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]
I Am Hollywood
He Is Legend Lyrics
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She left a note
"He is Legend" was all she wrote
Go fetch the detective
I think I've found something
This isn't Heater's handwriting (that's right, I said it)
Don't you talk to strangers?
"I'm gonna be a big star some day
The kidnapper is at the comfort Inn
We'll find your daughter and we'll get revenge
Record me, red carpet (burns)
The reason the handsome one knocks on your door
It's the candy, the paper, the blood on the floor
It's the "diamonds and the pills"
Leave my daughter alone!
It's the glamour that kills
"Dad, I'm not coming home"
I am Hollywood
Watch where you point your finger
I am Hollywood
You better remember
I am Hollywood
The lyrics to He Is Legend's song "I Am Hollywood" delve into dark and disturbing themes, including kidnapping, murder, and the allure of fame. The song tells the story of a father who receives a note from his daughter's kidnapper, only to discover that the handwriting is not his daughter's. The lyrics suggest that the kidnapper's motives are rooted in a desire for fame and fortune, and that he may have taken the daughter as a way to leverage her family's wealth and connections in the entertainment industry. As the father seeks to rescue his daughter and exact revenge on the kidnapper, he confronts the destructive power of Hollywood glamor and the corruption that can come with fame.
One key theme of the song is the danger of celebrity culture and the obsession with fame. The lyrics suggest that this desire for fame can drive people to do terrible things, and can corrupt even those who are otherwise good-hearted. The song also highlights the dark underbelly of Hollywood, painted as a place where people will do anything to make it big.
Another theme of the song is the power of the media and the way it can shape our perceptions of reality. The lyrics reference red carpets, paparazzi, and other trappings of Hollywood fame, suggesting that these things are part of a larger system of manipulation and exploitation. The song seems to suggest that the line between reality and fantasy can become blurred in the pursuit of fame, and that those who are successful in Hollywood must navigate a treacherous landscape of power, money, and influence.
Overall, "I Am Hollywood" is a provocative and unsettling exploration of the dark side of celebrity culture, and a warning about the dangers of obsession and excess.
Line by Line Meaning
Heather's gone
Heather, a girl, is not here anymore.
She left a note
Heather left a message behind for someone to read.
"He is Legend" was all she wrote
The note Heather left contained the words "He is Legend" and nothing else.
Go fetch the detective
Someone is instructing someone else to go and find the detective.
I think I've found something
The person speaking believes they have discovered something important.
This isn't Heather's handwriting (that's right, I said it)
The handwriting on the note left by Heather is not hers, which the singer takes pleasure in revealing.
Don't you talk to strangers?
The singer is questioning whether someone else makes a habit of conversing with people they do not know.
You know it leads to danger
The artist believes that talking to strangers can be dangerous.
"I'm gonna be a big star some day
The artist is expressing their belief that they will someday become very famous.
The kidnapper is at the Comfort Inn
The person speaking believes they know where the kidnapper is located (at the Comfort Inn).
We'll find your daughter and we'll get revenge
The singer is promising to locate the listener's daughter and to seek retribution against the kidnapper.
Record me, red carpet (burns)
The artist wants someone to film them while they walk down a red carpet, which is often associated with fame and success. The "burns" at the end may suggest a sarcastic or critical note.
The reason the handsome one knocks on your door
The singer is about to offer an explanation for why someone attractive might come knocking on someone's door.
It's the candy, the paper, the blood on the floor
The singer is suggesting that the reason someone would knock on a door is to offer candy, perhaps wrapped in paper, but that things can take a violent turn, as suggested by the blood on the floor.
It's the "diamonds and the pills"
The singer is possibly referencing the movie "Boogie Nights," in which a character talks about a future in which they will be wealthy enough to afford "diamonds and the pills." This could speak to the desire for the easy life promised by fame or the temptations that can come with success.
Leave my daughter alone!
The artist is issuing a stern warning to someone to stop bothering their daughter.
It's the glamour that kills
The artist is suggesting that there is a hidden danger or downside to the glamorous lifestyle that is often associated with Hollywood and fame.
"Dad, I'm not coming home"
The singer's daughter is communicating that she does not intend to return home.
I am Hollywood
The singer is claiming to be Hollywood, that is, claiming to embody the values and vices often associated with the place and the idea of fame.
Watch where you point your finger
The artist is warning someone to be careful whom they accuse or criticize.
You better remember
The artist is telling someone that they should not forget something important.
I am Hollywood
The artist repeats their earlier claim to be Hollywood.
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sebastian ring
Heather's gone
She left a note
"He Is Legend" was all she wrote
Go fetch the detective
I think I've found something
This isn't Heather's handwriting
That's right, I said it
I said it [repeat]
Don't you talk to strangers?
You know it leads to danger
"I'm gonna be a big star some day"
Shake that thing
The kidnapper is at the Comfort Inn
We'll find your daughter and we'll get revenge
Record me / red carpet [repeat]
Red carpet burns
The ransom, the handsome one knocks on your door
It's the candy, the paper, the blood on the floor
It's the "diamonds and pills"
Leave my daughter alone!
It's the glamour that kills
"Dad, I'm not coming home"
I am Hollywood
Watch where you point your finger
I am Hollywood
You better remember
Yeah!
I am Hollywood [repeat]
sebastian ring
Heather's gone
She left a note
"He Is Legend" was all she wrote
Go fetch the detective
I think I've found something
This isn't Heather's handwriting
That's right, I said it
I said it [repeat]
Don't you talk to strangers?
You know it leads to danger
"I'm gonna be a big star some day"
Shake that thing
The kidnapper is at the Comfort Inn
We'll find your daughter and we'll get revenge
Record me / red carpet [repeat]
Red carpet burns
The ransom, the handsome one knocks on your door
It's the candy, the paper, the blood on the floor
It's the "diamonds and pills"
Leave my daughter alone!
It's the glamour that kills
"Dad, I'm not coming home"
I am Hollywood
Watch where you point your finger
I am Hollywood
You better remember
Yeah!
I am Hollywood [repeat]
JasonVochal
This band was one of my ALL-TIME-FAVORITES. Schuylar Croom is one of the BEST all around vocalists around, HANDS DOWN!
xLazarusEnvy
ehhhh idk about that lol. obviously your opinion and I understand that, as this is mine....but no way is their vox one of the best around hahah
Ayden Campione
honestly better and more genuine sounding than most metalcore I hear in the 2020s
ITSCAGE!
Good to see somebody else here
Brandon Covey
They put on one heck of a show last night in Greensboro with BTBAM.
Brett Wilson
How many of you all have actually seen He is Legend live?? I got to see them live in a venue of less than 200 in Nashville, (The Muse). I still remember Schuylar walking through the crowd, not thinking anything of it, until he got on stage. He went from, "that guy" to.. THAT GUY. His stage presence is second to none, and I've rubbed shoulders with many.
Aidan
Congratulations on that
Brett Wilson
@Aidan Thank you! I have been so lucky when booking shows that it seems like it's not real. I mean, I got to hang out with Ted Nugent at his ranch in Michigan, Kid Rock at Robusto's in Detroit and ZZ Top at Hooters on 2nd Avenue in Nashville because I met and became friend with the son of the man who owns the only Gibson Les Paul and SG manufacturing facility in the world.
R C
When the drums and the sick voice are unleashed the groove it’s awesome