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 Outsider
Argus Lyrics
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Wandering corridors of damp and crumbling stone
Outside the trees in grotesque twilight groves
Blot out the sun whose light has never warmed my soul
Through ancient brooks the world beyond me has been bared
And longingly I dream I've joined the living there
And though no mirrors cast a reflection of my own
(Solo - Mike)
And now desire overtakes my fearful heart
I cast eyes upon the castle's tower dark
I'll scale these treacherous walls to reach the world above
To take my place among the joyous in the sun
(Solo - Jason)
Into the night air out under the moon's shining light
In search of laughter and reveling I now take flight
Onward now I fly! Onward now I fly!
Into the town from the windows the merriment flows
Seeking companionship through yonder doorway I go
All eyes turn to me...in horror all now flee
Demon, Demon - curse the night!
Mirror, Mirror - it is I!!
The song "The Outsider" by Argus is a tale of loneliness and the desire for acceptance. The lyrics describe the singer's life of solitude in a desolate castle, where they wander through damp and crumbling stone corridors. The outside world is no less forbidding, with grotesque trees blocking out the sun. The singer longs to join the living beyond their castle walls, and despite having no mirror to see their own reflection, they consider themselves kindred with those outside.
As desire overtakes the singer, they scale the treacherous walls of the castle in search of the world above. They finally reach the town and seek companionship through a doorway, only to be met with horror and fear, as they are seen as a demon. The final line of the song is "Mirror, Mirror - it is I!!", as the singer realizes that they are the outsider who is not accepted by society.
The lyrics are a poignant portrayal of the human need for connection and belonging, as well as the pain of rejection and ostracism. The music itself reflects these emotions, with its mournful and melancholic opening, building up to a triumphant and hopeful crescendo before turning to desperation and terror in the final verses.
Line by Line Meaning
A life in solitude, this desolate keep my home
Living in solitude in a barren castle is my life
Wandering corridors of damp and crumbling stone
Exploring the dark, deteriorating hallways of my home
Outside the trees in grotesque twilight groves
The eerie trees surrounding me in the eerie twilight are frightening
Blot out the sun whose light has never warmed my soul
Sunlight has never given me the warmth in my heart that I crave
Through ancient brooks the world beyond me has been bared
I have seen the outside world through old maps and books
And longingly I dream I've joined the living there
I dream of being a part of the living world
And though no mirrors cast a reflection of my own
I am never able to see my own reflection
I look upon myself as kindred to these souls
I feel connected to the souls of others in the world
And now desire overtakes my fearful heart
I am overwhelmed with desire to leave my home
I cast eyes upon the castle's tower dark
I gaze upon the dreary castle tower
I'll scale these treacherous walls to reach the world above
I will climb the dangerous walls to reach the world outside
To take my place among the joyous in the sun
I hope to join the happy people in the sun
Into the night air out under the moon's shining light
I emerge into the night under the moon's glow
In search of laughter and reveling I now take flight
I am looking for happiness and fun
Onward now I fly! Onward now I fly!
I am excited to move forward with my journey
Into the town from the windows the merriment flows
I see happiness and fun coming from the town's windows
Seeking companionship through yonder doorway I go
I am seeking companionship by going through the doorway
All eyes turn to me...in horror all now flee
Everyone is scared and leaves when they see me
Demon, Demon - curse the night!
I feel cursed and like a demon in the night
Mirror, Mirror - it is I!!
I am acknowledging my own existence through my reflection
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hein Van den Hoogen
Top Symfo, origineel en zeer gedreven en daarbij ook nog ns super toffe gasten. Zodra mogelijk gaat dat zien, en intussen tijds deze CD kopen 👍
76dunkel
good job! exciting guitar and vocals with some undertones reminiscent of David Bowie. Well done!
Meinart Hansen
This is bloody fantastic!
Henry van Deursen
Kei mooie muziek, klinkt goed.
Mark Wajdeman
Wow..good stuff.
Hans van der Wijst
Goed ..hoor jongens !!! Chapeau
thefireshow1
They way music was meant too be...Drifting in the air between the sun and the water.
Peter van straaten
Heel speciaal 👍👍👍
ofenblase
Hi Jos de Jong. Nice to meet you at PRD. There are many bands called Argos and Argus. Sounds good your Band! I can listen the Wishbone Ash roots. The German Prog Band Argos is on our PRD Mix "WOT". I , The Watcher and Tom from Switzerland.
Александр Фадеев
Very pleasant prog-rock!