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Hallows Eve began with a plan to create metal music that is diversified.
The original plan began in the summer of 1983 when Tommy Stewart began writing for a new band that didn't exist yet, except in concept and name in Tommy's mind. The idea became real on October 31st, 1983, when Tommy and then lead vocalist (Warrior), Stacy Andersen, said they should give guitarist Skullator a call to form Hallows Eve. The three decided to form a band that would never stop, utilize various forms of music within a metal framework, and ultimately write for themselves regardless of the thoughts from the outside world. Tommy is remembered as remarking, "I will never quit."
Hallows Eve was quickly signed to then fledgling Metal Blade Records and made three albums. Tales of Terror, Death and Insanity, and Monument. All three albums had a loose concept or theme. Tales of Terror told little stories or described scenes of terror. Death and Insanity was more like an essay with each song touching on different aspects of death. An entire album of songs about death had never been done at the time and much to everyone;s surprise the next album, Monument, didn't mention the word. It was,instead, about the abstract concept of anxiety. A style began to develope, for instance the lyrical story-telling, the obvious punk influence, and a hint of what would be known as death metal.
Although there have been many member changes and the "lost years" after the Metal Blade era, Hallows Eve is charging forward again with Evil Never Dies. Skullator, called Skully by friends, is back on guitar and some death vocals. Asked once to define metal, without hesitation Skully smiled and said,"That's me." Dane Jenson is now the longest running drummer, some say the best, and introduced onstage as "our favorite". Guitarist Brandon Ottinger is the youngest in the group, but his unique style is surely an asset as can be heard on E.N.D. Tommy Stewart is still ever-present on bass and has been the group's lead vocalist for several years now. As a matter of fact, the present line-up is the longest running line-up in the band's twenty-three year history.
The new album, Evil Never Dies, was originally a self-release but has been released worldwide by death label Extreem Music. E.N.D. is another thematic album with an emphasis on a death metal sound which Hallows Eve had not previously explored. Contents include various aspects of evil as a theme with each song offering a unique take. The album tells stories or describes "snapshots" as the band likes to say. One story is that of Vampires Drink Deep which tells of a bad deal gone bad, or the hallucinagenic Black Queen which is about a visit to the dentist. Then there is Looking Glass which is loosely based on "The Outsider" (Lovecraft). Monkey's Paw is based on an american short story, but Tommy uses it as a metaphor for being in a band. There are puzzles, for instance, the first word of each line in Monkey's Paw tells a message.
Lately, Hallows Eve is celebrating the release of it's box set. History of Terror and the simultaneous release of Evil Never Dies. For the future, Hallows Eve plans to create music that is diversified, exploring different forms of metal while writing for itself regardless of the trends or fictional rules. Hallows Eve is relentless and persistent. And Tommy Stewart will never quit.
Suicide
Hallow's Eve Lyrics
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Rapid pulsations upon my heart pulsing my blood from part to part
Suicide I'm still living suicide I'm still giving
To suicide I bring the gas to suicide I give my ass
Open the can I huff the fume ah, to me it is perfume
To suicide I swear an oath the human race I do loathe
I wish I had never been born my own past hear me mourn
Arm in arm I walk with death crazed words on my last breath
The lyrics to Hallow's Eve's song "Suicide" depict a person who has reached a point in their life where they are struggling with their existence and have turned to suicide as a means of escape. The first two lines, "I took the pills that made me fast to speed my brain future is past / Rapid pulsations upon my heart pulsing my blood from part to part" suggest that this person has ingested some sort of medication to speed up their brain and heart rate, possibly to escape from their current reality. They are trying to live in the future but are still trapped in the past, and the medication they have ingested is causing their heart to beat rapidly and their blood to pulse throughout their body, yet they remain alive.
The lyrics then go on to describe how this person continues to give themselves over to suicide, either through thought or action. They bring gas to suicide and eventually swear an oath to it, showing how they have become obsessed with it as a way out. They have a deep-seated loathing towards humanity and wish they had never been born. The final line, "Arm in arm I walk with death crazed words on my last breath" is especially poignant, as it shows the person accepting their fate and choosing to die alongside death itself. They are saying their final words, possibly to no one in particular, and accepting their end.
Line by Line Meaning
I took the pills that made me fast to speed my brain future is past
I ingested stimulants to accelerate my mental capacity through time, acknowledging that the future will inevitably become the past.
Rapid pulsations upon my heart pulsing my blood from part to part
My heart is racing, causing my blood to circulate rapidly throughout every part of my body.
Suicide I'm still living suicide I'm still giving
Despite my suicidal tendencies, I am still alive and, in a sense, still promoting the idea of suicide.
To suicide I bring the gas to suicide I give my ass
I provide the means for taking one's own life by bringing gasoline, and I am also willing to sacrifice myself in the process.
Open the can I huff the fume ah, to me it is perfume
I inhale the gasoline fumes, which may be toxic to others, as if it were a pleasant fragrance.
To suicide I swear an oath the human race I do loathe
I pledge allegiance to suicide and express my strong dislike for the entire human race.
Now I drive reckless speed with suicide I take the lead
I drive recklessly and take charge, knowing that suicide is my ultimate destination.
I wish I had never been born my own past hear me mourn
I regret my existence and mourn my own past mistakes and experiences.
Arm in arm I walk with death crazed words on my last breath
As I approach death, I accept it as my companion, and my final words are those of madness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGIE APARO
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Mitch Norton
Fucking brilliance recorded. I play this for my friends w/ lyrics and watch their jaws hit the floor. I makes me chuckle every time"....that speed my brain". LMFAO
Exodus Attack
Reminds me of nuclear assault. But these guys are notorious!
Darko Nikic
No problem ^^ \m/