Scanner - Hyper Trace (1988)++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael M.A.J.O.R. Knoblich - Sonic Decapitation Axel A.J. Julius - Mid Range Charge Tom S. Sopha - Mid Range Charge Martin Bork - Low Frequency Blast Wolfgang Kolorz - Construction Section Produced by Frank Bornemann. Recorded January - March'88 at Horus Sound Studio, Hannover. Mixed by Tommy Newton. Recording Engineers: Bernd Schmidt, Ralf Krause, Tommy Newton. Frontcover Painting by Joachim Lutke for Image Eye Production, Vienna. Backcover Photo by Martin Becker. Innersleeve Concept by Scanner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Track Listing 1) Warp 7 (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 4:29 2) Terrion (Julius / Knoblich) 4:53 3) Locked Out (Julius / Knoblich) 6:25 4) Across The Universe (Julius, Sopha, Knoblich / Knoblich) 3:52 5) R. M. U. (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 5:48 6) Grapes Of Fear (Julius, Sopha, Knoblich / Knoblich) 3:56 7) Retaliation Positive (Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 4:26 8) Killing Fields (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 4:23 9) Wizard Force (Sopha, Julius / Knoblich) 4:28 10) Galactos (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 3:45 - New version, Japanese bonus track ------------------------------------------------------------------------ During World War II the military ordered the formation of a commando troop out of seven convicts. With scientific help these seven were to be trained to a super combat unit by genetic manipulation. The attempt failed, the mutants directed all their strength and superiority against their commanders. The 'Grapes of Fear' had to be annihilated. Each of them was sent off into space in a self-igniting rocket. Due to mechanical failure one rocket and its passenger were "Locked Out" and condemned to float through space forever 'Across the Universe.' Five long years went by until he was finally rescued by 3 extraterrestrial wizards 'Wizard Force.' All his feelings and his entire purpose of being were dominated by his strong desire for revenge. The wizards turned his hatred into positive feelings and gave him power for 'Positive Retaliation.' He is named SCANNER and given the planet GALACTOS as a homebase for his mission: to create a balance of forces on earth and thus secure the survival of mankind. He travels to Earth on 'Warp 7.' to investigate the current situation. After his return to Galactos he builds five androids and sends them off into five different points in time during the last 50 years to gather information on the aggressive behaviour of humans on the 'Killing Fields.' The SCANNER's plan is to base his androids on Earth. Their perceptions are to be transmitted to the SCANNER by 'R. M. U.' (Reticular Module Unit), which allows him total control of his mission: the creation of a perfect world: 'Terrion.' ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Warp 7 (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 4:29 When I started ... on this mission... There was no starlight No more rays are blazing in my face I'm the spearhead ... of the team... That's waiting at my base For the control of that distant ball Roaring high ... on a silver streak I know the task ... switching deflectors to 'on' Like an eagle ... I descend My intention is to scan The whole success ... depends on my research Data junction must be complete I'm waiting for the night to ... send my creatures ... into the universe Roaring high ... on a silver streak. Thundering again ... at Warp 7 A human body would have been torn Warp 7 (Seven) - a million times gale force ten Warp 7! Yeah I'm the bird of prey! Warp 7 - A human body would have been torn Warp 7 (Seven) - a million times gale force ten Warp 7! Roaring high ... on a silver streak. Thundering again ... at Warp 7 Still it feels like home - Warp 7 Still I am a son - Warp 7 But I can't return... - Warp 7 Though I'm the chosen one - Warp 7 If I touched the ground... - Warp 7 I'd lose all my might - Warp 7 Better enter space... - Warp 7 And dive into the sky Roaring high at Warp 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2) Terrion (Julius / Knoblich) 4:53 I see a time, a time without hatred and riots The sunrising in cities where people can live without fear This is why we have come ... right from the stars Searching for answers that show, show the way ... to stay alive Listen, now we make you see ... how you can - survive It's a place, a place called Terrion... In a time of love and freedom Such a place ... that we call Terrion... Can be real when mission is done There's a price for the world, so we told You must climb over the wall of hate Is it so hard to keep ... your anger down? Answer yourselves, it will show, show the way ... to stay alive Listen, so that you can see ... how you will - survive Chorus It takes years for this world to unfold You've gotta reach for the stars ... shining bright We're gonna stand aside, and lead the way We must be sure that you find, find a way ... to stay alive Tell it, so that we can hear ... how you will - survive Chorus (2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3) Locked Out (Julius / Knoblich) 6:25 It's so serious, they destroyed all of us All my comrades, they have gone I'll endure the pain, this hate I cannot tame Sole survivor alone in space I was changed to kill the enemy But they launched me into space Chorus: Locked Out! - Five lonesome years Locked Out! - They don't know I'm still here Locked Out! - For two thousand days Locked Out! - So much time to ... hate! Chorus: Hear, our fate is just like yours It's restrained ... by doubtful cures We will help you to be free... To return ... and make them see Chorus Chorus I deliberate, how I can infiltrate All my vengeance must come true No steel barricades could save 'em from my rage Whole desire born of hate (hate) Now I'm set free from non-gravity... And I must no longer stay Locked Out! - Five wasted years Locked Out! - They don't know that I'm here (here) Locked Out! - Still I am alive Locked Out! - Much time to build up ... hate ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4) Across The Universe (Julius, Sopha, Knoblich / Knoblich) 3:52 (Spoken): Code - P. E. C. - codeword ... admittance Access to all data concerning Planet Earth Control. First step of P. E. C. consists of ... testing androids prototypes ... at different ... stages of 20th century. '39: Spain, Resistance. '44: France, Allied Forces. '54: Korea, U. S. Marines. '79: Afghanistan, Mujaheddin. '81: Falkland Islands, Cruise Missile Unit. End of Printout Dark is the night, right out of nowhere Airborne warriors of a different kind Solid as steel, galactic soldiers Take the world in their hands Chorus: Thousand light years we had overcome ... across the universe It's a long way to the landing ground The mission gets real Human appearance, electric inside Solar batteries ... and microchip brain Android angels ... on wings of laser Taking life in their hands Chorus Life! Light! Life! - let us out on the loose Hide! Hide! - among the living Life! Light! Life! - curing mankind's disease Right, right! - Far away Chorus (3) Thousand light years we had overcome... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5) R. M. U. (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 5:48 We have come, we traveled space ... through the galaxies... From a place that's named Galactos ... led by R. M. U. Behind your back, the unseen focus, all-electric fate Avoiding warfare's deadly tactics, rescue infantry We act superior Chorus: Like a hawk in the sky - programmed to trace We can watch ya! Like a hawk in the sky - We zoom into ya Like a hawk in the sky - Invisible strike We can watch ya! Like a hawk in the sky - we keep the balance, lead the way Contradictions, rotten morality, did you ever learn? Hypocrites and puny humans ... if there's a chance one day You better pray (2) We observe each single movement, feel our presence everywhere In your houses, out on the streets ... perpetually we stare... Hidden from your sight Chorus Stop the wars! No need to be brave man Cease the fights! Now! Chorus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6) Grapes Of Fear (Julius, Sopha, Knoblich / Knoblich) 3:56 In the last days of the Second World War... When human debris covered half of the blue ball... It was difficult... To keep the military alternative weapon From the public ... and hide away the shame... From the father's eyes They always knew that things could turn negatively But precautions were secretly taken ... by the ministry Seven mighty juggernauts, out of control, loss of reason Manipulated DNA, who's guilty ... of decay Time runs out to wipe the dirt Look for a primer to blur Fourteen eyes behind armoured glass Staring full of hate Look at the grapes of fear! No one here goes anywhere Never reveal it, better conceal it Take the files and make trash A situation of despair Somebody has got to calm the crowds They conceive it, the press can feel it They won't feel what's happening to them Nation's faithful servants come undone Mellow grapes of fear! Mellow grapes of fear! Mellow grapes of fear! The staff is quiet, the poison's out The sky is lit by the flame of those who died in nowhere's distant space Another menace lies ahead Rumble! "Open the door" Screaming, "I've seen it" Staring eyes search the blackened sky, faces pale and wait They don't know one victim has survived Fate longs for revenge, oh Earth beware Don't pick the grapes of fear Grapes of fear! Oh, grapes of fear Fear! (2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7) Retaliation Positive (Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 4:26 Sirs, now that you've saved me I think I must explain I am mankind's dreadful legacy Inheritance of those ... who fear And you, you look so strange It seems you've got the might So reinforce my iron hull... And help me to return Do you know? - I was left alone Hate kills - It's deep down in my bones Think hard - Wish I was dead Hate kills - Please tell me why I'm bad Hate ... kills, hate (2) I always took the wrong way ... when I made my choice Invincible body, destructive mind Decisions ... of a God-damned fool I - lived a life of criminal desire I - was a 'dueling fates gold man' Break the wall But there's still so much pain Leave your hell - So many times I've tried And now ... you know - too late to turn Hate kills - Still my bowels burn Think hard - Can't go ahead Hate kills - A chance to start again Hate ... kills, hate (2) Break the wall You did wipe off the pain Leave your hell - You did boost me up Chorus: And now ... you know - No longer alone Hate kills - Feel like made out of stone Think hard - I strike out the past Hate kills - But how long will it last? Chorus Hate ... kills, hate ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8) Killing Fields (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 4:23 They are soldiers, too blind to see Fighting for their own damnation See the honor and pride in their chests Targets feeding guns There's too much hate, to hear the warning (warning, warning)... On killing fields where nobody wins No denying ... that they are the strongest Blowing out their mother country Independence, what is the value What has made them pay the price? It's much too late to hear the warning (warning, warning)... On killing fields where nobody wins All men of steel ... and hearts of ivory See their comrades - side by side Under fire, seems like eternity A game, sinister Their souls are sold, where is the ecstasy? Where are the bold? - Times change Is there a need ... for all the wasted youth? They call it WAR! Their souls are bold, a newfound ecstasy The guns are sold, values change. The sirens howl, a short infinity The air-force whispers The war was cold, now its has turned to flames Nobody knows the reason why Is there a need ... for all this wasted life? There must be more! They never wait ... to hear the warning (warning, warning)... On killing fields ... where nobody wins Chorus: There's a fight on the hill Even time is standing still But they never will know the score Chorus (4) (Spoken): War is just a game of tools Still it's the same (2) War is made by leading fools Nothing remains Chorus (2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9) Wizard Force (Sopha, Julius / Knoblich) 4:28 Eternal life ... man's all time desire This time I feel like a winner I don't cling to the past, the bad times have gone Bound by the spell of the wise My heart is full of energy Cured by holy mystery I got the might ... to trace all evil And every shadow it hides Balance of power, my aim has come clear Salvation from star is in sight Chorus 1: My heart is full of energy Cured by holy mystery One day I'll be back Chorus 2: Bound by the spell of wizard gods They turned the bad into good One day, powered by Wizard Force They changed my life, and my mind Planet of rock ... I never knew it before A real that will be top secret The only guarantee for man to survive A headquarter of destiny Chorus 1 & 2 Chorus 2 Chorus 2 (2) Wizard force ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10) Galactos (Sopha, Julius, Bork, Knoblich / Knoblich) 3:45 - New version, Japanese bonus track (from Lions Breed "Damn The Night" (1986)) Go! There is no night, there is no day A dusty land where each light drifts away Giant rocks among the stars Many lightyears behind Mars Below the cover high platinum walls Blinding steel everywhere A secret place, pure mechanic life The only way out on the assembly line Flashing numbers on LCD Tell production to increase There will be legions of android men Obedient to the Scanner's voice One day he will have them under his thumb Synthetic tools which never fail No light! - Galactos - No life! (2) Down in the core of the machinery The aces wait for day-zero to come Five superior druids lie And expansion is their goal The quintet's built of titanium steel Constructed by the master's hand One day he will send them down to Earth To give the future another chance No light! - Galactos - No life! (2) Galactos No light! - Galactos - No life! (2) Galactos (3)... ------------------------------------------------------------------------