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
Shadow Bound
(sic)monic Lyrics
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Form to greed infest me please with sunlight and a promise to infinitely be
There in that same old disguise that I despise and with (chorus) arms wide open
I know fall from grace and the lies you sold them you soon must know face
Leaving nothing but my own twisted thoughts like the lies you so openly bought
Open hands and grandiosity know I'm quick to believe quite possibly that this
Medium is my own simple cure walking forward shadow bound more so than before*
Trip breathe inhale the dark sequential quick demise the painful compromise
Know hold your ground and sway to and fro decay
Encrypted and stifled by those eyes infiltration condensation realize the build
Up of times unspoken the remains of bodies broken is the reason that I pray for
Peace between the cycles of you and me (chorus)
Between the cycles of you and me
The lyrics to (sic)monic’s “Shadow Bound” are clearly heavy and have a sense of despair and frustration that is felt throughout the entire piece. The song starts off with the lyrics, “Never meant to compromise, born to indefinitely fantasize the lies you breed”. This line is talking about how the person never wanted to settle for anything other than their wildest dreams, but instead they’ve been fed lies that have caused them to compromise. This could be interpreted as someone being forced to conform to society’s expectations which goes against their true desires. The next line, “Form to greed, infest me please with sunlight and a promise to infinitely be,” talks about how the person has been infected with this greed and they need endless amounts of light and promises to keep them moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Never meant to compromise born to indefinitely fantasize the lies you breed
I was never meant to give in and accept half-truths that you keep fabricating in your own world of fantasies.
Form to greed infest me please with sunlight and a promise to infinitely be
Corrupt me with your desire for wealth and possessions, but also show me kindness and promise to always be with me.
There in that same old disguise that I despise and with (chorus) arms wide open
You always show up in the same disguise that I hate, yet you open your arms to embrace me with false intentions.
I know fall from grace and the lies you sold them you soon must know face
Your deceitful ways will catch up to you eventually, and you will face the consequences of the lies you have been telling.
Leaving nothing but my own twisted thoughts like the lies you so openly bought
Your lies have left me with nothing but my own confusing and unsettling thoughts.
Open hands and grandiosity know I'm quick to believe quite possibly that this
I am open and trusting, and because of that, I am easily swayed into believing your grandiose claims.
Medium is my own simple cure walking forward shadow bound more so than before*
This song is my way of dealing with the situation, and even though I am still in the shadows, I am moving forward.
Suddenly look away then fall flat on your face I'm slowly falling off
I started to distance myself from you, but the consequences were personally harmful.
Trip breathe inhale the dark sequential quick demise the painful compromise
As I became more detached, I realized the situation was much worse than I initially thought, leading to an agonizing compromise.
Know hold your ground and sway to and fro decay
I must try to stand my ground, even though it feels like everything around me is falling apart.
Encrypted and stifled by those eyes infiltration condensation realize the build
Your piercing gaze makes me feel trapped and suffocated, as I begin to understand the consequences of being involved with you.
Up of times unspoken the remains of bodies broken is the reason that I pray for
The unspoken actions of our past continue to cause harm and destruction, which is why I pray for resolution and healing.
Peace between the cycles of you and me (chorus)
I hope that we can end this vicious cycle and find peace.
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.