The year of 2000 followed with live-promotion tours, supporting edguy and playing for metal heads at Festivals as Sweden Rock in Sweden and Wacken Open Air in Germany.
The 2:nd album "Fall into Madness" was like the first album recorded in Studio Underground and also co-produced by Pelle Saether. The recording took place in May 2000, but the release didn't take place until over a year later in June 2001. Even now the press agreed, Steel Attack was a band with potential. Now it was time for the first tour in the US, an 8-day tour including a performance at the Metal Meltdown Festival in New Jersey.
For the 3:rd album Steel Attack signed for Arise Metal and recorded "Predator of the Empire" in November 2002. The release of the album was in May 2003. (Steel Attack also did the song Dr. Stein for the Helloween II tribute album as their first recording for Arise Metal.)
The 4:th album "Enslaved" was recorded in a different studio, Black Lounge Studio - which is owned by Jonas Kjellgren (former member of Carnal Forge and Centinex and now in Scar Symmetry) to get a fresh sound on the album. The recording took place during April 19th to the end of May 2004. "Enslaved" was released in October 2004 and received amazing reviews everywhere! The band continued touring as ever before, such as a 12-day European tour with German Black Abyss and Canadian Exciter.
At the end of 2005 Steel Attack parted with Arise Metal to find a better deal elsewhere ... (and due to other stuff not worth mentioning) the offers where many due to the load of great reviews of "Enslaved"... The best deal offered came from German Massacre Records, which also was the label the band, had their hopes on during the "search". A contract was written between Steel Attack and Massacre Records and the recordings of the 5:th album "Diabolic Symphony" begun. Also then Steel Attack choosed to record at Black Lounge studios. The album was released April 21:st and generated a breakthrough for Steel Attack by getting a bigger fanbase and the critics said "Diabolic is the best album so far". The Sweds was once again playing in the USA, this time one of the venues was the famous Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles.
Steel Attack worked on material for a new album in mid 2007 and entered Solnasound Recording with Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) at the recording desk in November that year. The album "Carpe DiEnd" is Steel Attack´s sixth studio album and in 2008 they will tour Europe and USA again.
The Darkness
Steel Attack Lyrics
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It belongs to me
The key to evil is to desecrate the world
The fire within will keep me alive
You'd better hide your flame you step inside your soul
Come the fire take my burning hands
Trying it out
Under the sky, blow up my mind
If we ally I will return again
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
Falling higher, into the dark
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
Falling higher, into the dark
The time will tell us who's the one to blame
The touch of evil is burning like a flame
Destruction and hate, you know that's my fate
As the windchill blow is searching I alone
A snake flow river by the fury of the dark
So now we're on our way again
Under the sky, blow up my mind
If we ally I will return again
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
Falling higher, into the dark
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
Falling higher, into the dark
Under the sky, blow up my mind
If we ally I will return again
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
Falling higher, into the dark
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
Falling higher, into the dark
Into the dark
Thunder and lightning
Into the dark
Thunder and lightning
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
Falling higher, into the...
Into the dark
In Steel Attack's song "The Darkness," the singer reflects on their connection to darkness and evil. They claim that the darkness "belongs" to them and that the key to evil is to desecrate the world. Despite this, the singer finds solace in the fire within them, which they believe will keep them alive. They warn others to hide their own "flame" when they step into their soul, suggesting that they could be in danger from the singer's influence. The song includes imagery of thunder and lightning, which could represent the singer's power and unpredictability.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is both drawn to and in control of darkness and evil. They seem to find comfort in it and believe that it is their fate to embrace it. This idea is echoed in the lines, "Destruction and hate, you know that's my fate." However, the song also suggests that this darkness is dangerous and could harm others, as evidenced by the warning to hide their flame.
The repetition of the phrase "falling higher" and the references to thunder and lightning in the chorus create a sense of power and intensity. Combined with the darker themes of the lyrics, the song creates a feeling of danger and foreboding.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the darkness
The singer is capable of recognizing the darkness and acknowledges its presence.
It belongs to me
The darkness is a part of the singer's life or identity.
The key to evil is to desecrate the world
The destruction or defilement of the world is a necessary factor in engaging in evil acts.
The fire within will keep me alive
The singer's inner drive or passion will sustain them.
You'd better hide your flame you step inside your soul
The singer warns others to keep their inner light hidden when delving into their souls, as it may get extinguished by the darkness.
Come the fire take my burning hands
The singer is willing to embrace the fire, symbolizing their passion or inner drive.
Trying it out
Not sure what this line means without context, but it could allude to experimenting with something.
Got to relieve your soul
The singer stresses the importance of taking the necessary steps to soothe one's soul or inner being.
Under the sky, blow up my mind
The vastness of the sky overwhelms the singer's mind, possibly inspiring awe or fear.
If we ally I will return again
If we form an alliance, I will come back or support you in the future.
Falling higher, thunder and lightning
The chaos or turmoil increases, symbolized by thunder and lightning.
Falling higher, into the dark
The chaos or turmoil intensifies and descends into darkness, representing the descent into evil.
The time will tell us who's the one to blame
Eventually, the blame for the situation at hand will become apparent.
The touch of evil is burning like a flame
The influence or presence of evil is intense and palpable.
Destruction and hate, you know that's my fate
The singer's fate is tied to destruction and hatred, possibly due to embracing the dark side.
As the windchill blow is searching I alone
The singer is solitary and contemplative, perhaps in a state of self-reflection.
A snake flow river by the fury of the dark
A river flows with a menacing or malevolent energy, symbolized by a serpent.
So now we're on our way again
The singer and whoever they're with have resumed their journey or mission.
Into the dark
The singer is descending more deeply into darkness or evil.
Thunder and lightning
The chaos and turmoil continues or intensifies.
Contributed by Jayden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Eugenia Garcia
The fire within will keep me alive!!!.... Iml
Ælex DrakenHell
So... I been listening to this album for eleven years, and this song still kicks fucking ass! Nice, guys, really nice riffs and lyrics.
Flash Gordon
had no idea they made another album before they switched singers and went down the drain. <3 it
arthemispower
chorus EPIC!!!!!!!
Oscar Cartes
Kick Ass Song!!! lml