The band have been through a number of line-up changes. Only the guitarist Kieron Tuohey remains in the band from the beginning. Although guitarist/vocalist James Kilmurray has now been a member since 2000(doing only guitar for his first five years and then taking up the vocals). There isn't a permanent drummer in the band. The drums have been handled by former drummer Jonathon Gibbs for recent gigs and recordings. And James Moffatt will fill in on bass in place of longtime bassist David Elliott.
Releases have been sporadic largely due to line-up problems and also record label problems in the early days. They have only released one full-length album (2009's "Under A Torn Sky) along with two mini-CDs and a few demos and an unreleased album. We have recently recorded our next album, "A Fire On The Sea". It will be released sometime in 2014.
Live activity has seen the band gig in their native north of England but also a few gigs in London. And venturing out further to Ireland, Malta, The Netherlands (Dutch Doom Days) and Germany (Doom Shall Rise).
DISCOGRAPHY:
SHADOWS CAST IN STONE. Demo 1 1994.
AN UNFINISHED CHAPTER. Demo 2 1995 - Was due to be released as a MCD but the deal fell through...
CHOIRS OF MEMORY. Unreleased debut album 1997. Should have been released by Seven Art Music.
TRANSFIGURATION. MCD 2000...
A WALK THROUGH OCEANS. MCD 2002. Released through Golden Lake Productions. ..
ECHOES AWAKEN. Demo 2006. ..
UNDER A TORN SKY. Album 2009 Released through PsycheDOOMelic. A vinyl edition was released by Labyrinth Of Thoughts during June 2010.
A FIRE ON THE SEA. Album to be released 2014.
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Deep Is The Stigma
Unsilence Lyrics
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Paranoia's mist weaves itself around
From these barren pastures
The icy reaches deprive
The view to all
Of a cold radiance
Feeling that nobody is...
Reverberating in my mind
A mystery voice condemns the promise
Those words of spite
Ensnaring its denial
Now left with a foreboding spaciousness
As I inwardly expected
The barrier of fear remains
A stranglehold mist abject
Tension mounts as the autumn draws near
Confront the domain which has kept me here
Feeling the shameful weight
that encumbered me very essence
Like the leper cast asunder
A false guilt has me buried under
From its frozen clutches, may I be free
From these poison rots, sever me!
The song "Deep Is The Stigma" by Unsilence is a haunting piece that depicts the feeling of being lost, disconnected, and impaired. The first few lines of the song describe the singer's struggle to connect with others, and their loneliness is depicted through the imagery of icy reaches depriving them. They feel trapped in their own mind, and their paranoia is further amplified by a mystery voice that condemns their promise. The singer feels ensnared by their own thoughts, and they are left with a foreboding spaciousness that comes as no surprise.
The song then takes a darker turn as the singer begins to describe the shameful weight that encumbers their essence. They feel trapped like a leper cast asunder and unable to escape the grip of false guilt. The autumn drawing near only exacerbates the tension that the singer is feeling, and they long to break free from the frozen clutches of their fears.
Overall, "Deep Is The Stigma" is a powerful song that delves deep into the psyche of loneliness and despair. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotions that the singer is experiencing, and the haunting melody only adds to the overall feeling of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Failing to connect again
Once again, the singer is unable to make a connection with someone or something, which causes sadness or frustration.
Paranoia's mist weaves itself around
The feeling of paranoia is gradually seeping into the singer's mind and clouding their thoughts, creating a state of confusion and insecurity.
From these barren pastures
The singer is in a desolate, lifeless place with nothing to offer or sustain them, both literally and metaphorically.
The icy reaches deprive
The extreme winter-like conditions in this place have taken away something from the artist, possibly warmth or hope.
The view to all
Everyone can see or notice something that is making the artist feel exposed or vulnerable.
Of a cold radiance
The thing that is visible to everyone has a harsh, unforgiving quality that is hard to ignore or resist.
Entrapment of the soul
The singer feels trapped or imprisoned because of the emotional and mental distress they are experiencing.
Feeling that nobody is...
The artist has a sense of isolation and loneliness, or of being ignored or dismissed by others.
Reverberating in my mind
A thought or feeling is repeating itself in the artist's head, causing them to feel overwhelmed or frustrated.
A mystery voice condemns the promise
A voice or feeling inside the artist is criticizing or rejecting something they previously thought was good or worth pursuing, leaving them uncertain or doubtful.
Those words of spite
The negative, hurtful things that have been said are still affecting the singer and causing them pain or distress.
Ensnaring its denial
The artist is struggling to accept or come to terms with what has happened or what is being said, feeling caught or trapped by their own disbelief or rejection.
Now left with a foreboding spaciousness
The singer is surrounded by a sense of emptiness or space that feels ominous or threatening, adding to their overall sense of unease or danger.
As I inwardly expected
Something has happened or is happening that the singer had anticipated or feared, confirming their worst suspicions or worries.
The barrier of fear remains
Despite wanting to move on or change, the singer is still held back by their own fear or hesitation, preventing them from taking action or making progress.
A stranglehold mist abject
The artist is caught in a situation that is suffocating them or preventing them from seeing things clearly, leaving them feeling hopeless or desperate.
Tension mounts as the autumn draws near
The approaching season of change is causing the artist to feel more anxious or stressed, as they prepare for what is to come.
Confront the domain which has kept me here
The singer is ready to face the source of their problems or frustrations, even though it has held them back or caused them pain in the past.
Feeling the shameful weight
The singer is burdened by a strong sense of shame or guilt, possibly related to something they have done or failed to do.
that encumbered me very essence
This feeling of shame or guilt is so strong that it has affected the core of the artist's being, weighing them down and making it hard to move forward.
Like the leper cast asunder
The artist feels like an outcast or rejected by others, as if they are no longer welcome or accepted.
A false guilt has me buried under
The artist is plagued by a sense of guilt or responsibility for something that is not entirely their fault or that they cannot control, which is causing them to feel trapped or confined.
From its frozen clutches, may I be free
The singer is hoping to break free from the icy grip of their problems or fears, seeking a way to escape or find some relief.
From these poison rots, sever me!
The artist is asking to be freed from the toxic and harmful things that are dragging them down, hoping to find a way to heal and recover from their pain and distress.
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.