There are at least eleven bands which go by the name of Argus:

1: Ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least eleven bands which go by the name of Argus:

1: Argus is a doom/heavy metal band from Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA, who released their self-titled debut album, Argus, on Shadow Kingdom Records in May 2009. The band recorded a well-received demo in 2007 and maintains a page at http://www.myspace.com/theargus. In August 2010, Argus announced the title of their follow-up, sophomore album, Boldly Stride the Doomed, which was released in early 2011 via Cruz Del Sur Music.

Argus is:
Brian "Butch" Balich -- Vocals (formerly of Penance)
Jason Mucio -- Guitar
Erik Johnson -- Guitar
Andy Ramage -- Bass
Kevin Latchaw -- Drums

2: Argus is Branko Stojiljkovic, a psychill/chillgressive artist from Serbia.

3: A Tasmanian psychedelic rock band who produced their first EP (as a three-piece outfit -- guitar, bass and drums) at the beginning of 2006, with three animated film clips on DVD. Shortly after, a keyboard player was added to the lineup. Argus' debut album Mighty Man was released through Warrior Records/UMGD in April 2009.

4: A Macedonian Heavy Metal band formed in 1987.
Macedonian heavy metal band. Formed in 1988, they released two albums in the 1990s. They split up in 1998, however reunited in 2005 and released a new single.
Early releases (their "Sveti zborovi/Свети зборови (Holy Words)" demo tape in 1989 and appearances on the Demoskop series of cassettes in 1990 and 1991) were in their native Macedonian, but their two albums were in English. With their single "Veruvaj" (2005), they have returned to using Macedonian.

5: A power metal band from Mexico, which split up in 1992 after releasing two full-length albums -- "El Vigilante" (1990) and "Valle Azul" (1992).

6: A Medieval-themed black metal band from Romania, who released three demos and one full-length album, titled "Obscur si Etern" (2001), before changing their name to Argus Megere in 2005.

7: A heavy metal band from Florida, USA, who released a self-titled EP in 1983, and then promptly split up.

8: A New Wave of British Heavy Metal band (NWoBHM) from the UK, who are still listed as an active band in spite of their only release being the 1984 "Holocaust" single.

9: A hard rock band from the 1970s, which released one self-titled album.

10: A heavy metal band which released an album titled "Warrior of the World" in 1987 on Megaton Records.

11: A progressive rock band from Holland which released an debut album titled "Tell Me!" in 2016.

The Ladder
Argus Lyrics

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Sleep now, oh my brother - let my voice now be thy guide
As you transcend earthly ties
Rise now, wake in slumber - what you see is not unreal
It is valid, it is true

For through dreams I have seen lives untold
And through dreams I have seen my own soul

In your mind parallel lives form the ladder you must climb
If you wish to realize
That locked doors of perception can be opened if you dare
Lay the universe open bare

For through dreams I have seen lives untold
And through dreams I have seen my own soul

Darkness...falling...summoning
Darkness...calling...calling me
Darkness...calling...calling me

Threadbare is the veil that separates the lives that bind
For those who wish to pass
Wake now, oh my brother, rise again a wiser man
You have lived beyond this time

For through dreams I have seen lives untold
And through dreams I have seen my own soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Argus's song, The Ladder, are an invitation to the listener to embrace the power of dreams and the possibilities of transcending the boundaries of reality. The first stanza calls for the listener to rest and let the singer's voice guide them as they explore beyond their earthly ties. The second stanza reinforces the idea that dreams can reveal untold stories and unlock secrets of the soul. The chorus repeats this sentiment and drives the message home that through dreams, we can see beyond what is revealed in our waking lives. The third stanza invokes the mysterious and enigmatic power of darkness, hinting that there is something to be learned from embracing it. The final stanza speaks to the idea that there are other lives that exist parallel to ours, and we have the power to access them if we are brave enough.

Line by Line Meaning

Sleep now, oh my brother - let my voice now be thy guide
Close your eyes and listen to my words, I'll show you the way

As you transcend earthly ties
As you detach from the physical world

Rise now, wake in slumber - what you see is not unreal
Wake up, but don't be fooled by what you think is fake

It is valid, it is true
It is real and it is the truth

For through dreams I have seen lives untold
Through my dreams, I've witnessed unseen lives

And through dreams I have seen my own soul
And I've discovered my own soul through these dreams

In your mind parallel lives form the ladder you must climb
Your mind creates a ladder of parallel lives you must ascend

If you wish to realize
If you want to understand

That locked doors of perception can be opened if you dare
You can unlock doors of perception if you're courageous enough

Lay the universe open bare
Reveal the universe as it truly is

Darkness...falling...summoning
The darkness of the unknown is looming