Avenue Of Heroes was formed in September … Read Full Bio ↴Rome,Italy (2008-present):
Avenue Of Heroes was formed in September 2008 from the musical passion of Lorenzo (former member of A Time To Forget) and Jacopo. Soon the line-up was completed by Gian Luigi (member of Miles Away and Lode Shooting Star), Mario (former member of Yustitia) and Riccardo (former member of A Perfect Tragedy). The five guys soon wrote their first song which would become the guideline for the future and, especially, their most representative track: “Not Today”. The sound the band created was a mixture of powerful verses and melodic choruses, marked by a strong personality. Later the band decided to record their first three tracks at Marco Mantovani's studios (Hopes Die Last guitarist), receiving good success with both audience and image.
After some line-up changes, Valerio replaced Jacopo and Manuel (former member of A Time To Forget) replaced Mario; at that time the band shared the stage with some really good band like Hopes Die Last, Dufresne and Yashin and finally, in March 2011, the band started to record (at Mantovani's studios) some of the tracks which will be part of the brand new album. Because of the new band members, Avenue Of Heroes sound got a futher change, more congenial with band's attitude. It turned to be heavier but never leaving the melodic and catchy marks, which always defined the band. After listening to their brand new tracks and believing in the project "Avenue Of Heroes", italian label This Is Core offered them a contract and in July 2011 the band was signed to it. The release of the record is scheduled for early 2012 and in the meantime the band shooted the first videoclip, directed by Daniele Brunelletti, for the single "Let Sink This World", in streaming on BlankTv and Rock Tv Italia.
Members:
Manuel Manca - Vocals
Lorenzo Bagnariol - Drums and Clean Vocals
Valerio Alessandroni - Guitar
Gian Luigi Crecco - Guitar
Riccardo Voci - Bass
Creatures
Avenue Of Heroes Lyrics
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Wake up your consciousness
we're the walking dead
who sold the souls just to forget
forget humanity
the beauty has become the most important thing
how much it means it's f**king price
and there's no one that seems to show pity for the faint
why don't you see that this is not the world you made for me
These visions the flashlight i've seen before my eyes
the cycle I've never stopped it seems so real to me.
i know the creatures will hunt me in the night.
The giants of this nitghtmare will shake me from inside.
why don't you see that this not the world you made for me
I'm wondering what it could have been if you believed in me
And here we're lying with part of us taken away
breathing a vicious air
breathing a vicious... AIR.
we're the reason of our disaster
it's hard to find an anchor to hold on
alone we sink, there's no return.
why don't you see that this is not the world you made for me
I'm wondering what it could have been if you believed in me.
The lyrics to Avenue of Heroes' song "Creatures" speak to the dissonance between humanity and the natural world. The song's opening lines call upon the listener to "wake up" and become conscious of the ways in which humanity has shifted away from harmony with nature, becoming "the walking dead" who have "sold [their] souls just to forget" the beauty of the natural world. The song suggest that humanity has prioritized material gain, reducing the "beauty" of the natural world to its "f**king price." The chorus asserts that "the creatures" will come to "hunt me in the night," representing the natural world's backlash on humanity, and a reflection of the damage inflicted by our indifference.
The song's bridge speaks to the confusion and bewilderment of living in a world that feels like a "cycle" that "I've never stopped," where the "visions" are "flashlight[s] I've seen before my eyes." The singer is left wondering what the world would be like if "you believed in me," addressing the pain of feeling unsupported in a world that is hostile to the natural world. The song speaks to the consequences of humanity's indifference, declaring that "we're the reason for our disaster," and that we are sinking alone with "no return."
Line by Line Meaning
Now
This is the present, the time we are in.
Wake up your consciousness
Become aware of what is happening around you.
we're the walking dead
We are alive but not living because of our actions.
who sold the souls just to forget
We gave up our morals just to ignore the consequences of our actions.
forget humanity
We have lost sight of the importance of treating each other with compassion and kindness.
the beauty has become the most important thing
We value physical appearance over substance and character.
how much it means it's f**king price
We place a monetary value on everything, even things that should not have a price tag.
and there's no one that seems to show pity for the faint
There is a lack of empathy and compassion for those who are weak or struggling.
we're a dying breed that feeds the mouth of this carnage.
Our destructive actions are leading to our own demise and contributing to the violence and destruction in the world.
why don't you see that this is not the world you made for me
The current state of the world is not what we want for future generations.
These visions the flashlight i've seen before my eyes
I have seen these destructive patterns before and they are becoming clearer to me.
the cycle I've never stopped it seems so real to me.
The patterns of destruction and violence continue and it feels like they will never end.
i know the creatures will hunt me in the night.
The consequences of our actions will catch up to us and cause us harm in the future.
The giants of this nitghtmare will shake me from inside.
The consequences of our actions will cause internal turmoil and distress.
I'm wondering what it could have been if you believed in me
I am imagining a better world if people had faith in my generation to make positive changes.
And here we're lying with part of us taken away
We are experiencing the effects of our destructive actions and losing parts of ourselves in the process.
breathing a vicious air
The world feels toxic and dangerous to be in because of our actions.
we're the reason of our disaster
Our actions are the cause of the problems we face.
it's hard to find an anchor to hold on
It is difficult to find stability and security in a world that is constantly changing and unstable because of our actions.
alone we sink, there's no return.
If we continue down this destructive path, we will eventually reach a point of no return.
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kurumi ちゃん 97
Man, why the fuck did it took me 8 yrs to find out this beautiful song even existed? 🤷 Awesome👍👍
CedahFN
it took me 11 years ..
Gianluca
i really love this band, they deserve all the best!!expecially the drummer, he's a great musician and has a wonderful style and voice.. STAY METAL!
Ryloxis
One of the few metalcore bands I like. props.
Dorian Faustino INC.
conheci o som de voces a 5 anos atras, o som de voces e muito legal e eu sou suspeito a falar, continuem fazendo o som assim
Bonkler
This is choreographed so well. Definitely helps the actual song out a bit.
лена зенина
песня и музыка просто шикарны...так и хочется слушать и слушать)
Kuroi Masuku
first time ive ever seen someone sing while playing the drums in a band, mad respect >:I
Akash Nundoo
Ohhh yess absolutely remarkable...why dont U give a try to Atreyu...U might love tht band too
We Are Eternal Band
Atreyu?