Their debut album Nosferatu received attention from numerous magazines and websites, and has gained many positive reviews. Following this, Bloodbound played several shows in their home country, Sweden, and with well known metal bands such as Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity, Evergrey, and HammerFall.
In 2006, the follow up to their debut was released - "Book of the Dead" followed a simular direction as Nosferatu did, but featured a new member, Michael Bormann on vocals, originally the singer of Jaded Heart.
Urban Breed, the singer of Bloodbound, left briefly in 2006 to be replaced by Michael but Urban Breed recently replaced him once again. Now, the band is working on their third album, which is due to be released in September 2008.
Despite the band's apparent black metal image (the band members have worn make-up in the "corpse paint" style in the promotional photos on their albums and Web site, and during some live shows), Bloodbound's music does not fit into the black metal category. Instead, it is more similar in style to power metal bands such as Helloween and Iron Maiden, although the lyrics sometimes approach darker subjects.
In 2009 the band signed a worldwide deal with the label Blistering Records, for their third album release titled Tabula Rasa. The album was set for release on April 26, 2009.
Plague Doctor
Bloodbound Lyrics
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But it wasn't you
No one seems to listen
And no one ever cares
Your pleas for innocence
Do nothing for you now
Nothing ever happens
It's like nothing ever will
Into the play
This farce if you will
A man with a cure
Plague doctor
You owe me
I saved you
You don't know me, but I you
If you fail me
And I see you
There's no telling
What I'd do
Watch him closely, do just what I do
The tenants in this venture
They'll walk all over you
He's a man of stature
Got credentials like a God
So tap into the system
Have a look!
He's nowhere to be found
Like the plague
This man of the world
He's all that you've heard
Plague doctor
You owe me
I saved you
You don't know me, but I you
If you fail me
And I see you
There's no telling
What I'd do
The song "Plague Doctor" by Bloodbound is about an innocent person being wrongfully accused and framed for a crime they did not commit. The lyrics speak of the despair and hopelessness that come with pleading for one's innocence, only to be ignored and disregarded. However, into this bleak situation comes a man who claims to have a cure - a "plague doctor" - who offers salvation and redemption to the accused person.
This man with a cure is depicted as being powerful and influential, with credentials that make him seem almost godlike. He is able to manipulate the system to his advantage, and the lyrics suggest that he may not be entirely trustworthy. The accused person is warned to watch this man closely and do just what he does, but there is a sense of foreboding in the air - the "plague doctor" is nowhere to be found, and it is unclear whether he will truly be able to save the accused person.
Line by Line Meaning
The case is closed, the picture framed
The evidence is fabricated and the verdict is finalized before the trial begins.
But it wasn't you
You are being falsely accused and convicted of a crime you didn't commit.
No one seems to listen
Your cries for help and pleas for justice are falling on deaf ears.
And no one ever cares
No one is interested in hearing your side of the story or helping you prove your innocence.
Your pleas for innocence
You keep insisting that you are not guilty of the charges brought against you.
Do nothing for you now
Your attempts to prove your innocence are futile because the system is against you.
Nothing ever happens
No matter how hard you try or what you say, your situation never changes.
It's like nothing ever will
You are trapped in a never-ending cycle of injustice, false accusations, and condemnation.
Into the play
A new character enters the scene with his own agenda and motives.
This farce if you will
The whole justice system and the trial is a staged performance designed to manipulate and deceive the public.
A man with a cure
The new character is presented as a solution, a way out, a savior.
Plague doctor
The man is called a plague doctor, implying that he deals with diseases, infections, and epidemics.
You owe me
The plague doctor claims that you owe him something, which gives him leverage and power over you.
I saved you
The plague doctor claims that he helped you in some way, which creates a sense of indebtedness and gratitude.
You don't know me, but I you
The plague doctor is a stranger to you, but he knows everything about you, which is creepy and unsettling.
If you fail me
The plague doctor expects you to deliver a certain outcome or result, which puts pressure and stress on you.
And I see you
The plague doctor is always watching and monitoring your every move, which is intrusive and invasive.
There's no telling
The plague doctor is unpredictable and has a violent streak, which makes you fear for your safety.
What I'd do
The plague doctor's actions and intentions are shrouded in mystery and ambiguity, which adds to the suspense and tension.
Watch him closely, do just what I do
The plague doctor instructs you to copy his behavior and follow his lead, which makes you feel like a puppet or a pawn.
The tenants in this venture
The underlying purpose of this endeavor is not clear, but there are many stakeholders involved.
They'll walk all over you
Everyone has their own agenda and interests, and they will use you as a means to an end.
He's a man of stature
The plague doctor is presented as a respected and influential figure, who commands attention and admiration.
Got credentials like a God
The plague doctor has impressive qualifications and achievements, which make him seem almost divine.
So tap into the system
The plague doctor knows how the system works and how to manipulate it to his advantage.
Have a look!
The plague doctor invites you to investigate and explore his methods, which seem mysterious and unconventional.
He's nowhere to be found
The plague doctor disappears and becomes elusive when you need him the most, which makes you doubt his motives and intentions.
Like the plague
The plague doctor is like a contagious disease, spreading chaos and confusion wherever he goes.
This man of the world
The plague doctor is not limited to one location or sphere of influence, but has a global reach and impact.
He's all that you've heard
The rumors and legends about the plague doctor are true, and he is even more dangerous and powerful than you imagined.
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.