By 1999, this was already clearly evident, when Frédéric Guillemot (Drums) and Vincent Danhier (Bass) decided to join and secure the line-up. The press and fans enthusiastically praised and welcomed the band’s first release: a mini-CD, “The Blossom”.
This promising debut took a sudden tragic turn, when Frédéric Guillemot committed suicide just a few months later. The band members were inspired to exorcise the dramatic loss of their close friend by expressing the darkest feelings and frustration this trauma provoked in a new concept album. The result was “The Nameless Disease”, produced by Andy Classen (Legion Of The Damned, Dew-Scented, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Disbelief, Graveworm…) and mastered by Goran Finberg (IN FLAMES, Opeth, Dimmu Borgir…), an album which carried a powerful, aggressive and modern sound. In 2002, the band signed a deal with Season of Mist which finally gave Frédéric’s epic eulogy a proper release. The Old Dead Tree performed several shows and toured at various festivals for the record, with the likes of Opeth, Katatonia and Paradise Lost.
Franck Métayer, at the drums since 1999, decided to leave in 2004, later joined Breaklose for a couple of years, and is now a member of Interria. He was replaced by Foued Moukid (now in Arkan) whose debut performance with the The Old Dead Tree appeared on the 2005 album, “The Perpetual Motion”. The band played at several high profile festivals over the summer of 2005 to promote the album’s release, including at “Summer Darkness” (NL) and “Fury Fest” (FR).
Sophomore album “The Perpetual Motion” was fully produced by Andy Classen at the Stage One Studio (Germany) and the collaboration proved to be particularly successful. The album received raving reviews late Summer 2005. Throughout the fall and winter of that year, The Old Dead Tree hit the road with Dutch gothic metallers Epica for a full European tour, and performed several shows as headliners in France and the Benelux.
On May 2006, guitarist and founding member Nicolas Chevrollier called its quits to focus on his family, as he would soon become a father. The strong friendship binding the members of the band made the decision particularly difficult. A replacement was found in Gilles Moinet (main composer of doom metal act Luc Incerta), a man with a deep sense of melody who quickly found his place and brought new influences to The Old Dead Tree.
After several more shows, the band members started working on their third album early 2007. The recording sessions and the whole mixing and mastering process took place in June at the Stage One Studio, once again with irreplaceable producer Andy Classen. The wait is now over and The Old Dead Tree have given birth to their new album “The Water Fields”. This title is based upon an imaginary place where one finds refuge from pain and everyday doubts. “This is a concept album about avoidance, kidding oneself, and the urge we have to hide from reality and to remain passive when we are on tenterhooks...” says Manuel Munoz. “The band went further again, reaching a new stage in terms of song writing and maturity. This album is much heavier and darker, but also more diverse and full of sheer emotion! Even the production of Andy Classen outdoes the job on our previous material…”
The Old Dead Tree disbanded in November 2009.
In January 2013, The Old Dead Tree announced their reunion and that they will play at the Hellfest festival. The 2013 line-up is Manuel Munoz (vocals & guitar), Nicolas Chevrollier (guitar), Gilles Moinet (bass) and Raphaël Antheaume (drums)
Out of breath
The Old Dead Tree Lyrics
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An open door,
A cold wind blowming,
Some leaves strewn about the floor,,
Rain drops falling down the ceiling
A wall with cracking paint
Something dead in the sink
Is this wold lost?
Nothing more to say
I cannot believe my eyes!
Is this world a ghost,
A dead man waiting,
A forgotten king?
I can not believe my eyes! (I don't know!)
I'm out of breath
Is that the better life that you promised?
I'm out of breath
I don't want to realize it is hopeless
Are better days to come?
Is that life changing?
Will I find my breath again?
I feel drained
I feel drained
From fighting fears each day
I feel drained
I Feel drained
Who could accept to live this way?
I'm so tired of feeling ashamed
Of living this way
The lyrics to The Old Dead Tree's song Out of Breath paint a bleak picture of a dilapidated and forgotten world. The broken window and open door signify a lack of security and the cold wind blowing and leaves strewn about the floor indicate a sense of abandonment. The rain drops falling down the ceiling and the wall with cracking paint create an atmosphere of decay and disrepair. The dead something in the sink adds to this feeling of death and decay.
The lyrics go on to question if this is the world we live in now. The world seems lost and devoid of common sense. The image of a ghostly world, a dead man waiting, and a forgotten king all add to this sense of desolation. The singer cannot believe what he sees, and his breathless desperation is palpable.
The repetition of "I'm out of breath" highlights the singer's feeling of helplessness and hopelessness. He questions whether the life promised to us is worth it and wonders if better days are to come. The lyrics evoke a sense of tiredness and fatigue from fighting fears each day, feeling drained, and living in shame.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of loss, despair, and hopelessness. The Old Dead Tree's Out of Breath is a powerful commentary on the state of the world and the struggles we face each day.
Line by Line Meaning
A broken window
A symbol of destruction and decay, illustrating the deterioration of our world.
An open door
A symbol of opportunities and possibilities, but also of vulnerability and exposure.
A cold wind blowing
A symbol of loneliness and isolation, illustrating the harsh reality of life.
Some leaves strewn about the floor
A symbol of impermanence and change, reminding us of the fleeting nature of things.
Rain drops falling down the ceiling
A symbol of the collapse and oppression of our world, illustrating the heavy burden we carry.
A wall with cracking paint
A symbol of the decay and neglect of our surroundings, reflecting our own inner struggles.
Something dead in the sink
A symbol of decay and rot, representing the death of our hopes and dreams.
Is this world lost?
A rhetorical question that reflects our own sense of despair and hopelessness.
Where's common sense?
A question that reflects our own loss of direction and confusion about the world.
Nothing more to say
A statement of resignation and defeat, representing our own sense of powerlessness.
I cannot believe my eyes!
An expression of shock and disbelief, illustrating the profound impact of our surroundings on us.
Is this world a ghost, a dead man waiting, a forgotten king?
A rhetorical question that reflects our own search for identity and purpose in an uncertain world.
I'm out of breath
A metaphor for our own sense of exhaustion and weariness in the face of life's challenges.
Is that the better life that you promised?
A question that reflects our own disappointment and disillusionment with the promises of life.
I don't want to realize it is hopeless
A statement of denial and resistance, illustrating our own refusal to accept the harsh realities of life.
Are better days to come?
A question that reflects our own hope and optimism for the future.
Is that life changing?
A question that reflects our own search for meaning and purpose in life.
Will I find my breath again?
A question that reflects our own sense of uncertainty and apprehension about the future.
I feel drained
A metaphor for our own sense of exhaustion and depletion in the face of life's difficulties.
From fighting fears each day
A reflection of the struggles and challenges we face in our daily lives.
Who could accept to live this way?
A rhetorical question that reflects our own sense of outrage and frustration with the world.
I'm so tired of feeling ashamed of living this way
A statement of regret and self-loathing, illustrating the impact of our surroundings on our own sense of self.
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This band will always be fantastic to my mind, heart and ears. I just wish they were still active! Their last release was so good! Should do another full length!
Vladyslav Serdiuk
one of my favorite band ever
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Bajicof
Ils ont trop de talent.
Frédéric PRIMA
really good song !! and the album "the perpetual motion" is very good. Great music band!
Nameless Mirage
Exellent , le refrain est superbe !
Primitive In The Extreme
What a wonderful discovery ✨
Ukucafé
Excellent! Rien à envier aux groupes 'ricains :)
shiroudevil
La vidéo mérite d'etre téléchargé en HQ
J'Hell'M Von Charnier
Splendide...le Paradise Lost français..mais avec un petit plus...