Ari: You know what all the best songs are like? They’re NWOBHM tunes about flying an aeroplane! Kristian wrote one. Kristian: This is a story about a band that has a difficult flight to their next gig. WINGS OF CHROME Jet engines, thrust will push us to the clouds Head to the runaway, and soon … More Trust Betrayal Revealed: Song of the Week 9 – Wings of Chrome
Ari: Mastermind is Mika’s song with Kristian’s melodies and lyrics. Very dark, very heavy, ending with some awesome orchestrations. Kristian: Beware of war propaganda! Those in control who want more power will divide and turn people against the scapegoat they’ve chosen. The war is built upon dehumanization of the enemy. Here the evolution of western … More Trust Betrayal Revealed: Song of the Week 8 – Mastermind
Ari: These are Janne’s riffs, as you can tell by the time signatures. Kristian’s vocal melodies are awesome, I especially like the NWOBHM-tinged chorus, catchy as hell. Excellent message and lyrics as well. Kristian: People are doing things that enrich them now but will make their things very difficult in the future. This is about … More Trust Betrayal Revealed: Song of the Week 7 – Self-Backstabbers
Italian metal blog Via Nocturna 2000 shared their thoughts of Trust Betrayal. Read it here – and if you don’t know the language, try the rough translation below. Despite having already been born as a band in the distant year of 1989, Arched Fire only released their first album in 2021. But they didn’t waste … More New review by VN 2000
Ari: An old song with a Carcass-inspired title with new lyrical themes about animal abuse and sharp musical meat hooks. A complete killer. Kristian: Irresponsible factory farming of animals has caused epidemics and in some cases is destroying biodiversity. It might be healthier to prefer vegetables over meat. CORPOREAL ABHORRENCE OF ENTRAILS Room full of … More Trust Betrayal Revealed: Song of the Week 6 – Corporeal Abhorrence of Entrails
Assu: It’s a fateful symphony of horror and hope. Ari: Indeed it is. ”Oblivion” is an apocalyptic noir prophecy of things that are bound to happen… and we’ll be the clowns of oblivion, that’s for sure. Kristian: The end of mankind due to pollution and unsustainable use of resources that leads to shortage and finally … More Trust Betrayal Revealed: Song of the Week 5 – Oblivion
Ari: An old song brought back to life with new arrangement, melodies and lyrics. Really strong riffage going on in this one, all written by Mika and Janne. Fantastic piece of thrash with an important message! Kristian: This is a song about manipulation and conformism. It is about cults that end up to mass suicide … More Trust Betrayal Revealed – Song of the week 4: Blind Faith
Give us hell or sing our praise? Your choice! Here’s Metal Division magazine’s review from Germany – and a rough online translation in English. ”The album is bursting with energy and joy of playing, is immediately catchy and is so contagious that it is impossible to keep your legs still. And so the hammering starts … More Reviews from Germany and Italy
Ari: Kristian brought in this song that became one of my personal favourites on the album. Not only are the lyrics very meaningful, I also love the sick, shrill voice he delivers them in. There’s lots to love here, from Assu’s thrash beats to me and Mika’s bull choir backing vocals and Janne’s quality guitar … More Trust Betrayal Revealed: Song of the Week 3 – Narcissist
Ari: ”Pestilence” is the oldest title we have. I remember writing a song by that name when I was 14 or 15, sick with flu at home, playing with my new Marshall amp. I was very impressed with the latest Metallica single ”One” and tried to write something similar. I didn’t get even close, but … More Trust Betrayal Revealed: Song of the Week 2 – Pestilence
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