Symphorce was a German progressive power metal band, originally assembled in 1998.
The band was formed in October 1998 by singer Andy B. Franck. He created the name Symphorce as a play of words, a portmanteau of symphony and force. It was a few months later, in 1999 that they released their first album Truth to Promises on Noise Records. The release had them touring as support act for Mercyful Fate. After this first tour, a big step happened in the history of the band, when Andy had to replace two bandmembers. It was the arrival of guitarist Cédric "Cede" Dupont and bassist Dennis Wohlbold, that gave the band an entire new sound.
A year later, in 2000, their combined songwriting resulted in the second album Sinctuary. It led to the band being quoted as one of the most promising acts in Germany at the time. Andy began to combine Symphorce with singing in the band Brainstorm at the same time.
Two years later, Cédric "Cede" Dupont joined the band Freedom Call on top of his part in Symphorce, and two new members have given the band a complete new energy. Sasha Sauer on drums and Markus Pohl on second guitars give the others more breathing space, and in 2002 the new album phorcefulAhead is released, now on Metal Blade, their new label.
I kin a room you painted blue
At a loss for what to do
.. whisper your tears
What would you intend to find?
Solitude? your peace of mind?
To echo your fears
Giving more than anything
That you could hope to win
You want the most
Giving up the ghost
I don't need to know reasons why
Safe and free, it's not about me
I learned to lay the blame on the
Strangers we became
I never meant a word i said!!
Into my world of sin
Falling through anything again
Voices inside my head
My destiny begins
Even closer than this life
Until you open up your eyes
I tried to show you how
Slowly moving across the dead
To the voices in your head
Well i'm listening to you now
And the morning light was breaking
You get up without my waking
Would make you want to cry
I've never been to a place i like
I won't ever be the same again
The hate i have has cut me open wide
Something you said has made me realise
Don't be afraid to look into my eyes