During 2007's The Summer Slaughter Tour, drummer Lech was kicked out the band due to personal differences with the other members. He was replaced with Ryan Thomas from the band The Serpent Son. This event led to some serious online bashing from fans, as Lech was their only remaining founding member who in fact recruited the other members of the Allegiance lineup, and wrote much of Allegiance's material beforehand. This also brought dismay to the fans as Allegiance was mostly noted by Lech's unique and extremely technical drumming style.
In 2008, vocalist (Chris) and guitarist (Sal) left the band to settle down and after their departure Lech was recruited back into the band. Later In 2009, lead guitarist (Ernie) decides to leave the band to settle down and pursue school. In 2010, Lech recruited Greg Kirkpatrick (Gift of Prophecy), Daniel Sugarman (Fallen Figure) and Sonik Garcia (Fallen Figure).
Their second album entitled "Instinct" was released March 15th, 2011, with. single titled Visions being released on 2014 that would later reappear on their final album, Ground Zero. The bands breakup was announced on August 12th, 2014 by Lech, saying that the bad would play one final tour to support the album. In August of 2021, however, the band released a preview video showcasing new music the band has been working on.
Ground Zero
As Blood Runs Black Lyrics
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What will it take to breathe new life?
Lately it seems like you're dead behind those eyes
What will it take to breathe new life?
What would it take to breathe new life?
This is worth dying for, breathe new life into me!
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
We bare the crashes of a changing tide
But every wave just
Strengthens our stride
And when the currents change we'll have the strength to survive
And carry on with the rest of our lives
Finally I've found new life!
Lately I've been revitalized
Finally I've found new life
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
It's time to take control of my life to know my true self a show a true better me
It's time to believe in myself for all that I am and all that I'll ever be
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
It's time to take control of my life to know my true self a show a true better me
It's time to believe in myself for all that I am and all that I'll ever be
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
The lyrics to As Blood Runs Black's song "Ground Zero" seem to be about feeling trapped or stuck in life and wanting to break free from that feeling. The repetition of the line "lately it seems like you're dead behind those eyes, what will it take to breathe new life?" suggests that the singer is feeling stagnant and needs a change in order to feel alive again. The following lines "all that I've killed for is now killing me, this is worth dying for, breathe new life into me!" could suggest that the singer has been living a life that they are no longer passionate about and need to find something new to live for before it's too late.
The chorus, "we bear the crashes of a changing tide, but every wave just strengthens our stride, and when the currents change we'll have the strength to survive, and carry on with the rest of our lives, finally I've found new life!" suggest that the singer is ready to face any challenges that may come their way and that they are now able to move forward with their life.
The ending lines "it's time to take control of my life, to know my true self and show a true better me, it's time to believe in myself for all that I am and all that I'll ever be" could suggest that the singer has learned from their past mistakes and is now ready to take charge of their life and live authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately it seems like you're dead behind those eyes
You seem lifeless and devoid of any emotion or passion.
What will it take to breathe new life?
What do I need to do to revive your spirit and bring back vitality?
All that I've killed for is now killing me
The things that I have fought for have now become the source of my own destruction.
This is worth dying for, breathe new life into me!
I'm willing to risk everything for a chance to start anew, to reinvent myself.
We bare the crashes of a changing tide
We endure the harsh impact of a turbulent and constantly evolving world.
But every wave just strengthens our stride
Despite the hardships, each obstacle we face makes us stronger and more resilient.
And when the currents change we'll have the strength to survive
We will be able to adapt and withstand any new challenges that come our way.
And carry on with the rest of our lives
We will move forward and continue to live, no matter what obstacles we may face.
Finally I've found new life!
I have discovered a renewed sense of purpose and vitality.
It's time to take control of my life to know my true self a show a true better me
I need to be in charge of my own destiny, understand who I really am, and present my best self to the world.
It's time to believe in myself for all that I am and all that I'll ever be
I need to have confidence in myself and embrace all of my strengths and weaknesses.
I've spent my last days that I'll ever waste!
I am done with wasting time and am ready to take action towards creating the life I want.
Writer(s): Mosley Timothy Z, Harmon Leslie Jerome, Washington James David, Cornell Christopher J
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