1. The Birmingham-based death … Read Full Bio ↴Two Bands go by the name Benediction:
1. The Birmingham-based death metal band Benediction were formed back in February 1989 with the original line-up of Paul Adams (bass), Peter Rew (guitars), Darren Brookes (guitars) and Mark "Barney" Greenway (vocals). With the demo The Dreams You Dread, released in the same year, they drew the interest of Nuclear Blast Records resulting in a record deal. Their first album, Subconscious Terror was released in 1990, followed by the departure of Barney, who joined Napalm Death. The debut was received well and a new vocalist, Dave Ingram was found soon. An extensive touring schedule in 1991 saw the band back out with Bolt Thrower and Nocturnus.
2. Gothic rock band from the UK. "Originally formed by Marc Helliwell (Keys/Sequences/Samples), and Rob Ascough (Guitars)in 1987 after they split away from their previous band "The Abyss" and moved closer to London in the search of Fame and Fortune. Initially Mike "Count" Klimsak the vocalist from "The Abyss" fronted the outfit, however this was short lived as he wasn't willing to move from the Devon Cider Country to the Bright Lights of the City. So in 1988 the Band was joined by ex-Four Came Home Singer, Sharon Lane. Benediction have played many gigs throughout the UK, which have included tour support dates with the Claytown Troupe, Altered States, Shark Taboo, Primal Scream, Felt and a few others."
Destroyer
Benediction Lyrics
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he spent his life
a silent sentinel
for all to fear
he walks, he talks, he thinks, he feels,
but no dare go near
he takes in all he sees
and when he strikes
he strikes for right
a glorious sight
destroyer, destroyer, destroyer
he's in town
he came to be
from a grand mistake
a mystical charade
created to decide the good
and bring repercussive aid
as awareness filled his fame
he examined those who leered
the he cleeved the air
with his fiery stare
rend all those there
destroyer, destroyer, destroyer
he's in town
destroyer, destroyer, destroyer
he's in town
a day will come
you'll be drawn into
the center of your town
and come upon a mass of steel
that cracks the very ground
prepare to meet your judge
don't think to run away
just pray your face
holds no disgrace
for the deadly ace
destroyer, destroyer, destroyer
he's in
destroyer, destroyer, destroyer
he's in town
oh, he's town
you'd better stay out of his way
he's gonna kick your ass
The song "Destroyer" by Benediction is originally performed by Twisted Sister, and it tells the story of a man who is a mysterious and powerful figure known as the Destroyer. He has spent his life as a silent sentinel, feared by all because of his immense power. Although he looks human and can walk, talk, think and feel, no one dares to venture near him. He is known for his fiery stare, which can render all those in his presence incapacitated. He takes in all he sees and strikes for right, which makes him a glorious sight.
The song explains how the Destroyer came to be created as a mystical charade to decide what was good and bring repercussive aid. His awareness and fame grew as he examined those who leered and then cleaved the air with his fiery stare, rending all those who did not meet his standards. A day will come when one will be drawn into the center of their town and come upon a mass of steel that cracks the very ground, where the Destroyer will make his appearance to judge and possibly take action if necessary. The song advises one to pray that their face holds no disgrace before the deadly ace.
The song suggests that the Destroyer is a force to be reckoned with and that one should stay out of his way because he is going to kick their ass if they cross him.
Line by Line Meaning
he spent his life
This individual has lived their entire life
a silent sentinel
They have remained vigilant and observant without being vocal
for all to fear
Their presence evokes fear in all who see them
he walks, he talks, he thinks, he feels,
He is a sentient being with the ability to walk, speak, think, and feel
but no dare go near
Despite this, people are too scared to approach him
he takes in all he sees
He observes everything around him
nothing escapes his gaze
He misses nothing and sees everything
and when he strikes
When he takes action
he strikes for right
He acts in accordance with what he believes is right
a glorious sight
His actions are awe-inspiring
he came to be
He was created
from a grand mistake
However, his creation was a result of a major error
a mystical charade
His creation was shrouded in mystery and deception
created to decide the good
He was intended to determine what is morally right
and bring repercussive aid
And to bring about consequences to those who do wrong
as awareness filled his fame
As people became more aware of him
he examined those who leered
He scrutinized those who looked at him with suspicion
the he cleeved the air
He suddenly attacked
with his fiery stare
His gaze was filled with anger and intensity
rend all those there
He caused destruction and chaos
a day will come
There will be a time in the future
you'll be drawn into
You will be pulled towards
the center of your town
The central area of your town
and come upon a mass of steel
And you will encounter a large amount of steel
that cracks the very ground
This steel is so heavy that it causes the ground to crack
prepare to meet your judge
Get ready to face the person who will judge you
don't think to run away
Do not attempt to escape
just pray your face
Hope that your expression
holds no disgrace
Does not reveal any shame or wrongdoing
for the deadly ace
Because the merciless Destroyer is coming for you
you'd better stay out of his way
It is advisable to avoid him
he's gonna kick your ass
Otherwise, he will beat you up
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