The first EP, "The Hurt, The Divine, The Light", released on the 18th of November 2009, received great response and success and allowed to the band to tour the UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland further promoting their music. Now sold out in 90% of the stores, this first CD created a real buzz in the European continent and brought a huge fan-base to the band.
In 2011, there were some big changes for the band. Since former guitarist (Fabien) and singer (Eddie) have left the band, they have been replaced by guitarist Lucas and vocal import Aaron. A brand new shredding guitarist and an English born vocal monster, who's going to bring the band to a whole new international level.
They recently released a debut album called "Breathe In Life"
It is important for them to use the music they love to raise awareness on positive messages for the people out there. They are looking to help people through their songs with words and idealisms that may help people figure out who they are and what they believe in, whether it be Christianity, a new way of life, or just to help people find happiness and a good way in life for themselves.
Wherever possible BTM will be supporting positive organizations and associations throughout their concerts, and can’t wait to meet open minded people that will discuss music, idealisms and beliefs with them.
Current members:
Victor Guillet – keyboards, clean vocals (2008–present)
Baptiste Vigier – rhythm guitar (2008–present)
Valentin Hauser – bass guitar (2008–present)
Aaron Matts – lead vocals (2010–present)
Lucas D'Angelo – lead guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
Boris Le Gal – drums (2016–present; touring 2013–2016)
Former members:
Eddie Czaicki – lead vocals (2008–2010)
Fabien Clévy – lead guitar (2008–2010)
Antoine Salin – drums (2008–2012)
Mark Mironov – drums (2012-2016)
Phantom
Betraying The Martyrs Lyrics
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On a road you where you don't want to be?
Are you walking a path that leads to a dead life?
Are you staring out the window
Onto a town that broke you down?
Killing every minute with a blunt edged knife?!
My foot follows the other, it feels just like I'm walking
Birth brought me to this wasted place
One day I will fly away
I will fly away
I'm not looking back
I'll never ever, ever see this place again
Pick me up and carry me away
I'll never look back, won't waste another of my days here
So carry me away
I'll never see this place again
My foot follows the other, it feels just like I'm walking
My mouth moves up and down, no one hears me talking
Birth brought me to this wasted place
Birth brought me to this waste place
One day I'll escape this place
Pick me up and carry me away
I'll never look back, won't waste another of my days here
So carry me away
The lyrics to Betraying The Martyrs’ song “Phantom” tell a story of feeling trapped and suffocated in a place where you don’t want to be. The rain could symbolize the tears and emotions pounding down on the singer as they question the path they are walking and the dead end it may lead to. The imagery of staring out the window onto a town that broke them down paints a picture of hopelessness and desperation. The line “killing every minute with a blunt edged knife?!” adds to the sense of frustration and boredom that comes with feeling stuck.
The chorus is a proclamation of determination to leave everything behind and start anew. The repetition of “My foot follows the other, it feels just like I'm walking, My mouth moves up and down, no one hears me talking” highlights the monotony and numbness that comes with feeling trapped. The line “Birth brought me to this wasted place” alludes to the feeling that we have no control over where we end up in life sometimes, but the hope of flying away one day keeps the singer going.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you watching the rain pound
Are you helpless and stuck in an unwanted situation?
On a road you where you don't want to be?
Are you trapped in a path that you didn't choose for yourself?
Are you walking a path that leads to a dead life?
Are you living a life that lacks meaning and purpose?
Are you staring out the window
Are you gazing outside but feeling empty inside?
Onto a town that broke you down?
Are you reflecting on a place where you felt defeated and hopeless?
Killing every minute with a blunt edged knife?!
Are you wasting your time, feeling stuck and unfulfilled?
My foot follows the other, it feels just like I'm walking
I'm going through the motions, feeling numb and disconnected
My mouth moves up and down, no one hears me talking
I'm talking but nobody is listening, feeling unheard and ignored
Birth brought me to this wasted place
I didn't choose to be here, but I'm stuck in this place that feels like a waste
One day I will fly away
Someday, I hope to escape and leave this place behind
I'm not looking back
I'm moving forward and leaving the past behind
I'll never ever, ever see this place again
I'm cutting ties with this place and never coming back
Pick me up and carry me away
I need someone to help me escape and take me to a better place
I'll never look back, won't waste another of my days here
I'm done with this place and won't let it hold me back anymore
So carry me away
Please help me leave this place and start fresh somewhere else
Lyrics © SUMERIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Aaron Matts, Victor Guillet, Baptiste Vigier, Lucas D'angelo, Valentin Hauser, Mark Mironov
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ryzym/Osiris
Anyone else think the first 2 seconds of his vocals actually sound fucking amazing?
River Snow
Gus's part was gnarly af. Ill always love his screams
Akshay Srivastava
Mark Mironov's drum work is just flawless !
Bud Schaefer
I thought I was prepared for how brutal this album would be. I was wrong
METALLiC METALLEr
I'm dissapointed =(
032clayman21
☢τҥε✯ϺΞƬΔŁŁΞƦ✯ѻɴε☠™ same here :/, Breathe in Life is x1000000 better.
TheWund3rland
I bet Miachael Barr is like : Gus is everywhere as a featuring artist , and I'm sitting here djenting.
alex kubitz
This would have mad an amazing music video- plus I think they should have had more Gus inside.... lol
Blegh Productions
Wow, killer breakdowns!
Fr
Best ending of a song...hands down.