Formerly From The Ashes, Another Black Day is based out of Ft. Lauderdale, … Read Full Bio ↴Formerly From The Ashes, Another Black Day is based out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and consists of members, Matthew Wilkof (vocals, lead guitar), Angel Hernandez, (drums), and Das Haas (bass). The band’s current line-up was finalized in the summer of 2004 and has been going strong ever since. With countless shows played, two EP’s under their belts (and a full length recently released), radio airplay, and a growing fan base. Another Black Day is gaining recognition and respect amongst their peers in the music industry worldwide.

The band has been featured on numerous radio shows such as Denver Colorado’s KBPI, XM Radio’s Unsigned Bands and Mayhem & Rage Radio from Florida. Another Black Day has recently recorded a full length CD at Bieler Brother’s Records (Skindred, Non-Point) in Sunrise FL. The long awaited full length was produced by A.B.D and Matt LaPlant (NonPoint, Sikth). The music is comprised of aggressive complex guitar work, thought provoking lyrics, awe inspiring drumming, powerful vocals and cohesive songwriting wrapped up into one unique package. Each band member contributes his own style into the music, which in turn, breeds an unmistakably original musical creation.

The A.B.D live show is a force to be reckoned with. Another Black Day pours all of their energy and aggression and musical prowess into a wall of kinetic energy. Angel’s drumming is dead on, Haas’s bass lines are tight and powerful, Matt’s vocals are earth shattering and coupled with blistering guitar work he forces the crowd into the A.B.D onslaught. Put all of that together with constant movement on stage and you have the Another Black Day's live show…Excitement…Energetic…and Flawless.

Hallowed
Another Black Day Lyrics

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Will I find, what I need and then justify, my own life
And I'm vilified, for my sins, but I've found a home, I'm condemned
This obsession with the filth I breathe
Tears my soul it makes my life complete

Don't think nothing can stop me now
No! Have I lost my way?
Yeah, hallowed be the pain

Don't think nothing can stop me now
No! Have I lost my way?
Yeah, hallowed be the pain

Raise me from the dead, and then justify my own life
I am crucified, by my hands, I have found a home, I'm condemned
This obsession with the filth I breathe
Tears my soul it makes my life complete

Don't think nothing can stop me now
No! Have I lost my way?
Yeah, hallowed be the pain
Don't think nothing can stop me now
No! Have I lost my way?
Yeah, hallowed be the pain

I'm condemned
I'm condemned

Will I find, what I need and then justify, my own life
And I'm vilified, for my sins, but I've found a home, I'm condemned
This obsession with the filth I bring
Tears my soul it makes my life complete

Don't think nothing can stop me now
No! Have I lost my way?
Yeah, hallowed be the pain
Don't think nothing can stop me now
No! Have I lost my way?
Yeah, hallowed be the pain

Hallowed

Hallowed
I'm condemned

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hallowed" by Another Black Day express feelings of despair and a search for meaning in life. The first verse speaks of a desire to find what the singer needs and to justify their own existence. They feel vilified for their sins but have found a home in their current situation, even though they are condemned. The obsession with the filth they breathe has torn their soul apart but at the same time, it makes their life complete. The second verse speaks of being raised from the dead to justify their existence and being crucified by their own hands. Again, they have found a home even though they are condemned. The obsession with the filth they bring continues to tear their soul apart but makes their life complete. The chorus speaks of nothing stopping them now, despite their feelings of being lost. They welcome the pain and are ultimately condemned.

Overall, the song seems to be a reflection of someone struggling with self-acceptance and the meaning of their existence. They are willing to face whatever pain comes their way and find solace in their current situation, despite being condemned. Interestingly, the word "hallowed" is typically associated with reverence and holy or sacred things, but in this context, it is used to describe the pain and suffering that the singer is experiencing.

Line by Line Meaning

Will I find, what I need and then justify, my own life
Questioning if he will find what he needs and then validate his existence

And I'm vilified, for my sins, but I've found a home, I'm condemned
Being viewed as a villain for his actions, yet feeling at home in his condemned state

This obsession with the filth I breathe
Having an intense fixation on the negative aspects of his life

Tears my soul it makes my life complete
The negativity in his life has become so ingrained that it becomes part of what he identifies as his life's purpose

Don't think nothing can stop me now
Feeling like he is unstoppable

No! Have I lost my way?
Wondering if he has strayed from his desired path

Yeah, hallowed be the pain
Embracing the pain that comes with his choices and experiences

Raise me from the dead, and then justify my own life
Asking to be resurrected and validated

I am crucified, by my hands, I have found a home, I'm condemned
Taking responsibility for his own punishment and accepting it as a sense of belonging

This obsession with the filth I breathe
Continuously focusing on the negative aspects of his life

Tears my soul it makes my life complete
The negativity defines his life and is necessary for his sense of purpose

Hallowed
Sanctifying the pain and negativity involved in his life

I'm condemned
Accepting his condemned state

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