Mikael Stanne: “A thrashier song, kind of an old school tribute to our heroes growing up. Very angry frustrated, it was probably the first thing we wrote, based around the feeling we had when we couldn’t come up with anything in the beginning, that sense of hopelessness.” Lyrics: Take the loss to the heart A new beginning Start anew Apocalyptic bliss Lost to the hours Bare essential needs Succumb to this Non-reality Sometimes I feel What silence best describes Sometimes I feel Apathetic to this life Apathetic to this life Turn your back On helpless failures past Awakening Shut the m… read more
Mikael Stanne: “A thrashier song, kind of an old school tribute to our heroes growing up. Very angry frustrated, it was probably the first thing we w… read more
Mikael Stanne: “A thrashier song, kind of an old school tribute to our heroes growing up. Very angry frustrated, it was probably the first thing we wrote, based around the feeling we had… read more
Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1989 by singer Mikael Stanne and guitarist Niklas Sundin as Septic Broiler before changing their name in 1991. They are considered to be one of the earliest pioneers of the Gothenburg metal style. They have kept a mostly consistent line-up. Anders Jivarp has played drums since joining the band shortly after its formation, with Anders Fridén and Martin Henriksson. Rhythm guitarist Mikael Stanne switched to vocals after Anders Fridén's departure. When his predecessor Fredrik Johansson left in 1998,… read more