Stabbing the Drama (2005)
In 2005, the band began to gain minor commercial success in the United States. Stabbing the Drama reached #12 and #21 on the Billboard Heatseeker and Independent album charts, respectively. They played the 2005 Ozzfest alongside Gothenburg melodic death metal band In Flames.
In late 2005, guitarist Peter Wichers left the band due to tour exhaustion and other personal issues. Wichers now does music production for other bands. Of all the line-up changes with Soilwork, this one comes as the biggest and most disappointing to Soilwork fans, as Wichers was a very important member of the band and has a style of guitar-playing that many believe cannot be duplicated.
As of February 4th, 2007, Soilwork were in search for a new guitarist living in Sweden. On the tours in 2006 they were using Andreas Holma (ex-Hypocrisy) as a short-term replacement. After their 2006 U.S. tour, they planned to choose one of the guitarists they had been touring with. On February 17th, the band announced while performing at the House of Metal Festival in UmeÄ that Daniel Antonsson was the permanent new guitarist.
Sworn to a Great Divide (2007)
Soilwork's seventh studio album, Sworn to a Great Divide, was released on the 19th of October 2007 through Nuclear Blast.
2008 has seen the departure of longtime guitarist Ola Frenning and the return of his nephew, Peter Wichers, to the band. Daniel Antonsson departed from the band upon Peter's rejoining. The band has also added Sylvain Coudret of the band Scarve to it's lineup as second guitarist.
The Panic Broadcast (2010)
The band returned to the studio in early 2010 to write and record their eighth album, Speed announced on January 22, 2010 in a MySpace bulletin that the new album would be entitled The Panic Broadcast. The album was released on July 2nd in Europe, and on July 13th in North America. According to Nielsen SoundScan, The Panic Broadcast sold around 5,257 copies in its first week of sales in the United States. The album debuted at #88 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their highest charting album in their entire career. The band just finished their touring of North America in the Panic Over North America tour promoting it's new album with Death Angel, Augury, Mutiny Within, and Swashbuckle.
Soilwork announced on June 26, 2012 that Peter Wichers has left Soilwork for the second time. Following the departure, Peter was replaced by David Andersson.
The Living Infinite (2013)
Strid began to think of the band's next album as a double album during a 2011 tour. He wanted to challenge himself, instead of releasing a single album after Wicher's departure. He also wanted to show that the band could release a great album with one of their main composers gone. He wrote two songs by the end of the year, and began writing with the band in March 2012. Soilwork announced they would begin recording August 23, 2012.
The album was released February 27, 2013 in Asia, March 1 in Europe, March 4 in the UK and March 5th in North America.
Beyond the Infinite (2014)
The band still had more material left over from writing the Living Infinite, and planned on releasing the extra tracks later on. It was later revealed that the 5 extra tracks would be put into an Asia exclusive EP release. Soilwork released Beyond the Infinite on September 24, 2014.
The Ride Majestic (2015)
On December 5, 2014, Soilwork frontman Strid confirmed that work had begun on a new album when he posted a picture on Facebook of him listening to new demos. Strid also stated that Soilwork are sounding "better than ever." It was also confirmed that Soilwork has teamed up with Testament frontman Chuck Billy's Breaking Bands LLC management company for the album.
Soilwork will accompany Soulfly on their 2015 We Sold Our Souls To Metal Tour. Decapitated and Shattered Sun will also join the tour. The tour is scheduled for a 27 concert trek starting on September 30 and ending in Albuquerque, NM on October 30. In June 2015, Soilwork announced that longtime bassist Ola Flink and the band had parted ways and that he would be replaced by new bassist Markus Wibom.
Martyr
Soilwork Lyrics
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Take the angels away
The only ones who knew already know my name
Times re-known for a war
To be the only one that ever knew the way
Don't be a martyr, it will be alright
But still you make the most of making the most
I don't want nobody to haunt me
Every time I see your face in the night
I know it's all the voice in my head.
Time, time, it's all been time
I feel the call of all the things that I dread
I know it's all a voice in my head...
Take the anger away
So many come, so many seem to go that way
It's on now...
Digging a hole in the soul
To see the confines of the mental overload
You melted it all down
I don't want nobody to haunt me
Every time I see your face in the night
I know it's all the voice in my head.
But still you make the most of making the most.
I can see you've run out
But still you make the most of making the most.
The song "Martyr" by Soilwork seems to be about a person who is grappling with their own thoughts and feelings, as well as the weight of the world's problems. The first stanza appears to be addressing the angels, perhaps as a representation of purity or goodness, and they are being asked to leave. This could suggest that the singer feels they are not deserving of such company or that the angels are no longer needed. The next line, "The only ones who knew already know my name," is ambiguous but implies that someone or something has inside knowledge of the singer, be it good or bad. The singer goes on to say that the world is known for its wars, but being the only one who knows the way to a true solution is a lonely and burdensome path. There is an almost fatalistic tone to these lyrics, as if the singer is accepting their fate.
The chorus is a plea to not be a martyr, perhaps addressed to the singer themselves or to someone else who is willingly sacrificing themselves for a cause. The line "I can see you've run out..." could mean that the singer is exhausted or that they can see through the facade of someone else's martyrdom. The next part of the chorus, "But still, you make the most of making the most," could be interpreted as a reminder to keep pushing forward, even when it feels like all hope is lost.
The second stanza focuses on anger and the transience of life. The line "So many come, so many seem to go that way" implies that people are quick to anger and just as quick to abandon it. The next few lines suggest that the singer has dug deep to confront their own mental demons and fears, ultimately melting them down. However, the final lines of the song reiterate the struggle the singer has with their own thoughts and feelings. They don't want to be haunted by their past and the voice in their head, but it seems they are unable to shake it completely.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the angels away
Let go of any illusions of divine intervention or help.
The only ones who knew already know my name
Those who truly understand me and my struggles already recognize who I am as a person.
Times re-known for a war
There are moments in history that are marked by conflict, and we are living in one of those moments.
To be the only one that ever knew the way
To possess a unique understanding or perspective on a situation, while others may not understand.
Don't be a martyr, it will be alright
Do not sacrifice yourself unnecessarily, the situation will be resolved in due time.
I can see you've run out...
I am aware that you are out of options, energy, or ideas.
But still you make the most of making the most
Despite the setbacks, you are persevering and striving to do your best.
I don't want nobody to haunt me
I do not want to be plagued or tormented by anyone, whether it be a literal spirit or a figurative memory.
Every time I see your face in the night
Whenever I think of you, particularly in moments of darkness or uncertainty.
I know it's all the voice in my head...
I realize that the pain and struggle I am experiencing is primarily a product of my own internal thoughts and emotions.
Time, time, it's all been time
Everything I have experienced has been a product of the passage of time and the inevitable changes it brings.
I feel the call of all the things that I dread
I am being pulled towards the very things that scare and intimidate me.
Take the anger away
Remove any lingering resentment, bitterness, or frustration present within oneself.
So many come, so many seem to go that way
Numerous individuals have walked a similar path before, but many have not survived it the same way others have.
It's on now...
The moment of reckoning has arrived, and the stakes are now higher than ever.
Digging a hole in the soul
Trying to uncover the mysteries and complexities of one's own psyche and identity.
To see the confines of the mental overload
Attempting to gain a greater understanding of one's own personal limitations and weaknesses that contribute to mental stress and anxiety.
You melted it all down
All the heavy, negative emotions and experiences are being released and let go of, allowing for the possibility of renewal and rebirth.
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@randomxaos
This band is so incredible
@Infliberous
i have listened to this song for years. it never gets old and it always has vast meaning to me. i love you soilwork thank you for making your beautiful music.
@Buscandome89
Iâm still listening to this in 2023
@lmatheus6
One of the best songs ever made
@chadman709
Absolutely!
@throwaway9863
I miss the talent from soilwork......they have all left.
@florianh.8230
DER beste Track ĂŒberhaupt!
GĂ€nsehaut - jedesmal - auch noch nach dem tausensten Mal. Eines der wenigen Lieder die nie ihren Reiz verlieren.
@nelsoncorreia4619
My fave song by Soilwork since the first Ălbum .Top notch song !!!!!
@ezioauditore8639
My friends , metal will forever win against commercial music ! LONG LIVE TO METAL !
@iloudioum
Seriously the lyrics here are shining MORE than the rest of the instruments that we can hear! holy moly great job! Literally the best lyrics i've heard for a VERY long time!
I feel that someone has been through tough situations to his life during that period back then to write such lyrics,Because you cant sit and write such lyrics with such a deep meaning daily