They released their first demo, Genocide Empire, in 1999 which was followed by The White Demo in 2000. Their first EP, A Homicide Divine, was then released by Voice of Life Records the following year. Another demo was released the next year, called Knives & Guns. Their first full-length production, Earth and Sphere, was released in 2002 by Lifeforce Records.
The band broke up in 2003 but has reformed as of 2006 as a studio project.
Their second full-lenght album The Resurrection Of Everything Tough was released on May 1, 2007 through Metal Blade Records.
Mike Mckenzie and Gregory Weeks are also members of The Red Chord.
A Potent Wind
Beyond The Sixth Seal Lyrics
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The lyrics of Beyond The Sixth Seal's song "A Potent Wind" seem to convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The potent wing that lies helpless and worthless may represent something fragile and vulnerable that has been abandoned or cast aside. It is seen as an anchor, something that holds back progress and prevents growth.
The lyrics suggest that the world is full of conflict and pain, and that even the softest emotions are exposed and exploited. Tears are scorned, and emotions must be hidden in order to survive. It is as if the world has become a battle zone, where every breath is a precious commodity and madness masquerades as ambition.
The hordes of whores tearing through the symptoms like maggots upon an early grave may symbolize the destructive forces of society, which consume everything in their path. Moral boundaries are smashed to nothing, and the wounds of grief collide endlessly. The flood of heroes dying and the illusion being forced away suggest that life is harsh and fleeting, and that there is no escape from the ravages of time.
Line by Line Meaning
a potent wing lies helpless turned away as a burden
The ability to achieve greatness is wasted and considered a liability.
a potent wing lies worthless forever seen as an anchor
The potential for greatness is considered worthless and holds one back.
accept the world as war of the ages
Understand that existence is a continuous struggle.
to expose the softest and embrace nothing
Reveal vulnerability without hesitation and embrace the concept of nothingness.
tears are scorned with zealous rage
Sorrow is met with disdain and intense anger.
emotions are hidden away
Feelings are concealed and not expressed.
a breath taken is a dollar lost
Every breath taken represents a loss of wealth or resources.
and madness mistaken for ambition
Irrational behavior is often misconstrued as ambitiousness.
hordes of whores tear through the symptoms like maggots upon an early grave
Large groups of immoral individuals exploit symptoms of societal decay like maggots devouring a decaying flesh.
moral boundaries smashed to nothing
Moral values are disregarded and destroyed.
woulds of grief collide
Feelings of regret and sorrow come together and clash.
endless seas of heroes died
Countless numbers of brave individuals have fallen in battle.
flood the earth forcing the illusion away for the shortest time
A flood of destruction appears to expose the truth for a mere moment.
a potent wind flows breathless spreading sickness to human crop
A powerful force moves silently and spreads sickness amongst people.
a potent wind blows callous true being lies in ruin
A cold and destructive force has left true self in complete disarray.
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