Anonymus (Canadian Metal Band):
After the release of their critically acclaimed top 10 albums, Anonymus have enjoyed nationwide success. The band has sold no less than 30,000 albums, appeared in many videos and in several movie and TV soundtracks. Their career has been marked by a never ending journey of pure sweat and determination.
The Anonymus philosophy is simple; Do or Die Friendship. The bands success and evolution is directly attributed to this way of life. From their first meeting in grade school Carlos Araya (drums), Marco Calliari (guitar and vocals) with twin brothers Daniel (guitar) and Oscar Souto (bass and vocals) have developed a tight symbiosis. All this energy has been channeled to produce a powerful and furious gust of Metal.
Anonymus boldly reached for a larger international market with "Instinct", who was produced by British studio wiz Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Machine Head, Fear Factory...). The album covers the classic metal gambit while being fed by experimental doses of hardcore and opera. This breakthrough CD revealed the band's true and exciting potential. In support for the album the band toured relentlessly and eventually crossed the pond to Europe where they toured with Watcha (Sony) and Out (Roadrunner).
"Daemonium" was released in 2002. The band renewed with nationwide success by topping the charts and was made top ten album of the year by many Metal radio stations across Canada. The video "Why be the judge" was released and aired by Muchmusic, MusiquePlus, and other broadcasters. The band toured Nationwide and drew attention by producing their own show in Montreal's Metropolis in front of 2000 fans.
A special side project called "L'Academie du Massacre" was released in 2003 in which Anonymus combined its efforts with insane folk singer; Mononc'Serge. The CD would find no less than 15000 takers and a massive tour took 18 months to complete. A Live DVD has just been released.
During this same year, Oscar and Carlos started a new side project, this time with Joey Belladonna (Ex-Anthrax at the time). Together they toured the U.S. and Canada. The band wrote the bulk of the material for a new Belladonna album. The project unfortunately had to be postponed due to Joey's comeback with Anthrax.
The band has released in Canada their new album "Chapter Chaos begins" on October 24, 2006. Ten new aggressive songs have made their way to the final cut. The album was produced by Jean-Francois Dagenais (Kataklysm, Misery Index...) and mastered by Peter In de Betou (Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir...).
After a search that lasted several months, Anonymus announced that Jef Fortin is officially the band's new guitar player. Carlos Araya states that his new partner "is all about rock! He brings new influences and freshness to the band's sound. He has been touring with us for five years; he is already part of the family".
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This Is War
Anonymus Lyrics
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Bombs are being dropped
People drowning in a pool of blood
For greed and power
The world is set on fire
Ruled by a bunch of pitiful liars
While they're watching from
We die
Under attack
This is the end
Once again
We'll never learn
Terror is back
History repeats itself
This is war
This is hell
This is pain
We all shall pay
Pay false innocence
Taking lives without any sense
Illusive freedom
The evil never sleeps
Taking advantage of the weak
Still we let the fools decide
For us
Hopes to see you down
Lock you up, demented crowns
The rise and fall
The end of all
No freedom in sight
We all will die
The lyrics to "This Is War" by Anonymus paint a stark picture of the chaos and destruction wrought by war. The opening lines "Bombs are being dropped / People drowning in a pool of blood" set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that wars are often fought for greed and power and that those who hold the power are often out of touch with the suffering of those who are caught in the middle.
The song expresses frustration with the repetition of history when it comes to war. The lyrics suggest that humankind has not learned from past mistakes and is doomed to repeat them. The refrain of "This is war / This is hell / This is pain / We all shall pay" emphasizes the brutal toll of conflict, both physical and psychological.
The verse "Taking advantage of the weak / Still we let the fools decide / For us" suggests that those who are most vulnerable are often the ones who suffer the most during wars. The reference to "fools" suggests that the decisions made by those in power are not always in the best interests of the people they govern.
Overall, "This Is War" is a powerful and sobering reminder of the toll of human conflict. It suggests that we must be vigilant against those who would start wars for their own gain and that we must always work to find peaceful solutions to conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
Bombs are being dropped
There is war and bombs are being dropped indicating destruction and chaos.
People drowning in a pool of blood
The war has led to people being killed and their blood has formed a pool. The violence and horror is unbearable.
For greed and power
Wars are often fought over resources, land, and power. The motivation behind this war is selfish and unethical.
The world is set on fire
The metaphorical use of fire shows how the destruction and misery caused by war has engulfed the entire world in this case.
Ruled by a bunch of pitiful liars
The people in power are not truthful or trustworthy, rather they are pitiful and deceitful leaders who cannot be relied upon.
While they're watching from
The people responsible for the destruction and war are not actually affected by it. They can watch the chaos and violence from a safe distance, making them more culpable.
Their ivory towers
The people in power are in privileged and luxurious positions, so they are not affected by the war or its affects either physically or emotionally.
We die
The people caught in between the war and the power play are the ones who suffer and may often face death as a result.
Under attack
The war and its consequences have left everyone vulnerable and under siege. There is no safety or security.
This is the end
The situation is dire and has reached a point of no return where any solution or a way out of it appears impossible.
Once again
This is not the first time such a chaos and destruction has happened due to war. It's a repetitive cycle.
We'll never learn
Despite the fact that history can teach lessons on the horrors of war, humanity has failed to grow and learn and repeat the same mistakes again and again.
Terror is back
War often brings terror with it, such as bombings, killings, and attacks leading to the loss of innocent lives.
History repeats itself
The situation is similar to what has happened in the past, leading to destruction, chaos, and loss of life.
This is war
The destruction, violence, and chaos represents the brutality of war.
This is hell
The aftermath of war is typically horrific and traumatizing, leading the affected to feel as though they are in hell.
This is pain
The violent and tragic consequences of war often leads to physical, emotional and psychological pain and trauma.
We all shall pay
The aftermath of war often leads to people suffering psychologically, physically, and financially. The entire city or society pays a great price for the decisions of few people in power.
Pay false innocence
Innocent victims who have done nothing wrong often end up suffering as a result of the war they were never a part of.
Taking lives without any sense
It's often unclear why the war is happening and the consequences appear senseless and cruel with many people being killed or losing their loved ones.
Illusive freedom
The reason for engaging in the war is often to promote freedom, liberty, and democracy but as a result, the war becomes illusive with little to no hope of actually achieving those goals.
The evil never sleeps
There is always someone trying to take advantage of vulnerable people, even during times of war when people struggle to stay alive and get basic necessities.
Taking advantage of the weak
People in power often exploit the vulnerable and the weak to further their own selfish gains. War offers a perfect opportunity for the said people to gain an upper hand.
Still we let the fools decide
The people who rise to power are often not the best people for the job, and still, we allow these fools to make decisions that are harmful and tragic for us.
Hopes to see you down
People in power take pleasure in overpowering others and seeing them destroyed. They are best when everyone else is worst.
Lock you up, demented crowns
In a figurative sense, people in power are called 'demented crowns' indicating their intelligence or the sate of their reasoning abilities. They are cruel and use their authority to maintain control over others.
The rise and fall
Historically, empires rise and fall, but the cost of this cycle is often the trauma, destruction, and loss of life that people experience.
The end of all
The end of all that was once valued and important to society is rapidly approaching, with no chance of survival or recovery.
No freedom in sight
After the war, there is little hope for people in the affected society to obtain or maintain freedom, as history shows that freedom is fragile and uncertain after conflict.
We all will die
The hopelessness of the situation leads us to believe that we will all perish and turn to dust, leaving nothing behind in this savage war.
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.