… Read Full Bio ↴Vanity Beach is a Finnish industrial rock/metal band from Helsinki.
The band is: Jonas Karsten (vocals), Lars Pontus Nybergh (guitar), Jesse Valo (bass), Sophie Sarisalmi (synthesizers) and Miikka Tikka (drums). The band was formed in 2002.
The critically acclaimed debut CD; Nights Of The New was released independently by the band back in April 2003 and the sales exceeded all expectations. The first printing of the CD sold out only within a couple of weeks of its release. So far, the band has released one full-length album (Nights of the New), an EP (Vengeance) and a number of singles. Vanity Beach are releasing their new album "A Life Of Vice" in Finland on May 5th, 2010 through Jäänsärkijä Records/Playground Music Finland.
Vanity Beach was formed in 2002 after the demise of Joakim Nyberg's and Jonas Karsten's former band cUM. The band entered the studio back in 2001 to start recording what would eventually end up being released as Nights Of The New. The album is basically a collection of demos recorded between the years 2001 and 2003. The album notably featured a guest appearance by Chibi from The Birthday Massacre on the song The Knight Murders. An extended version of the album was released in Australia on October 17, 2005 through Electricult Records/MGM.
One-off shows were played in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and the Russian Federation including warm-up shows for bands such as Swedish pop sensations Shout Out Louds and Estonian heavyweights Pedigree. In the summer of 2004 the band played at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki. The infamous show, notoriously ending with the band destroying their gear sealed the band's reputation as a truly dangerous live act.
Vengeance was originally slated to be released in May 2005 but was pushed back for a later release due to the inner turbulence within the band's ranks, resulting in delays in the recording process. Titus Simberg left the band a few months later. Take Me To Tokyo, the first single off the band's second album Vengeance was released in August 2005. The single, paving the way for the new album received rave reviews and earned the band features in such high-profile magazines as Metal Hammer and Kerrang!. A video for the song was shot at Europa Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
Vengeance was released in October 31, although as an EP version. The band promises to release more material early in 2007, with a possible full length album. The band filmed a video to BATCAVE, their first actual single song off the new EP. The video featured a cameo from M.A. Numminen and was directed by Jaakko Itäaho (of Picture This - Mack Dawg Productions fame).
The band recorded their new album "A Life Of Vice" with Johnny Lee Michaels (of The 69 Eyes fame) handling the production duties in 2008. The album was recorded in the center of Helsinki in Helsinki Underground Studios. "Garden Of Cruelty" was featured in the snowboard movie Storbis (2009) and the first single "Batcave" premiered on Finnish radio on March 5th, 2010.
Nyberg and Granvik left the band during the sessions. A new line-up was put together after the work on the album was finished. Jesse Valo took over the bass duties and Sophie Sarisalmi stepped in as the new synthesizers operator. During 2009 the band played their first arena show opening up for Marilyn Manson at Hartwall Areena and opened up for HIM at their hometown New Years festival Helldone held annually at Helsinki's famed Tavastia Club.
"A Life Of Vice" tracklisting:
1. Love Is Dead
2. Clear The Entrance
3. Diving In Together
4. Natalie And The End Of The World
5. Batcave
6. Garden Of Cruelty
7. Hooker In Camouflage
8. Bitch In A Body Bag
9. A Life Of Vice
10. This Is Not An Exit
The album is being released in Finland on May 5th through Jäänsärkijä Records/Playground Music Finland.
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Vanity Beach Lyrics
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Vanity Beach.
Welcome to Nights of the New.
Tonight is the night we feared
Since the day we were born.
Out in the street, the battle rages.
It's us against them.
Now it's our time.
The Leader has fallen.
Moments later, a gathering becomes
A grand allegeance, a bloody rebel flag
Has been raised in silent victory.
Tonight we'll lay the foundation founding regime.
The new regime.
The song "Welcome" by Vanity Beach describes a rebellion against an oppressive leader or regime. The opening lines "Life is a beach. Vanity Beach" set the tone for a struggle for power and control. The phrase "beach" is a metaphor for life, and "Vanity Beach" represents the quest for power and dominance. The first two lines can be seen as the proclamation of the vanity and selfishness that is inherent in the struggle for power.
The next lines "Welcome to Nights of the New. Tonight is the night we feared" suggest that the rebellion has been long in the making and the time has finally come to take a stand. The repetition of "Nights of the New" emphasizes the new beginning that is being sought after. The line "Since the day we were born" implies that this struggle for power may have been ingrained in the rebels since birth, suggesting that the fight for control may be a part of human nature.
The lines "Out in the street, the battle rages. It's us against them. Now it's our turn to show them the way" describe the chaos and tumultuous environment in which the rebellion is taking place. The rebels are outnumbered but determined to fight for their cause. The final lines of the song, "Tonight we'll lay the foundation founding regime. The new regime" suggests that the rebels are ready to take over and establish a new way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is a beach.
Life can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, like spending time on the beach.
Vanity Beach.
This is the name of the band performing the song.
Welcome to Nights of the New.
The listener is being welcomed to a new experience or event, possibly a show put on by Vanity Beach.
Tonight is the night we feared
Since the day we were born.
The night being referred to is significant and possibly scary, and has been feared by the person/group for their entire life leading up to it.
Out in the street, the battle rages.
There is a conflict happening in the streets, with people fighting each other.
It's us against them.
There are two groups or sides involved in the conflict, and the singer is on one side (us) and is opposing the other side (them).
Now it's our turn to show them the way.
Now it's our time.
The singer/group has an opportunity to take charge and lead their side to victory.
The Leader has fallen.
Moments later, a gathering becomes
A grand allegeance, a bloody rebel flag
Has been raised in silent victory.
The leader of the opposing side has been defeated, and the artist/group now has the support and allegiance of others. They raise a rebel flag in celebration of their victory.
Tonight we'll lay the foundation founding regime.
The new regime.
The artist/group plans to establish a new order or system of leadership, and tonight is the first step in doing so. They are excited about the prospects of their new regime taking over.
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Evert Palmets
Do you feel synthetic? One touch of your lips I want a girl with a chair my way I tried too hard There's nothing to feel from it all All in vain In vain In vain In vain Do you feel synthetic..synthetic..synthetic x8 One stop (stop) There's no joy In watching you Your baby faces Don't impress me much Ah, welcome to another Dishonest face for everything There's a face for any situation Face one, face two Fuck you, that's all i ever do. Do you feel synthetic..synthetic..synthetic x8
Arsenik17
This song pumps me up!
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i want to be goth again