Their sophomore album, Suck Out The Poison, was released on October 3rd, 2006, featuring more raspy vocals.It received mixed reviews from long-time fans due to a major difference in vocalist Schuylar Croom's vocals and is still disputed to this day.
In 2009, He Is Legend announced that they will be taking a musical sabbatical in the forest surrounding North Carolina recording studio, Warrior Sound Studio. They also claimed that the material written during this hiatus will be used to create a record "literally made of solid gold (figuratively speaking).The bands latest album, It Hates You was released on July 21, 2009.
*The bands roots reach back into the late 1990's when Adam Tanbouz, Steven Bache, Matt Williams, guitarist McKenzie Bell, and vocalist Schuyler Croom began writing and performing around Wilmington, NC. In 2003, having previously played under the names of Stronghold, No One Wins, and The Uriah Omen, the name He Is Legend was adopted by members Tanbouz, Bache, Bell, Croom, and Williams. After releasing their first EP in June of 2004 entitled 91025, the band signed on with Solid State Records and released their first full length album in November. I Am Hollywood was a massive success and the band immediately began to experience a surge in popularity that extended far beyond their NC roots. After almost two years of extensive touring in the United States and Europe, the band temporarily relocated to California to record their next release. Suck Out the Poison was released on October 3, 2006 and triggered mixed reviews from long-time fans. It was evident, however, that the band believed firmly in the album and as a result were largely indifferent to often cruel criticisms from offended fans. Their confident, care-free response is portrayed in their music video "Attack of the Dungeon Witch" which was released in March of 2007. Soon after the release of Suck Out the Poison, guitarist McKenzie Bell left the band without explanation and was eventually replaced by guitarist Mitch Marlow (previously of Classic Case). Bell later joined the band Bloodjinn.In February 2008, it was announced that Mitch Marlow was no longer a member of He Is Legend, and would be replaced with Worth Weaver. Marlow is now playing guitar for Filter.
Debates abouts whether or not He Is Legend is a Christian group have been fueled by the fact that Solid State Records is a Christian record label. While Croom and other members of the band have claimed to be followers of Christ, the band has made it clear that they are not collectively a Christian band in the FAQ section on their website saying that, "We are in no way a Christian band... We all enjoy music, we all enjoy playing our instruments, so if we had to be classified as anything it would be a 'band' band or 'music' band."
He Is Legend has confirmed that they are not nor ever have been a christian and have since left Solid-State records for NC based Tragic Hero Records.
*[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Is_Legend]
Attack of the Dungeon Witch
He Is Legend Lyrics
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Of cities I sat in alone
With poisonous hands let me touch them
I'll have your throne
You've learned every song of the charmer
You've tamed every beast in the sea
Bite marks have covered my armor
Wake up, the moon is gone, I know you're to blame
Well I watched you sink it to the depths of your lake
I knew the danger but I still said your name
Behold the dances of the snake
I know who started all the fires in this country
I will be counting every breath that you take
I knew the danger but I still let you touch me
Behold the dances of the snakes
Well if you got the magic and I got the moves
Then we'll see who will be hanging whom
Well if you got the magic and I got the moves
We'll see who will be hanging whom
Must you leave your broom at
The side of my bed, the side of my bed
I can't let, you do that
Cast spells on my head
Well if you got the magic then I got the moves
Then we'll see who wakes up next to whom
Well if you got the magic then I got the moves
Then we'll see who wakes up, then we'll see who wakes up
Wake up, the moon is gone and you're not to blame
But I still left you at the base of your stake
I knew the dangers but I left anyway
Behold the dances of the snake
Must you leave your broom at
The side of my bed, the side of my bed
I can't let you do that
Cast spells on my head
Must you leave your broom at
The side of my bed
I drank with the dungeon witch
Left my ring on her nightstand
I woke with the dungeon witch
And now she's got the upper hand
I drank with the dungeon witch
Left my ring on her nightstand
I woke with the dungeon witch
And now she's got the upper hand
The lyrics of Attack of the Dungeon Witch by He Is Legend tell the tale of a man who is enamored by a powerful High Priestess who is capable of destroying cities. The man confesses that he is powerless in her grasp and is willing to do anything to be with her, even if it means giving up his throne. Throughout the song, the man compares the High Priestess to a snake, emphasizing her danger and seductive qualities.
Despite recognizing the High Priestess's dangers, the man finds himself unable to resist the temptation of being with her. The song's final lines reveal that the man has fallen under the High Priestess's spell, describing how he ends up waking up in her room with "the upper hand" now in her possession.
The lyrics of Attack of the Dungeon Witch are filled with allegory and metaphor, utilizing imagery to paint a vivid picture of seduction and danger. The song's dark tone is emphasized by its heavy instrumentation and haunting vocals, creating a sense of foreboding that matches its lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
High Priestess you are the destruction
The singer addresses the High Priestess as the embodiment of destruction.
Of cities I sat in alone
The destruction caused by the High Priestess has left the singer alone in ruined cities.
With poisonous hands let me touch them
The singer willingly asks the High Priestess to harm them with her poisonous touch.
I'll have your throne
The artist desires to overthrow the High Priestess and take her place of power.
You've learned every song of the charmer
The High Priestess has mastered the art of manipulation and seduction.
You've tamed every beast in the sea
The High Priestess has gained control over even the wildest and most dangerous of creatures.
Bite marks have covered my armor
The singer has been wounded and damaged, symbolized by their armor being covered in bite marks.
Now come tame me
The artist challenges the High Priestess to try and tame them, despite their previous injuries.
Wake up, the moon is gone, I know you're to blame
The artist accuses the High Priestess of causing the disappearance of the moon.
Well I watched you sink it to the depths of your lake
The artist watched the High Priestess hide or destroy the moon in her own personal domain.
I knew the danger but I still said your name
The singer was aware of the danger of the High Priestess, but still pursued her anyway.
Behold the dances of the snake
The High Priestess' actions are compared to the hypnotic dance of a snake.
I know who started all the fires in this country
The singer claims to know who is responsible for all the destructive flames in the land.
I will be counting every breath that you take
The singer obsessively watches and keeps track of the High Priestess' every move.
I knew the danger but I still let you touch me
The singer was aware of the danger of the High Priestess, but still willingly allowed her to harm them.
Behold the dances of the snakes
The High Priestess' actions are again compared to the movement of snakes.
Well if you got the magic and I got the moves
The artist and High Priestess are compared, with the former having physical prowess and the latter having mystical power.
Then we'll see who will be hanging whom
A challenge is issued to see who will come out on top between the singer and High Priestess.
Must you leave your broom at
The singer questions the High Priestess' tendency to leave her broom by the side of their bed.
The side of my bed, the side of my bed
The artist emphasizes the nearness of the High Priestess to their sleeping area.
I can't let, you do that
The artist expresses an unwillingness to let the High Priestess cast spells on them.
Cast spells on my head
The artist specifically mentions their head as a target of the High Priestess' magic.
Then we'll see who wakes up next to whom
The singer rephrases the challenge to determine who will be the first to wake up beside the other.
Wake up, the moon is gone and you're not to blame
The artist realizes that the High Priestess is not responsible for the disappearance of the moon, but neglects to correct their previous accusation.
But I still left you at the base of your stake
Despite realizing their mistake, the singer has left the High Priestess at the metaphorical base of her execution stake.
Must you leave your broom at
The singer again questions the High Priestess' tendency to leave her broom by their bed.
The side of my bed
The singer again emphasizes the close proximity of the High Priestess to them.
I drank with the dungeon witch
The artist admits to having spent intimate time with the High Priestess.
Left my ring on her nightstand
The artist has given a symbolic token of their relationship to the High Priestess.
I woke with the dungeon witch
The singer has had sexual relations with the High Priestess.
And now she's got the upper hand
The singer has inadvertently given the High Priestess an advantage in their relationship.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: McKenzie Bell, Schuylar Croom, Matt Williams, Steve Bache, Adam Tanbouz
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Uncle Guts
This is one of the only bands that i've heard that was still amazing after they totally changed the way they sound
Firstname Lastname
Listen to Mastodon. They have changed a lot over the years. ALL of it is epic though.
Brian Cannon
They didn't totally change their sound. They made the same songs over n over. China white 2 the seduction 2
bananaswag45
I live in the same town as these dudes, and occasionally smoke a cigarette with Adam outside of one of our local bars. He is a very awesome dude, and overall the band is made up of pretty cool dudes.
Regory Cummins
You lucky sucker!
Jeroni Boyett
He Is Legend, as dirty hardcore Southern style metal as it should get. Never get tired of these guys.
Bryan F
Love these guys.
Brings back memories of their concerts. Me and my buddies drove all the way to Grand Rapids to see them open up for From First to Last. Then we just hung out with the band afterwards.
Awesome dudes.
TheAce
I used to be all over ASG and He Is Legend shows. Wilmington!
Greg B
Went to the last show on the Hot Like Sauce tour and hung out with them until Schuylar was like "alright well I'm gonna go do some shots" hahaha
mikevismyelement
+Bryan Foster
went to a show earlier this month and got to hangout with them before and after. just awesome dudes if you can calm down your fanboy