Formed by guitarist Mikael Sandorf in Luleå, Sweden during 2001, The Duskfall emerged from the ashes of the legendary but short-lived melodic death metal band Gates Of Ishtar. Before they were named The Duskfall - at the time they were called Soulash - the group suffered from a number of line-up changes and technical problems with both Tommi Konu (bass) and Urban Carlsson (drums) leaving the band. After months of searching, an old friend from Gates Of Ishtar, Oskar Karlsson, came to the rescue as a drummer and Kaj Molin replaced Tommi on bass. Finally all seemed in place with a full line-up and in summer of 2001 their 5-track demo Deliverance was released with Sandorf performing vocal duties. Shortly after, vocalist Kai Jaakkola joined the band and all 5 demo tracks were re-recorded and re-arranged for their full length debut Frailty was released November 2002, produced by Daniel Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo (In Flames, Darkane, Thyrfing) who also mixed, engineered, and performed guest keyboards and guitar.
Their second CD, Source released December 2003 was recorded once again at Daniel Bergstrand's Dug Out Studios. They were joined by Joachim Lindbäck who performed guest solos. Critical response was good and the band projected their music forward with a more distinctive sound. After the release of Source, the lineup curse struck again - Kaj and Joachim decided to leave to band to focus on other things in life. This was a setback but the band got help from Antti Lindholm on guitar & bass, and Marco Eronen took over live bass duties from 2005-06.
Shortly after Antti joined up, a record contract was drawn up with Nuclear Blast and Lifetime Supply of Guilt was released in August 2005. This album was more straightforward than the previous two releases and was not as well received by critics and some fans. Daniel Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo once again produced. A music video was created for the song Shoot It In and the track was heavily featured in the video game The Darkness released in 2007 on PS3. Another Swedish extreme metal band, Defleshed (which Duskfall drummer Oskar Karlsson had been in) was also featured on the games' soundtrack.
Their fourth album The Dying Wonders of the World was released in October 2007 on Nuclear Blast, produced by Daniel Bergstand. Matte Järnil, who joined the band in 2006, played bass (and later joined related band Helltrain in 2009), giving Antti the opportunity to focus exclusively on guitar. Lawrence Mackrory (Darkane), who previously performed guest vocals on the debut album Frailty, returned to perform guest vocals once more. On this album, they somewhat returned to form and received a middling response from critics. This was the only album to not feature cover artwork by Seth Siro Anton.
On August 4, 2008, a statement on the official website stated that the band had decided to call it a day, following the departure of main songwriter and founder of the band Mikael Sandorf.
In Spring 2014, after much rumor, the band officially returned with a new lineup, notably including Fredrik Andersson on drums. Sandorf is the only remaining original member. Their upcoming sixth full-length album will be released on German label Apostasy Records.
Official facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDuskfallSweden
Official myspace: https://myspace.com/theduskfa11
Current line-up:
Mikael Sandorf - guitars [2001-]
Ronny Edlund - rhythm guitar [2014-]
Jonathan Storm - bass [2014-]
Fredrik Andersson - drums [2014-] (Amon Amarth, ex-A Canorous Quintet)
Magnus Klavborn - vocals [2014-]
Previous members:
Oskar Karlsson - drums [2001-08] (Helltrain, ex-Gates of Ishtar, ex-The Everdawn, ex-Sarcasm, ex-Scheitan, ex-Defleshed)
Kai Jaakkola - vocals [2001-08] (Deathchain, Deathbound, Monsterspank)
Antti Lindholm - guitar [2004-08] (Monsterspank)
Kaj Molin - bass [2001-05]
Matte Järnil - bass [2006-08](Helltrain)
Joachim Lindbäck - guitar [2003-04]
Glenn Svensson - guitar [2001-02]
Urban Carlsson - drums [2001]
Jonny Ahlgren - guitar [2001]
Tommi Konu - bass [2001]
Kim Bjäle - bass [2014]
Tune Of Slaughtered Hearts
The Duskfall Lyrics
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Touched the wounds of a slaughtered heart?
I greet you to my world, come join me, I hope youÂ'll learn
(as your emotions burn)
ThereÂ's nothing more to say, donÂ't walk my path, just turn away
So wipe that smile my friend, this is my life in vain
(in a race towards time )
ThatÂ's far from right, but hey IÂ'm never wrong?
So give me strength to face the day this final time
IÂ'll change my ways and face my fears
So here I go again, the futureÂ's lost and my past still burns
I search within wondering whatÂ's wrong, same old story, same old song
(the tune of slaughtered hearts)
I have always been alone, since the day when I was born
So come, bring on the war, show me what I was created for
(there must be more to life than this?)
The Duskfall's song Tune Of Slaughtered Hearts features lyrics that are introspective in nature, delving into the deep emotional pain and sorrow that the singer has endured. The opening lines "Have you ever felt the scars/Touched the wounds of a slaughtered heart?" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song, inviting the listener to join the singer in his world of misery and heartache. The singer is almost inviting the listener to experience the same pain he does, as if it is their only solace.
The chorus, "I'd drink the world to drown the pain living in me/That's far from right, but hey I'm never wrong?" conveys the desperation that the singer feels to escape the pain that he is living with. He admits that his coping mechanisms are not ideal, but he believes that he is never wrong. The line "So give me strength to face the day this final time/I'll change my ways and face my fears" also shows a glimmer of hope that the singer wants to change and face his fears.
The final verse "I have always been alone, since the day when I was born/So come, bring on the war, show me what I was created for/There must be more to life than this?" is a plea for meaning and purpose in life. The singer feels like he has been alone his entire life, and wants to know what he was created for. The phrase "the tune of slaughtered hearts" refers to the repetition of the same painful experiences, as if the singer is trapped in a cycle of suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever felt the scars
Have you experienced the pain and trauma left behind by emotional wounds?
Touched the wounds of a slaughtered heart?
Have you ever had to deal with the aftermath of a broken heart?
I greet you to my world, come join me, I hope youÂ'll learn
I welcome you to my world, but warn you that it may be full of pain and suffering, although there may be some lessons to be learned.
(as your emotions burn)
While your emotions run high and wild.
ThereÂ's nothing more to say, donÂ't walk my path, just turn away
I have no more advice to give, but I warn you not to follow in my footsteps, and to rather avoid becoming like me if possible.
So wipe that smile my friend, this is my life in vain
Please do not smile, because my life is filled with pain and feelings of worthlessness.
(in a race towards time )
I feel like I am racing against time, and that the clock is ticking down to something inevitable.
IÂ'd drink the world to drown the pain living in me
I would metaphorically drink the world if it meant that the pain within me would be dulled or eliminated.
ThatÂ's far from right, but hey IÂ'm never wrong?
I know that what I am doing is not morally correct, but somehow, deep down inside, I still believe that I am never wrong.
So give me strength to face the day this final time
Please give me the courage I need to face this day, as if it is the last time I will have to face it.
IÂ'll change my ways and face my fears
I will try to turn my life around by altering my behaviour, and facing my fears head-on.
So here I go again, the futureÂ's lost and my past still burns
I am embarking on this new journey once again, but I feel like my future is uncertain and that my past is still having a negative impact on me.
I search within wondering whatÂ's wrong, same old story, same old song
I am introspective and always questioning what is wrong with me or where I went wrong, but it feels as if I always come up with the same answers and conclusions.
(the tune of slaughtered hearts)
This is the melody of those who have had their hearts broken and have been emotionally scarred.
I have always been alone, since the day when I was born
I have been alone throughout my entire life, since the day I was born.
So come, bring on the war, show me what I was created for
I am ready to face any challenges or battles that life has in store for me, so that I can find my true calling and purpose.
(there must be more to life than this?)
Is there not something more fulfilling and worthwhile to life than the pain and suffering that I have experienced?
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Florian Jagel
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