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
Of Blood and Grace
(sic)monic Lyrics
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Crouch down and cover your head
The impact is drawing near
The sacrifice you made
In absolute purity
Slain in mercy and stained with regret
Will I ever become just who I am?
And I dream more than I could ever live
So I crumble
And I suffer
You won't forgive me
You won't forget this, you'll always remember
I'll stick the blade in and twist it and turn it
Take it out and show you your reflection in the side of the blade
The last temptation
The final revelation
Staring into the mirror looking back at myself as the resolution fades
In and out of consciousness
My pupils enlarge
My spine is contorting
This sacrifice
This sacrifice is all I have
Will I ever become just who I am?
All these painful (delusions)
(A dialogue drenched in vanity, incinerated, dilated, marauded landscapes)
Tongues torn from their mouth (I can still hear them speaking)
Dig out with a needle (this lifeless reflection)
I promise to always (be your perfect failure)
Redundant and blessed under shards of ice
Get down on your knees (push your head down further)
Beg to be exalted (sacrificial malice)
Look straight up at the sky
I still can't fucking hear you
Sacrificed in the name of god
Sacrificed
I've got visions that make me twitch
Sow another stitch
Shovel one more ditch
Someday I'll die in the name of it
Oh but my skin is numb to the cut
A continual sacrifice
This shame that dwells
This shame that dwells
Separate the body from the...
(Mind)
(Separate the body from the mind)
These places you'll always remain
A shattered distortion of blood and grace
Play the fucking victim you wear it (so well)
No more will I breathe
No longer will I see
Cause here in this moment I cease to exist
And you may find yourself
Beyond the boundaries of this universe
Balancing between the stars
That light the way
Oh but in reality you've separated yourself
So tell me what do you have left to behold?
This is the last chance for your malice and your redemption
So tell me what you've truly become
Staring into the mirror looking back at myself
Staring into the mirror looking back at myself resolution fades
Seeking forgiveness for all that I've done
So I crumble... (and suffer)
(Mind)
(Separate the body from the mind)
These places you'll always remain
A shattered distortion of blood and grace
Play the fucking victim you wear it (so well)
The lyrics of "(sic)monic's song Of Blood and Grace" seem to speak about a sacrifice the singer has made, which is both stained with regret and done in absolute purity. The singer, seemingly tormented by their own delusions and unable to reconcile their actions with their identity, speaks about the sacrifice being all they have left. The anguished tone of the song seems to stem from the fact that the sacrifice was not enough to earn forgiveness, and that the singer is left with nothing but their own shame and pain. The lyrics touch upon themes of sacrifice, regret, and the search for redemption.
One interesting fact about "(sic)monic's song Of Blood and Grace" is that it features a unique mixture of different genres, including metal, rock, and industrial. The band has cited influences such as Tool, Alice in Chains, and Pink Floyd. The song was released on their 2004 album "Somnambulist," which received favorable reviews from critics. "(sic)monic's song Of Blood and Grace" is one of the band's most well-known tracks and has been played live at numerous concerts.
Another interesting fact about "(sic)monic's song Of Blood and Grace" is that the lyrics were written by the band's lead singer, Aaron Maloney. Maloney has spoken in interviews about his struggles with addiction and depression, which he says have influenced his songwriting. Maloney's lyrics are often introspective and deal with heavy themes such as mental illness, mortality, and the search for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Climb in between the dissonance
Enter into the midst of confusion and chaos
Crouch down and cover your head
Protect yourself from harm and danger
The impact is drawing near
The consequences are approaching
The sacrifice you made
The act of giving up something valuable for a higher purpose
In absolute purity
Without any impurities or flaws
Slain in mercy and stained with regret
Killed with compassion and marked by remorse
Will I ever become just who I am?
Can I ever truly be myself?
All these painful delusions I live with
The false beliefs that cause me suffering
And I dream more than I could ever live
My aspirations are greater than my reality
So I crumble
I fall apart
And I suffer
I experience pain and hardship
You won't forgive me
You refuse to pardon my actions
You won't forget this, you'll always remember
You will always be mindful of what I have done
I'll stick the blade in and twist it and turn it
I will cause further harm and torment
Take it out and show you your reflection in the side of the blade
Reveal to you the consequences of your actions
The last temptation
The final opportunity to make a choice
The final revelation
The ultimate discovery or realization
Staring into the mirror looking back at myself as the resolution fades
Seeing myself clearly, yet losing sight of what I want to achieve
In and out of consciousness
Losing and regaining awareness
My pupils enlarge
My eyes widen
My spine is contorting
My back is twisting and bending
This sacrifice is all I have
Giving up everything for a higher purpose
A dialogue drenched in vanity, incinerated, dilated, marauded landscapes
A conversation filled with self-absorption, destroyed, expanded, chaotic environments
Tongues torn from their mouth (I can still hear them speaking)
Voices silenced, yet still resonating
Dig out with a needle (this lifeless reflection)
Attempt to remove the flaws and mistakes from my image
I promise to always (be your perfect failure)
Commit to never meeting your expectations
Redundant and blessed under shards of ice
Repeated and fortunate, yet trapped in a frigid, harsh environment
Get down on your knees (push your head down further)
Submit to someone else's power and control
Beg to be exalted (sacrificial malice)
Plead to be elevated, even though it may cause harm
Look straight up at the sky
Gaze without interruption at the heavens
I still can't fucking hear you
I am still deaf to your pleas or cries for mercy
Sacrificed in the name of god
Given up for a higher spiritual purpose
I've got visions that make me twitch
I am plagued by unsettling images that cause me to flinch
Sow another stitch
Begin to heal or repair
Shovel one more ditch
Continue to work hard, despite the challenges
Someday I'll die in the name of it
One day I will give up my life for a higher purpose
Oh but my skin is numb to the cut
I am desensitized to the pain and suffering
This shame that dwells
The deep sense of humiliation and guilt
Separate the body from the mind
Disconnect the physical and mental aspects of oneself
These places you'll always remain
These memories will never leave you
A shattered distortion of blood and grace
A broken and twisted reflection of purity and sacrifice
Play the fucking victim you wear it (so well)
Act like the innocent victim very convincingly
No more will I breathe
I will no longer continue to exist
No longer will I see
I will no longer have the ability to perceive
Cause here in this moment I cease to exist
My time on this earth is over
And you may find yourself
You may discover
Beyond the boundaries of this universe
Outside the limits of this world
Balancing between the stars
Walking on the edge of the cosmos
That light the way
Providing guidance
So tell me what do you have left to behold?
What else is there to see or discover?
This is the last chance for your malice and your redemption
The final opportunity to choose between doing wrong and doing right
So tell me what you've truly become
Who have you turned into?
Seeking forgiveness for all that I've done
Asking for pardon for my actions
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.