SM's unique sound can be heard from the very early demos. Growling bass, massive guitars and viciously thundering drums. Totally unique and unheard in Finland. Cult following was gained by reviews of demos and furious gigs. But in early '90's Finland was not ready for SM's grim world. as nothing really happened. Studies, "real jobs", military services and so on came into picture so SM almost dried out in late '90's.
From the beginning SM was desperately seeking vocalist because Teemu wanted to concentrate more to bass banging. For awhile in late '90's Tomi Murtomäki was in band as a lead singer but when original SM trio found Vesa Lampi to vocals things started to roll so Vesa replaced Tomi in the beginning of year 2000 and gave a massive boost to band. New millenium, new start. SM went straight to studio to record Demo 2000. Demo 2000 got great reviews in various Metal magazines around the world, strongest SM demo so far.
V-P wasn't really happy with playing drums because his main instrument is guitar. So SM began to search for drummer who could replace V-P. Somewhere in the end of 2000 Veli-Matti joined SM. Another boost to SM along with Vesa's joining the band.
'Forward to the Battle'-demo, recorded in early 2001 with current line up was still dark, gloomy and heavy. Loyal to the roots of SM. Trends never hurt SM. Grim tale continues like it started. Also this piece of SM metal has been very well taken by magazines and fans.
At the beginning of summer 2001 the band got their first offer to sign record deal. When this deal disappeared in the air, not due SM, band recorded so called "not for sale" demo, Hot Summer of Love, in 2002. Some copies were sent to press. Reviews were praising this piece of metal, including legendary cover art.
In January 2003 SM decided to go to studio to record debut album without any clue if any label will ever release it. During these days Vellu informed that this will be his last recording with SM. Few days of dark clouds and icy rain but SM decided to find new drummer. After trying couple of drummers during the spring we found Jarkko "Sepi" Seppälä. New chapter begins, heaviest so far!
Financial suicide worked. After sending some samples of metal to come, couple of labels approached and two of them offered record deal in the summer of 2003. SM decided to choose Rage of Achilles.
So .. Looking thru' the years back to '80's ... SM haven't changed, the world has. It's finally ready to unleash Spiritus Mortis. Debut album was out in stores in January 2004 but some bad news, again, Rage Of Achilles called it quits at autumn 2004. So again, looking for a record deal...
With a little help from Tom Phillips from While Heaven Wept they managed to get a deal from Creece's Black Lotus Records and SMs second album, "Fallen", was released in march 2006.
Meanwhile, VP had moved to Stadingrad so it was impossible to arrange rehearsals so in the beginning of 2006 Kari "Hakomäen Blackmore" Lavila was called to replace VP. VP can be still heard on "Fallen".
At the winter of 2006, normal SM luck struck again, this time Black Lotus Records called quits. It happened so quickly, SM were informed at wednesday and next tuesday BLR was dead...
After the fall of Black Lotus Records, Vesa had lost his interested of music so at the spring 2007 we let him go. Tomi Murtomäki came to help and replace him, at least for "20 years of SM" anniversary tour. Tour was the first long tour in SM history and all the gigs were excellent and audience praised the SM performance.
So, what's next? No one knows for sure but SM story will certainly continue: split with The Gates Of Slumber will be released through Emissary Records, split cassette with Withctiger containing Turku gig will be released through Metal Warning. Also SM will participate "Knock'em Down to the Size" 7" vinyl sampler and Metal Warning will release double vinyl version of the first SM album! Also there has been some talk about re-release cd of SM s/t album. With lyrics, song info and some extra songs included!
At January 2009 was announced that Sami Hynninen (The Puritan, Reverend Bizarre) joins as vocalist. Spiritus Mortis signed a record deal with Firebox Records and their third album, "The God Behind the God" is released 13.5.2009. Before album 7" single "When the Wind Howled With a Human Voice/Waiting for the Sun" was released.
Year 2009 will be busiest one in Spiritus Mortis`s career; a lot of gigs are coming in Finland and in Europe.
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Perpetual Motion
Spiritus Mortis Lyrics
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That was not enough
I need more than anyone can ever give
I won't stay middle of the road
I will go to extremes
I want to learn what it means to "really live"
I offer my flesh to be burnt in your hellfire
But I will never return to the temple of your heart
I will never be captured
I set fire to our love's funeral pyre
You gave yourself to me
That was not enough
I need more than anyone can ever give
I won't stay middle of the road
I will go to extremes
I want to learn what it means to "really live"
To really live...
When the new day dawns
I am gone
Here I go again
I am on the run!
The lyrics to Spiritus Mortis's song Perpetual Motion depict a person who has been given love and dedication from someone, but it is not enough for them. The person wants to experience life to the fullest and go to extreme levels to truly understand what it means to "really live". They are not satisfied with mediocrity and want something more intense, symbolizing this with the act of purifying their soul in the flames of their loved one's hatred and offering their flesh to be burnt in their hellfire. It is a drastic and dramatic display of their restlessness and search for something deeper.
Despite the intensity of their desires, the person in the lyrics declares that they will never return to the temple of their loved one's heart and will never be captured. They set fire to their love's funeral pyre, representing the end of their relationship, but also possibly the end of their old way of living. As the song progresses, the person states that when the new day dawns, they are gone and they are on the run again, demonstrating their need to keep moving forward and experiencing all that life has to offer.
Overall, the lyrics to Perpetual Motion are dark and intense, showcasing a person's need to live life to the extreme and not settle for anything less. It is a song about rebellion, restlessness and a search for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
You gave yourself to me
You opened up to me and allowed me into your life
That was not enough
However, your efforts were not sufficient to satisfy my needs
I need more than anyone can ever give
My desires are insatiable, going beyond what anyone can fulfill
I won't stay middle of the road
I refuse to remain passive or indecisive in my actions
I will go to extremes
I am willing to take extreme measures in pursuit of my goals
I want to learn what it means to "really live"
I crave experiences that will truly give me a sense of living fully
Now I purify my soul in the flames of your hatred
I use the intense negative energy from your hatred to cleanse my own soul
I offer my flesh to be burnt in your hellfire
I am willing to endure intense suffering to prove my commitment and devotion to you
But I will never return to the temple of your heart
However, I will never allow myself to be vulnerable to you again
I will never be captured
I will not allow myself to be trapped or controlled by anyone
I set fire to our love's funeral pyre
I symbolically end our relationship and move on from the past
When the new day dawns
After everything that has happened
I am gone
I am no longer present in your life
Here I go again
I am back to my old ways of reckless behavior and impulsivity
I am on the run!
I am escaping from the consequences of my actions and seeking new experiences elsewhere
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.