Sicmonic was formed in March 2005 when the guitarists Ray Goodwin, Robert Warren and Jason Williams of The Awakening, merged with vocalist Taylor Hession of Bedlam 23 and drummer Douglas Berry. Sicmonic quickly became an icon in the southwest music scene and in 2006, they released their debut album titled, Look to the Skies. Sicmonic peaked at #6 on the Sign Me to Roadrunner Records "All Time Metal" chart.
The band’s debut album, Look to the Skies was released in August 2006. The album’s first single, “Fist to Throat” featured a Fallen Films released music video and was shot behind their rehearsal studio in Phoenix, Arizona. The video was directed and edited by Freddy Allen. The album features a cover of the Charlie Daniels Band, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”. Soon, Look to the Skies caught the interest of Italian label Aural Music, and brought forth the sophomore album, Somnambulist. Before the writing of Somnambulist, Douglas Berry left the band.
On July 30, 2008, Sicmonic independently released a sampler containing four tracks to be released on the second studio LP, Somnambulist. On September 9, 2008, Sicmonic released an independently recorded version of Somnambulist and features long time friend and original The Awakening drummer, Zack Sewell. Only 1000 independent copies were pressed and released before engaging in an exclusive contest with Aural Music. A signed version was released on December 25, 2009. It contained alternative artwork and four bonus tracks that were previously released on Look to the Skies. Somnambulist berthed 2 singles, “Oxygen” and “Somnambulist”. After recording the album, guitarist Robert “Bob” Warren parted ways with the band and Josh Ward stepped in to fill rhythm guitar duties.
Darcauditure is the 3rd full length album to be released by Sicmonic; it is due to be released in late 2011. After one year, during the writing process of Darcauditure rhythm guitarist Josh Ward left Sicmonic. Auditions were opened to the public for the blank rhythm guitarist position. After quite a few auditions, eighteen year old Ryan Gero was selected as the rhythm guitarist. Sicmonic again signed onto Aural Music.
Band members:
Current members:
Taylor Hession - Vocals
Ray Goodwin - Lead Guitar, Violin
Ryan Gero - Rhythm Guitar
Jason Williams - Bass
Zack Sewell - Drums, Percussion
Former members:
Douglas Berry - Drums, Percussion
Robert “Bob” Warren - Rhythm Guitar
Josh Ward - Rhythm Guitar
Forever and a Day
(sic)monic Lyrics
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Whence forth she came we breathed the same life combined in shallow
Halls remain and this lights the way through my darkest day the sharpest gray
Peels away the layers that I've made*
All I've become is life in its purest form and through all the frequencies
Slain in alleyways remain I walk down halls stricken with her voice I came come
On experience the beauty that remains
And from her fingertips energy do slide come on experience the vertigo inside I
Walk down halls stricken with her voice I came come on experience the beauty
That remains
(Repeat Chorus:)
Your heart it bleeds for this moment this is so unreal the devastation
I feel lost between colors same shade no resemblance
(Repeat Chorus:)
The lyrics of (sic)monic's song Forever and a Day are full of symbolism and evoke emotions of love, loss, and desperation. The chorus talks about the union of two people who share the same life and breath. The singer talks about how his darkest day is illuminated by the memories of his loved one. The imagery of walking down halls stricken with her voice creates a sense of longing and yearning. The singer talks about the layers he has created and how they are peeled away by the beauty of his loved one. He becomes life in its purest form through all the frequencies.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the energy that flows from his loved one's fingertips. He invites the listener to experience the vertigo inside and to walk down the halls stricken with her voice. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's longing to be with his loved one and to experience the beauty that remains.
The last verse talks about the devastation and loss that the singer feels. His heart bleeds for this moment, and he feels lost between colors that are the same shade but have no resemblance. It creates an image of confusion and despair, where everything seems the same, yet nothing is the same. The song talks about the complexities of love and how it can be both beautiful and devastating.
Line by Line Meaning
Whence forth she came we breathed the same life combined in shallow
She came from somewhere and we share the same experience in life, though it is surface level.
Halls remain and this lights the way through my darkest day the sharpest gray
Even in my darkest moments, the memory of her presence is a guiding light.
Peels away the layers that I've made*
She reveals a version of me that I have hidden behind layers of protection.
All I've become is life in its purest form and through all the frequencies
The only thing that truly defines me is my experience of life, no matter the highs or lows.
Slain in alleyways remain I walk down halls stricken with her voice I came come
Although there is darkness in the world, her voice brings me comfort and strength to face it.
On experience the beauty that remains
Through embracing life's struggles and joys, we are able to appreciate the beauty that remains.
And from her fingertips energy do slide come on experience the vertigo inside
Her touch has a powerful, almost dizzying effect on me that I can't resist.
Your heart it bleeds for this moment this is so unreal the devastation I feel lost between colors same shade no resemblance
In this moment, I am overwhelmed with intense feelings that are difficult to define, and I feel lost and disconnected, unable to recognize myself.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.