1) Swedis… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name "Spetsnaz":
1) Swedish electro-berzerkers Spetsnaz (russian acronym for Special Forces) were formed by Pontus Stålberg and Stefan Nilsson in Örebro, Sweden in the autumn of 2001. With the powerful vocals, frenetic pounding bass lines and relentless rhythmic assault, Spetsnaz have the aggression and the melody to be the missing link between the heavy scene and the pop scene.
Being fans of the electro genre for many years, both Pontus and Stefan felt there was an emptiness in the EBM scene. All the classic bands were replaced by newcomers performing a more technofied style called futurepop, and this new-school didnt exactly excite the boys.
Having performed, both together and separately, in different (more or less serious) projects like Octoberland, Lazer Stefanz, Volvo 242 and PAF, Pontus and Stefan decided to form Spetsnaz and give it 100% of their energy.
Inspired by pioneering acts like DAF, Front 242, Die Krupps and Nitzer Ebb, the duo started to work in studio Downstairs and after a few months, the first four track demo was presented to Swedish labels and promoters.
The duos first album "Grand design" - assisted by bass consultant Jouni Ollila (ex Pouppée Fabrikk) and mastered by Grammis winner Andreas Tilliander - was released by SubSpace Communications in April 2003, holding twelve tracks of nothing but fresh old-school EBM.
The bands on-stage presence is as intense and energetic as the music with Pontus moving all over the stage, screaming at the top of his lungs, and Stefan fiercely beating his drum pads. The public demand brought Spetsnaz to major cities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and even Mexico (twice!).
Spetsnazs broad touring and refreshing music opened the eyes of Out Of Line (home to e.g. Blutengel and Hocico). The German record label re-issued the debut album worldwide in 2004 with an extended tracklisting and an alternative cover art.
The release of Spetsnaz first EP, "Perfect body" (this time made simultaneously by SubSpace Communications and Out Of Line), followed in the fall of 2004 and entered the ..1 spot on the key alternative charts DAC (Germany), FAC (France) and NAC (Sweden).
Almost a year later, the second EP, "Degenerate ones", came out in a numbered digipak edition, limited to only 1.000 units, to present the directions of Spetsnazs second full length album, "Totalitär" - an immense musical firepower that is bound to take the listener by storm.
Each beat and each note fits tightly in its place, the rhythms lashes out brutally at you and the sequencers seem to be pushing you forward with loud shouts of "Go! Go!".
"Totalitär" is a fireworks display of high-class aggressive dance music, electronic steamhammers overflowing with emotions, tunes to sweat to... Quite simply, "Totalitär" is surging with pure energy.
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2) A hardcore/noise punk band from Portland, Oregon.
3) Japanese metal vocalist in the doujin scene who performs vocals for GO-ZEN and has also done vocals for artists such as Kissing the Mirror and Undead Corporation.
Solace
Spetsnaz Lyrics
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A moment without thoughts or words
A world reborn yet another season
Calm waters reflect my soul
But somewhere in the dark someone's whispering my name
A relentless reminder of guilt and shame
The sea is awake and alive with truth
The waves wash away my past
Glory days of innocence and youth
They've all been fading fast
And somewhere in the dark someone's whispering my name
A relentless reminder of guilt and shame
Poking, probing with persistence
With every tide my spirit's revived
Secrets hidden and lost
The surface lies still with wild streams below
And through my veins the rivers flow
Time has come to face the truth
The moment is here at last
Glory days of innocence and youth
They've all been fading fast
The lyrics in Spetsnaz's song Solace are reflective and introspective. The first verse represents a conflict between emotions and logic, as though the singer is at a crossroads and doesn't know which way to turn. The second line paints the picture of a moment of emptiness, where they are left without any thoughts or words. However, in the third line, there's a suggestion of renewal, as though the world begins anew with each change in the season. The final line of the verse, "calm waters reflect my soul," is a metaphor for self-reflection and finding inner peace.
In the chorus, there's an ominous undertone, as though someone or something is watching the singer. The use of the phrase "somewhere in the dark, someone's whispering my name," creates a sense of unease, and the phrase "relentless reminder of guilt and shame" adds a layer of complexity to the singer's current state of mind. It seems that they are haunted by past mistakes, and the memory of these mistakes is something they cannot escape.
The second verse takes on a more positive tone. The ocean is used as a metaphor for life, with the waves washing away the past and renewing the spirit. The reference to "glory days of innocence and youth" suggests that the singer feels a sense of nostalgia for a time gone by. However, the line "they've all been fading fast" implies that the singer is aware that they cannot dwell on the past forever.
The chorus is repeated again, but this time, there is a sense of resolution. The singer accepts that it's time to face the truth and move on from past mistakes. The final line, "they've all been fading fast," is repeated again, signifying that the singer is ready to leave the past behind.
Line by Line Meaning
A stalemate between feelings and reason
A moment of confusion and indecision between emotions and logic
A moment without thoughts or words
A state of mind where thinking and speaking seem impossible
A world reborn yet another season
A new beginning despite a recurring pattern of change
Calm waters reflect my soul
A peaceful state of mind that mirrors the tranquility of water
But somewhere in the dark someone's whispering my name
A haunting presence that won't leave the mind at peace
A relentless reminder of guilt and shame
A persistent feeling of wrongdoing that breeds regret
Poking, probing with persistence
An unyielding force that pries into one's conscience
The sea is awake and alive with truth
An awakening to the reality that exists beneath the surface
The waves wash away my past
A cleansing of the memories that hold one back
Glory days of innocence and youth
A time of happiness and naivety that has since faded away
They've all been fading fast
A realization that the past can't be regained
With every tide my spirit's revived
A rejuvenation of the soul that comes with each wave
Secrets hidden and lost
A revelation of what was once hidden in darkness
The surface lies still with wild streams below
A calm exterior that belies the turbulence within
And through my veins the rivers flow
A sense of life and energy that pumps through one's body
Time has come to face the truth
An acceptance of reality and the consequences of one's actions
The moment is here at last
An opportunity to finally confront the past
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.