The initi… Read Full Bio ↴Sinergy was a power metal band from Finland (1997 — 2005).
The initial idea of assembling Sinergy originated when the then Dimmu Borgir keyboard player Kimberly Goss met with In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad during a joint world tour. They discussed the idea of assembling a female-fronted metal band, but due to time constraints were unable to take the idea much further.
When Kimberly quit Dimmu Borgir and moved to Sweden, she decided that it was time to turn her project with Strömblad into a reality. The first incarnation of Sinergy was composed of them, bassist Sharlee D’Angelo (from Arch Enemy and Mercyful Fate), drummer Ronny Milianowicz and then unknown guitarist Alexi Laiho (from Children of Bodom).
The debut album Beware the Heavens was recorded in 1999 and had a basic concept: returning to the essence of woman-fronted metal bands, throwing aside the operatic elements introduced in the 90's and bringing back the style of singers such as Doro Pesch (from Doro and Warlock).
The album sold rather well and was received with excitement by European metal fans, but Sinergy was facing serious problems when it came to managing the time its members spent with their main bands. To complicate matters further, Kimberly moved to Finland by the end of the same year, making it almost impossible for them to meet regularly, being that three of the band members lived in Sweden.
Thus, the band was essentially dissolved, but Kimberly and Alexi wanted to continue with the project. In order to accomplish that, they assembled a new line-up, composed of Finnish members only. Roope Latvala (founding member of Stone, one of the bands which started the heavy metal movement in Finland) assumed the position of rhythm guitarist, Marco Hietala (from Tarot) became the bassist and Tonmi Lillman was chosen as the new drummer. This line-up recorded To Hell and Back and subsequently toured with Nightwish. By that time, Sinergy was starting to receive world recognition. This tour is perhaps most notable for being included on Nightwish's DVD release of From Wishes To Eternity. A memorable moment is a practical joke in which a selection of support musicians made their way on stage pretending to be Nightwish. Ironically, Marco Hietala filled the role of Nightwish's bassist Sami, who he was to replace on their next album.
However, the band would only assume its true identity with the recording of the album Suicide By My Side. Kimberly dropped the use of lighter - more typically feminine - vocals and switched to a rougher and more impacting style. Alexi and Roope composed memorable solos for that album, such as that of I Spit On Your Grave.
Soon after the recording of the third album Lillman left the band. He was soon replaced by Barathrum drummer Janne Parviainen. Bassist Marco also left about this time, presumably due to his Nightwish commitments, and was replaced for a short while by Melanie Sisneros from The Iron Maidens. However, Lauri Porra from famous power metal band Stratovarius is currently in that role.
Sinergy should be currently recording their latest album, entitled Sins of the Past. The album was supposed to be released originally in 2005. However this album hasn't seen the light of day even now, in the last quarter of year 2010. Rumors have it that Sinergy has split up. Nobody seems to know if they're still together or not, since there has been no news from the Sinergy camp in a long time.
Line-up:
Current members:
Kimberly Goss (Dimmu Borgir, Ancient, Therion) - vocals
Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) - guitar
Roope Latvala (Children of Bodom, Stone) - guitar
Lauri Porra (Stratovarius) - bass
Janne Parviainen (Ensiferum, Barathrum, Waltari) - drums
Former Members:
Jesper Strömblad (In Flames, HammerFall) - guitar (1997-1999)
Sharlee D'Angelo (Witchery, Arch Enemy, Mercyful Fate) - bass (1997-1999)
Marco Hietala (Tarot, Nightwish) - bass (1999-2002)
Melanie Sisneros (New Eden, The Iron Maidens) - bass (2002)
Ronny Milianowicz (Dionysus) - drums (1997-1999)
Tonmi Lillman - drums (1999-2002)
Discography:
1999 - Beware the Heavens
2000 - To Hell and Back
2002 - Suicide By My Side
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other:
Sinergy is also the alias for a hardcore producer named Petet Oonincx.
Invincible
Sinergy Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
This sudden darkness fills the air.
What are we waiting for?
Won't anybody help us
What are we waiting for?
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
This shattered dream you cannot justify.
We're gonna scream until we're satisfied.
What are we running for?
We've got the right to be angry.
What are we running for when there's nowhere we can run to anymore?
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
And with the power of conviction there is no sacrifice.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
Won't anybody help us?
What are we running for when there's nowhere
Nowhere we can run to anymore?
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
And with the power of conviction there is no sacrifice.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
The lyrics of Sinergy's song "Invincible" depict a sense of urgency and desperation in the face of uncertainty and darkness. The opening lines "This bloody road remains a mystery. This sudden darkness fills the air" suggest a state of confusion and chaos that prevails. The chorus "We can't afford to be innocent, stand up and face the enemy. It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible" urges listeners to take action and confront their problems head-on.
The song's message of empowerment and self-reliance is reinforced in the line "And with the power of conviction there is no sacrifice" which implies that by believing in oneself and what they stand for, they can overcome any obstacle. The repeated phrases "What are we waiting for?" and "What are we running for?" emphasize a sense of urgency to take charge and make a change. The song encourages listeners to be brave and courageous, reminding them that they are invincible when they face their fears and take action.
Line by Line Meaning
This bloody road remains a mystery.
The difficult path we are on is still unclear and unknown.
This sudden darkness fills the air.
A sense of danger and uncertainty is all around us.
What are we waiting for?
Why are we not taking action to address our problems?
Won't anybody help us
We are in need of outside assistance.
We can't afford to be innocent
We cannot remain passive or neutral, we must take responsibility for our situation.
Stand up and face the enemy.
We must confront and battle the obstacles in our way.
It's a do or die situation - we will be invincible.
Our only option is to succeed, and with determination we will emerge victorious.
This shattered dream you cannot justify.
The plan or vision we had has fallen apart and there is no reason to justify it.
We're gonna scream until we're satisfied.
We will not stop speaking out until our concerns are addressed and resolved.
What are we running for?
Why are we trying to escape from our problems instead of confronting them?
We've got the right to be angry.
We have a legitimate reason to feel frustrated and upset about our situation.
When there's nowhere we can run to anymore?
There is no longer an escape or avoidance from the issues at hand.
And with the power of conviction there is no sacrifice.
With strong belief and determination, no amount of hardship or sacrifice is too great.
Contributed by Charlotte H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aidan French
kimberly goss is freaking amazing vocalist a true female icon in the history of real old school heavy metal sinergy kills man
Aaron M
wow, easily the BEST cover of this song i have ever heard!! And i love how they are not afraid to use keyboards!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!
Paulo Rodrigues
Já tive esse álbum
Aidan French
amazing band i love kimberly goss and sinergy
B4R0NA
buena version
raul chavero
one song from Pat Benatar playing excelent by Sinergy, it is a extra track in "Suicide by my side" album
Vinay Mulukutla
I have that edition of the album. It also includes two other bonus covers being Gimme Gimme A Man After Midnight (ABBA) and Rock You Like A Hurricane (Scorpions)
WaffleToaster
It always made me confused if I was still listening to the same album after hearing the first song. Good song tho
JAVIer Lopez
BUEN TEMA TIRO POP CLASIKO...
FrankStarling
please post a link where i can download this track