Later on Ilias Kalyvas (bass player) left the band and Stratos Haidos (bass player) joined it. Matthew Dakoutros (violin) and Chris Kyrkilis (keyboards) joined the band, shortly after.
After a long time of rehearsals and composing new material Wastefall entered Fragile studios on the 4th of May 2004. On the 7th of November 2004 “Soulrain 21” was released. Stratos Haidos (bass player) left Wastefall and Nick Valetzis (current bass player) joined the band. After Nick’s arrival, Wastefall had to split ways with violin player, Matthew Dakoutros and drums player George Kanavaris due to musical differences. A few months after Wastefall, recruited Kostis Papaleksopoulos as their new percussion and drums player.
Two years after their successful second album “Soulrain 21”, Wastefall’s third release entitled, “Self Exile” was recorded during December and January of 2006. The album was mixed and mastered by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, TNT, Jorn Lande etc.) at Jailhouse Studios, Denmark. “Self Exile” was released in the U.S.A. and Europe on the 6th of June 2006(Release Date for Greece – 12th of June 2006 and release date for France – October of 2006). Many gigs followed in Europe and Greece.
In 2008 the band split-up due to personal reasons. But the lust for music never went away, so Domenik, Nick and Alex decided to reactivate Wastefall on January of 2013. Many songs are ready and an EP called "Meridiem" is on the way.
The long awaited “Meridiem” E.P. by Greek prog- heavy metal pioneers is going to be released on the 12th of April 2013. You can purchase it via Itunes, Amazon MP3, Deezer, Google Play, Xbox Music and many other digital stores. You will be able to purchase it also through the official Wastefall site, which is going to be launched very soon. Limited physical copies will be available sometime after the digital release.
Track listing: “Recycle the Elite”, “Hearts in the Gutter”, “Vulturnus”, “The Poetics of Flight”, “Revolution Jar”.
Wastefall shot a video for the song “Hearts in the Gutter” on the 23rd and 24th of March with the LensOrama visual team. The video will be available on the 1st of April for streaming.
Wastefall line-up 2013:
Domenik Papaemmanouil - vocals, guitars, keyboards (2003–2008, 2011 - now)
Alexander Katsigiannis - guitars, vocals (2003–2008, 2011 - now)
Nick Valentzis - bass (2004–2008, 2011 - now)
Konstantinos Galimis - drums (2013 - now)
Strife For Definition
Wastefall Lyrics
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My other nailed to the sky
And in the dead space in between
I'll force the suns to bleed
I exist in symbols
Carved under my eyes
Shedding mysteries and riddles
And the poison will... drop like water
And the children will... be fed
The journey roams... inside my heart
Pushing the fever... building the pressure
Before I lay down, let me wonder
If there's a sky under my feet
My head's touching the solid ground
Circling worms become my crown
Follow me if you must
Betray me and gain my trust
I'm one of this exiled race
The one that left no trace
Our gods will always be
The things that we crave to feel
The truth lies so far from here
Inside my honest fear...
The lyrics to Wastefall's song Strife for Definition portray a deep sense of conflict and inner turmoil. The opening lines "My one hand nailed to the cross, My other nailed to the sky, And in the dead space in between, I'll force the suns to bleed" evoke images of an individual in a state of extreme suffering, with their hands pulled in opposite directions. The "dead space in between" is a metaphor for the emotional and spiritual void that the person is trapped in, and the desire to "force the suns to bleed" speaks to their need to exert some kind of control over their own pain.
The second stanza reveals the singer's sense of uncertainty and confusion, with the lines "I exist in symbols, Carved under my eyes, Shedding mysteries and riddles, Which disguise and then define". The symbols and riddles are representative of the complex emotions and thoughts that the singer is grappling with, which they are struggling to make sense of. The language is poetic, yet haunting, evoking a sense of isolation and despair.
The final stanza continues the theme of ambiguity and uncertainty, with the lines "Before I lay down, let me wonder, If there's a sky under my feet, My head's touching the solid ground, Circling worms become my crown". Here the singer is contemplating the dichotomy between reality and perception, wondering if things are truly as they seem. The "circling worms" are a metaphor for the chaos that surrounds the singer, and the "crown" suggests a sense of resignation or acceptance of the situation.
Overall, the lyrics to Strife for Definition are full of raw emotion and introspection, leaving the listener with a sense of the singer's innermost thoughts and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
My one hand nailed to the cross
I am restrained and suffering from a great burden.
My other nailed to the sky
I am also beholden to something that is beyond me or out of reach.
And in the dead space in between
Despite my entrapment, I will find a way to exert my will and power.
I'll force the suns to bleed
I will inflict pain upon the universe itself.
I exist in symbols
I am a representation of something and can be interpreted in many different ways.
Carved under my eyes
My true nature is visible to those who know where to look.
Shedding mysteries and riddles
I am constantly revealing and concealing parts of myself.
Which disguise and then define
These revelations and secrets help shape who I am and how I am perceived.
And the poison will... drop like water
The harm I inflict will seem natural and flow without resistance.
And the children will... be fed
I will nurture and support those who are vulnerable to me.
The journey roams... inside my heart
I am on a constant journey of self-discovery and growth.
Pushing the fever... building the pressure
The pain and discomfort that comes with this journey is necessary for growth and change.
Before I lay down, let me wonder
As I approach the end of my journey, I reflect on all that I have experienced.
If there's a sky under my feet
I wonder if there is something more beyond what is immediately visible to me.
My head's touching the solid ground
Despite my doubts and uncertainties, I am anchored in reality.
Circling worms become my crown
Even the weakest and most repulsive things can hold power over me.
Follow me if you must
I am not afraid to lead others, but I do not require or seek followers.
Betray me and gain my trust
My trust can be earned through acts of betrayal or transgression.
I'm one of this exiled race
I am part of a group that has been cast out from society or abandoned by others.
The one that left no trace
Despite our absence, our presence is felt and our legacy endures.
Our gods will always be
Our faith and belief in something greater than ourselves will never fade.
The things that we crave to feel
Our gods represent the emotions and experiences that we desire most.
The truth lies so far from here
The true nature of our gods and beliefs is beyond our understanding and perception.
Inside my honest fear...
Despite my confidence and power, I am still plagued by doubts and insecurities.
Writer(s): wastefall
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.