1) Edge metal ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are 5 different bands with the name ARKANGEL:
1) Edge metal band from Brussels, Belgium.
Discography:
(EP - 1998) - Prayers Upon Deaf Ears
(CD - 1999) - Dead Man Walking
(CD - 2004) - Hope You Die by Overdose
(CD - 2008) - Is Your Enemy
2) ARKANGEL (Ven): Arkangel (originally formed under the name Power Age in 1977) is a legendary heavy metal band fronted by vocalist Paul Gillman that released their first album way back in 1981. They would become one of the most influencial bands in Venezuela and lead the national heavy metal scene during the '80. In 1984 Paul Gillman quit the band to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Mickey Tedeschi. One of many replacements that would happen in the future. Resulting in only 2 albums in 20 years. 2005 brought a reunion tour to celebrate their 30 year anniversary with most original members featuring guest appearances of Dio & Paul Di'Anno. After the reunion tour the pre-reunion lineup gets back together to write a new album that is entitled MMVII that will be out in 2008.
Arkangel (1981)
Rock Nacional (1982)
Represion Latinoamericana (1983)
La Respuesta, Single (1987)
No Más Aparencias, Single (1992)
Inmortal (1992)
El Angel de la Muerte (2000)
MMVII (2008)
Official site: http://www.arkangel-ve.com/
M-A page: www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=2003
3) ArkAngel is a 1980s Christian progressive rock band which recorded one album, Warrior, which is considered a classic Christian Rock album. The band was fronted by Kemper Crabb. See http://www.kempercrabb.net and http://www.christianmusicarchive.com/artist.php?id=3102.
4) Arkangel (Py).
Metal From Paraguay / SouthAmerica.
http://www.myspace.com/arkangelpy
http://www.arkangelpy.com/
5) Arkangel is a christian metal band from Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
From Heaven We Fall
Arkangel Lyrics
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sacrificed, crucified, on the cross of ignorance.
In this callous world, chased are the weak,
therefore they shall be bled within snow.
Predators running to fulfill a sadistic appetite.
Driven by lust, the fangs of man shred,
strifes to pieces.
I make amend.
Freedom to break enslavement,
to wash the shame away from the face of humanity.
Crucified on the cross of ignorance,
sacrificed on the Altar of greed.
(Spoken:)
I remember the first war
the way the sky burned
the faces of angels destroyed.
I saw a third of Heavens Legion banished
and the creation of Hell.
I stood with my brothers
and watched Lucifer fall.
But now my brothers are not brothers
and we have come here where we're immortal
to steal the dark soul, not yet Lucifers
to serve our cause.
I have always obeyed
but I never thought the war would happen again
The opening lines of Arkangel’s song “From Heaven We Fall” set a somber mood as it describes a ritual to honor the dead. The singer has lit a candle on the tomb of the departed – a gesture that is both respectful to the dead, but also serves as a metaphor for the sacrifices that have been made in this world. The next few lines talk about sacrifice and crucifixion – two concepts that evoke religious imagery. However, these ideas are contrasted against the “cross of ignorance” which implies that humanity is lacking in wisdom and knowledge. The song is calling out the brutality of the world – where the weak are victimized and predators are driven by a sadistic appetite. The ultimate goal of the song is to offer freedom to “break enslavement” and wash away the shame from the face of humanity.
The spoken word portion adds to the overall narrative of the song by painting a picture of war and destruction. The imagery of “the way the sky burned” and the “creation of Hell” suggests a cataclysmic event. The singer talks about the banishment of a third of Heaven’s Legion and the fall of Lucifer. It is clear that this is a reference to religious mythology, but the song is using it to make a larger point. The final line of the spoken word section – “I never thought the war would happen again” - suggests that the singer had some hope that the world would learn from past mistakes and find a way to prevent war and destruction. However, given the current state of the world, there is a sense of resignation that this hope was misplaced.
Overall, “From Heaven We Fall” is a dark and introspective song that raises some serious questions about the nature of humanity. It is a powerful statement about the dangers of violence and the importance of breaking free from destructive patterns of behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I light a candle on the tomb of the departed,
I honor the dead who have passed on by lighting a candle on their resting place.
sacrificed, crucified, on the cross of ignorance.
They were killed and tortured because of people's refusal to learn and grow.
In this callous world, chased are the weak,
In this world, those who are vulnerable are hunted down.
therefore they shall be bled within snow.
Their blood will be spilled on white snow, symbolizing their purity being taken away.
Predators running to fulfill a sadistic appetite.
There are people seeking pleasure in inflicting pain on others, acting like predators.
Driven by lust, the fangs of man shred,
Men are lusting after blood, and their sharp teeth rip apart their prey.
strifes to pieces.
This refers to violent conflicts leading to destruction.
I make amend.
I try to right the wrongs and make things better.
Freedom to break enslavement,
We should have the ability to break free from oppression and slavery.
to wash the shame away from the face of humanity.
We need to remove the shame and guilt of past actions for humanity to progress.
Crucified on the cross of ignorance,
People have suffered greatly because of the lack of education and knowledge.
sacrificed on the Altar of greed.
People have been killed and exploited because of others' greed and desire for wealth.
I remember the first war
I recall the first conflict.
the way the sky burned
The sky was lit up from the fires of war.
the faces of angels destroyed.
The good people, or angels, had become casualties of war.
I saw a third of Heavens Legion banished
One third of those who were considered good were cast out.
and the creation of Hell.
The birth of a place of punishment and suffering.
I stood with my brothers
I was united with my comrades.
and watched Lucifer fall.
We saw Lucifer, the leader of the opposition, lose the battle and fall.
But now my brothers are not brothers
The unity that we once shared is now gone.
and we have come here where we're immortal
We exist in a place where we cannot die.
to steal the dark soul, not yet Lucifers
We're here to take away the dark soul that belongs to someone else.
to serve our cause.
We're doing this for our mission.
I have always obeyed
I have always followed orders.
but I never thought the war would happen again
I never imagined that we would be at war again.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.