In April 2001, the band enters the studio to record their first album entitled The Promise with the Quebec sound engineer : Pierre Remillard. The album will be mixed at the very reputable Victor studio in Montreal. In October 2001, the band officially releases their first album on the Canadian market. A few months later, one can read excellent reviews in important international metal magazines : Heavy oder was !? (Germany), Dark City (Russia), Burrn! Magazine (Japan), Hard Rock magazine (France), etc. In less than a year, the album is distributed in Japan by M&I, in Russia by CD Maximum, and in Europe by Just for kicks music.
This group made up of fervant musicians, Sonia Pineault (vocal), Martin Desharnais (guitar), Patrick Vir (bass), Mike Bélanger (drums) et Frédérick Desroches (keyboards) display some daring in producing a sound coming from the old countries. The outstanding talent that dwells within them along with the originality of a female vocal in a world dominated by men, gives them a sound that is very much their own, which propels them to the ranks occupied by bands of international calibre. Forgotten Tales music offers, the heavy metal enthusiasts as well as those fond of whatever is new, a musical performance with hints of classical, baroque and, at times, progressive influences. It stands out with its energy and rapidity without neglecting musicality. The power of its catchy refrains simply makes you want to sing them.
Following the large number of positive reviews found in various types of media (web sites, fanzines, radio stations, specialty magazines) from around the world, the band tackles the composing of music for their second album. In May 2002, the group has once again proved its worth in concert by doing the opening act for the German group Edguy on a visit to Quebec City. In November 2002, the group has returned on stage with the legendary power metal group: Gamma Ray. They made the fans vibrate to the sound of their energetic music.
The year 2003 marked the group’s return to the studio to record their second album entitled All the Sinners at the end of October of that year. With the assistance of the sound engineer, Pierre Talbot, Forgotten Tales has spent six months at Menzo studio, recording, refining and putting the finishing touches to their music. The result is not waited upon. The Japanese record company M&I announces the official release of the album in August 2004; the 18th, to be more precise. This, two weeks before the release in Canada. Already, reviews start coming out from everywhere, and the list of collaborators for large scale distribution does not stop lengthening…
In 2005, original drummer Cédric Prévost left the band, replaced by Mike Bélanger. At the beginning of the following year, the band opened for Finnish power metallers Sonata Arctica. In February 2007, the band announced their new keyboardist William Simard replaced, Frédérick Desroches. In February 2009, Desroches rejoined.
Their third album, We Shall See the Light, was released in 2010. This album was received well, reviews claiming that despite being an independent release, listeners "would not be able to tell". The drumming of Mike Belanger was praised, along with the strong vocal work of Sonia Pineault.
Today, it is with great pleasure that Forgotten Tales, a Canadian power metal band, continues their relentless work toward the attainment of their objectives. And this, to the great pleasure of the fans here and elsewhere.
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Deadly Grasp
Forgotten Tales Lyrics
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Her courage and strenght getting stronger.
Training so hard
Have made her become a fierce warrior
Armored with steel
Her sword as light as a feather
No chance for the men she will fight.
It's the last thing you'll hear.
She's the only one remaining alive
At the end of the battle raging.
Never show your back or death will arrive
When you'll feel her deadly grasp.
Day after day
Destroying all in the country
Working so hard
To find one of her worst enemy
Then with the steel
She'll make him pay with long agony
No chance for this man who will die.
The torment that fills her heart
And the sorrow of her soul
Can only be appeased by each blow...
Of her... sword.
Hear her cry of war
It's the last thing you'll hear.
She's the only one remaining alive
At the end of the battle raging.
Never show your back or death will arrive
When you'll feel her deadly grasp.
When you'll feel her deadly grasp.
When you'll feel her deadly grasp.
The lyrics of Forgotten Tales’ “Deadly Grasp” tell the story of a warrior who has trained for battle, armored with steel and wielding a sword as light as a feather. Her strength and courage have grown with each passing day, making her a fierce fighter with no chance for the men she opposes. The lyrics describe her relentless pursuit of her enemies, destroying anyone who stands in her way. The warrior's heart is filled with torment and sorrow, and it is only through her sword that she can find peace. This song is a powerful portrayal of the intensity and determination of a warrior, who is ready to face any challenge head-on.
The lyrics contain a strong emphasis on the power of the warrior, and the message is that this power comes from within. The warrior is described as being strong and courageous, and she is determined to fight until the bitter end. The lyrics also touch on the idea of revenge, as the warrior seeks to make her enemies pay for their transgressions. However, the focus is on the strength and power of the warrior, rather than the act of revenge itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day
The singer's daily routine is filled with activities that make her stronger.
Her courage and strenght getting stronger.
The singer is becoming more courageous and physically strong with each passing day.
Training so hard
The singer is putting in great effort to train herself for combat.
Have made her become a fierce warrior
The artist has developed into a formidable fighter due to her rigorous training.
Armored with steel
The artist is wearing armor made of steel to protect herself in battle.
Her sword as light as a feather
The singer's sword is light and easy for her to wield.
No chance for the men she will fight.
The singer's enemies will have little to no chance against her in battle.
Hear her cry of war
The artist lets out a fierce battle cry to intimidate her enemies.
It's the last thing you'll hear.
The artist's battle cry is so powerful that it will be the last thing her enemies hear before they die.
She's the only one remaining alive
The artist is the sole survivor of a recent battle.
At the end of the battle raging.
The current situation is that of a recent battle that has just ended.
Never show your back or death will arrive
If someone turns their back on the artist, they will face certain death.
When you'll feel her deadly grasp.
If the singer gets close enough to her enemy, she will be able to deliver a deadly blow.
Destroying all in the country
The singer is causing a lot of destruction in the area she operates in.
Working so hard
The singer is putting in a lot of effort to accomplish her goals.
To find one of her worst enemy
The artist is searching for one of her most dangerous enemies.
Then with the steel
Once she finds her enemy, the artist will use her sword to fight them.
She'll make him pay with long agony
The singer intends to inflict a prolonged and agonizing death on her enemy.
No chance for this man who will die.
Her enemy will have no chance of survival against the singer.
The torment that fills her heart
The artist is tormented by the pain she has experienced in the past.
And the sorrow of her soul
The pain feels deep within her soul.
Can only be appeased by each blow...
The artist can only relieve her pain by fighting and killing.
Of her... sword.
The singer finds catharsis and relief in the act of fighting and killing with her sword.
When you'll feel her deadly grasp.
The artist's deadly grasp is a tangible threat that will lead to the enemy's death.
When you'll feel her deadly grasp.
The repetition of the previous line serves to emphasize the threat of the singer's deadly grasp.
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Awesome early 2000s powermetal .