The debut album, "Until The End" was released in Finland on November 2007 through Dark Sentiments and Playground Music Scandinavia. It was produced and recorded by Jani Loikas (also the "Hello World" and "Another Day" EPs), mixed by Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom, Stam1na, etc.) and mastered by Thomas Eberger (The 69 Eyes, Opeth, etc.).
“Until The End” debuted on the Finnish Top 40 album chart at the end of 2007. The first single "Everlasting Bomb" stayed No. 1 for several weeks on the official Finnish download chart and has received massive airplay on the national Finnish radio stations. The second single “Dead Inside” shot to No. 1 on official Finnish Top 40 singles chart in January 2008.
"We just wanted to make the album that we always dreamed about", says singer Samu Brusila. Adds drummer Janne Aaltonen: "We wanted the album to be pure, organic, and real". Mission accomplished. With electrifying riffs, compelling melodies and a classic metal attitude, Until The End is a collection of everything that makes Widescreen Mode one of the most unique new artists in heavy rock: pure, uncompromising metal that refuses to stick to any single formula.
Not that the natives sons of Finland are new to this game. Actually, they've been playing separate or together in various outfits for years. At 15, Janne Aaltonen (drums) shared a band with then-16-year-old Janne Lahtinen (guitars) called Aggessive Influence. In 1993, Samu Brusila (vocals) and Janne Stenroos (bass) joined them to form Fairlane. While they honed their skills together in Finnish clubs, career decisions forced the group to split up in the late 1990s. "At the time it felt natural to move on", Brusila remembers. "Aaltonen accepted a job in Helsinki as an Art Director, and he was building his career there. Everyone had so many things going on.".
It wasn't until 2003, when Brusila and Aaltonen moved back to Riihimäki, that the band began playing together again. "We had dozens of discussions about forming a new band over the years", Brusila recalls, "But they were just discussions.". One day, fate intervened, in the form of Aaltonen's fiancee. "She was tired of us dreaming about it, and not doing enough to make our dreams a reality", says Aaltonen. After a few months, Stenroos returned, rehearsing new material with the pair. Then, at Brusila's birthday party, Stenroos invited Lahtinen to play. "We had the old group back together", Brusila smiles. With a renewed sense of purpose, Widescreen Mode began writing new music in earnest. Adds Aaltonen: "The timing was finally right. We were ready to give everything for the music again. We take this very seriously." .
And so do Widescreen Mode's fans. In 2005, the band made steady progress with a pair of four-song demos. The demos earned great reviews. Widescreen Mode played important festivals, supporting bands like Paradise Lost, the Cardigans, Anathema, and Die Krupps. In 2006, Widescreen Mode made it to the final round of MTV Nordic's unsigned competition out of 1,700 bands. Interestingly, thanks to the Internet, Widescreen Mode has even more fans outside of Finland. The band has amassed a community of more than 65,000 fans worldwide on MySpace. "It's great to see how well our music has received around the world", says Aaltonen.
The music has been well received at home, too. Widescreen Mode's first single "Everlasting Bomb" reached #1 on the official Finnish download charts last summer, and has received airplay on the national rock radio stations such as Radio Rock and YleX. With deep harmonies, electronic synth, and a chugging guitar, "Everlasting Bomb" is a "a tribute to our musical roots" according to Aaltonen. The original lyrical concept was inspired by the movie "Planet of the Apes".
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Another Day
Widescreen Mode Lyrics
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I had so many things to say
I wish there was a time and a place
For us to be together
Our world is not here to stay
All we have for sure is today
If there won't be another day
If this is the final wave
I don't wanna be without you
Without you - stay!
I saw myself getting older
I saw my friends and family
I wish those memories we have
Could just live forever
Our world is not here to stay
All we have for sure is today
If there won't be another day
If this is the final wave
I don't wanna be without you
Without you - stay!
If there won't be another day
If this is the final wave
I don't wanna be without you
Without you - stay!
Stay for another day
Stay for another day
If there won't be another day
If this is the final wave
I don't wanna be without you
Without you - stay!
If there won't be another day
If this is the final wave
I don't wanna be without you
Without you - stay!
The lyrics of Widescreen Mode's Another Day convey the hope and longing for a brighter future, while recognizing the transience of life. The first stanza of the song depicts the singer's dream of their future together and how they wish they had the opportunity to express everything they feel. The following stanza is a reflection on the inevitability of growing older, and how memories are fleeting. This sense of longing is further emphasized in the repeated refrain "I don't wanna be without you - stay!" representing the singer's fear of a future without their loved one.
The song's lyrics communicate a sense of urgency that we should cherish every moment because life is uncertain. The lines "Our world is not here to stay, All we have for sure is today" express the idea that nothing in life is certain, and we should make the most of what we have right now. This sentiment is reinforced by the chorus, which implores the subject of the song to stay, regardless of how long they have left together.
In summary, the lyrics of Another Day by Widescreen Mode are a poignant expression of love and fear of the future, underscored by the belief that we should cherish every moment and every person we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream about our future
I dreamt about what our lives would look like down the road
I had so many things to say
There are so many thoughts and feelings that I want to share with you
I wish there was a time and a place
I long for the perfect moment where we can be together
For us to be together
So we can finally be united and connected
Our world is not here to stay
The world we know is temporary and constantly changing
All we have for sure is today
The only thing guaranteed is the present moment
If there won't be another day
If we don't get another chance
If this is the final wave
If this is the last goodbye
I don't wanna be without you
I can't imagine living without you
I saw myself getting older
I envisioned our future together growing and maturing
I saw my friends and family
I saw us building important relationships together
I wish those memories we have
I wish we could hold onto those cherished moments forever
Could just live forever
So that our happy moments would last an eternity
Without you - stay!
I desperately need you by my side
Stay for another day
Please stay with me just a little bit longer
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iiell
I was listening to these guys years ago. Stumbled across them on MySpace and have listened to their music since then. I really love this song. Very powerful.
Yannick Bynens
this band should have to get a record company and make a cd to go out worldwide, they certainly have the talent, and hopefully tour in belgium:)
sabinevd
You know you are the greatest!!! Love this one and all of your songs!! Keep on with this great music. -Love-
winterwolfwendy
I love this video and all of Widescreen Mode's music!
Drevilrodrigues
Finland is with Denmark probably the biggest countries of metal wave... So many wonderfull bands This band is simly amazing imo \m/
Distortedlullaby
I love this video it kicks ass. I hope to see them in the US one day
TheParkster
yet another shweet Finnish band, cant wait till i hear more from these guys!
PhazonBlaxor
Ihan hyvä bändi juu. :) Tämän vuoden alussa tulee WSM:n eka levy. Oh yeah. Ja jos suomessa menestyvät, niin varmaan pukkaavat muuallekin maailmaa materiaalia. Saa nähdä miten siellä sitten menee. Tämän tyyppistä musiikkia on vain niin helvetisti mielestäni, ei ehkä erotu tarpeeksi massasta. Noh, mutta suomessa ainakin varmasti menestyy edes jollain lailla, se on varmaa. ;P
JonMan
every band from finland rocks.
Satu Junttila
Hyvää musiikkia :-) Lisää tällaista!