Through most of their career the band emphasized the use of contrasting soprano vocals and death grunt vocals, but with the release of Free Fall into Fear — in 2005 — the band switched this contrast mostly to tenor vocals and death growls, with rare soprano passages.
Kjetil Nordhus, Runar Hansen, Kjell Rune Hagen, and Jonathan Perez walked out in November 2006 due to bad organisation leading to monetary loss for all the members of the band and posted a statement on the Trail of Tears' website saying the band had split up. Ronny Thorsen soon issued a statement saying they would in fact be carrying on without them and that they couldn't have chosen a worse time to leave the band due to the upcoming tour for the album Existentia. All tour dates had to be canceled.
On February 1, 2007 it was stated that former Trail of Tears vocalist Cathrine Paulsen re-joined the band. The band was also confirmed for 2007's Sweden Rock Festival, which was then followed with an extensive North American headlining tour alongside Echoes of Eternity and Unexpect.
In August 2008, the band announced that they will enter Soundsuite Studio in Marseille, France with Terje Refsnes on November 3, 2008 to record their sixth studio album. Ronny Thorsen says that there are fourteen songs ready, with an additional four or five on the drawing board. The album was released in 2009.
The band's final album, Oscillation, was released in 2013.
Current members:
* Ronny Thorsen - Vocals - (Session for Blood Red Throne, Scariot, Tristania)
* Cathrine Paulsen - Soprano vocals - (Lucid Fear)
* Bjørn Erik Næss - Guitars - (Panomania, Lucid Fear)
* Pål Olsen - Guitars - (Guardians Of Time)
* Endre Moe - Bass - (Cutthroat (Nor), Dimension F3H (Live))
* Cato Jensen - Drums - (Cutthroat (Nor), Lucid Fear, Sarcoma Inc., Dimension F3H (Live))
Former members:
* Jonathan Perez - Drums - (Sirenia, Sonido Latino)
* Kjell Rune Hagen - Bass
* Kjetil Nordhus - Vocals - (Chain Collector, Green Carnation)
* Runar Hansen - Lead guitar
* Terje Heiseldal - Rhythm guitar
* Frank Roald Hagen - Synthesisers
* Ales Vik - Soprano vocals
* Helena Iren Michaelsen - Soprano vocals - (Black Widow, Imperia, Angel, ex-Sahara Dust)
* Vidar Uleberg
* Michael Krumins - Lead guitar
Albums:
1998 - Disclosure In Red
2000 - Profoundemonium
2002 - A New Dimension of Might
2005 - Free Fall Into Fear
2007 - Existentia
2009 - Bloodstained Endurance
2013 - Oscillation
Demos:
1996 - Natt
1997 - When Silence Cries...
Official site: www.trailoftears.no
BloodRed Trance
Trail of Tears Lyrics
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to measure all gathered forces
in the spirit of raging contempt
I watch as my decadence gets shattered
and blown away into the cold seductive void
where all enemies fear to thread
I prepare for the death trance
Observe the face of the fool
draped in hysteria
I reflect and take a trip inside my own head
Try to justify all the sins I commit
Now leave your life as you know it
and join in this state of mind
where visions burn so bright and high
Another throat is slit for its lies
Come with me and let's dive into the bloodred trance
Come with me and let's penetrate the normal climax
The silver bullets that hold their names are made ready for us
to use in case of disturbance
Of violation of this trance we share
The silver bullets that hold their names are no longer at our hands
They have been set out to cleanse and erase our terrible plague
I laugh as the sceptics are laid to waste
A rapture so profound and strong
has taken it's hold on me
Now let's join and celebrate their fall
Release yourself and follow
Let their failure become your joy
Never again shall I loose my perspective
Never again shall I fall for their lies
Never again shall I feel so rejected
I will spit at the face of betrayal
Take my hand
Release yourself from pain, agony, distorted views
and all will be well
The image of passivity is killed before you
An image of distinct sharpness will now rise before you
The song "BloodRed Trance" by Trail of Tears takes the listener on a journey of self-reflection, anger, and rebellion. The opening lines suggest a withdrawal from a peaceful state of mind to focus on the forces that have gathered around the persona. They are filled with rage and contempt, trying to justify the sins they have committed. The persona reflects on the face of the fool draped in hysteria and prepares for the "death trance" that follows. They go on to describe a state of mind where their visions burn bright and high, causing them to slit throats for lies. All of this is framed as a call to arms, an invitation to join them in the bloodred trance.
The rest of the song is a call for people to join the persona in their fight against societal norms that serve only to oppress them. The silver bullets in the lyrics represent a tool to use against those who try to disrupt the trance they have created. The song is a rallying cry to reject passivity and distorted views, urging people to reject societal expectations that restrict their freedom. The final lines suggest a new image of distinct sharpness will rise before them, promising a way out of the pain and agony caused by living within societal constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
I withdraw from my shelter of peaceful rest
I leave my safe place and prepare for battle
to measure all gathered forces
to assess my resources
in the spirit of raging contempt
with hatred and disgust
I watch as my decadence gets shattered
I see my own weakness exposed
and blown away into the cold seductive void
and disappear into oblivion
where all enemies fear to thread
a dangerous place where even foes avoid
Paralysed by the panoramic view
overwhelmed by the scene before me
I prepare for the death trance
I get ready for the brutal fight ahead
Observe the face of the fool
look at my enemy’s face
draped in hysteria
full of hysteria and panic
I reflect and take a trip inside my own head
I contemplate and examine my thoughts
Try to justify all the sins I commit
trying to rationalize my bad deeds
Now leave your life as you know it
abandon your current life
and join in this state of mind
and become part of this mental state
where visions burn so bright and high
where ideas are intense and vivid
Another throat is slit for its lies
another person is punished for their deceit
Come with me and let's dive into the bloodred trance
join me in this violent state
Come with me and let's penetrate the normal climax
together, let’s break the limits of what is considered normal
The silver bullets that hold their names are made ready for us
we’ve prepared the weapons for our enemies
to use in case of disturbance
to use if necessary
Of violation of this trance we share
if anyone breaks this shared state of mind
The silver bullets that hold their names are no longer at our hands
our weapons are gone
They have been set out to cleanse and erase our terrible plague
they’ve been taken away to deal with our destructive tendencies
I laugh as the sceptics are laid to waste
I enjoy seeing doubters fail
A rapture so profound and strong
a powerful feeling of ecstasy
has taken its hold on me
I’ve completely given in to it
Now let's join and celebrate their fall
let’s come together and cheer for their defeat
Release yourself and follow
let go and join this movement
Let their failure become your joy
take pleasure in their loss
Never again shall I lose my perspective
I won’t let myself lose sight of what’s important
Never again shall I fall for their lies
I won’t believe their deceitful words again
Never again shall I feel so rejected
I won’t let myself feel unwanted again
I will spit at the face of betrayal
I’ll defy those who betray me
Take my hand
join me
Release yourself from pain, agony, distorted views
free yourself from negativity and incorrect beliefs
and all will be well
things will be good
The image of passivity is killed before you
we reject complacency
An image of distinct sharpness will now rise before you
a clearer, sharper vision will replace it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK ROALD HAGEN, RONNY THORSEN, RUNAR HANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
000Mental000
This song is incredible and this album deserves nothing less but a legendary status. But I guess it basically being a hidden gem is worth something too.
diamadtiel
Why the hell isn't this song more popular, this whole album is fukken amazing
angeldust23
I haven't listened (and many other tracks I'm revisiting from that era of my music-life) to this exactly half of my life; quite nostalgic. This cd is still as good as it was 14 years ago.
Griefshire16
Cathrine voice sounds beyond beautiful and awesome and ronny´s growls are just so epic!!!
kijkedwin
12 years later I can still enjoy this although I love faster drumming nowadays..
Wie Weet
Indeed as precious poster good memories on this wonderfull band. Seen live ar metalfest in Rotterdam somewhere in or around 2000 together with therion, after forever and orphanage great memories
Griefshire16
EPIC AND AWESOME!!!
Chantal Flores
It sounds like Dimmu Borgir or something like that but its awesome anyway!!! =D
Dark Soul
this is so fucking awesome!
Petr Dvořák
Now I remember on concert Triple "T"..Trail of tears, Tristania and Therion..Roxy (Prague)