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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Dead Inside
Widescreen Mode Lyrics
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Can't see the point at all
Can't make it back to shore
Like brothers and sisters
Not in love any more
Not getting along at all
Ready for a war
I lost my heart
In the middle of this fight
I've been dead inside
Since you turned your back on me
[x2]
It used to be alright
It used to be so fine
There used to be sunshine
Like mothers and fathers
Can't talk any more
Can't get along at all
Ready for a war
I'm dead inside
I lost my heart
In the middle of this fight
I've been dead inside
Since you turned your back on me
[x2]
Can't feel it any more
Can't see the point at all
Can't make it back to shore
Not in love any more
Not getting along at all
I lost my heart
A long time ago
I don't believe it's growing back
In this life
I lost my heart
A long time ago
I don't believe it's growing back
In this life
I'm dead inside
I lost my heart
In the middle of this fight
I've been dead inside
Since you turned your back on me
[x2]
The lyrics to Widescreen Mode's song, "Dead Inside," suggest a deep sense of emotional pain and turmoil. The artist paints a picture of a relationship that has lost its spark and has become increasingly toxic, with the couple no longer getting along and ready for a war. The singer bemoans that they cannot feel anything anymore and can't see the point of their relationship. They have lost their heart a long time ago, and it doesn't seem like it's coming back in this life.
The chorus of "Dead Inside" is particularly powerful, with the repetition of the phrase, "I'm dead inside," creating a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer seems to be struggling with the emotional impact of the relationship breakdown, feeling as though they are stuck in the middle of a fight they can't win. The lyrics point to a deep sense of emotional pain, with the singer feeling as though they have been abandoned and left to navigate their pain alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't feel it any more
I am numb and unable to experience emotions anymore.
Can't see the point at all
I no longer understand the purpose or reason behind anything.
Can't make it back to shore
I am lost, incapable of returning to a place of safety and security.
Like brothers and sisters
We were once close and intimate, but now we are distant and estranged.
Not in love any more
We have fallen out of love with each other, and our relationship has soured.
Not getting along at all
We are constantly at odds, unable to communicate effectively or find common ground.
Ready for a war
Our relationship has become a battle, and neither of us is willing to back down or compromise.
I'm dead inside
I am emotionally dead, unable to feel any joy or passion in life.
I lost my heart
I have been hurt so badly that I can no longer love or trust others.
In the middle of this fight
My emotional distress is a result of the ongoing conflict between us.
Since you turned your back on me
My emotional pain began when you rejected me and left me feeling alone and abandoned.
It used to be alright
Our relationship was once healthy and happy.
It used to be so fine
We used to get along well and enjoy each other's company.
There used to be sunshine
There was once happiness and warmth in our relationship.
Like mothers and fathers
We were once nurturing and supportive of each other, but now we are distant and uninvolved.
I lost my heart
I have been hurt so badly that I can no longer love or trust others.
A long time ago
My emotional pain has persisted for a considerable length of time.
I don't believe it's growing back
I have lost faith in my ability to heal and recover from my emotional wounds.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kelly Hitt
Once again you guys have done it! Great job!!
Rain
such a pity WSM isn't more known outside Finland, I'm in Australia and have had to order the albums in, awesome band which deserves more recognition
juuh771
I still don't understand why this band isn't world wide popular. The music is amazing.
Thiago Venancio
Muito bom mesmo.
Violent Revolution
Damn, this was good stuff. Used to be Germany that was the best metal land but must say Finland has taken over the crown. Sentenced, Poisonblack, Amorphis and other bands, all good music.
Janmeeba
This song is really good but the theme in it is so overwhelmingly sad. :( Plus this video doesn't make listening to the story any easier... D:
"Until the End" is a great album and i found lots of meaningful lyrics in many songs from it. Totally worth getting this album!
negative80
my god you guys rock the new video is great keep up th good work.
StrebSoNasty
this song is awesome!!
Gaby
Yeaaaaaaaah! I'm very happy to saw the video finally :D. Guys you rock! The song is very beauty and the video is amazing!
Joleene Naylor
awesome video and I love the song!!!