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"" Formed in 1992 and comprised of members Scott Angelacos (vocals), Matt Easley (guitar), Art Legre (bass), and John Stewart Jr. (drums), Bloodlet specializes in a form of hardcore that's even more angst ridden and brutal than most of their counterparts. Issuing several singles straight away, Bloodlet signed on with the renowned hardcore label Victory not long after their formation, resulting in a trio of releases during the mid to late ‘90s -- 1995's Eclectic (a compilation of their aforementioned early singles), 1996's Entheogen, and 1998's Seraphim Fall, before splitting up. Little was heard from Bloodlet's former members, as most dispersed to other locales. But during their retirement, several up and coming hardcore groups began name checking Bloodlet as an important influence (especially Eighteen Visions, among others), and by late 2001, Bloodlet had reunited and was rehearsing once more. Hooking up with renowned indie producer Steve Albini, Bloodlet issued their fourth release overall in 2002, the hard hitting Three Humid Nights in the Cypress Trees -- picking up exactly where they'd left off several years earlier.
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Scott Angelacos (Junior Bruce) - vocals
Matt Easley - guitar
John Stewart, Jr. - drums
Thomas Crowther (Junior Bruce) - bass
Art Legere - bass
Charles King - drums
Jeremy Illges - guitar
Keith Dalrymple - bass
Seth Hallman - bass
Shane Mills - drums
Tyler Grey- bass
Scott (Bloodlet vocalist) + Tom's (Bloodlet bassist) are now in a band called "Hope & Suicide" and "Junior Bruce"
http://www.myspace.com/juniorbrucefl
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Matt's (Bloodlet guitarist) is in a new band called "Daisie Cutter"
The Way of Leeches
Bloodlet Lyrics
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Eyes forward
Arms to the side
And when your turn comes bow out gracefully
I know what you've come for and your game
You'd better believe that I came to play
I've heard that before
And when our turn comes
We will take this day while this little angel sleeps
His head all filled with dreams
A desperate soul does scream please take me away
Spirit drenched
A moment spent contemplating a sacrament
Hell awaits for those who take from the one whose soul creates
His visions ride on angels wings
His words are like a summer's breeze
Heaven sent and mostly bent restraint
And compassion are already spent
The opening lines of Bloodlet's "The Way Of The Leeches" are setting the stage for a darker discussion. The idea of standing in a line with eyes forward and arms to the side is a metaphor for the rigidity of society and the pressures to conform. The next line, "And when your turn comes bow out gracefully," is an allusion to death and how we are expected to accept it when it comes. The singer of the song, however, seems to reject this notion. Instead, he sees the game and the double-talk around him, and he has come to play.
The next section of the song shows the singer's resolve. He rejects the cross-talk and meaningless chatter, and he plans to take this day while the "little angel" sleeps. The idea of the "little angel" is another metaphor, this time for innocence or purity, and the singer wants to break free from the constraints of society before he loses that innocence. Hell awaits those who take, according to the lyrics, and the one whose soul creates is the victim, someone whose visions and words are important but who is often exploited by those around him. The singer recognizes this struggle and is trying to break free from it, albeit in his own way.
Line by Line Meaning
We are all meant to stand in a line
We are all expected to conform and follow the same path.
Eyes forward
Pay attention to the expected norms and rules.
Arms to the side
Do not resist or attempt to rebel.
And when your turn comes bow out gracefully
When your time comes to exit the predetermined path, do so without a fuss.
I know what you've come for and your game
I understand your intentions and motivations.
You'd better believe that I came to play
I am fully committed and ready to engage in this competition.
Double talk cross the line chatter doesn't matter
Dishonesty and small talk are not acceptable and irrelevant.
I've heard that before
I am familiar with these tricks and manipulations.
And when our turn comes
When we have the opportunity to act.
We will take this day while this little angel sleeps
We will seize the day and take advantage of the situation.
His head all filled with dreams
He is naive and unaware of the harsh reality.
A desperate soul does scream please take me away
Those who cannot cope with the conformity and pressure will beg for escape.
Spirit drenched
Emotionally overwhelmed and burdened.
A moment spent contemplating a sacrament
Meditation on a religious ritual or practice.
Hell awaits for those who take from the one whose soul creates
Punishment and consequences await those who exploit and rob the creative and spiritual forces.
His visions ride on angels wings
His ideas and inspirations are divinely guided and supported.
His words are like a summer's breeze
His speech is soothing and refreshing, providing relief from the harsh reality.
Heaven sent and mostly bent restraint
His talents are God-given, but he lacks discipline and self-control.
And compassion are already spent
He has already exhausted his mercy and kindness towards others.
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