The EP caught the attention of Emerica who was working on a compilation CD and thought Bleed the Sky would make a good addition. The EP also gained attention of locals as the band also started to headline and sellout local shows. Due to the large following that Bleed The Sky developed selling out shows along the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA; they received an endorsement by Jägermeister. They soon caught the attention of Nuclear Blast Records. Bleed the Sky signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast on November 11, 2004 and began working on their debut full length album.
Producer Ben Schigel (Chimaira, Integrity, Drowning Pool) contributed his talent in the making of Paradigm in Entropy, the band's first studio album. While recording, on January 3, 2005, the band parted with bassist Casey Kulek due to "personal reasons". He was replaced by Daylen Elsey. The new album, Paradigm in Entropy, was released on April 19, 2005.
After the release of the new album, Bleed the Sky began having internal issues bringing about a few lineup changes. On September 9, 2006, the band announced the departure of guitarist Kyle Moorman citing that he wanted to pursue other elements of the music business. Moorman was later replaced by David Culbert. On January 3, 2007, the band announced that guitarist Wayne Miller would be departing from the band. While on tour with Dope in June 2006, Miller was rushed to the hospital due to severe pneumonia and an unknown viral infection. He ended up getting sepsis and went into organ shock. Miller was in the hospital for 2 weeks. After getting out of the hospital, while the band was still on tour, he went home to recover. He ended up in a car accident that later left nerve damage in his left hand that required months of rehab. He was eventually replaced by Rob Thornton. Wayne Miller is still involved with the band, as he is now a key part in Bleed the Sky's business deals whilst co-managing the band alongside Archetype Management.
Bleed the Sky went into the studio on April 11, 2007 to record their second album. It was produced by Fear Factory's Christian Olde Wolbers; Ben Schigel mixed, and Matt Rosebery mastered. They finished recording in July 2007, but due to lineup changes and internal struggles, post-production was delayed several months. Justin Warrick joined the band and replaced David Culbert. The album is titled Murder the Dance and features a special guest appearance by Jeremy Hall from Audkik as a vocalist on one of the tracks. It was released on June 10, 2008 on Nuclear Blast Records in the US, and on Massacre Records in Europe. On May 10, the band released two new songs from the album entitled "Sullivan" and "Bastion."
The band has been inactive as of 2009. Drummer Austin D'Amond has been playing drums for Chimaira since 2012. Former guitarist Wayne Miller is now playing guitar in Solus Deus, along with drummer Austin D'Amond and guitarist Rocky Gray, formerly of Evanescence/Living Sacifice.
Leverage
Bleed The Sky Lyrics
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Your shade is compromised
You called it your life from the start
I saw signs of the climb
Your shade is compromised
Watch your step. Bite your tongue just be aware
Content living your life as a self taught cunt
You sit there taunting
I see he is not a threat to me
So you can't benefit through me
First to bright light
So quick to change your mind
Calm, flawless
You hide all the truth with cries
You fold and you lie, It's no surprise
You just left me to die
Your shade is compromised
Hypocrite sell your shit to someone else
I won't live like a puppet on your shelf
You sit there taunting
And raving believing everything you ever told me
I hate me for having loved you
I hate you for having loved me
First to bright light
So quick to change your mind
My eyes stare true while you're on a leisure ride
The lyrics to Bleed The Sky's song Leverage appear to be about a person who has been betrayed by someone they once loved. The opening line "Slow conscience" suggests that this person has a deep sense of guilt or regret about what they have done. The next line "Your shade is compromised" could be interpreted as meaning that this person's true nature has been revealed, and they can no longer hide behind a façade.
The chorus "First to bright light, so quick to change your mind" implies that this person is fickle and easily swayed by others. They are quick to adapt to new situations and change their opinions. However, the singer of the song sees through this behavior, and their "eyes stare true while you're on a leisure ride". This suggests that the singer is steadfast in their beliefs and not easily influenced by others.
The final lines of the song are particularly powerful: "I hate me for having loved you, I hate you for having loved me". This suggests a complex mix of emotions, where the singer simultaneously regrets loving this person and hates them for returning their affection. The song appears to be written from a place of hurt and betrayal, but it also offers a sense of resilience and determination to move on from the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow Conscience
You lack the ability to feel guilty for what you've done
Your shade is compromised
Your deceitful nature has been exposed
You called it your life from the start
You claimed to have control but you were always a liar
I saw signs of the climb
I recognized your ambition to take advantage of me
Watch your step. Bite your tongue just be aware
Be cautious of what you say and do, I'm watching you
Content living your life as a self taught cunt
You're happy being a self-centered, manipulative person
You sit there taunting
And raving believing everything you ever told me
You mock me and insist that your lies are the truth
I see he is not a threat to me
So you can't benefit through me
I know that you're using me and I won't let you
First to bright light
So quick to change your mind
You're easily swayed by what's popular and trendy
Calm, flawless
You hide all the truth with cries
You appear calm and perfect but you conceal your lies with false emotions
You fold and you lie, It's no surprise
You just left me to die
You betrayed me and abandoned me in a time of need
Hypocrite sell your shit to someone else
You're a hypocrite who should try to deceive someone else
I won't live like a puppet on your shelf
I won't let you control me
I hate me for having loved you
I hate you for having loved me
We're both regretful of our relationship
My eyes stare true while you're on a leisure ride
I can see through you while you're unconcerned with the consequences of your actions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AUSTIN D'AMOND, KYLE MOORMAN, LUKE ANDERSON, NOAH ROBINSON
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