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]
Electronic Throat
He Is Legend Lyrics
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Brought a dead body to life
With the soul of a gypsy queen
And the brightest eyes that I'd ever seen
Gave her two murderous hands
And to act the, the devil's dance
I last gave her half of my heart
To make sure that we were never apart
There must have been a mix up along the way
I must have made a mistake
Now listen closely to what I'm gonna say
If you cross me, I'll cut you
There must have been a mix up along the way
I must have made a mistake
Now listen closely to what we're gonna say
If you cross me, I'll cut you
One morning when I woke
To the blackest cloud of smoke
Seems the neighbors had conspired
To bring the house down with fire
Because I loved my devil bride
Found our love so hard to hide
I brought you into this world
I will take you out baby girl
There must have been a mix up along the way
I must have made a mistake
Now listen closely to what we're gonna say
If you cross me, I'll cut you
There must have been a mix up along the way
I must have made a mistake
Now listen closely to what we're gonna say
If you cross me, I'll cut you
There must have been a mix up along the way
I must have made a mistake
Now listen closely to what we're gonna say
If you cross me, I'll cut you
There must have been a mix up along the way
I must have made a mistake
You weren't supposed to know how to run away
If you cross me, I'll cut you
If you cross me, I'll cut you
The lyrics of "Electronic Throat" by He Is Legend tell the story of a man who creates a wife out of a dead body and the soul of a gypsy queen. He gives her "two murderous hands" and teaches her "the devil's dance." However, the singer realizes that he may have made a mistake along the way and warns others not to cross him, threatening to cut them if they do.
The lyrics paint a disturbing picture of a man who is utterly obsessed with his creation and believes that he has complete control over her. He is willing to do anything to protect her and their twisted love, even if it means setting fire to his own house. The singer's love for his "devil bride" is so intense that it becomes dangerous and destructive.
Overall, "Electronic Throat" serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the lengths people will go to in the name of love. It is a dark and disturbing exploration of the human psyche and the impact of unchecked desire.
Line by Line Meaning
This is how I built my wife
I created my wife, giving her the qualities I desired.
Brought a dead body to life
I gave life to someone who was previously lifeless.
With the soul of a gypsy queen
I infused a gypsy queen's spirit into my creation.
And the brightest eyes that I'd ever seen
I gave my wife captivating, remarkable eyes.
Gave her two murderous hands
I granted her the ability to kill with her hands.
And to act the, the devil's dance
I taught her how to perform malicious deeds.
I last gave her half of my heart
I shared a deep emotional connection with my wife.
To make sure that we were never apart
I wanted to stay closely connected with my wife.
There must have been a mix up along the way
I made an error during the creation of my wife.
I must have made a mistake
I realized that I made a mistake.
Now listen closely to what I'm gonna say
Pay attention to my warning.
If you cross me, I'll cut you
I will cause harm to anyone who betrays or disobeys me.
One morning when I woke
One day, upon awakening,
To the blackest cloud of smoke
I saw a massive cloud of dark smoke.
Seems the neighbors had conspired
It appeared that my neighbors plotted against us.
To bring the house down with fire
They attempted to destroy our home with flames.
Because I loved my devil bride
I was devoted to my wife, despite her devious nature.
Found our love so hard to hide
Our passion was difficult to conceal.
I brought you into this world
I created my wife, who became a part of this world.
I will take you out baby girl
I will be responsible for her demise.
You weren't supposed to know how to run away
My wife was not intended to have the capability to leave me.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Steve Bache, Schuylar Croom, McKenzie Bell, Matt Williams, Adam Tanbouz
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