Followed by MESSA DA REQUIEM hardly a year later, the mini album hits the top of the European Alternative Charts. It is celebrated “Record of the Year” of the DUTCH ALTERNATIVE CHARTS (DUC) after three months’ constantly holding the top position. The song GROUND ZERO establishes itself as a club hit overnight skilfully linking hard electronics with an oriental theme. For the first time here, THE RETROSIC is enriched by the classical singing of soprano Zaide who gives the EP its name quoting passages from the requiem by Verdi under the same name.
2002 and the following year also sees the band challenging various remix works for BRUDERSCHAFT, CLAN OF XYMOX and a collaboration with [:SITD:] feat. Cyrus on vocals for the comic-soundtrack ERYNIS with the song DECOY and on the RETROSIC-Remix for LAUGHING STOCK.
Almost two years after MESSA DA REQUIEM, THE RETROSIC's second full-time release is brought to daylight with GOD OF HELL. Harsh arrangements combined with biting vocals remain the immovable centre of THE RETROSIC, now expanding to a fully band line-up behind Cyrus. But the electronic surrounding is meeting more exceptional instrumentalisation than ever before and resulting into an enormous number of established club hits: In THE STORM’s Indian flutes open the album and martial military drums and ethereal boys’ choirs rise in the final part of MANEATER. DRAGONFIRE links industrial elements with wide trombones, whereas ELYSIUM apparently leaves the electronical context completely to make room for Oriental rhythms. It is this song, which again features Zaide’s singing as its centrepiece.
GOD OF HELL´s chosen to become the most successful electro release 2004 at the German Alternative Charts (DAC) and also RETROSIC's first album released in North America.
After 2 years of work the highly-awaited follower to GOD OF HELL will be released in summer 2006. NIGHTCRAWLER will take you on a trip to the inevitable, your fear of the dark – where the creatures of the night hide their faces so that you have never noticed them – until now.
Discography:
2001 – PROPHECY (album)
2002 – MESSA DA REQUIEM (mini-album)
2004 – GOD OF HELL (album)
2006 – NIGHTCRAWLER (album)
Unleash Hell
The Retrosic Lyrics
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Worth killing for
Worth going to Hell for
"You might say I've been working my way up the food chain"
Don't tell me how to keep composure
It has to be done for a sense of closure
The bloody mess which is all around
Am I born to kill or to appease?
Am I the cure or am I the disease?
I forgot about all of it
Finally I've got rid of it
Unleash Hell!
"I try to slow my heart down and breathe the fire out of my lungs.
My muscles make promises of the pain yet to come
The night's as hot as Hell"
Am I born to kill or to appease?
Am I the cure or am I the disease?
I forgot about all of it
Finally I've got rid of it
The Retrosic's song Unleash Hell is a dark, provocative and intense piece of music that delves into the complex psychological themes of war, conflict, and the human condition. The opening lyrics, "worth dying for, worth killing for, worth going to Hell for" set the tone for the rest of the song, which revolves around a character who is consumed with the idea of power, dominance, and control.
The second line, "you might say I've been working my way up the food chain," is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the character is slowly but surely gaining more power and influence over others. The chorus, "unleash Hell," is a clear call to arms, urging the character to take action, make a difference, and unleash their inner strength and power.
The verses are filled with introspective questions, such as "am I born to kill or to appease?," and "am I the cure or am I the disease?," indicating that the character is grappling with their own identity, purpose, and morality. These themes are further amplified by the heavy, driving beat, and aggressive vocals, which combine to create an unnerving and intense atmosphere.
Overall, Unleash Hell is a powerful and thought-provoking song that tackles some of the most challenging issues of our time.
Line by Line Meaning
Worth dying for
The value of something that I am willing to die for
Worth killing for
The importance of something for which I am willing to take someone's life
Worth going to Hell for
The significance of something for which I am willing to endure the afterlife's worst punishment
"You might say I've been working my way up the food chain"
I am relentlessly striving to attain a higher position in society
Don't tell me how to keep composure
I do not appreciate being told how to remain calm during a situation
It has to be done for a sense of closure
I must complete this action to achieve emotional resolution
It ain't over till all are hunted down
This task is not complete until the last individual is apprehended
The bloody mess which is all around
The chaotic and violent state of my surroundings
Am I born to kill or to appease?
I question whether my purpose is to bring peace or to cause destruction
Am I the cure or am I the disease?
I ponder whether I am the remedy to the issues or, in fact, the cause of them
I forgot about all of it
I have let go of the past and moved on from my previous struggles
Finally I've got rid of it
I have successfully eliminated my troubles and have achieved freedom
Unleash Hell!
Unleash all of my pent-up anger and aggression upon the world
"I try to slow my heart down and breathe the fire out of my lungs.
In an attempt to remain calm, I am controlling my breathing and the adrenaline surging through my body
My muscles make promises of the pain yet to come
My body is anticipating future suffering and is preparing for it
The night's as hot as Hell"
The evening is uncomfortably warm and reminiscent of the fiery depths of Hell
Contributed by Amelia C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.