The band… Read Full Bio ↴The Foreshadowing is a gothic doom metal band from Rome, Italy.
The band was officially formed at the dawn of 2005, but the project was actually started back in 1998, from an idea of Alessandro Pace (aka Alex Vega), who involved his friends Andrea Chiodetti (guitar) and Francesco Sosto (keyboards) with the idea of starting up a new gothic doom metal band in the vein of My Dying Bride, Katatonia and Anathema, revisiting the sound of these bands in a modern key and with a personal style. Soon the trio was forced to put aside the project, as they couldn’t find the right members to fill the band up.
After a long period of other experiences in various band (Klimt 1918, Spiritual Front, Grimness), they rejoined again and found the spur to take in the old doom metal project again. Soon they were joined by drum player Jonah Padella and bass guitar player Davide Pesola, two old acquaintances of the underground metal scene in Rome. A couple of months later they engaged Marco Benevento, vocalist and mastermind of the Italian gothic metal band How Like a Winter, who was the missing link to complete the line up.
Their debut full-length, "Days of Nothing", was released during autumn 2005 and the beginning of 2006 and was mixed by Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre) at Outer Sound Studios in Rome. Days of Nothing is a concept album about an imaginary apocalypse wished by an insane ordinary man. After the releases the band signs to British cult label Candlelight Records. On 22 October 2007 Days of Nothing was issued under the historical label, receiving praise from most of the critics. Recently The Foreshadowing announced their official endorsement with Jackson Guitars USA.
In the beginning of 2010, The Foreshadowing announced the release of their second album "Oionos", whose release date was set on April 2010 and contemporary made public their signing a new deal with German label Cyclone Empire Records. In the album tracklist was included a gothic metal cover version of Russians, a famous 1980s hit by Sting.
Their third album, "Second World", was released in April 2012.
Survivors Sleep
The Foreshadowing Lyrics
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Saw the earth breaking in two
Wondering what could we get from this half life
Will we damn the days we set in our way?
Our souls of unbelievers
Will call the rage of Christ
Disturb survivors' sleep
Here we are walking the red and grey district
Saw a man sewing his mouth.
We were preached to find some comfort in waiting
And the common man is able to shout.
The secrets of unholy
Will prevent us from praying
Survivors for the glory
Here where the orphans play.
Our souls of unbelievers
Will call the rage of Christ
Disturb survivors' sleep
And the entire world will cry.
The song "Survivors Sleep" by the Italian gothic/doom metal band, The Foreshadowing, has a strong apocalyptic theme. The lyrics speak of soldiers of fortune and glory who witness the earth breaking in two and question whether they will regret the choices they have made in life. The imagery of the earth breaking suggests a cataclysmic event, possibly a natural disaster or a man-made catastrophe. The idea of half-life is also introduced, which may refer to the survivors living in a world that is only half-functional, no longer able to sustain life as it used to. The uncertainty of what lies ahead is a recurrent theme throughout the song.
The following verse speaks of walking in a district that is red and grey, witnessing a man sewing his mouth. The imagery is disturbing and invokes a sense of hopelessness and despair. The fact that the man sews his mouth offers a metaphor for the suppression of free speech and the oppression of personal expression. The idea of finding comfort in waiting and the ability of the common man to shout also suggests potential social unrest or dissatisfaction with the status quo. The last line - "Here where the orphans play" - introduces a sense of innocence or purity in the midst of chaos and destruction.
The chorus reiterates the idea that the souls of unbelievers will call the rage of Christ, disturbing survivor's sleep and causing the entire world to cry. The "survivors" referred to in the chorus could be those who have survived the cataclysmic event, or those who have survived the oppression and lack of free speech. The rage of Christ could refer to some form of divine retribution, or it could signify the wrath of the oppressed who rise up against their oppressors.
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Line by Line Meaning
Here we are soldiers of fortune and glory
We are adventurous individuals, seeking wealth and fame.
Saw the earth breaking in two
We witnessed a catastrophic event, possibly an earthquake or other natural disaster.
Wondering what could we get from this half life
We are contemplating what benefits or opportunities may arise from this new, uncertain reality.
Will we damn the days we set in our way?
We are questioning whether our past decisions or actions may have contributed to the current situation.
Our souls of unbelievers
We lack faith or trust in established beliefs or systems.
Will call the rage of Christ
Our disbelief or defiance may anger or provoke a religious figurehead.
Disturb survivors' sleep
Our actions may cause unrest or distress among those who have survived the disaster.
And the desert world will cry.
The aftermath of the disaster has caused widespread devastation and despair.
Here we are walking the red and grey district
We are exploring a damaged or dangerous area, potentially seeking resources or information.
Saw a man sewing his mouth.
We witnessed a disturbing image, possibly a form of protest or self-harm.
We were preached to find some comfort in waiting
We were advised to be patient and rely on hope or faith for eventual improvement.
And the common man is able to shout.
Despite the bleak situation, ordinary people still have a voice or agency to demand change.
The secrets of unholy
There are hidden or forbidden knowledge or practices that may have contributed to the disaster.
Will prevent us from praying
Our disbelief or skepticism may hinder our ability to find comfort or solace in prayer or spirituality.
Survivors for the glory
Those who have survived the disaster may become objects of admiration or envy.
Here where the orphans play.
The disaster has affected vulnerable or marginalized populations, such as children without parents or homes.
Our souls of unbelievers
Our lack of faith or trust persists.
Will call the rage of Christ
Our defiance may provoke divine wrath or condemnation.
Disturb survivors' sleep
Our actions may continue to cause distress or unrest among those who have survived.
And the entire world will cry.
The disaster has global repercussions, causing widespread sorrow and grief.
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.