The band was formed in 2000. At first the members saw it as nothing more than a hobby. Two years later they started recording songs which brought them a recording contract with UK label Rising Records in December of 2003.. The bands first recording for the label was the mini-album From Shadows Came Darkness which was released in September 2004 and produced by Mark Daghorn. Since its release tracks have been played on all the major rock and metal radio stations and a live session was recording and aired on BBC Radio 1 Rockshow. The same year brought the release of their first music video for the single Ignite The Flames. Relentless touring and intense live performances up and down the country have saw the band expand their fanbase and encouraged people to sit up and take notice. In 2005 they chared the stage with bands like Bleeding Through, Cradle Of Filth, Dragonforce, God Forbid, Fear Factory and Slipknot.
In the meantime they signed a new contract with Nuclear Blast who released their debut record This War Will Last Forever in 2006. Following the success of this record the band played their first european tour with Born From Pain and Napalm Death. 2007 saw the release of their second album The Dead Live By Love.
In September of 2007 Nixon (lead guitar) anounced the breakup of Mendeed. As a reason for this he named difficulties with their management.
Steve Nixon plays now in the Welsh Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore band Anterior. Kevin Matthews is since 2008 a member of Scottish Madman Is Absolute.
line-up:
vocals: David Proctor
guitar: Steve Nixon
guitar: Steph Gildea
bass, vovals: Chris Lavery
drums: Kevin Matthews
Discography:
2002 Killing Something Beautiful (EP, Casket Records)
2003 As We Rise (EP, self released)
2004 From Shadows Came Darkness (EP, Rising Records)
2006 This War Will Last Forever (Rising Records)
2006 Positive Metal Attitude (EP, Rising Records)
2007 The Dead Live By Love (Nuclear Blast)
2008 Shadows.War.Love - The Very Best Of Mendeed (Best Of, Rising Records)
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Blood Brothers
Mendeed Lyrics
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We protect our brothers memories we never hide
Side by side never back away from pain when we feel it
Side by side we would crave the blood pour into our eyes
Wounded we fought against the odds sucking our faith
But we grew strong
Yeah we stood as one
We were not blind
But we still fought
We could do anything blood brothers til death
Respect was the only compassion
But in the end
Nothing can guarantee safety by code
We had no laws
No escape
Burn us out
Warchild
We are the children of the violent effigy
Nothing can deliver back the ashes of the dead
Our own institution crashes down from high above
We are all the children destined to be left cold
The song "Blood Brothers" by Mendeed, speaks about a group of friends or brothers loving and protecting each other. Their bond is so strong that they are willing to fight, suffer and even die for each other. They stand united and never back away from any pain or struggle that they face together. As they go through life together they face their own flaws and imperfections, but despite it all, they still continue to fight.
The lyrics convey a message of bravery and a code of honor that the group of friends or brothers live by. The lyrics convey the message that they may make mistakes but they take responsibility for them and fight together through thick and thin. The lyrics convey a sense of loyalty and respect towards one another. Through their bond as blood brothers, they learn to grow stronger, and even in the face of death, they stand as one.
In conclusion, "Blood Brothers" is a song that speaks to the unbreakable bond between a group of friends or brothers who are willing to go through the pains of life and death together. They live by a code of respect and honor towards each other that guides their actions and helps them make brave and selfless decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood lust altogether fight for honor stand united
We have an intense desire to protect our brothers, and we will fight with everything we have to defend our honor and stay united.
We protect our brothers memories we never hide
We honor our lost brothers by making sure their memories are never forgotten or hidden away.
Side by side never back away from pain when we feel it
We stand by each other's side, always willing to endure the pain and hardships that come our way.
Side by side we would crave the blood pour into our eyes
We fight so fiercely that we almost long for the sight of blood pouring into our eyes.
Wounded we fought against the odds sucking our faith
Even when we were wounded and facing insurmountable odds, we held onto our faith and fought on.
But we grew strong
Our struggles and battles have made us stronger and better prepared to face whatever comes next.
Yeah we stood as one
We always stood together, unified and determined to protect each other.
We may be wrong
We are not perfect and we may make mistakes, but we will always stand by our brothers no matter what.
We were not blind
We were fully aware of the risks and challenges we faced, but we still chose to fight for what we believed in.
But we still fought
Despite the difficult and uncertain situation, we never gave up and continued to fight.
We could do anything blood brothers til death
Our loyalty to each other as blood brothers is so strong that we believe we can accomplish anything together, even if it costs us our lives.
Respect was the only compassion
Our respect for each other was the only emotion that mattered in our brotherhood, the only thing that allowed us to work together effectively.
But in the end
Even with all of our strength and determination, there are some things that we cannot control or predict.
Nothing can guarantee safety by code
No set of rules or regulations can guarantee our safety, especially in the face of violence and conflict.
We had no laws
We relied solely on our brotherhood and mutual respect, rather than written laws or codes of conduct.
No escape
We were trapped in our violent lifestyle, with no way out.
Burn us out
Our violent and dangerous way of life was bound to lead to our destruction, no matter how fiercely we fought to resist it.
Warchild
Our lives were defined by the violent and brutal conflicts we faced, turning us into hardened and battle-tested warriors.
We are the children of the violent effigy
Our lives were shaped by the violent and brutal world we grew up in, with no hope of escaping our brutal fate.
Nothing can deliver back the ashes of the dead
Even with our fierce loyalty and brotherhood, we cannot bring back those we have lost to the violence and chaos of our world.
Our own institution crashes down from high above
Even our own brotherhood and way of life is not immune to the destructive forces of violence and chaos that surround us.
We are all the children destined to be left cold
Our violent and brutal lives have left us cold and hardened, with no hope of redemption or escape from our fate.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LAVERY, DAVID PROCTOR, KEVIN MATTHEWS, STEPHEN GILDEA, STEVEN NIXON
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