‘Event Horizon’
Sometimes when an irresistible force meets an immovable object, great things happen & this is one of those occasions. Welcome to I AM I.
MetalTalk.net: "..contained within this album is a myriad of moments of pure genius...ZP and the guys have delivered an album which is dripping with passion, talent and heart"
The formidable driving force behind the band is the renown vocalist ZP Theart. After his departure from Dragonforce in 2010 he worked tirelessly to put together a new project and after searching out an incredibly talented group of musicians, the lineup was completed and the end result was one of the most exciting new bands of 2012, I AM I.
The band's debut album 'Event Horizon' was written and produced by Theart and guitarist Jacob Ziemba and mixed and mastered by Roland Grapow (Helloween/Masterplan) and is a storming blend of melodies and rock, riffs and metal all interlaced with ZP's soaring vocals. Their debut video of the track 'Silent Genocide' taken from the album is the perfect example of all these and it's already proving to be a massive hit worldwide, gaining huge numbers of views in a very short space of time.
Through its collection of tracks of differing mood and tempos, Event Horizon is proving to have an incredibly broad appeal from fans of AOR right through to those into the heavier side of rock and metal, the music stepping through and beyond the boundaries of merely heavy rock. With a large number of eclectic influences within the band, this is the way I AM I intend to continue on as they have no desire to stay purely within one section of rock, they will continue to bring their unique songs infused with all these styles to the fore.
There's no doubt about it, heart, soul and absolutely no limits, I AM I are here to take the world by storm!
Current members
ZP Theart – vocals (2012–present)
Rich Smith – drums (2013–present)
Andrew Kopczyk – guitars (2014–present)
Gavin Owen – guitars (2014–present)
Dean Markham – bass (2014–present)
King in Ruins
I AM I Lyrics
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Miles apart inside
Differences we cannot seem to hide
Fear and anger
Overcome your pride
Messed up way of life you need to get by
It's such a long long time
To live your heart must beat to stay alive
Why the heartache
Why the mindless crime
Stand outside the box and open your eyes
Still the blood run through my veins
There's a place that I belong
Roots in foreign soil
Still my heart beats on
Reach inside your soul
Fight the anger you control
It's time, it's time, leave the world behind
Not a place we ain't been
Conquered all the world
What a scene
The past will haunt us
The future won't be kind
Don't say what you will
Don't say that we cannot survive
Still the blood run through my veins
There's a place that I belong
Roots in foreign soil
Still my heart beats on
Reach inside your soul
Fight the anger you control
It's time, it's time to leave it all
What's the price
When will you realize
You're a king in ruins
Why can't you see
That there is not one thing left for me
Still the blood run through my veins
There's a place that I belong
Roots in foreign soil
Still my heart beats on
Reach inside your soul
Fight the anger you control
It's time, it's time to leave the world behind
The lyrics to I AM I's song King in Ruins are a commentary on the struggle between human connection and the forces that cause us to push others away. The opening lines, "Close together, miles apart inside, differences we cannot seem to hide," suggest that while we may be physically close to one another, there is a divide between us that is difficult to overcome. This divide is fueled by fear and anger, which often stem from pride and a sense of self-righteousness.
Despite these challenges, the song encourages listeners to "reach inside your soul, fight the anger you control" in order to transcend these negative emotions and find a sense of unity with others. The repeated refrain of "still the blood run through my veins, there's a place that I belong" underscores our shared humanity and the ways in which we are all connected to one another, regardless of our differences. Ultimately, the song advocates for leaving behind the petty conflicts and mindless violence of the past and moving towards a more compassionate and harmonious future.
Line by Line Meaning
Close together
Physically near to each other
Miles apart inside
Emotionally distant from one another
Differences we cannot seem to hide
Our varying values and beliefs are apparent despite our efforts to hide them
Fear and anger
Feelings of dread and hostility
Overcome your pride
Set aside your ego
Messed up way of life you need to get by
Your unhealthy lifestyle is a coping mechanism
You know forever
An infinite amount of time
It's such a long long time
A daunting duration
To live your heart must beat to stay alive
Your heart needs to function properly to sustain life
Why the heartache
Why the emotional pain
Why the mindless crime
Why the senseless wrongdoing
Stand outside the box and open your eyes
Think outside the usual constraints and perspective
Still the blood run through my veins
I still have my life force
There's a place that I belong
I have a sense of home
Roots in foreign soil
My connections are from a different culture
Still my heart beats on
I remain resilient
Reach inside your soul
Look deeper within yourself
Fight the anger you control
Manage your own anger
It's time, it's time, leave the world behind
It's time to move on and let go of the past
Not a place we ain't been
Everywhere has been explored
Conquered all the world
The world has been dominated
What a scene
What an accomplishment
The past will haunt us
Our history will linger
The future won't be kind
We are in for hardships and challenges
Don't say what you will
Don't make assumptions or promises
Don't say that we cannot survive
Do not assume failure or defeat
What's the price
What is the cost
When will you realize
When will you understand the truth
You're a king in ruins
You have power, but it's crumbling
Why can't you see
Why are you blinded to the facts
That there is not one thing left for me
I have nothing more to give or gain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAKUB ZIEMBA, Z.P. DE VILLIERS THEART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pytyris-Stormblade
I'm gonna quote Tenacious D and the pick of destiny when it come to I AM I - "I fucking love this band they are the best band ever period." In short they are awesome. Keep the music coming.
teritriano
I agree, I AM I Event Horizon it's really underrated even with the great singer ZP Theart. The whole album is pure poetry, I like it. This deserves more views. People thinks that this band is (fair) power metal but is melodic heavy metal and hard rock.
Karen Elwell
i love zp he is amazing
Dj Dɑnɑdinhɑ
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