The Berzerker has produced five full length albums, The Berzerker (2000), Dissimulate (2002), World of Lies (2005), Animosity (2007) and The Reawakening (2008). These were released through Earache Records, with the exception of the latest album, which was released through Berserker Industries. During the early part of their career as a live act, band members were identified only as The Vocalist, The Guitarist, The Bassist and The Drummer, distinguishable on stage only by the masks they wore. However, the group has since abandoned this device.
A DVD documentary, The Principles and Practices of The Berzerker (2004), includes several hours of live concert footage, as well as the first public images of the band members without their masks.
Most of the band's music videos have been banned from broadcast for reasons such as the possible epileptic fit-inducing imagery contained in the video "Forever", and the horrific imagery of "Reality". The latter features graphic images of cadavers and body parts, along with appearances from the band themselves.
Years active: 1995-2010
PARADOX
The Berzerker Lyrics
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Forever I've wanted to be a lot more than just a person
Not to play on the side of the humans
We're forced to live and die in this system
I can't see the logic that we are taught
Pleasure is attained through freedom
Pain is the answer
Try to escape from the body
Can not take this
I thought that pain was my savior
Living a lie from what I'm thinking
I'm chasing my life which must end right here
How can I free myself from this world that I'm forced to live in?
We'll see at the end that this idea freedom
that you hold to yourself, can never
Retrieve all the things that were meant to be
if they're causing us pleasure
I want to be the pain causing the change to our race
When it hurts you
I want to be the pain causing the change to our life
When it hits
I want to be what I am, not the circumstance of how I was born
I can not take this, I will not take this
I want to be the pain causing the change to our race
I want to be the pain causing the change to our life
I want to be what I am, not the circumstance of how I was born
I can not take this, I will not take this
Why should I take anymore
The lyrics of The Berzerker's song Paradox delve into the concept of free will and the limitations of human existence within societal systems. The persona expressed in the lyrics longs for something more than just the mundane existence of a person playing a part in the larger, societal structure. The idea of being 'forced to live and die in this system' creates a sense of hopelessness and trappedness. Moreover, the persona seems to reject the notion that pleasure can be attained through freedom or that pain is the answer. Instead, they want to 'be the pain causing the change' and escape from the physical limitations of the body. This paradoxical situation is summed up perfectly in the line 'Welcome to the paradox', highlighting the often contradictory nature of life.
The idea of freedom and the constraints that prevent its attainment are apparent throughout the song, particularly in the statement 'How can I free myself from this world that I'm forced to live in?'. In the end, the persona seems to reject the idea of a predetermined circumstance of birth and wants to be true to themselves, whatever that may be. The persona no longer wants to take this confined existence and wants to be the catalyst of change.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't take this
I am unable to continue existing in this current state
Forever I've wanted to be a lot more than just a person
I have always had a desire to transcend beyond the human experience
Not to play on the side of the humans
I do not wish to conform or align myself with common human values
We're forced to live and die in this system
Our lives are predetermined by the societal structures we live in
I can't see the logic that we are taught
The teachings we receive from society lack any sound reasoning or justification
Pleasure is attained through freedom
True happiness can only be found through experiencing complete freedom and autonomy
Pain is the answer
Suffering is the necessary path towards growth and change
Try to escape from the body
I seek to break free from the limitations of my physical body
Welcome to the paradox
This is the conflicting and complex nature of my desires and aspirations
Can not take this
I am absolutely incapable of accepting this reality
I thought that pain was my savior
I believed that suffering and adversity would ultimately lead me towards salvation
Living a lie from what I'm thinking
I am forced to hide my true beliefs and desires due to societal pressure
I'm chasing my life which must end right here
I am eternally pursuing a life that will ultimately come to a close
How can I free myself from this world that I'm forced to live in?
I seek a way to liberate myself from the constraints of my current existence
We'll see at the end that this idea freedom that you hold to yourself, can never Retrieve all the things that were meant to be if they're causing us pleasure
At the end of our lives, we will realize that pursuing total freedom at the cost of pleasure and enjoyment is ultimately futile
I want to be the pain causing the change to our race
I want to be the catalyst for transformative change and progress within our society
When it hurts you
I want to cause pain to those who resist change in order to motivate them towards growth
I want to be the pain causing the change to our life
I want to be the force that inspires individuals to challenge and transform their personal lives
When it hits
When the pain of transformation becomes unavoidable
I want to be what I am, not the circumstance of how I was born
I wish to transcend beyond the limitations imposed on me by my upbringing and societal expectations
I can not take this, I will not take this
I refuse to accept and submit to the restrictions of my current existence
Why should I take anymore
What justification is there for me to continue living a life that I do not believe in?
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midNcry
this is one of the best metal albums ever made ... fucking briliant!
R4pt0r963
Fantastic! Simply beautiful
Dennis Dudgeon
who cares what it is called its powerful music unique in its own way so bad ass.
Antipaladin Pedigri
I think they called their genre this way themselves. As far as I remember they were known to change the name of their genre from album to album.
Non-Applicable
This is the sound of my soul. I'm SO. FUCKING. EDGY.
Maury di Aquarius
industrial death metal and speedcore !
xNECRO
Industrial Grind!
Shanity
Let me guess, you are 12 year old kid from nowhere and this is your first metal band, aye?
George18798
It isn't cybergrind, its Industrial Death Metal or Deathgrind remixed with techno
jonathan alan anageles quiroz
The berzerker esta en facebook y si es una pagina