The band have supported international bands Uriah Heep, Kamelot, Apocalyptica and will be supporting Queensryche in October for the Sydney leg of the tour. They have shared the stage with Aussie legends, Caligula’s Horse, Chaos Divine, Voyager, James Norbert Ivanyi, Divine Ascension, Breaking Orbit among many others and simply live for the stage.
Hemina's first two albums 'Synthetic' and 'Nebulae' were met with critical acclaim traversing two different sides of the band's sonic spectrum from the complex and dark, to the concise and uplifting.
With a reinvigorated lineup, the band's third album 'Venus' is the most collaborative work to date offering flavours of what fans have come to expect in the past as well as a new palette and range of expression never before heard from the group. Hemina return with an 80 minute concept album detailing and examining domestic violence, relationships, and individuality in the 21st century with a narrative arc to accompany and elaborate on their previous conceptual output.
'Venus' is Hemina at their heaviest and most energetic without ignoring the tender and delicate side that keeps the music in balance. With a powerful modern production and mix crafted between Skene and McMahon at Ploughman Studios with audiophile mastering from Ermin Hamidovic at Systematic Productions (Periphery, Devin Townsend, Plini) - this is the band at their best.
Hemina is:
Douglas Skene - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Mitch Coull - Guitars, Vocals
Jessica Martin - Bass, Vocals
Nathan McMahon - Drums, Vocals
Divine
Hemina Lyrics
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Welcome home
It smells nice
I remember the scent of the gardens
You planted here
I was the seed
Planted in the flesh of old
I’m meeting her here
It’s yearning to see the light of day
So answer me
Was willing to die to show her
Your boy is here
Show me the door to the holy place
Where divine fears are shed
Welcome home
I’ve been here
The walls are so reminiscent
The photo frames too
Is my father here with us now?
Oh no, that’s not right
The purest and good die young
I’m back to where I’ve begun
It’s yearning to see the light of day
So answer me
Was willing to die to show her
Your boy is here
Wasn’t I born in this holy place
Where divine children are led?
Meet my only true friends
Birth and Death…
Solo: Skene
Solo: Eltakchi
Certainty unfolds
Goodbye life of old
Son and Wife were sold
To have my questions answered
Offered them a home
One that fit the mould
Show my mother how I loved them!
Just hope my prayers were answered
What is divine?
God only knows
What’s Divine
God only knows!
Why did she die?
And why was I born?
You gave me a friend
But it was too late
Show me your face
And answer for my life
This life was synthetic
And that was your fatal flaw
That was your fatal flaw
Harmony Solo: Coull & Skene
Show me your face
And answer for my life
This life was synthetic
And that was your fatal flaw
I read of your looks in books
I knew your voice so well
Angels are perfect?
A halo – no match for a gun
Solo: Coull
Welcome home, I grew up here
The walls are so reminiscent
The photo frames too
The pastures through the windows glisten
My answer is here
A golden mirror baron
In the greenest of fields
It’s yearning to see the light of day
So welcome me
Was willing to die to find out
Why is clear
Why was I born on the earth?
We’re puppets left to bleed?
Please come out to play
I’ve already paved the way
From this glance, a lonesome beam
Primes the inner one
Reflection’s cast, the mind to yield
The face is me
And from where I stand, this mirror before me
With what I see – my synthetic destiny
The song "Divine" by Hemina explores the theme of seeking answers to life's ultimate questions through a journey of self-discovery. The lyrics of this song paint the picture of an individual who has returned home after a long time and is trying to find answers to their questions about life. The individual remembers the scent of the gardens that their mother had planted, leading to questions about their birthplace and the reason for their existence. The individual is yearning to see the light of day and find the answers to the questions that have bothered them for a long time.
The lyrics suggest that the individual's life was synthetic, meaning that they were created or born out of design. The individual is trying to find answers to why they were born and why their mother died. They offer their life and the life of their family in a bid to get the answers they seek. The song suggests that the individual's journey for truth is not an easy one, and they are willing to go to any length to find the answers they seek. The song ends with the individual standing before a mirror that represents their synthetic destiny, leading to the realization that answers can only be found within themself.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome home
Returning to a familiar place
It smells nice
Nostalgic and pleasant atmosphere
I remember the scent of the gardens
You planted here
I was the seed
Planted in the flesh of old
Where is my mother?
I’m meeting her here
Recalling childhood memories and family; seeking reunion with loved ones
It’s yearning to see the light of day
So answer me
Was willing to die to show her
Your boy is here
Show me the door to the holy place
Where divine fears are shed
Searching for answers and spiritual enlightenment; yearning to be reunited with family
The walls are so reminiscent
The photo frames too
Is my father here with us now?
Oh no, that’s not right
The purest and good die young
I’m back to where I’ve begun
Reflecting on family and childhood memories; mourning the loss of loved ones
Certainty unfolds
Goodbye life of old
Son and Wife were sold
To have my questions answered
Offered them a home
One that fit the mould
Show my mother how I loved them!
Just hope my prayers were answered
Making sacrifices to seek answers and closure; hoping for a positive outcome
What is divine?
God only knows
What’s Divine
God only knows!
Questioning the nature of the divine
Why did she die?
And why was I born?
You gave me a friend
But it was too late
Show me your face
And answer for my life
This life was synthetic
And that was your fatal flaw
That was your fatal flaw
Questioning the purpose of life and the nature of existence; suggesting that human nature is flawed
Show me your face
And answer for my life
This life was synthetic
And that was your fatal flaw
I read of your looks in books
I knew your voice so well
Angels are perfect?
A halo – no match for a gun
Seeking answers and blaming a higher power for the flaws of human nature
Welcome home, I grew up here
The walls are so reminiscent
The photo frames too
The pastures through the windows glisten
My answer is here
A golden mirror baron
In the greenest of fields
Finding closure and answers at a familiar place; acknowledging beauty and golden opportunities
It’s yearning to see the light of day
So welcome me
Was willing to die to find out
Why is clear
Why was I born on the earth?
We’re puppets left to bleed?
Please come out to play
I’ve already paved the way
Seeking clarity and answers to the meaning of life; questioning the concept of fate and control
From this glance, a lonesome beam
Primes the inner one
Reflection’s cast, the mind to yield
The face is me
And from where I stand, this mirror before me
With what I see – my synthetic destiny
Contemplating oneself and one's fate; accepting the consequences of one's actions
Contributed by Evan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sczrz
At 4:32 I started singing "In the cold misty morning gleaming rays awake the dawn." Couldn't help it.
SirFunchalot
great stuff now if only they would actually release the album
Thomas Doumos
You forgot Pain of Salvation, because the moment i press play on this track, Perfect Element came in my ears.
Thomas Doumos
wtf? I don't think i am the only one when i started playing this song (never heard of them, don't like thius slow type of prog metal), Pain of Salvation immediately came into mind.
withintemptation73
Looks like we have a new contender in the Progressive Metal realm! Great amalgamation of DT, Fates Warning, Opeth, and Ayreon; actually, all of the best elements of the best in Prog are represented here in one band. Plus, I'm a sucker for concept albums, so this reeled me in instantly. I look forward to following this band's trajectory towards the elite of the sub-genre. Awesome band
Douglas Skene
Album comes out on 27 March through Nightmare Records. Not long now!
TheFranticPedantic
Just awesome
Steve Huber
AMAZING NEW PROG BAND ON YOUTUBE! TIMEGRID
Chicken Permission
9.3 Awesome stuff
Some1
cool :)