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 Other Side
Steel Attack Lyrics
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Cause out of darkness, demons rise
In the moonlight, in the mist
Evil is lurking – staring eyes
Save'em
From all evil and all bad
Save'em
Save'em
From all evil and despair
Save'em
Make them sour above all bad
Don't walk to close child
To the house on the hill
It's possessed by powers
From the other side
Keep on walking
Walk away from the mansion
The house and it's powers
Will be gone at dawn
Save'em
From all evil and all bad
Save'em
Help them safe to home and care
Save'em
From all evil and despair
Save'em
Make them sour above all bad
The lyrics to Steel Attack's song "The Other Side" are cautionary and aim to warn listeners of the danger that lies within the darkness. The singer advises against walking alone in the dark because "out of darkness, demons rise." Evil is lurking with its "staring eyes" in the moonlight and mist. The song urges listeners to save those who are vulnerable from the dangers of the dark and protect them from "evil and despair." Heavily influenced by the horror genre, the song also warns against approaching the house on the hill, which is "possessed by powers from the other side."
The lyrics tap into a sense of fear and evoke imagery that can be found in horror movies. The message of the song is simple yet strong, urging the listener to beware of the darkness and be cautious when venturing out alone. This is an effective way to send a message as the lyrics can resonate with listeners, who may have experienced a similar situation of walking alone in the dark and sensing the danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't walk alone child, in the dark
When walking at night, don't go by yourself into the darkness.
Cause out of darkness, demons rise
From the darkness, evil creatures can emerge.
In the moonlight, in the mist
Even in the light of the moon, and when covered by a haze, danger can lurk.
Evil is lurking – staring eyes
Evil can be hidden in the shadows, and may be watching you.
Save'em
From all evil and all bad
Be their savior and protect them from any malevolent force that threatens them.
Save'em
Help them safe to home and care
Assist them in getting back to a place of safety and comfort.
Save'em
From all evil and despair
Shield them from any darkness or hopelessness that could befall them.
Save'em
Make them sour above all bad
Empower them to rise above and overcome any harm.
Don't walk to close child
To the house on the hill
Avoid approaching the mansion on the hill.
It's possessed by powers
From the other side
It's controlled by supernatural forces from an unknown realm.
Keep on walking
Walk away from the mansion
Keep moving and don't stop until you're a safe distance away from the building.
The house and it's powers
Will be gone at dawn
By the morning, the mansion and its supernatural influence will dissipate.
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodrigo Márquez
Amazing álbum!!!
Caio One007
great riffs. thanks. Amazing stuff from Sweden. Have great bands.
Parnell Orphy
Great stuff....good riffs
Mike A Sembric
Awesome band great singer and guitarist as well as bass and drums just enough speed with out going overboard. There other albums are just as good.Metal til Death headbangers ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ ⚡⚡⚡
Ricardo JM
The singer sounds like Ripper Owens!!
Luis Augusto Cruz Alves
Excelent album
Diego Pinto
great
Smilen BEKYAROV
💀🤘
Jean Christophe Mercier
Great band
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