Xentrifuge brings a groundbreaking blend of Industrial-based sound, fused with noise, and a touch of heavy guitar work to create a hauntingly melodic, yet raw and unforgiving product.
Chris X started Xentrifuge in 2005 - a blend of Harsh Industrial and Dark Electro.
In 2007, "Light Extinguished" was released on Noitekk/Black Rain Media, Gravitator, and COP Int. (Peaking at number six on the DAC, Xentrifuge established a loyal international following).
In 2009, Xentrifuge continued to break boundaries. The highly anticipated second album "Converting Infinity", was a hit with fans and the world-wide industrial music scene.
Over the years, Chris X worked with a variety of live artists, but by 2012 realized something more stable was needed and Lisa Hellen quickly became an integral part of the band.
Always evolving, in 2014 Xentrifuge returned with a barrage of singles and remixes as well as live performances.
The duo released the single, "Machine Winter" in 2016 which immediately became a fan favorite. A final version of the song appears on the full-length album, "Desensitized Parallels" available March 2nd, 2018 worldwide via Cleopatra Records.
After spending a year in the studio writing and producing during covid lockdown, on August 6th 2021 came the release of their 4th album, "In A Shattered Mirror" via Cleopatra Records. The band declined all interviews around this time due to mourning the loss of multiple family members from COVID-19, as well as being new parents.
2023 has seen Xentrifuge out of hibernation with a barrage of shows and a new single, self-released "T.O.Y.S." .
Xentrifuge brings high energy and ravenous presence to the stage and infects the crowd with a raw, relentless, yet unique package for fans of the dance-floor and mosh-pit alike!
Strain
Xentrifuge Lyrics
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Persecution, Embraced in this strain.
Retribution, Embraced in this strain.
Dissolution, Embraced in this strain.
Turning our sight to black.
With our concience fading away.
Taking the pieces back.
The lyrics of Xentrifuge's song Strain speak about various intense emotions that are overwhelming and all-consuming. The usage of the word 'embraced' emphasizes how these feelings have taken control of the singer to the point where they're almost welcoming the pain that comes with it. The first verse talks about various types of pain that the singer is dealing with, including execution, persecution, retribution, and dissolution. These words all have a sense of finality to them, which further emphasizes the intensity of the pain the singer is feeling.
In the second verse, the singer talks about their loss of control and how they're slowly losing their consciousness. The phrase "Taking the pieces back" possibly refers to the singer trying to regain a sense of control and putting themselves back together. However, they're unable to do so as the "emptiness" continues to "peel away" at them. These lyrics speak to the overwhelming nature of pain and how it can take over one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Execution, Embraced in this strain.
The act of putting someone to death, accepted and welcomed through the pain and stress that accompanies it.
Persecution, Embraced in this strain.
The act of harassing or oppressing someone, accepted and welcomed through the pain and stress that accompanies it.
Retribution, Embraced in this strain.
The act of punishing someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act, accepted and welcomed through the pain and stress that accompanies it.
Dissolution, Embraced in this strain.
The act of breaking something apart or causing it to disintegrate, accepted and welcomed through the pain and stress that accompanies it.
Turning our sight to black.
Blinding ourselves to the truth or realities of a situation, intentionally choosing to be ignorant or unaware.
With our concience fading away.
Losing our sense of right and wrong or morality, becoming numb to the consequences of our actions.
Taking the pieces back.
Reclaiming or retrieving something that was lost or stolen.
Emptiness still peeling away.
The feeling of emotional emptiness slowly fading or dissipating, possibly due to a resolution of internal conflicts or external events.
Contributed by Nicholas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Starduster93
Still one of the top all-time-faves for me, filed under "real hard electronic music": real inventive, real hard, like a massive wall of concrete falling on my ears. Sometimes I need this ! You know, there are others that are hard and good in "harsh ebm", but this is overlooking everbody else!!
spctrl
Man, this song owns hard.
3_goda_ne_igral
this track awesome !!!!
ishafoxyfox
This album is being bought
niun10
word up