- A hea… Read Full Bio ↴There appear to be at least 6 bands with the name Centurion.
- A heavy/ethno/progressive/technical metal band from Belgrade, Serbia, who is currently promoting their first self-released single "Odmazda" ("Retribution") and EP named "Virtuelno Ognjište" ("Virtual Hearth") featuring 3 new songs (released in early January 2011).
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/centurionbg
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Centurion/161858846696
- A defunct progressive metalcore band from Brighton, UK, who released an EP 'One Hundred'. Centurion made quite a mark on their home turf and beyond, swinging their hefty, death plated punch at the heads of grateful punters nationwide at shows alongside their aforementioned townsmen, as well as the likes of Horse The Band, Ephel Duath and Every Time I Die. Centurion also toured as main support to acclaimed British crew Bring Me The Horizon, and were flown over to Sweden to play at the 2006 Treasurefest alongside the likes of Purified In Blood and Jeniferever.
Centurion offered up a thick stew of hyper-aggressive riffing and mammoth grooves, splicing the mix with flashes of accomplished technicality and vehement vocal bile, yet the quintet manage to retain an irresistible mood of energy and, dare it be said, fun in their live performance.
With press plaudits already flowing and a solid fanbase built, Centurion raised their game, their r debut E.P ‘One Hundred’ an unrelenting metallic drama that swings between ferocious and epic with a masterful ease. ‘One Hundred’ caught the attention of respected UK label In At The Deep End (Gallows, Architects, Send More Paramedics), and the label will be unleashing the E.P in early 2007. Centurion also hit the road again in January as support to Japanese metalcore crew Versus The Night, and opened for hometown compadres Architects and Canadian newcomers The Gorgeous on selected dates of their UK trek.
http://www.myspace.com/centurionband
The former Centurion lead singer; Ed McRae, now heads the British hardcore band 'Your Demise'.
- A brutal death metal band from Poland who released an album “Conquer and Rule”.
- A pro-white skinhead band from Wisconsin, USA who released 2 albums (14 Words & Rides again) in the 1990’s.
- A different metal band from Kalisz, Poland who released some demos in the early-mid 1990’s.
- A heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, USA who appeared on a few compilation albums in the 1980’s.
- A heavy metal band from Valencia, Venezuela, who formed in 1989 and have released 5 albums over the past decade.
-There are other bands with the name Centurion such as a folk rock band a hardcore one and a folk death metal band.
Steel Breath
Centurion Lyrics
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Rolling blades run into the light
Fire eater crawls from the dark
Let shining begins!
Can you see around us the steel breath of Destroyer
It could wither you with only a glance
in the time of a breath
It sneaks in your fears
from warm wind that's rising to every noise you hear
in the lands of the flames
Its black scales are blazing on the bark of the trees
Take the hand of Caesar and by the speed of light
a nuclear rain will burn so bright in your spine
It's tongue of fire shoots you as a thunderbolt
The gunner of the storm is as heavy as the steel
It can gulp down you off the reel
Into the minds he's biting
while the Hell grows under world
The pain for souls is coming
You've got the blood from holy war
The gun of Destroyer is up high
The lyrics of Centurion's song Steel Breath are a fantastical interpretation of the power and destruction of the Roman Empire. The first stanza speaks to the intensity of the Roman army, with "steel lighting" and "rolling blades" suggesting the speed and force with which they conquered other nations. The "fire eater" crawling out of the darkness may refer to the use of siege engines or other weapons of war. The final line, "Let shining begins!" could be interpreted as a call to action for the Roman soldiers to commence their conquests.
The second stanza shifts to a more mythical tone, with the mention of the "Destroyer" and its "steel breath". The Destroyer appears to be a sort of dragon or other monstrous creature that can "wither you with only a glance". It is a manifestation of fear, sneaking into the minds of those it encounters. The line "in the lands of the flames" suggests that this creature may be a personification of Rome itself, given Rome's association with the god of war, Mars.
The final stanza speaks to the devastating power of the Destroyer. Its "tongue of fire" shoots like a "thunderbolt", and its strength is compared to that of steel. The "nuclear rain" may be a metaphor for the destruction wrought by the Roman Empire. The line "You've got the blood from holy war" suggests that the violence and conquest of Rome was seen as a righteous cause, perhaps legitimizing their actions in the eyes of those who would serve in the army.
Line by Line Meaning
Steel lighting rides roman skies
In the sky above, there is a flash and a bolt of steel lightning that illuminates the Roman world.
Rolling blades run into the light
The glint of rolling blades is visible in the light, as they advance towards the foe.
Fire eater crawls from the dark
A fire eater comes out of the darkness, crawling on the ground, ready to unleash its destructive power.
Let shining begins!
Now is the time to shine, to show one's strength and might, and to lead the charge forward.
Can you see around us the steel breath of Destroyer
Do you see the aura of destruction that surrounds us, emanating from the Destroyer?
It could wither you with only a glance
The gaze of the Destroyer is so powerful that it can cause instant destruction and decay.
in the time of a breath
In an instant, without warning, the Destroyer can unleash its deadly power and bring ruin to all.
The great beast is everywhere
The Destroyer is omnipresent, lurking in every shadow, ready to strike when least expected.
It sneaks in your fears
The Destroyer takes advantage of your deepest fears and insecurities, using them as a weapon against you.
from warm wind that's rising to every noise you hear
Even the slightest sound or the gentlest breeze can herald the approach of the Destroyer, as it draws closer to its prey.
in the lands of the flames
The Destroyer is most powerful and devastating in regions of intense heat and fire.
Its black scales are blazing on the bark of the trees
The dark, scaly exterior of the Destroyer contrasts with the fiery landscape around it, standing out like a beacon of destruction.
Take the hand of Caesar and by the speed of light
To defeat the Destroyer, one must ally with a powerful leader like Caesar and strike quickly and decisively.
a nuclear rain will burn so bright in your spine
The impact of the attack will be so intense and fierce that it will feel like a nuclear explosion raining down on your spine.
It's tongue of fire shoots you as a thunderbolt
The Destroyer's fiery tongue is like a bolt of lightning, striking quickly and powerfully against its enemies.
The gunner of the storm is as heavy as the steel
The Destroyer is like a heavy, unstoppable machine that fires an endless barrage of destruction, like a violent storm that never ceases.
It can gulp down you off the reel
The Destroyer can swallow you whole, consuming your life force and leaving you helpless in its grasp.
Into the minds he's biting
The Destroyer is not just a physical threat, but also a psychological one, attacking the minds and souls of its enemies.
while the Hell grows under world
As the destruction wrought by the Destroyer intensifies, it feels like the gates of Hell are opening up beneath our feet.
The pain for souls is coming
The anguish and torment that awaits our souls is imminent, as the Destroyer's rampage continues without end.
You've got the blood from holy war
Those who have survived battles and wars are well-equipped to face the Destroyer, drawing strength from their past experiences of conflict and struggle.
The gun of Destroyer is up high
The Destroyer's weapon of destruction is raised high, ready to unleash its fury upon the world.
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.