Following in the footsteps of such legendary bands as Warrior, Rough Cutt and Psychotic Waltz, BENEDICTUM are San Diego, California’s latest and mightiest ambassadors to the world of heavy metal.
Conjuring the power and mystique of early Rainbow and classic Savatage yet forging a sound that is uniquely their own, BENEDICTUM’s stylish, epic brand of metal delivers on all fronts: Awesome riffing, fierce rhythms, strong melodies, shredding leads and delicate textures converge at the crossroads of tradition and 21st century innovation topped off by what is truly one of the most extraordinary voices in metal, courtesy of Veronica Freeman, whose pipes have to be heard to be believed.
BENEDICTUM came to the attention of Dio guitarist Craig Goldy who was impressed enough with what he heard that he turned the group on to long-time friend and former band mate, Jeff Pilson (ex-Dokken, Dio). Equally blown away by the bands raw talent and untapped potential, Pilson took on the role of producer and recorded BENEDICTUM at his Los Angeles area studio, with ZuZu Recording production partner, former Warlock bassist Tommy Henriksen, sharing mixing duties.
The result of this collaboration was the incredible debut CD “UNCREATION”. Selected by Classic Rock magazine UK as one of the top bands to watch in 2006 and now selected by Rock Hard Germany and Classic Rock UK as one of the top 50 albums of 2006, BENEDICTUM are laying it down in a big way! After coming off of a successful tour with the legendary Doro Pesch, BENEDICTUM followed up with "Seasons Of Tragedy" produced by Jeff Pilson.
Prior to commencing work on their third album, Dominion, the band underwent significant lineup changes with only core members Veronica Freeman and Pete Wells remaining. Benedictum would also leave their original record company, Locomotive Music, and sign a new deal with Frontiers Records.Due to Jeff Pilson's commitments with Foreigner, main producing duties for the new album were handled by Grammy Award winning engineer/producer, Ryan Greene, whose credits include Megadeth and NOFX. Pilson and Craig Goldy would make guest appearances on the album as did legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo on the song "Bang". Continuing the tradition of covering at least one cover track on each album, the band cut "Overture" / "The Temples of Syrinx" / "Grand Finale" off of 2112 by Rush, which is featured as a bonus track.
New members Rikard Stjernquist (ex-Jag Panzer) on drums and Aric Avina on bass were recruited in 2012 to record their latest album Obey, released in November 2013.
Performers:
Veronica Freeman – vocals
Pete Wells – guitar
Aric Avina – bass
Rikard Stjernquist – drums
Studio albums
Uncreation (2006)
Seasons of Tragedy (2008)
Dominion (2011)
Obey (2013)
Balls To The Wall
Benedictum Lyrics
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Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
Too many people do not know
Bondage is over the human race
They believe slaves always lose
Watch the damned (God bless ya)
They're gonna break their chains (hey)
No, you can't stop them (God bless ya)
They're coming to get you
And then you'll get your
Balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall
You'll get your balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall, balls to the wall
You may screw their brains
You may sacrifice them, too
You may mortify their flesh
You may rape them all
One day the tortured stand up
And revolt against the evil
They make you drink your blood
And tear yourself to pieces
You better watch the damned (God bless ya)
They're gonna break their chains (hey)
No, you can't stop them (God bless ya)
They're coming to get you
And then you'll get your
Balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall
You'll get your balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall, balls to the wall
Come on man, let's stand up all over the world
Let's plug a bomb in everyone's arse
If they don't keep us alive, we're gonna fight for the rights
Build a wall with the bodies of the dead, and you're saved
Make the world scared, come on, show me the sign of victory
Sign of victory, sign of victory
You better watch the damned (God bless ya)
They're gonna break their chains (hey)
No, you can't stop them (God bless ya)
They're coming to get you
And then you'll get your
Balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall,
You'll get your balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall,
You'll get your Balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall,
You'll get your balls to the wall, man
Balls to the wall
You'll get your balls to the wall, man
The song "Balls To The Wall" by Benedictum is a powerful anthem about standing up for oneself against oppression and injustice. The lyrics speak to the too-common reality of slavery, torture, and bondage in our world, and the need for those who are being oppressed to rise up and fight back. The singer acknowledges the ways that the oppressors try to control and manipulate their victims, through brainwashing, physical torture, and rape, but ultimately asserts that there is a breaking point at which the tortured will stand up and revolt.
The refrain of "balls to the wall" is a call to arms, a rallying cry for those who are ready to fight back against their oppressors. It is a metaphorical expression that suggests a sense of reckless abandon, a willingness to risk everything for the sake of freedom and justice. The final lines of the song suggest a willingness to use violence if necessary, to "build a wall with the bodies of the dead" and "make the world scared." It's a brutal and uncompromising message, but it's one that speaks to the desperation and urgency of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many slaves in this world
There are too many people being oppressed and suffering in this world
Die by torture and pain
Many of these people are dying due to cruel and inhumane treatment
Too many people do not see
A lot of people are unaware of the severity of the situation
They're killing themselves, going insane
Those who are oppressed are losing their minds and causing harm to themselves
Bondage is over the human race
Humanity is being held captive and oppressed as a whole
They believe slaves always lose
There is a general belief that oppressed individuals never succeed in breaking free
And this fear keeps them down
This fear prevents people from taking action and making a change
Watch the damned (God bless ya)
Be observant of those who are oppressed
They're gonna break their chains (hey)
They will eventually break free from their oppression
No, you can't stop them (God bless ya)
Oppressed individuals cannot be stopped from fighting for their freedom
They're coming to get you
Their fight for freedom will affect those who are not oppressed
And then you'll get your
There will be repercussions for those who did nothing to stop the oppression
Balls to the wall, man
Fight with all your might and determination
Balls to the wall
Put all of your effort into this fight
You may screw their brains
The oppressors are using psychological tactics to control their victims
You may sacrifice them, too
The oppressors are willing to harm and even kill those they are oppressing
You may mortify their flesh
The oppressors are inflicting physical pain and harm on their victims
You may rape them all
The oppressors are committing heinous acts of sexual violence against their victims
One day the tortured stand up
Those who are oppressed will eventually rise up and fight back
And revolt against the evil
They will fight against the oppression and those who are causing it
They make you drink your blood
The oppressors will be punished for their cruelty
And tear yourself to pieces
The oppressors will be defeated and will suffer the consequences of their actions
Come on man, let's stand up all over the world
It is time for people to come together and fight against oppression everywhere
Let's plug a bomb in everyone's arse
A call for radical action against oppressors
If they don't keep us alive, we're gonna fight for the rights
If oppressors do not respect human life and dignity, there will be consequences
Build a wall with the bodies of the dead, and you're saved
Symbolic imagery of the fight against oppression, and what it will take to win
Make the world scared, come on, show me the sign of victory
The goal is to instill fear in oppressors and to show a clear sign of victory
Balls to the wall, balls to the wall
Reiteration of the need to fight with all one's might
You'll get your balls to the wall, man
Those who fight for their freedom will eventually succeed
Contributed by Keira W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Finley
this is an awesome cover
Jovan Ivanovic
U are a true artist... keep up da good work....
Zhong Xian
I like the original one but this cover is excellent too
polispre
just PERFECT!!!!
Phoenix2o1o
I love the FX 5/5
Maxim Shatohin
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Åpølø Me†al
Perfect
Abraham Lainez
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RøckÐelliriµmMe†al
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Rich Schwartz
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