The band's second album, “A Recipe for Power”, was released in 1994. Although a period of time had passed between the first and second albums, the fans loved the new album for its blend of 80's progressive power metal, with a 90's edge, demonstrating their longevity as a band as the demand for music changed. Exxplorer continued on with their success and in 1997 was noticed by Atlantic Records producer Bruce Buchanan, who decided to work with the band on their 3rd album, “Cold Black Ugly”.
Exxplorer recently reunited and in April 2009, they were invited to perform at the Keep it True Metal Festival in Germany. What happened next was beyond belief; a massive gathering of fans that have waited for years came out to show their loyalty and see this band live once again. This show of support gave Exxplorer an immediate invitation back to Germany to perform at the Headbangers Open Air Fest in July 2009 and again went over amazingly. Exxplorer were then invited back a 3rd time, to perform as co-headliner at the 10th anniversary Swordbrothers Festival in Andernach Germany on Sept 10th 2011. This show also doubled as the European release party for their new album "Vengeance Rides An Angry Horse"
The overwhelming response has created huge demand for this new Exxplorer release and subsequent return dates to Europe are now in the works. The new Exxplorer album is NOW AVAILABLE worldwide, and for download on Itunes & CD Baby.
A tour is being planned in support of this release .
Discography
Symphonies of Steel (1984, Full-lenght)
Demo (1985, Demo)
A Recipe for Power (1994, Full-lenght)
Coldblackugly (1996, Full-lenght)
Vengeance Rides An Angry Horse (2011, Full-lenght)
Ride The Storm
Exxplorer Lyrics
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Across the oceans we would glide
The search of answers for a better life
A crew and ship side by side
Adjoining in search of pleasure
Many battles for the bold
Sending the ships into trouble
The lightning crumbles from the sky
Taking count, many die
The lightning crumbles
Ride the storm
Ride the storm
Ride the storm
We were wasted back in battle
It seems that it would end
Boast a cry from the sky
The sound whispers I
So the word tells a story
Of a voyage in our time
The storm sent its curse
We were frozen to the seas
"Ride The Storm" by Exxplorer is a song about a journey across the seas in search of answers for a better life. In the beginning of the song, the lyrics describe the adventurer’s journey as they cruise the sea and glide across oceans. The crew of the ship embark on a voyage full of battles and promise to fight until they overcome their opponents. As the lyrics continue, the elements of nature take a turn against the crew; lightning crumbles from the sky and many members of the crew lose their lives. However, despite this storm and its destruction, the lyrics encourage the crew to ride the storm and persevere even through the toughest battles.
The song "Ride The Storm" is an insightful and poetic explanation of resilience and determination that one must have when confronted with challenges in life. The lyrics highlight the importance of holding one's ground despite the odds, and keeping one's confidence and determination alive. It tells the story of a crew's journey on the seas and serves as a metaphor of life and the hardships one may face on a voyage.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a later time, we cruised the sea
In the past, we sailed across the sea.
Across the oceans we would glide
We traveled by ship over vast bodies of water.
The search of answers for a better life
We were seeking knowledge and a better way of life.
A crew and ship side by side
We had a team of sailors and a sturdy vessel.
Adjoining in search of pleasure
We came together to enjoy ourselves.
Many battles for the bold
We faced and won many challenges with courage.
Sending the ships into trouble
Our reckless actions caused harm to our ships.
A promise to battles you have won
We made a commitment to continue fighting and winning.
The lightning crumbles from the sky
The lightning destroyed parts of our ship.
Taking count, many die
We counted our losses and many had died.
The lightning crumbles
Our ship was damaged by lightning.
Ride the storm
We must persevere despite the difficult circumstances.
Ride the storm
We must continue through the storm.
Ride the storm
We must endure the hardships.
We were wasted back in battle
We were exhausted from fighting.
It seems that it would end
We thought it was the end.
Boast a cry from the sky
A thunderclap echoed across the sky.
The sound whispers I
The sound whispered to us.
So the word tells a story
The story is passed down through word of mouth.
Of a voyage in our time
It recounts our journey in the past.
The storm sent its curse
The storm brought us misfortune.
We were frozen to the seas
We were trapped in the icy waters.
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tampawakos
One of my favorites..Balls to the wall Metal
@superweevel
The Line up for this album is ~Lennie Rizzo Vocals..Mike Sakowski Drums Jimmy G .Bass Kevin Kennedy-Guitar Ed Lavolpe Guitar.
@superweevel
NWOBHM85 , Please correct the Line up..Fred Gorhau - Guitar
Jay McCafferty - Bass
B.W. Hocking Jr. were not in Exxplorer for this Album,They only apeared on the Cold/Blacl/Ugly Release,The Line up for this album is ~Lennie Rizzo Vocals..Mike Sakowski Drums Jimmy G .Bass Kevin Kennedy-Guitar Ed Lavolpe Guitar. K.K from Exxplorer
@kmatze666
Why only mono?