Avrigus first came into existence in 1990. Due to Simon's role in Cruciform and the Sydney metal scene it wasn't until 1998 that the very well received EP The Final Wish was released on Warhead Records. In 2001 the album The Secret Kingdom was released on Well of Urd Records, a division of the now-defunct Hammerheart Records.
In 2007 it was announced that Judy had left the band late in the previous year. Despite this Simon is continuing on with Avrigus and a new album called "The Hidden Citadel" is in the works. It was announced in August 2009 that Avrigus' new vocalist would be Megan Robins, whose partner Lee Tassaker (bassist/vocalist for Lycanthia) would also be providing vocals on the new album.
The Final Wish and The Secret Kingdom can be downloaded from their official site via BitTorrent.
3rd Of May 2010, the band announced that they will be releasing an EP called "Beauty And Pain" as a precursor to the album "The Hidden Citadel". "Beauty And Pain" will consist of 5 tracks with a running time of approximately 30 minutes.
Solitude * Salvation
Avrigus Lyrics
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In moments of deep contemplation of loss
And in sadness it is I who enfolds thee
In a mantle of darkness
It is I who olds thee, who smother thy madness
It is I who lies in the tomb and dies with thee...
And when I descend into thy broken dreams thy vision to mend
Bring me thy broken dreams
I hear thy silent screams
I'll mend thy broken dreams
The lyrics of Avrigus’s song “Solitude * Salvation” are a reflection of the inner turmoil that people face when dealing with feelings of grief and loss. The song’s opening lines, “I am the silence that enshrouds thee / In moments of deep contemplation of loss,” suggest that the singer is a kind of cosmic force that engulfs us when we are at our most vulnerable. The second line, “And in sadness it is I who enfolds thee / In a mantle of darkness,” continues this theme of envelopment, suggesting that the singer is a kind of cocoon that we retreat into when we are in pain.
The final lines of the first verse, “It is I who olds thee, who smother thy madness / It is I who lies in the tomb and dies with thee…” are particularly haunting, suggesting that the singer is not just a passive force, but an active participant in our suffering. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer saying “And when I descend into thy broken dreams thy vision to mend / I hear thy silent screams / Bring me thy broken dreams / I hear thy silent screams / I'll mend thy broken dreams”. Here, the singer is taking on a kind of therapeutic role, soothing our broken minds and providing a glimmer of hope that we might be able to emerge from our sadness.
Overall, “Solitude * Salvation” is a beautiful, heartfelt exploration of the ways in which we cope with what is perhaps the most difficult aspect of being human: dealing with loss and grief. The lyrics are haunting and beautiful, and the melody is both comforting and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the silence that enshrouds thee
I am the stillness that surrounds you, especially during times when you are contemplating what you have lost.
In moments of deep contemplation of loss
During times when you are deeply thinking about what you have lost.
And in sadness it is I who enfolds thee
When you are feeling sad, I am the one who wraps you up in a dark and comforting embrace.
In a mantle of darkness
In a cloak of shadow, creating a sense of gloom and despair.
It is I who holds thee, who smother thy madness
I am the one who restrains and suppresses your feelings of insanity and chaos.
It is I who lies in the tomb and dies with thee...
I am the companion who stays with you even in death, accompanying you to the grave.
And when I descend into thy broken dreams thy vision to mend
When I enter your shattered dreams to help you put the pieces back together.
I hear thy silent screams
I am aware of your internal turmoil, even if you do not explicitly express it.
Bring me thy broken dreams
Give me your shattered and fragmented dreams, so that I may try to repair them.
I hear thy silent screams
Again, I am aware of the pain you are feeling, even if you do not vocalize it.
I'll mend thy broken dreams
I will do my best to fix your fragmented dreams and provide a sense of restoration.
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.