1) Gallows are a h… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists sharing the same name:
1) Gallows are a hardcore punk band from Watford Hertfordshire, England, formed in 2005. They consist of Stuart Gili-Ross (bass), Laurent 'Lags' Barnard (guitar), Lee Barratt (drums), and Wade MacNeil (vocals). They were signed to Warner Bros.
Gallows released their debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, in 2006. It was distributed in the United States by independent label Epitaph in 2007. Epitaph founder and Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz called it the best hardcore album since Refused's The Shape of Punk to Come. In January 2008, the band's show at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California was canceled after Disney chose to ban them from performing—reportedly after listening to Orchestra of Wolves.
A second album by Gallows was first hinted by ex-vocalist Frank Carter during an interview with NME, where he stated that because Gallows was "a hobby I get paid for," the band would likely be defunct by 2010. However, he confirmed that during this period, the band would record up to two additional albums.
Gallows released their major label debut, Grey Britain, on May 2, 2009. It was recorded by Garth Richardson. It debuted at #20 in the UK album chart. Frank Carter explained the premise of the album in an interview with Kerrang!: "Britain is fucked. Grey Britain is all about what's going on socially, politically and economically in the UK and how it affects us."
Upon its release, Grey Britain garnered almost unanimous praise from critics. Drowned in Sound commented that "the music rockets from intentionally rudimentary knuckle-whiteners to ambitious-of-design affairs that reconfigure one’s opinions on a band previously seen as a straight-up hardcore act." The Guardian called the album "a recipe for depression, frustration and anger, as a whole generation has been brought up in a materialistic, consumerist world that has now receded out of reach."
On the 8th July 2011, Frank Carter had confirmed he had left Gallows.
“It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce my departure from Gallows. It seems that Gallows have hit a crossroads in our writing process and unfortunately myself and the rest of the boys have different ideas regarding the sound of Gallows going forward. Gallows have decided they are going to continue on without me and I wish the boys the best of luck for the future. Gallows will be fulfilling all of our current touring plans until August 1st so please come down to a show and help me make each show a total celebration!”
Frank is now in PURE LOVE, a band which consists of himself and Jim Carroll (Suicide File, Hope Conspiracy)
Gallows have replaced Frank with ex-Alexisonfire guitarist/vocalist Wade MacNeil, and are set to release an EP called Death Is Birth in December 2011.
In February of 2013, the band announced it would be parting ways with longtime guitarist/vocalist Steph Carter so he could focus on his other band, Ghost Riders in the Sky.
2) Gallows is a one-man emoviolence/mathgrind project from Finland formed in 2019.
https://gallowsmath.bandcamp.com
3) Gallows is a two-man black metal project from Salem, Massachusetts featuring members of I'm in a Coffin and Doldrum.
https://gallowsbm.bandcamp.com
Cross Of Lorraine
Gallows Lyrics
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At home in the ice and pines, black nights filled with struggled sights.
Some things are better left unsaid, if that were true, then I'd be dead.
More sad nights at the hospital, fever swarming around my collarbone.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
Get up, get up. You know it's true.
Always waiting for the death.
Old ghosts pushing us apart, anthrax rays and a heavy heart.
Every chime like an iron voice, never seemed like I has a choice.
Bad tattoos and my pocketknife, trophies from my former life.
She wreaths her skull so psychically there's no more secrets in between.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
Get up, get up. You know it's true.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
Get up, get up. You know it's true.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
Always waiting for the death.
Always waiting for the death.
Always waiting for the death of the death.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
The lyrics to Gallows's song Cross Of Lorraine express the pain and struggle of a man in a relationship that is falling apart. He reflects on the hardships he has faced in order to try to make things work with his partner, but ultimately feels like he has failed. The lines "You could never understand what it took for me to be your man" and "Every chime like an iron voice, never seemed like I had a choice" suggest that he has sacrificed a lot for the relationship, but it hasn't been enough. The references to "black nights filled with struggled sights" and "fever swarming around my collarbone" also paint a picture of the physical toll the relationship has taken on him.
The chorus, "Always waiting for the death of the death of love, get up get up, you know it's true" highlights the repeated disappointment and heartbreak he has experienced in the relationship. The use of the phrase "death of the death of love" emphasizes the finality and hopelessness of the situation. The line "She wreaths her skull so psychically there's no more secrets in between" adds the image of the partner as someone who is distant and unapproachable, with no secret emotions or thoughts to uncover.
Overall, the lyrics to Cross Of Lorraine convey the desperation and exhaustion of a failed relationship, with a sense of acceptance that it's time to move on and let go.
Line by Line Meaning
You could never understand what it took for me to be your man.
It is impossible for you to grasp the sacrifices and struggles I made in order to be the man I am for you.
At home in the ice and pines, black nights filled with struggled sights.
I come from a place of darkness and hardship, where every night is a battle and struggle.
Some things are better left unsaid, if that were true, then I'd be dead.
Although some things are better kept private, if I had kept everything to myself, it would have killed me.
More sad nights at the hospital, fever swarming around my collarbone.
I have spent many nights in the hospital, battling illnesses that have left me weak and vulnerable.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
I am constantly anticipating the end of my love, which feels like a slow death.
Get up, get up. You know it's true.
Despite the pain and uncertainty, I must keep moving forward and acknowledge the truth of the situation.
Old ghosts pushing us apart, anthrax rays and a heavy heart.
Past traumas and fears are affecting our relationship, causing us to drift apart and leaving me with a heavy heart.
Every chime like an iron voice, never seemed like I has a choice.
Every decision and consequence feels as though it is made of iron, leaving me with a sense of inevitability and lack of control.
Bad tattoos and my pocketknife, trophies from my former life.
The scars and marks on my body are reminders of my past, which feel like trophies of my former self.
She wreaths her skull so psychically there's no more secrets in between.
My partner is so open and vulnerable with me that there are no secrets left between us, even on a mental and emotional level.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
I am constantly anticipating the end of my love, which feels like a slow death.
Always waiting for the death.
I am constantly waiting for the end or something to give, but it never seems to come.
Always waiting for the death of the death.
I am constantly anticipating and dreading the final end of something, but it never seems to happen.
Always waiting for the death of the death of love.
I am constantly anticipating the end of my love, which feels like a slow death.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LAURENT BENJAMIN BARNARD, LEE PHILLIP BARRATT, STEPHEN WILLIAM RICHARD CARTER, STUART LESLIE GILI-ROSS, WADE GORDON MACNEIL
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mtlsam1
The first Gallows album changed my life. Frank is one of the best frontmen of all time. Saw them a couple of years back opening for the Cancer Bats. Felt sorry because their short set rocked the place and the Bats had a hard time after. Best show I had seen! I Just saw the Gallows again with Wade out front. Another small venue, the new best show I've seen! Wade doesn't fill Franks shoes, he brings his own damn boots! New album, new feel still rocks so hard. Great new lyrics and delivery as well!
Jus' Trollin'
I love the feelings coming off of the lyrics. I know the new singer tried hard to play his role as the substitute for their former vocalist, still I got this psychotic vibe off them. My friend who happens to be my childhood crush currently works at hospital so yeah this song sounds like the stories from her nightshifts.
Corwin Kelly
I like this, I'm not always a fan of the metal singing, sometimes it's just to much screaming and growling, but I can actually understand this guy, he strikes an excellent balance of growl and singing if that makes any sense?
91750fast
love it
scart molotov
Addicted to this tune, something about the riffs, sentiment & vox. I miss Frank but love the new animal that Gallows have become w/ Wade.
Jordan Bryan
Grey Britain and Orchestra of Wolves are the two best albums i have ever heard in my short lived 29 years.
organicate
Fuck yes, my favourite track from the new album, knew they'd release it, they had to!! Best heard in the pit, outro riffage is fucking awesome.. probably my favourite Gallows track ever. No shit Wade haters..
Liam Wells
"he brings his own damn boots" you sir are my new hero :) couldn't have said it better myself, they are NOW the band that they've always wanted to be :D
Schlumpf AxelStoll
This was a gig in london, camden underworld and i was there :) Fucking good music.
Jaye Lewis
Still love this song 😊