Blackguard as a viable entity was officially born with the addition of vocalist and born frontman Paul Ablaze in October 2004 to Profugus Mortis' ranks, followed a month later by bassist Étienne Mailloux, with both bringing the necessary dynamics to the band's sound and clarity to the group's collective vision. Staying true to their black-metal roots, the new Profugus Mortis turned their sights on a brutal new interpretation of Scandinavian folk metal.
“This comes to us naturally," says Ablaze, "and we’re definitely the sum of our parts. What’s going on around us influences us to a certain degree, of course, but in the end we’re putting our own spin on it and giving the band its own defining characteristics. Before we came in, the band’s sound was a lot more progressive black metal; there were a lot of riffs and tempo changes. But we’ve gone in a much more straightforward direction since then. I guess we took on a power-metal and a straight-up folk-metal influence along the way."
Wasting no time, they issued a four-song self-produced demo in March 2005, passing out free copies at metal shows in Montreal. In July that same year, Profugus Mortis played the Xtreme Distortion Fest in Montreal with KATAKLYSM and UNEXPECT, winning the coveted slot as Best Unsigned Band at the event. That success translated into a support slot with SODOM and FINNTROLL, which in turn earned Profugus Mortis the opportunity to open for YNGWIE MALMSTEEN at the request of Quebec's Capital du Metal.
Since then, Blackguard (still known as Profugus Mortis at the time) has supported and toured with numerous acts equally respected the world over, including LACUNA COIL, CATAMENIA, WARBRINGER, BEHEMOTH, THERION, INTO ETERNITY, ENSIFERUM, THE AGONIST, CRYPTOPSY, KRISIUN and VOIVOD. Added to this noteworthy rogue's gallery are Canadian tours with the Finnish godfathers of folk metal, MOONSORROW, and more recently QUO VADIS.
Profugus Mortis' first official foray as professional recording artists came in the form of the aptly titled ...So It Begins in March 2007. More a collection of songs showcasing the band's past and their new direction, the album became the best- and fastest-selling album in their label Prodisk's history. The album also signaled the beginning of the end of what was considered by many fans and press people alike to be the one element that made Profugus Mortis unique; in January 2008 violinist Emilie Livernois was given the boot, leaving a hole in the band's sound. Rather than listen to the naysayers, the band raised its middle finger and brought in former GOTHERFALL guitarist Kim Gosselin. It was a perfect match made in hell.
"One of the things that suffered was having a stronger rhythm," Ablaze says of Livernois' violin having been a focal point. "If Terry was doing a lead and Emilie was doing a lead and Jonathan (Leduc/keyboards) was doing his own little thing, the songs could end up sounding pretty weak. It’s absolutely fantastic having Kim in the band now, because he beefs up the songs like crazy. The first time we jammed…we sounded like a frickin’ beast (laughs)."
That beast, now known as Blackguard, has been unleashed. Their major label debut—entitled Profugus Mortis as a tribute to their past—is an outing that has brought diehard fans and (until now) ignorant folk-metal followers up short. Capitalizing on the best moments offered up on ...So It Begins, the new album is a folk-metal onslaught that redefines the genre and raises the bar to an all-time high. Just as important, if not more so, the new material sees a revamped and hungry Blackguard coming into their own as a live act that cannot be ignored.
If all the world is a stage, it belongs to Blackguard—starting now.
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I Demon
Blackguard Lyrics
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You are a shadow
You will waste away
Before your time
You are a plague upon the earth
A flicker of light
Your pain and all your fears
You will not know the peace
You long so much for
Your courage will come and go
But we are who we are
I have come here to expose all you are
You're sick and vile you know it's true
Your end I see clear, you'll fall with all fear
All that I say will be done
These voices inside my head
The ones that say anything
The ones that would have me trip and fall
I am the demon
I caused the pain
I knew what my self doubt would bring
No, no, I am more
No I can't give in
Now I'll break the cycle
Now I'll make it all right
No more falling down
These lyrics from Blackguard's song "I Demon" speak of self-doubt, fear, and the struggle to break free from negative thoughts and actions. The opening lines "You are nothing, You are a shadow, You will waste away, Before your time" suggest a feeling of insignificance and mortality. The following lines "You are a plague upon the earth, A flicker of light" further emphasize the negative self-image.
The lyrics then shift to a more aggressive tone as the singer addresses the "demon" within themselves. They talk about exposing the true nature of this demon and how it causes pain and suffering. There is a sense of determination to overcome this negative force within oneself and break the cycle of self-doubt and inactivity.
The chorus, "I am the demon, I caused the pain, I knew what my self-doubt would bring", suggests that the singer is owning up to their own shortcomings and acknowledging the role they played in their own suffering. However, the lines "No, no, I am more, No I can't give in, Now I'll break the cycle, Now I'll make it all right" indicate a desire to overcome these negative thoughts and actions and create a positive change.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Demon" are about the struggle to overcome self-doubt and negative thoughts and actions. They suggest that recognizing and owning up to one's own shortcomings is the first step towards change and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
You are nothing
The singer is stating that the subject of the song, 'you,' is without worth or value.
You are a shadow
The subject of the song is compared to a shadow, suggesting that they are insubstantial and fleeting.
You will waste away
A prediction that the subject of the song will experience a gradual decline and eventually disappear.
Before your time
This decline will happen prematurely, before reaching their full potential or natural lifespan.
You are a plague upon the earth
The subject of the song is seen as a destructive and harmful force.
A flicker of light
The subject of the song is described as fragile and insignificant.
Your pain and all your fears
The emotions and anxieties of the subject of the song are highlighted.
Will fall upon deaf ears
Their suffering will not be acknowledged or sympathized with.
You will not know the peace
The subject of the song will not experience the calm and contentment they yearn for.
You long so much for
Despite their struggles, the subject still desires peace and happiness.
Your courage will come and go
The subject's bravery and determination is not constant, but fluctuates over time.
But we are who we are
A statement of conviction in the artist's identity, suggesting that they are unchanging and unwavering.
I have come here to expose all you are
The singer has arrived with the intention of revealing the true nature of the subject of the song.
You're sick and vile you know it's true
The subject of the song is accused of being morally corrupt and disgusting.
Your end I see clear, you'll fall with all fear
The singer foresees the subject's downfall, and predicts it will be accompanied by terror.
All that I say will be done
The artist is confident that their words will come to pass, and that their predictions will be realized.
These voices inside my head
The artist is hearing internal voices or thoughts that are motivating their actions.
The ones that say anything
These voices are amorphous and unrestricted, suggesting chaos and unpredictability.
The ones that would have me trip and fall
Despite their motivational quality, the voices also pose a risk of causing the singer to stumble or make mistakes.
I am the demon
The artist is identifying themselves as a demonic or malevolent entity.
I caused the pain
The artist takes responsibility for the suffering of others, suggesting guilt or regret.
I knew what my self doubt would bring
The artist is aware that their own insecurities and fears have contributed to their current state.
No, no, I am more
The singer is rejecting the notion that they are limited or inferior in any way.
No I can't give in
Despite the challenges they face, the artist refuses to surrender or give up.
Now I'll break the cycle
The singer is eager to disrupt and defy patterns of behavior or fate that have held them back in the past.
Now I'll make it all right
The singer is confident that their actions will lead to a positive outcome or resolution.
No more falling down
The singer is expressing a desire to avoid future failures or setbacks.
Lyrics © SUMERIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Paul Ablaze, Jonathan Lefrancois-Leduc, Terry Roadcase, Kim Gosselin, Etienne Mailloux, Justine Ethier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gab Campbell
@moonlight72minuet its because its from a canadian myth called ''la chasse galarie'' wich you can probably find an english version on the internet and learn about it. its pretty cool.
Mega_Byte
must be a Montreal band, they got the Maudite label as their album cover. kick ass band though.
alex dumont
Hails La Chasse galerie fierté et patrie
ImamenfromQc
@LedKenji666 They comme from Montreal, its why they know about this story