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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In Time
Blackguard Lyrics
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There's a time to laugh and a time to weep
A time to tear down and a time to build up
A time to be silent and a time to shout
When it's time to tear down
Will you have what it takes to make it right?
When it's time to build up
When it's time tobe silent
Will you listen well?
Do you hear with your ears, leave your heart open as well
There'll be a time to shout to let the whole world hear
Everything in your heart, and all that you hold dear
Here we are, but where are we and what's this all about?
To love and to hate, to fear or be brave, is this all
All in time, all in time we'll see what's really there
Beyond all the tears all the pain and your fears, we'll see
There's a time for war and a time for peace
There's a time to laugh and a time to weep
A time to tear down and a time to build up
A time to be silent and a time to shout
There's a time to mourn and a time to dance
A time to be born and then the end at last
So take this time that we have for fun
And all we have that's under the sun
The lyrics of Blackguard's song In Time are essentially a reflection on the cyclical nature of life and the various phases that we all go through. The song is saying that there are different times for different things in life - a time for war and a time for peace, a time to laugh and a time to weep, a time to tear down and a time to build up, a time to be silent and a time to shout. It's stating that these different seasons are inevitable, and pondering on what it takes to navigate through each of them.
The song poses various questions about facing the different seasons of life - "When it's time to tear down, will you have what it takes to make it right?", "When it's time to build up, will the fear of change make you go hide?", and "When it's time to be silent, will you listen well?".
The song seems to be urging the listener to be present and attuned to each moment in life, and to be ready to face the different challenges and highs that come with them. It's stating that everything happens in its own time and that we should live in the present moment and appreciate all we have that's under the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a time for war and a time for peace
There are moments when conflicts are necessary, and other times when we need to reconcile and find common ground.
There's a time to laugh and a time to weep
We need to embrace joy and happiness, but we must also face the sorrows and hardships life throws at us.
A time to tear down and a time to build up
Sometimes we need to break things down to create new and better things, while other times we have to maintain what we already have.
A time to be silent and a time to shout
There are moments when we must listen and reflect, and other moments when we need to speak out and express our beliefs and ideas.
When it's time to tear down
When we need to start anew and let go of the old, we need to be ready to do what it takes to create a better future.
Will you have what it takes to make it right?
Will you have the strength, courage, and determination to rebuild after things have been broken down?
When it's time to build up
When we need to focus on progress, we need to be willing to embrace change and face our fears of the unknown.
Will the fear of change make you go hide?
Will you let your anxieties prevent you from moving forward and achieving your goals?
When it's time to be silent
When it's time to listen and understand, we need to be quiet and patient so that we can learn and grow.
Will you listen well?
Will you pay attention to both words and emotions to understand someone's point of view and perspective?
Do you hear with your ears, leave your heart open as well
When you listen, don't just rely on your ears but also your empathy and sensitivity towards others' emotions.
There'll be a time to shout to let the whole world hear
When it's time for action and change, we need to make our voices heard, so that people can share our vision and strive for betterment.
Everything in your heart, and all that you hold dear
When we speak out, we must do so sincerely and passionately, and share the things we truly believe and value.
Here we are, but where are we and what's this all about?
We sometimes find ourselves lost and uncertain about the meaning of life and our purpose in it.
To love and to hate, to fear or be brave, is this all
We experience a range of emotions, positive and negative, but we need to question whether there is more to life than just these feelings.
All in time, all in time we'll see what's really there
Ultimately, with patience and perseverance, time will reveal the truth and help us find our path and direction in life.
Beyond all the tears all the pain and your fears, we'll see
Despite the struggles and hardships we face, one day we will see past them and find hope and peace in the future.
There's a time to mourn and a time to dance
We go through both somber moments of grief and joyous times of celebration throughout our lives.
A time to be born and then the end at last
Life is a cycle, beginning with birth and ultimately leading to death.
So take this time that we have for fun
We should cherish and enjoy the moments we have in life, and make the most of them while we can.
And all we have that's under the sun
We have limited time and resources in life, so we need to appreciate and value everything we have in the present moment.
Lyrics © SUMERIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Paul Ablaze, Jonathan Lefrancois-Leduc, Terry Roadcase, Kim Gosselin, Etienne Mailloux, Justine Ethier
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SlashORC
Great song indeed, full of energy
Marie Martel
Justine I saw you in Katacombes tonight with Sykode and seriously you ROCK!!!!! You honour the "metal girls" \m/
Alex Kotsornithis
I'm seeing 'em tomorrow with Symphony X in Montreal. Can't wait!
Canadian Amateur Film Dude
amazing
Cprimex
fucking epic
ThroneXOfXDecay
Fuck this band is so fucking great