Combining elements of hardcore, melodic death metal, thrash, death and extr… Read Full Bio ↴Combining elements of hardcore, melodic death metal, thrash, death and extreme metal with introspective lyrics and concepts, FORGOTTEN TEARS is the choice for a very large audience of metal fans today.

Hailing from north of Italy (Milan), FORGOTTEN TEARS originally formed in 2005 with a four-man core – singer/guitarist Faust Quaggia, guitarist Paolo ‘Allu’ Beretta, bassist Andrea ‘Gio’ Giovannoni and drummer Matteo Torres. Faust and Matteo had already been playing together for years in different projects, the same goes for Allu and Gio.

When they started together to give birth to FORGOTTEN TEARS they set very strict targets to hit: write awesome music and make as many gigs as possible. They immediately focused on live shows performances, getting the best of themselves every time and gaining a very positive feedback from the audience and the medias.

In 2008 FORGOTTEN TEARS recorded a four-track promo cd at DB Studios, produced by the very appreciated Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi, Slowmotion Apocalypse, Stigma, Destrage and many others).

After the recording sessions, the band realized that the presence of a new member was needed: Faust Quaggia wanted to devote himself only to vocals in order to improve the rhythmic guitar parts, too. The new guitarist, Simone Laruccia, joined the band giving the whole line up inspiration for new riffs and sounds. After working hard for one year writing new songs all together, Simone left the band leaving his place to Paolo De Maria, who helped the band with incredible force, touring around for more than a year.

The current line up took place in early 2011, when FORGOTTEN TEARS finally found its shape with Alessandro La Porta, amazing guitarist fueled by true motivation and tecnique.

In February 2011 Forgotten Tears joins the TO REACT RECORDS family and is ready to release the debut album “Words To End”.

Debut Album:

During 2010 the band recorded the first full length album, called “Words To End”. WTE is a 11-track opus that drives the listener through many different music influences, extreme and brutal parts, catchy riffs, technical solos, neckbreaking breakdowns and downtempos, passing through introspective and emotional parts as well. Fans of Unearth, Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, Darkest Hour, August Burns Red, In Flames, Soilwork, At The Gates (and many other bands of the modern melo-death & metalcore scene) will simply love it. “Words To End” wisely combines the best of the Modern European Death Metal scene and the newest American hardcore/metalcore/deathcore wave, it will be highly appreciated by both extreme metal fans and melodic metal fans, thanks also to its particular multifaceted influences.

Live Experience:

Over the years, FORGOTTEN TEARS played countless live shows, improving the stage-play day by day. Even without a record deal or a released album yet, they already shared the stage with ALL SHALL PERISH,BLEEDING THROUGH, ABORTED, ROTTEN SOUND, MISERY INDEX, BLEED FROM WITHIN and many other bands..

Say My Name
Forgotten Tears Lyrics

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I woke from a never ending sorrow
From a life that didn't want me to be good as you are
You may have thought you had my face in the mud
But the breath of death uncovered my path
Fear the hopeless and the broken 'cause I am not afraid
My life is gonna be mine
Welcome to my empire
Now tell me who you think you see

And when your demons knock at your door
Ready to take you away
You know the one who knocks is me
Now say my name
Behold my rise
I am now a study in transformation
Behold my fall
Everything I've done, I did it for myself
My life is gonna be mine
Welcome to my empire
Now tell me who you think you see
And when your demons knock at your door
Ready to take you away

You know the one who knocks is me
Now say my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Say My Name" by Forgotten Tears depict a journey of transformation and empowerment. The singer appears to have emerged from a period of sorrow and despair, a life that held them back from being their best self, and may have been subjected to mistreatment or bullying. However, the experience has not broken them, but has allowed them to find their inner strength and rise above it all. The lyrics suggest that the singer is unafraid and ready to take control of their life, establishing an empire of their own, where nobody can hold them back or determine their fate but themselves.

The character portrayed in the song appears to have undergone a complete metamorphosis, from feeling vulnerable and powerless to being confident and in control. Throughout the lyrics, the character seems to challenge their detractors, daring them to say their name and acknowledge their transformation. Even the "demons" that knock on their door will be confronted, as the character shows no fear in their path to self-actualization. The song seems to offer a message of personal empowerment, suggesting that we have the strength within us to rise above our circumstances, conquer our fears, and build the lives we desire.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke from a never ending sorrow
I emerged from a long period of sadness and grief

From a life that didn't want me to be good as you are
I was denied the opportunity to be as good as you are by the circumstances of my life

You may have thought you had my face in the mud
You may have thought you had defeated me

But the breath of death uncovered my path
But facing death revealed my true path

Fear the hopeless and the broken 'cause I am not afraid
Do not underestimate those who have been through hardship, because I am not afraid

My life is gonna be mine
I will take control of my own life

Welcome to my empire
Welcome to the world I have created for myself

Now tell me who you think you see
Now explain who you think I am

And when your demons knock at your door
And when your inner demons arise

Ready to take you away
Threatening to consume you

You know the one who knocks is me
Remember that I am the one who brings these demons, and I will face them