation to Dreams
Drown Me, Despised, Shattered
Oh Whatever the Pain
Shallow Were Your Words to Me
More a Serpent, Mere the Grace
Shallow Were Your Eyes to Me
Still I'd Kiss the Tears Off from Your Face
For Those Who Yearn for Darkness to Fall
The song "Whatever the Pain" by Silentium is a melancholic and emotional piece that delves into the themes of betrayal, heartbreak and pain. The opening lines of the song describe the singer's constant struggles with tears and hate, and the feeling of being hurt and wounded by a poisonous blade against their neck. Despite this, the singer calls out for someone to come walk with them, someone who has betrayed and banished them, with the hope that they can shred, hurt, and burn the singer. The lyrics suggest a willingness to endure any kind of pain, as long as it brings some kind of temporary relief from the agony that the singer is experiencing.
The chorus of "Oh Whatever the Pain" acts as a desperate plea for some kind of release from the suffering, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that enduring the pain is better than being numb. The second half of the song speaks about the shallow words and eyes of someone who is described as a serpent, yet despite it all, the singer would still kiss the tears off their face. This speaks to the complicated nature of love and relationships, where even those who have hurt us the most can still hold a special place in our hearts.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of deep anguish and longing for someone or something that seems just out of reach. It's a lament to the pain that we sometimes endure in our relationships, and the ways in which we try to cope with or make sense of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Countless Times I Have Been
I have experienced a great amount of emotional pain before
Shedding Tears and Bleeding Hate
I have cried and felt anger due to the pain I have been through
Countless Times I Have Had
I have faced physical harm numerous times
Against My Neck the Poisonous Blade
I have been threatened with danger in the past
...Oh Come...
Please join me in this moment
With Me, Betrayed, Banished
I feel betrayed and exiled from my community
Take a Walk with Me...
Come with me to share my pain and understand me better
Shred Me, Hurt Me, Burned
I’ve been torn apart, harmed, and set on fire before
From Temptation to Dreams
From the allure of the unknown to the comfort of pleasant thoughts
Drown Me, Despised, Shattered
I’ve been made to feel worthless and broken before
Oh Whatever the Pain
No matter what pain I go through, I’ll never give up
Shallow Were Your Words to Me
Your words lacked depth or meaning to me
More a Serpent, Mere the Grace
Your behavior was manipulative and insincere
Shallow Were Your Eyes to Me
Your gaze held no real emotion or concern for me
Still I'd Kiss the Tears Off from Your Face
Despite everything, I would still show you kindness and wipe away your tears
For Those Who Yearn for Darkness to Fall
This song is dedicated to those who feel lost and alone
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.