Azriel (Glasgow, UK) are a 5 piece melodic metalcore band, their sound inco… Read Full Bio ↴Azriel (Glasgow, UK) are a 5 piece melodic metalcore band, their sound incorporates plenty of melody as well as crushing breakdowns, with a hardcore edge, showing a new lease into the meaning of metal.

Formed in 2003 they released the demo ‘Man’s Heated Battle’ the following year, catching the attention of top UK independent record label Thirty Days of Night Records (Bring Me The Horizon, Send More Paramedics, Eternal Lord).

Their debut MCD ‘Burn Illusionary Night’ was the labels’ third release, originally appearing in Early 2005, though due to its popularity and overwhelming demand it was later re-issued with alternative artwork in 2006.

The band went on the road with label mates Bring Me The Horizon and Architects in support of the of the EP, as well as a second tour with future label mates Everette. Their live shows garnered the band a solid following, marking them out as one the leading bands in the genre both on stage and on record.

They further solidified this position by releasing a split EP with then TDON label mates Eternal Lord in the spring of 2006, and the anticipation surrounding the release was matched only by the quality of the music the bands produced. The two went on to tour with label mates Clone the Fragile and Everette over the summer of 2006 with huge success and the release itself went on to be one of the labels most popular releases.

2008 marked the release of the Azriel’s first full-length album, which was also the first full length release for Thirty Days of Night. Entitled ‘A Will of Fire’ the album was recorded and mastered by Jason Sanderson (Errander, In At the Deep End Records) and was released on both CD and Vinyl formats. 'A Will of Fire' has already picked up eye catching reviews, with Rock Sound awarding it 9/10.

So we reach early 2009 where, After five years of crawling round the UK, building up a name for themselves further and further out from there hometown of Glasgow, Azriel finally pulled off one of their biggest feats in their career, touring with the world class A Day To Remember.

To listen to the band head over to their myspace - www.myspace.com/azriel

Iscariot
Azriel Lyrics

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And so the harvest has come again and as you reap,
your mask starts to slip
and its only a matter of time
before your true form is revealed

so it's onto the next ones now
a fresh start, some new blood
catch them unawares

strike deep with double edged tales
of your historic suffering

now you 've won them over
its time to sew the seeds of your only nature

deceit

working like machinery
you cut wounds into the lives of any
that cross your path

but no matter...

you have ruined so much
but the harvest has come again

and it's only a matter of time...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Azriel's song Iscariot speak about a person who is masquerading as someone they are not. As they go about their business, there is a sense of a hidden agenda and ulterior motives just beneath the surface. The lyrics state that as this person goes about their business, their mask begins to slip, and their true self is eventually revealed. They are warned that it is only a matter of time before they will be exposed.

The lyrics also speak about how this person is constantly moving from one target to the next, seeking fresh faces to deceive. They use their past experiences to create a narrative of suffering to win over their targets, before setting about sowing the seeds of deceit. The person is likened to a machine that cuts wounds into the lives of anyone that crosses their path. However, despite their destructive ways, the lyrics state that the person has not gone unnoticed or unpunished, and that the harvest has come again.

Overall, the lyrics of Iscariot describe a person who is living a life of lies and deceit, who is constantly on the move to avoid detection and who is ultimately doomed to be exposed for who they truly are.

Line by Line Meaning

And so the harvest has come again and as you reap, your mask starts to slip
As the time for reaping has come, you are beginning to reveal your true self, shedding the mask you wear to deceive others.

and its only a matter of time before your true form is revealed
It won't take long before everyone around you sees the truth about your character and intentions.

so it's onto the next ones now, a fresh start, some new blood
You move on to your next target, eager to manipulate and exploit new victims for your own gain.

catch them unawares, strike deep with double edged tales of your historic suffering
You catch your unsuspecting victims off guard and use stories of your own past painful experiences to manipulate them into trusting you.

now you 've won them over, its time to sew the seeds of your only nature deceit
Having gained their trust, you use it to plant the seeds of deception that will ensure your continued manipulation of their lives.

working like machinery you cut wounds into the lives of any that cross your path
You operate with the efficiency of a machine, cutting deep into the lives of anyone you meet, causing harm and pain in the process.

but no matter... you have ruined so much
Despite the harm you've caused, you continue your manipulative ways without remorse or regret, ruining the lives of countless others along the way.

but the harvest has come again and it's only a matter of time...
Even as you continue your manipulations, you know that the day will come when your true nature is revealed and you will face the consequences.

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