The early beginning o… Read Full Bio ↴French progressive metal band created in 1999.
The early beginning of Spheric Universe Experience dates back to 1999, when guitarist Vince Benaim decided to create a progressive metal band together with his friends Sam (on drums) and John Drai (on bass). The band did some local gigs in and around the southern parts of France, going by the name of Gates of Delirium.
They knew that they limited their own repertoire by not incorportating vocals and keyboards, so by 2001 keyboardist Fred Colombo entered the band together with vocalist Alex. Now going by the band name of Amnesya, the guys did lots of liveshows and one demo CD.
In August 2002, the band split because of musical disagreements leaving Vince, John and Fred to continue under the name of Spheric Universe Experience.
During the next 8 months their passion for composing led them to write a complete album, which they recorded at home as a demo in April 2003 with session vocalist Franck Garcia, who came in just a few days before the recordings began. The vocals were recorded in a professional studio, and although Franck didn't have much time with the band prior to recording it, the result is very convincing, which is why he now have joined the band fulltime. The 2003 demo, "The Burning Box", was sent to Intromental Management in Denmark, who immediately fell in love with the bands sound, and decided to offer them a management-deal.
With drummer Volodia Brice (Kitto, Frdric Lpe, Stphan Forte...), the band began recording the final album, "Mental Torments", in August 2003.
The cover artwork has already been done by famous Swedish artist Mattias Norn (www.progart.com). Early 2004, Volodia Brice decided to give up with SUE for personal reasons. The band immediately started to search for a drummer. During spring 2004, Guillaume Morero became the new drummer of SUE.
The band has been playing for 8 months with this line up. However, at the end of year 2004, there is a new change on drums: Guillaume Morero is substituted by Nicolas "Ranko" Muller, who is already recognized as an excellent drummer with his band Artefact. His huge technical skills have actually caught the attention of the band. SUE is now ready to present his first album live ("Mental Torments" in USA - the album released on February 21st 2006 with "Nightmare records". This version include one exclusive bonus track for the American audience only)!.
The band had the great opportunity to play as opening band for world-famous rock band Scorpions in September 2005. S.U.E. also opened for the former Scorpions guitar-heroe Uli Jon Roth in Paris. Now the french proggers are working on their second album that they'll start recording in May/June.
S.U.E released their second album, called Anima, on 23rd April 2007.
And...the new third album of the band, called Unreal, came out on 19th May 2009 :)
The Key
Spheric Universe Experience Lyrics
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Leading reflections about what, where and why for our destiny
Working hard on timespaces subjects
Can you reveal the darkest ending universe might expect?
Mankind is now weak against its own fate.
We're unconscious
We'll face our own tragedy
Soldier of science, product of evolution
Men's love for war like a self destruction
Humanity's death may come from your brain
We're unconscious
Desperate by nature
We'll face our own tragedy
Thundering inside your head, your vision doesn't see us dead
We all deserve to be blamed, but not ready to be six feet under.
Thundering inside your brain, your conscience see us like undead
We are dying by ourselves, but you possess a key,
The key we're hoping for.
Search deeply into your soul
Enough love and mercy
Your skills, your dignity
Should made us grow up
Don't be unforgiven...
Maybe you could save something else...
Thundering inside your head, your vision doesn't see us dead
We all deserve to be blamed, but not ready to be six feet under.
Thundering inside your brain, your conscience see us like undead
We are dying by ourselves, but you possess a key,
The key we're hoping for
The key we're hoping for
"The Key" by Spheric Universe Experience speaks on a theme that is common in progressive metal, which is the idea that we, as humans, are ultimately responsible for our own fate. The song's lyrics describe the state of our world, where mankind is weak and desperate by nature. The soldier of science, or the educated elite of society, is depicted as someone who possesses knowledge that could save us from our impending doom.
The lines "Working hard on timespaces subjects, can you reveal the darkest ending universe might expect?" reflect a desire to understand the universe and prepare for the worst possible outcome. The song stresses the importance of having love and mercy within oneself to save humanity from falling into self-destruction. The band is pleading with the listener to not just sit back and watch the inevitable unfold but to search deeply within themselves to make a difference.
In "The Key," the band also touches upon the idea of war being a form of self-destruction. The lyrics state "men's love for war like a self-destruction," which suggests that humans are responsible for the wars that we engage in. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Thundering inside your head," which represents the inner turmoil of someone who has the knowledge and power to help but struggles with their own inner conflicts.
The song ultimately ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing that there is still a chance for humanity to be saved if individuals possess the right skills, dignity, and love. The band is asking the person with these qualities to use the key they possess to unlock a brighter future for humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Seing the world with a logical eye
Viewing the world objectively and rationally
Leading reflections about what, where and why for our destiny
Contemplating the factors that guide our fate
Working hard on timespaces subjects
Dedicated to studying the nature of time and space
Can you reveal the darkest ending universe might expect?
Can you uncover the bleakest possible outcome for the universe?
Mankind is now weak against its own fate.
Humanity is powerless to control its destiny.
We're unconscious
We are unaware
Desperate by nature
Inherently driven by a sense of urgency
We'll face our own tragedy
We will encounter our own downfall
Soldier of science, product of evolution
Scientists are agents of progress, shaped by the evolution of humanity
Men's love for war like a self destruction
Mankind's penchant for warfare is its own undoing
Humanity's death may come from your brain
The source of humanity's destruction may lie within the human mind
Thundering inside your head, your vision doesn't see us dead
A feeling of urgency and determination to save humanity
We all deserve to be blamed, but not ready to be six feet under.
Humanity is responsible for its own misfortunes, but not prepared to face its own destruction
Your conscience see us like undead
You are aware of the impending doom of humanity
We are dying by ourselves, but you possess a key,
Humanity is bringing about its own destruction, but there may be a solution
The key we're hoping for.
We are searching for a solution to prevent our own demise
Search deeply into your soul
Examine your innermost self
Enough love and mercy
Sufficient compassion and kindness
Your skills, your dignity
Your abilities and self-respect
Should made us grow up
Should help us mature
Don't be unforgiven...
Don't refuse to forgive
Maybe you could save something else...
Perhaps there is something else that could be saved from destruction
Contributed by Lillian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.