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)
Within The Solace
Benedictum Lyrics
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Kingdoms rise and fall
Riches can leave you lonely
But everything you say
I see a different way
There is a price to pay
vengeance is mine
I scrutinize it through
You had a chance to choose
Vengeance is mine
Speak your highest thought
Your words often define you
We could have had it all
Make straight the path before you
But everything you say
I see a different way
There is a price to pay
Vengeance is mine
Vengeance is mine
And everything you do
I've got to see it through
You had a chance to choose
Vengeance is mine
Vengeance is mine
There's a dark cloud coming
And it rains on you
There's a dark cloud coming
Rain
There's a dark cloud coming
And it rains on you
There's a dark cloud coming
Rain
But everything you say
I see a different way
There is a price to pay
Vengeance is mine
And everything you do,
I scrutinize it through
You had a chance to choose
Vengeance is mine
Vengeance is mine
The lyrics of Benedictum's song Within The Solace convey a message of accountability, consequence and retribution. The opening line "We must find the truth that lies within the solace" suggests the need to seek and confront the truth, even when it lies in solitude or comfort. The subsequent lines "Kingdoms rise and fall, Riches can leave you lonely" imply that material wealth and power can be fleeting, and ultimately insufficient when weighed against honor and integrity.
The chorus "Everything you say, I see a different way, There is a price to pay, Vengeance is mine" highlights the singer's keen insight and discernment, emphasizing that words and actions have repercussions. The repeated phrase "Vengeance is mine" seems to suggest that the singer will hold individuals accountable for their choices and seek justice if necessary. The repeated lines "There's a dark cloud coming, And it rains on you, Rain" seem to signify a warning or a looming threat, possibly of the consequences to come. Overall, the song Within The Solace encourages the listener to take responsibility for their actions, make wise choices, and accept the consequences of their behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
We must find the truth that lies within the solace
We need to uncover the hidden truths and meaning behind places of peace and tranquility, to truly understand our surroundings
Kingdoms rise and fall
Societies have risen and crumbled throughout history
Riches can leave you lonely
Having material possessions doesn't guarantee happiness or companionship
But everything you say, I see a different way
I interpret your words differently than how you meant them
There is a price to pay, vengeance is mine
There will be consequences for your actions, and it is not your place to seek revenge
And everything you do, I scrutinize it through
I am examining and analyzing every move you make
You had a chance to choose, vengeance is mine
You made the decision to act, and it is not up to you to seek retribution
Speak your highest thought, your words often define you
Express your most profound ideas, for your language shapes people's perception of you
We could have had it all, make straight the path before you
We could have achieved great things, if we had only followed the right path
There's a dark cloud coming, and it rains on you, rain
Trouble is on its way, and its effects will be devastating
But everything you say, I see a different way, there is a price to pay, vengeance is mine, vengeance is mine
Repeated chorus emphasizing the consequences of actions, and the futility of seeking revenge
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
enjoythestruggle
She is so badass!
Vita BabiiLove
Great band! I'm loving them. And what a voice !!
Guillermo Cabrera
Pero que tremenda voz...! ... La banda es Exelente...!
juanitocarlitos77
clarines VERONICA FREEMAN 4EVER
jimischild13
sweet really getting into this band . very good singing strong sounding band winner ! \m/
Barney Wulf
Great voice, good band.
Mirek Kuře Černý
fantastic voice!!!!
Alessia Coppola
WHAT A VOICE.
clifton watkins
What an excellent sounding band! They are certainly bad ass! Yeah man!
Ina Katharina
I love the voice and the music