Following in the footsteps of such legendary bands as Warrior, Rough Cutt and Psychotic Waltz, BENEDICTUM are San Diego, Californiaโs 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, BENEDICTUMโs 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 โUNCREATIONโ. 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 โ vocals
Pete Wells โ guitar
Aric Avina โ bass
Rikard Stjernquist โ drums
Studio albums
Uncreation (2006)
Seasons of Tragedy (2008)
Dominion (2011)
Obey (2013)
Steel Rain
Benedictum Lyrics
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With the pace of life I know
I tell myself that time in time
As above it is below
I see my life, I wonder is it all that I could ever be?
And then I feel my fire as I roar like thunder
I've needed, I've seeded
Steel rain
Steel rain
Forever searching for the answers
To questions asked of old
And when I turn to see the wisdom
All I find is I don't know
I see my life
I wonder is this all that I was meant to be?
But then I feel that fire
As I roar like thunder
I've needed, I've seeded the clouds
That bring to me
Steel rain
Steel rain
Dark clouds are forming again
Steel rain
Steel rain
Catch the wind as it sails again
Like an arrow through my heart
Love and pain evolve the same
And it's tearing me apart
Steel rain
Steel rain
Dark clouds are forming again
Steel rain
Steel rain
Dark clouds are forming again
Frozen are my tears
Steel rain
Frozen are my tears
Steel rain
Steel rain
Dark clouds are forming again
Steel rain
I try to stay in syncopation
With the pace of life I know
I tell myself that time in time
As above it is below
The lyrics of Benedictum's song Steel Rain showcases the struggles of a person who is in search of his true purpose in life. The singer talks about trying to keep pace with the flow of life, all the while questioning his existence and what he is capable of achieving. The opening lines "I try to stay in syncopation / With the pace of life I know / I tell myself that time in time / As above it is below" implies that he is trying to stay in sync and rhythm with life, and is convinced that everything happens for a reason, implying the concept of cause and effect.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how he is on the lookout for answers to his questions, hoping to find wisdom and knowledge. However, he finds no such thing and is left feeling even more confused. The line "Forever searching for the answers / To questions asked of old / And when I turn to see the wisdom / All I find is I don't know" indicates a sense of disappointment and frustration. The chorus "Steel rain, steel rain, dark clouds are forming again" metaphorically represents the struggles and obstacles in life. The "steel rain" is what the singer must endure in order to rise to the top. He acknowledges that love and pain are inevitable and that it's all an essential part of life's journey.
Overall, the lyrics of Steel Rain are a depiction of the struggles of an individual in search of his true purpose in life. It's a realistic representation of the ups and downs that everyone goes through along the way. The metaphorical use of steel rain represents life's struggles, while the use of thunder and wind symbolizes the passion and perseverance required to overcome the obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to stay in syncopation
I attempt to keep up with the rhythm of life
With the pace of life I know
By staying in pace with life, I remain familiar with it
I tell myself that time in time
I remind myself about the inevitability of time
As above it is below
Whatever is happening on earth has an impact on the entire universe, and vice versa
I see my life, I wonder is it all that I could ever be?
I question if I'm capable of doing anything more significant in life
And then I feel my fire as I roar like thunder
Despite being uncertain, I am sometimes consumed by an intense passion and energy
I've needed, I've seeded The clouds that bring to me Steel rain
I have created my own obstacles that lead to challenges in life
Forever searching for the answers To questions asked of old
I'm constantly seeking solutions to universal questions
And when I turn to see the wisdom All I find is I don't know
Instead of finding answers, I am only left with more questions
But then I feel that fire As I roar like thunder
In moments of confusion, I still feel that same intense passion
Steel rain, Dark clouds are forming again
Turbulence in life is emerging once more
Catch the wind as it sails again Like an arrow through my heart
With each new challenge, I must be prepared to face it head on
Love and pain evolve the same And it's tearing me apart
Both love and pain affect me deeply, constantly causing internal conflict
Frozen are my tears Steel rain
The sadness I feel is so overwhelming that it feels like it's freezing me in place
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
darin bigelow
Is this the iconic metal priestess Leather Leone on vocals ? \m/
Michael Schmidt
No. But Leather and Veronica from Benedictum have a duet on Veronica's solo album titled 'The V'.
Moshlem 666
... Leather Leone (LEATHER ๐บ๐ธ from the USA, vocs) ... ๐ค ๐บ๐ธ
Moshlem 666
... Leather Leone (CHASTAIN ๐บ๐ธ from the USA, vocs) ... ๐ค ๐บ๐ธ
Moshlem 666
... no dude, it's Veronica Freeman (BENEDICTUM ๐บ๐ธ from the USA, vocs) ... ๐ค ๐บ๐ธ
Moshlem 666
... ๐ค ๐บ๐ธ
Mateus Oliveira
Essa banda fez parte da minha vida em 2011 e ainda escuto atรฉ hoje .... Se paro pra viajar me leva atรฉ aquela รฉpoca ... Banda do caralho รณtimo som e รณtimo vocal
Moshlem 666
... Veronica Freeman (BENEDICTUM ๐บ๐ธ from the USA, vocs) ... ๐ค ๐บ๐ธ
Moshlem 666
... ๐ค ๐บ๐ธ
dmgx
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