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)
Scream
Benedictum Lyrics
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No one around to tell you where to go
You like me better on your little pills
You said your life has left you empty thrills
Scream shout!
Break out!
You tell me what yo want I'll call the man
But don't give up that's what they want to see
'Cause in the end it's only you and me
Scream shout!
Break out!
With all the pain that we've been through
And all the times we made it new
To watch it all go down like this
We're locked in one last fatal kiss
Do with me what you please
Cut out this disease
Bored and uninspired
Leaves me undesired
Scream shout break out!
Scream shout break out!
With all the pain that we've been through
And all the times we made it new
To watch it all go down like this
We're locked in one last fatal kiss
The song "Scream" by Benedictum is a high-energy rock song that touches on themes of isolation and addiction. The chorus repeatedly encourages the listener to "scream" and "break out," suggesting a desire to escape from a confining situation. The verse lyrics suggest a relationship that is both intense and destructive, with lines like "I'll watch you bleeding as I hold your hand" and "We're locked in one last fatal kiss" portraying a sense of dangerous intimacy. The final lines of the song, "Do with me what you please, Cut out this disease, Bored and uninspired, Leaves me undesired," imply a sense of resignation or surrender, suggesting that the singer is willing to be used or hurt by their partner.
Overall, the lyrics of "Scream" paint a picture of a passionate but dysfunctional relationship. The repeated calls to "break out" suggest a desire for freedom, either from the relationship itself or from larger societal constraints. The final lines imply a sense of despair, with the singer feeling bored and unwanted despite their willingness to submit to their partner's will.
Line by Line Meaning
I like it better when we're all alone
I prefer when we are in solitude and do not have any external distractions or pressure.
No one around to tell you where to go
We can be free to make our own decisions without being influenced or directed by anyone else.
You like me better on your little pills
You seem to enjoy being around me more when you are under the influence of drugs or medication.
You said your life has left you empty thrills
You expressed that your life is devoid of any real excitement or fulfillment.
Scream shout!
Exclaim with intense emotions!
Break out!
Escape from constraints or limitations!
You tell me what yo want I'll call the man
You direct me on what you need, and I will take care of it for you.
And I'll watch you bleeding as I hold your hand
I will support you even if it means watching you go through distressing situations.
But don't give up that's what they want to see
Do not surrender, as that is what others who want to watch you fail desire.
'Cause in the end it's only you and me
Ultimately, it is just you and me, and we have to rely on each other.
With all the pain that we've been through
Considering all the agony we have endured together.
And all the times we made it new
And all those moments when we repaired things and reinvented ourselves.
To watch it all go down like this
It's heart-rending to see it all end like this.
We're locked in one last fatal kiss
We are stuck in one final deadly embrace.
Do with me what you please
You can do whatever you want with me or to me.
Cut out this disease
Eradicate this affliction that we are afflicted with.
Bored and uninspired
We are fatigued and uninterested.
Leaves me undesired
It makes me feel unloved or unwanted.
Scream shout break out!
Express your emotions vigorously and try to break free from restrictions or limitations!
Scream shout break out!
Exclaim with intense emotions and try to escape from shackles or barriers!
With all the pain that we've been through
Considering all the agony we have endured together.
And all the times we made it new
And all those moments when we repaired things and reinvented ourselves.
To watch it all go down like this
It's heartbreaking to see it all crumble in this way.
We're locked in one last fatal kiss
We are inescapably trapped in one final deadly embrace.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mrbignutzful
Man, Pete Wells is blazin on guitars... makes your mind melt a little with his leads!
There are great guitarists, but this guy has the right timing, notes and sound!
Awesome!
I love this band!
MetalUnboundTV
This reminds me of the 80's power metal my era. Good stuff.
AXEL KI
Benedictum's self-titled debut album is one of my top ten albums of all-time. Yes, that means it's up there with Master of Puppets, Into The Pandemonium, Invasion of your Privacy, and Creatures of the Night and whole other bunch of metal albums that ate my world. Monstrously great melodic metal...but i have to admit, as a long-time fan, the above song is an odd choice for their first video. I don't have the new album yet, but it had good reviews so I'm still looking forward to it.
AXEL KI
Shit, you're right, i totally forgot. I love the 'Benedictum' track so much, that's probably why..! ;)
iknowevery1onearth
They have no self-titled. Their debut is called Uncreation. Just saying. ;-)
Scott Sr.
Benedictum, you guys crush it.. Brutal riffage and incredible vocal... Scott
Mrbignutzful
Hellyeah dude!
This band has something rarely found today...Classic METAL sound and Blazin Female vocals ,similar to LEE Aaron, back in the day! Liked this band so many times , I may be banned!
WTF, just enjoy whats great and leave the rap for the rest!
Cheers! MBN
TG All is on
Never heard of them before. Im glad now to have . Great band,great music.
Lugnuttz2
Absolutely awesome!!! Can't wait to hear the rest of the album!!!
NMRawker
So bad ass! Love this band and the awesome Miss V and Pete, awesome musicians and people!