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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Thirteen
Mendeed Lyrics
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Revenge unto the world I'm not afraid I'm never losing
We are in another dimension we can take them all down
This time it's all or nothing only one will lace with something
Gimme fuel for the fire gimme strength gimme trust
In my heart this lasts forever
This time we ll fights oppression
Another rule in a fight of submission
Freeing me from the curse of you
Inside I'm beaten down
Ready to fall and I'm ready for fire
Somehow I breathe and I'm ready to stop you
This is my desire
You were the twelfth disciple
You're never real and you're living denial
Come to me and you'll feel the power
Open up the wounds and we only see the lies
That passed in the world we are the ones
With a vision
Run to the end ,end of all time
History is ours an immortal time
Reload war and design
Go unto hey and relics the sign
Of time our way of life
No we shall for deep into
Battlefields, fight biol death. take you on anyway
Evil shall fall to the good inside
You cannot win this time, nothing can be ever so
This the final fight now see the end of lies
In this hell I see now
You are my addiction
Gimme fuel for the fire gimme strength gimme things that fuel inside you
No-one can just smash through
My life my existence
Gimme fuel for the fire gimme strength gimme things that fuel inside you
The lyrics of Mendeed's "Thirteen" can be interpreted as a call to action against oppression and falsehood. The singer notes that someone or something from their past has returned to "take revenge unto the world," and they are ready to fight back with everything they have. The lyrics evoke a sense of empowerment and determination as the singer declares that "this time it's all or nothing," and they will fight until the very end.
There is also a sense of urgency and desperation in the lyrics, as the singer describes feeling "beaten down," but still ready to face their opponent. They seem to be calling on a higher power to give them strength and fuel for their fire, perhaps in the form of trust or faith. Ultimately, the singer declares that they will overcome their addiction to their opponent and be freed from their curse.
Overall, "Thirteen" is a powerful anthem of resistance and perseverance, urging listeners to stand up against injustice and falsehood.
Line by Line Meaning
And so it is into my life it's back to take
Something from the past, such as a feeling, is resurfacing in the singer's life, and it wants to take control.
Revenge unto the world I'm not afraid I'm never losing
The singer wants to exact revenge on the world but isn't afraid of losing because they are determined to achieve their goal.
We are in another dimension we can take them all down
The singer and their group feel as though they are in a different world, a world where they can defeat all their enemies.
This time it's all or nothing only one will lace with something
The stakes are high this time, and the winner will come away with something valuable.
Gimme fuel for the fire gimme strength gimme trust
The artist needs energy, power, and the ability to have faith in themselves.
In my heart this lasts forever
The singer's determination and mission will always endure within them.
This time we ll fights oppression
The group is fighting against oppression.
Another rule in a fight of submission
Yet another act of submission in this ongoing fight.
All things that will end with you
The end of everything will come with the defeat of their enemy.
Freeing me from the curse of you
The artist feels as if they have been cursed by their enemy, and defeating them will break the curse.
Inside I'm beaten down
Internally, the singer feels drained and defeated.
Ready to fall and I'm ready for fire
The artist is on the edge of collapse but is also ready for the fight.
Somehow I breathe and I'm ready to stop you
Despite feeling beaten down, the singer is still ready to confront their enemy.
This is my desire
Defeating their enemy is the singer's ultimate goal.
You were the twelfth disciple
The singer's enemy is compared to Judas, who was the twelfth disciple of Jesus and betrayed him.
You're never real and you're living denial
The artist believes that their enemy is living in a state of denial, and doesn't truly exist.
Come to me and you'll feel the power
The artist is confident in their own power and believes that they can share it with others.
Open up the wounds and we only see the lies
The singer wants to expose their enemy's true nature and reveal the lies they have been living.
That passed in the world we are the ones
The singer's group believes that they are the ones who will make history and change the world.
With a vision
Their group has a clear picture of what they want to achieve.
Run to the end ,end of all time
They are determined to keep going until the end of time to achieve their goal.
History is ours an immortal time
Their place in history will be secured, and they will be remembered forever.
Reload war and design
The singer is ready to start another battle and design their own destiny.
Go unto hey and relics the sign
The artist wants to go on a quest for ancient relics that hold great power.
Of time our way of life
Their mission will change the course of history and their way of life for the better.
No we shall for deep into
They will venture deep into dangerous territory.
Battlefields, fight biol death. take you on anyway
They are willing to fight to the death on the battlefield, no matter the cost.
Evil shall fall to the good inside
The group believes that their inner goodness will triumph over evil.
You cannot win this time, nothing can be ever so
The artist is confident that their enemy will not win this time, and nothing will ever be the same again.
This the final fight now see the end of lies
This is the last battle, and the singer sees it as the end of all of their enemies' lies.
In this hell I see now
The world around them is a living hell and the singer is aware of it.
You are my addiction
The artist's thoughts are consumed with defeating their enemy, and it has become like an addiction.
Gimme fuel for the fire gimme strength gimme things that fuel inside you
The artist needs more energy, strength, and inspiration to keep going and fight harder.
No-one can just smash through
Their enemy cannot simply overpower them.
My life my existence
The singer is fighting for their own life and existence in this battle.
Gimme fuel for the fire gimme strength gimme things that fuel inside you
Once again, the artist needs more energy, strength, and inspiration to keep going and fight harder.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LAVERY, DAVID PROCTOR, KEVIN MATTHEWS, STEPHEN GILDEA, STEVEN NIXON
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@grantrodgers402
Mendeed were a superb band. It's a shame that they are Mendeed no longer, Not even Anterior are here anymore. Us Scots need more music like this. I'm proud of the boys from Dumbartonshire who came together to make this track and others too. :)
@I3R0K3N7FEET
Fucking love this band! shame they broke up... this track really needs to be on guitar hero xD