Stormzone quickly signed to UK label Escape Music and released their debut album, 'Caught in the act' in 2007. This album also achieved a Japanese release through Marquee/Avalon and featured cover artwork by the legendary Rodney Matthews. Rodney had previously created album covers for Thin Lizzy, Diamond Head, Magnum and Praying Mantis.
In March 2008 Stormzone was invited to play with Dokken guitarist George Lynch on his European tour. The band would play as support and then return to the stage as headliners each night as George Lynch's band. This led to a great reception especially in Spain where they have returned several times touring with Cinderella, Sryper, LA Guns and Y&T. They have also played at Spain's biggest rock festival, Lorca Rock.
In 2009 Stormzone was invited to play at the Sweden Rock festival where they played on the Zeppelin stage just after Sabaton. A great performance gained them the interest of a representative from German label SPV and they signed to Olly Hahn's company in early 2010. This led to the release of the second Stormzone album, 'Death Dealer', which also saw the band take a heavier approach to song-writing. This led to very positive reviews all over Europe and Stormzone was quickly getting a reputation as fore-runners of the NNWOBHM (New New Wave Of British Heavy Metal). 'Death Dealer' was co-produced by the creator of the NWOBHM, Neal Kay, the legendary metal dj who brought Iron Maiden to the attention of their first deals.
A tour of the UK with Tesla came next, then shows with White Lion and Winger followed up by invitations to play at Raismesfest in France, Headbangers Open Air in Germany and then their biggest show so far, last year's Wacken Open Air festival. This very promptly encouraged SPV to release the third Stormzone album shortly after Wacken, and 'Zero To Rage' hit the review pages very positively in November 2011.
Stormzone have maintained their NWOBHM roots and the band is influenced by metal acts such as Saxon, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Queensryche and reviews of Death Dealer and Zero To Rage have seen comparisons also to Hammerfall and Helloween. The band is currently working with MVT Concerts in Germany and will be touring there in September 2012. This will also co-incide with the release of the 4th Stormzone album. The band are also in contention to have Stormzone music on an Irish/American production of a movie based on the warrior Cuchulainn. Working closely with Gabriel Management in 2012 will also enhance the Stormzone profile during what should be a very busy and productive year keeping the spirit of the NWOBHM alive!
Labyrinth
Stormzone Lyrics
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Outside's no better,
I thought I was stronger,
But my tears are bitter,
My dreams I once had,
I can't remember,
Another night alone I'm facing,
I don't care,
Find my own way, out...
Such pain inside me,
No point in crying,
I gave up believing,
I feel like dying,
Life seems too long now,
Who'll make it better,
I deny the light that's shining,
I don't care,
I find my own way out,
Find my own way out
I'll escape the madness,
I am stronger than you,
Deep within my Labyrinth,
I've met and faced the truth,
I'm escaping madness,
Stronger, stronger than you
Solo
Repat
The lyrics to Stormzone's song Labyrinth speak to a deep feeling of being trapped and lost, both physically and emotionally. The singer is stuck within the confines of walls that are closing in, and finds no solace in the outside world either. They feel hopeless and weak, unable to remember the dreams that once gave them purpose. This sense of isolation is only heightened by the fact that they are facing another night alone.
Despite the overwhelming sense of despair, the singer is determined to find their own way out of this situation. They refuse to give up or surrender to their pain, even if it feels like they are dying inside. While life seems unbearably long, they are ready to face whatever challenges come their way in order to escape the madness and find strength within themselves. The final solo signifies a sense of triumph and liberation, as the singer finally emerges from their Labyrinth victorious.
Line by Line Meaning
These walls are closing,
The singer feels trapped and confined, as if their problems and pain are suffocating them.
Outside's no better,
The outside world doesn't offer any solace or escape from their troubles, making the situation feel even more hopeless.
I thought I was stronger,
The singer realizes that they're not as resilient as they thought they were, which adds to their feelings of vulnerability and despair.
But my tears are bitter,
The singer is grieving and mourning, and their tears reflect the bitterness and pain of their emotions.
My dreams I once had,
The singer has lost sight of their hopes and aspirations, or perhaps they've given up on them altogether due to their current hardships.
I can't remember,
The singer has forgotten what it feels like to be free of their struggles and pain.
Another night alone I'm facing,
The singer is confronted with another lonely, difficult night, with no clear way out of their situation.
I don't care,
The singer has reached a point of emotional numbness and apathy, where they feel they have nothing left to lose.
I find my own way out,
Despite the odds stacked against them, the singer is determined to escape their current circumstances and find a sense of freedom and relief.
Such pain inside me,
The singer is experiencing intense emotional pain and turmoil, which feels all-consuming and insurmountable.
No point in crying,
The singer feels that crying won't solve anything or alleviate their suffering.
I gave up believing,
The singer has lost faith in themselves or in the possibility of things getting better.
I feel like dying,
The singer is overwhelmed with despair and hopelessness, to the point where they may be considering suicide as a way out.
Life seems too long now,
The singer feels that life is dragging on and that their pain and suffering may never end.
Who'll make it better,
The singer is looking for someone or something to alleviate their suffering and provide comfort, but feels that no one is there for them.
I deny the light that's shining,
The singer is turning away from any possibility of hope or positivity, as if they don't deserve or can't handle it.
I'll escape the madness,
The singer is determined to regain control of their life and find a way to escape the cycle of pain and despair.
I am stronger than you,
The singer is addressing their struggles directly, as if they're fighting an opponent, and asserting their own strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Deep within my Labyrinth,
The singer is referring to their own subconscious, where they're exploring their own psyche and emotions in an attempt to find clarity and understanding.
I've met and faced the truth,
Through their introspection, the singer has confronted uncomfortable truths about themselves and their life, which may be painful but ultimately empowering.
Stronger, stronger than you,
The singer reiterates their resilience and determination to overcome their struggles, regardless of what obstacles they may face along the way.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.