1) Heavy Metal band from B… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 bands called Trial:
1) Heavy Metal band from Belgium, formed in 1982. They were active until 1987. Pretty rare but truly West-Euro Metal in its most pure and gloriously blackened form. They released one demo and one EP.
In 1986 they signed with Belgium's Whiplash Records, with plans to release a full-length album in the fall of that year. At a studio in Holland, they recorded everything except for the vocals, when they were informed that the record label had gone bankrupt, and that they would have to pay for the studio time up to that point themselves in order to get their instruments back. Though they received the instrumental masters of the recording from these sessions, they have since been lost. Some of the songs from this session were, "Devil's Court" and "The Innocent." Vocalist Pat Savage quit in late 1986, and the band continued to rehearse until July 1987. There were 4 rehearsal songs from '87 that were put on YouTube for streaming, but have since been taken down.
2) Hardcore band from Seattle, Washington, United States. Since forming in 1994 the band has worked desperately to communicate their infusion of activism, emotion, anger and intensity in a world where people are more comfortable remaining sedate. Challenging that attitude, Trial has never given up, all the while fueled by a relentless desire to play hardcore music which is charged with political and personal fury.
3) A peace punk / post-punk band from San Francisco, featuring Cyrnai (ex-Treason/Sleeping Dogs/State of Mind). They released one 7" ("Inborn System") and one LP entitled "Moments of Collapse" in 1986.
4) A german EBM band from Hannover active since 1991.
5) A Swedish heavy metal band. They released their first album "The Primordial Temple" in 2012.
Legacy
Trial Lyrics
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Our lifeless generation is drawn
Toward the illusions of endless offered bait
The same selective vision
Let boxcars carry millions to their cremation
Inaction masked by pseudo satisfaction
So many lives have burned away
When anger has no motive and force has no direction
A lack of self control invites every distraction
From the holocausts we'd see and a world in agony
1944 through 1998: children dead at Birkenau
Or Tibetans laid to waste
Excuses become our legacy
Postponing introspection through denial and self rejection
There is no inevitable oppresiion
We are digging our own graves
Afraid of what we feel so our lives remain the same
Uphold the status quo as if there's someone else to blame
Who will cast away our ashes after we've thrown
Ourselves into the flames?
"I can always do it tomorrow"
Well you might as well be dead today
This is my revolution
The epitaph of our collective grave will read that
"work never made us free"
Our strength maintained by never giving in
We have so much to lose so little time left to begin
For even when we're gone
The effects of our legacy will still remain
So we've got to break it
In time alone as the years go by what I feel can't be denied
When tension builds and nothing gets changed
I strive to understand and redefine this rage
And fight for a new legacy
The song "Legacy" by Trial reflects on the apathetic and detached attitude of the current generation towards issues affecting the world. The lyrics speak of an empty and lifeless generation that is drawn towards illusions of endless pleasures and distractions. The selective vision of people prevents them from seeing the harsh realities of the world, and they remain indifferent to the suffering of others. Inaction disguised by false satisfaction is leading to the loss of many lives, and the attitude of "another night with nothing to do" is infectious.
The lyrics further convey that a lack of anger and forceful direction invites distractions that prevent people from seeing the holocausts and agonizing world events. The song highlights the genocide of 1944 through 1998 and the violence against Tibetans as examples of humanity's tragic past. The song critiques the excuses that become our legacy and postpone the necessary introspection through denial and self-rejection. The song warns against the inevitability of oppression that we create ourselves by digging our own graves.
The song ends on a hopeful note, urging people to strive to redefine their rage and fight for a new legacy. The lyrics encourage people to break away from the status quo and uphold their strength by never giving up. The song emphasizes that our collective legacy will shape the world and urges us to leave behind a positive impact during our limited time on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
With empty minds and vacant stares
We are a generation of people who lack purpose, and wander aimlessly through life.
Our lifeless generation is drawn
We are attracted to things which are shallow or meaningless, because that is all we know.
Toward the illusions of endless offered bait
We follow empty promises of happiness, fame, or success which hold no substance.
The same selective vision
We have become trapped in a cycle where we are only able to see one path and follow it without deviation.
Let boxcars carry millions to their cremation
We are complicit in the suffering and death of others through our inaction.
Inaction masked by pseudo satisfaction
We pretend to be satisfied with our lives and our choices, but really we are just distracting ourselves from the truth.
So many lives have burned away
Countless lives have been lost, and we have done little to prevent it.
"Another night with nothing to do" is an infection
Our lack of purpose is contagious and spreads to others around us.
When anger has no motive and force has no direction
We become angry and violent without any real purpose or goal, which only leads to more destruction.
A lack of self control invites every distraction
Without discipline, we are easily led astray by every temptation and diversion.
From the holocausts we'd see and a world in agony
The pain and suffering in the world should inspire us to do better, but instead we ignore it.
1944 through 1998: children dead at Birkenau
The atrocities committed in the concentration camp Birkenau are just one example of the suffering caused by human inaction.
Or Tibetans laid to waste
The genocide of the Tibetan people is another example of our failure as a society to prevent atrocities.
Excuses become our legacy
Our legacy will be one of excuses and rationalizations for our lack of action.
Postponing introspection through denial and self rejection
We avoid looking at ourselves and our flaws, preferring to blame others or deny our problems.
There is no inevitable oppression
We have the power to stop oppression and suffering, but we have failed to act.
We are digging our own graves
Our inaction is leading us towards self-destruction.
Afraid of what we feel so our lives remain the same
We are afraid of change, so we stay stuck in the same patterns and behaviors.
Uphold the status quo as if there's someone else to blame
We resist change and reinforce the current system, even though we know it is causing harm.
Who will cast away our ashes after we've thrown
If we continue on this path, there will be no one left to remember us or our failures.
Ourselves into the flames?
Are we willingly self-destructing, knowing full well the consequences of our actions?
"I can always do it tomorrow"
We constantly put off doing the things we know we need to do, because we believe we have all the time in the world.
Well you might as well be dead today
If we are not living our lives with purpose and intention, we might as well not be living at all.
This is my revolution
The singer is calling for change and wants to inspire others to take action.
The epitaph of our collective grave will read that
If we don't make changes now, our legacy will be one of destruction and inaction.
"work never made us free"
The idea that work will bring us freedom is a lie, perpetuated by those in power to keep us complacent.
Our strength maintained by never giving in
We need to keep resisting the forces that are trying to keep us down, to maintain our strength and willpower.
We have so much to lose so little time left to begin
The stakes are high, but there is still time to make a difference if we act now.
For even when we're gone
Our actions and legacy will continue to affect the world, even after we have passed away.
The effects of our legacy will still remain
What we do now will impact future generations and the world that we leave behind.
So we've got to break it
We must take action to change the current system and create a better world.
In time alone as the years go by what I feel can't be denied
As time passes, it becomes more and more apparent that change is needed.
When tension builds and nothing gets changed
We experience tension and conflict, but fail to make any real progress or change.
I strive to understand and redefine this rage
The singer is trying to channel their anger and frustration into something positive and productive.
And fight for a new legacy
The singer wants to be a part of creating a new legacy, one that is based on action, compassion, and justice.
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DP, CHRISTOPHER WARD DEDRICK
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