Xentrix were called Sweet Vengeance from 1984 to 1988.[2] The band attracted attention with a five-star rating from Kerrang! magazine, and Roadrunner Records then contacted the band asking them why they had not been sent a copy, and arranged an audition with the band. After the audition, the band was signed to the label and recorded their first album Shattered Existence in the summer of 1989.[1] The band toured with Sabbat in support of the album.[6]
In 1990, the band faced a small bit of controversy/publicity surrounding the release of their cover of Ray Parker, Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" theme, in which the original artwork for the single had an unauthorized use of the Ghostbusters logo (with the ghost flicking a V Sign).[1] The single was subsequently re-released using a different cover.[1]
The band also reached new heights when they opened for Bay Area thrash metal band Testament. Later that year they recorded their second album For Whose Advantage?,[1] which gained them yet more interest and their first music video for the album's title track. Xentrix promoted For Whose Advantage? with a tour with Skyclad, and also played shows with bands like Slayer and Sepultura.[6]
In 1992, the band decided to take a different direction with their album Kin, adopting a more progressive power metal style with their music,[1] which was considered by many[who?] to be the band's biggest mistake. Despite the critical acclaim, a video for "The Order of Chaos" was shot and received some airplay on MTV, and to promote the album, Xentrix went on tour with Tankard.[6]
After a hiatus and replacing Chris Astley with Simon Gordon and Andy Rudd on vocals and guitar respectively, Xentrix resurfaced in 1996 with their fourth album Scourge. The band broke up shortly after its release, citing the decline in popularity in the British metal scene as the reason.[6]
In 2005, Xentrix announced that they would be reuniting with its classic line-up for a small number of dates. They played a handful of shows in the UK in the spring of 2006, including one with then-recently reunited Onslaught and Evile.[7][8][9] Despite the positive response to those two shows, Xentrix announced that September that they had once again split up.[10]
On 4 February 2013, it was announced via Evile's Facebook page that a reunited Xentrix would be joining Kreator and Evile for a three-show UK tour in late April.[11] This was initially the full Shattered Existence lineup, but later in the year bassist Paul MacKenzie left, to be replaced by Chris Shires. On 15 February, the band announced that they had new material in the works.[12]
Select shows continued in early 2014, and at the Up The Hammers Festival in Athens, Greece on 8 March, they played new song "World of Mouth" for the first time, and included it in their set supporting Overkill on their UK tour, starting in London on 13 March. In October 2015, Xentrix embarked on a six-date UK tour with a reunited Acid Reign and Shrapnel.[13]
On 14 July 2017, it was announced that Xentrix had once again parted ways with Chris Astley and replaced him with Jay Walsh.[14]
On 27 March 2019, Xentrix announced Bury the Pain as the title of their first studio album in 23 years.[15] The album was released on 7 June 2019.[16][17]
In a June 2019 interview with Metal Crypt, guitarist Kristian Havard revealed that Xentrix had already begun writing the follow-up to Bury the Pain.[18] By March 2021, the band had written and demoed at least twelve songs for their new album,[19] and announced that August they were in the studio recording it.[20] The album was completed in June 2022, and a month later, the band announced Seven Words as its album title and that it will be released on 4 November.[21] In order to promote it, Xentrix (along with Whiplash and Artillery) will support Vio-lence on the European MTV Headbangers Ball Tour.[22]
Questions
Xentrix Lyrics
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A fear or a thought, a feeling or a dream
Touch it and taste it, breathe it all in
Say what you feel, things aren't what they seem
Why live, why breathe,
Why breed, why die?
These questions all tied up inside
It's all or nothing or what you make it
A prize or a secret, Which path do you take
Decisions and gambles, a goal to be scored
Risks and lies We all make mistakes
Why live, why breathe,
Why breed, why die?
These questions all tied up inside
Thoughts without pictures
Looks without seeing
Words without reason
Touch without feeling
Life is your reward
Not to be ignored
Why ask the questions when there's no answer?
Why play the game when there's no way to win?
Why ask the questions when there's no answers?
Why seek the truth when the truth is within?
Xentrix's song Questions seems to be a philosophical meditation on the nature of human existence. The lyrics suggest that everything we do, whether it be a thought, a feeling, a dream, or a fear, has significance, and that the key to living a fulfilling life is to embrace those feelings and experiences fully. The song poses a series of contemplative questions about life - why do we live, breathe, breed, and die? The answers are elusive, but the song suggests that searching for them is essential to understanding our purpose in life.
The song emphasizes the importance of making choices in life, taking risks, and embracing the consequences of our actions. The lyrics imply that there is no one "right" path to follow, and that the key to living a fulfilling life is to take control of your destiny and shape your own future. It suggests that life is a reward to be cherished and not ignored.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be that life is full of questions without clear answers, and that the most important thing is to embrace the mystery of human existence and enjoy the journey wherever it takes you.
Line by Line Meaning
It's everything we do while we're here
Our entire existence is defined by our actions, thoughts, emotions, and aspirations while we are alive on this earth.
A fear or a thought, a feeling or a dream
Our psyche is a complex combination of fear, thought, emotion, and ambition.
Touch it and taste it, breathe it all in
Experience life to the fullest by embracing it, inhaling its fragrance, savoring its taste, and feeling its touch.
Say what you feel, things aren't what they seem
Express your true emotions and feelings as things may not be as they appear on the surface.
Why live, why breathe,
Why breed, why die?
These questions all tied up inside
The fundamental and profound questions of existence such as the purpose of life, mortality, and reproduction remain unanswered and often generate deep contemplation within oneself.
It's all or nothing or what you make it
Life is either a complete success or a total failure or somewhere in between. It's totally up to one's choices and actions.
A prize or a secret, Which path do you take
Life presents you with different paths, some leading to glory or recognition, others to anonymity or secrecy. Choosing a path requires risk-taking and decision-making.
Decisions and gambles, a goal to be scored
Risks and lies We all make mistakes
Sometimes a decision requires taking a risk but may often lead to mistakes as everyone is fallible and may resort to deceits and lies to meet their goals.
Thoughts without pictures
Looks without seeing
Words without reason
Touch without feeling
Life is not just about intellectual thoughts, physical appearance, verbal communication, or tactile sensations; it is about the deeper meaning behind these experiences.
Life is your reward
Not to be ignored
One's existence is a precious gift that shouldn't be taken for granted and must be utilized wisely.
Why ask the questions when there's no answer?
Why play the game when there's no way to win?
Why ask the questions when there's no answers?
Why seek the truth when the truth is within?
Sometimes one may ponder the meaning of life, but if there are no satisfactory answers, it's pointless to dwell on the question. Similarly, one may try to achieve success but it's not always attainable. Likewise, one may seek truth outside, but the ultimate truth is within oneself.
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