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1) (Danish Metal band) Mercenary is a four-piece metal band from Denmark that combines both power metal and melodic death metal genres, and in their earlier work thrash metal. The band was formed in 1991, they have released a total of six albums.
Mercenary was formed as the brainchild Henrik "Kral" Andersen in Aalborg, Denmark, in 1991. After the release of two demos, they were able to sign with Black Day Records, and released a four-song EP, Supremacy (1996). In 1997, they were signed to the Danish label Serious Entertainment, and in 1998 they released their full-length debut, First Breath.
In 2002, the band decided to expand their sound with the addition of vocalist Mikkel Sandager, as well as his brother Morten, who introduced keyboards into their songs. This new line-up added new dimensions to their sound, blending more melody into their more aggressive heaviness.
Mercenary's fame increased that year with their slot on the ProgPower music festival in the United States, as well as with the release of their sophomore effort, Everblack. It was after this that the band fired drummer Rasmus Jacobsen, thinking that he invested too little time into Mercenary and too much into other projects. During this time, guitarist Signar Petersen also left the band, due to personal reasons. Two old friends of Kral’s (drummer Mike Park Nielson and Martin Buus Pedersen) would soon fill in the two spots, and with this new lineup, Mercenary were signed to Century Media Records.
In 2004, Mercenary released their third full-length, 11 Dreams. This proved to be their most commercially successful album, earning much international attention from fans and critics alike.
It was at the end of March of 2006 that the band announced that Kral left the band. Mikkel Sandager said in a recent interview that Kral’s departure was due to "being away from his family and...trying to make it with the band for 15 years."
The band went about writing and recording their fourth full-length (The Hours that Remain) as a five-piece, with Mikkel Sandager performing all vocals, and the album's producer Jacob Hansen handling bass duties. On April 7, 2006 the band finished the recording at Jacob Hansens Studios. Shortly after this, the band managed to snag bassist/vocalist René Pedersen to fill in the void left by Kral.
They have released their 5th full-length Architect of Lies in the beginning of 2008.
On the 11th of November 2009 the band announced, that Mike (Drummer), had left the band, and that shortly after the remaining members sat down and had the ''big talk''. The band came to the agreement that the only way to continue Mercenary was to part ways with Mikkel (Vocals) and Morten (Keyboard) as well. This was because they had grown to far appart musically. Martin, René, and Jakob wanted to play faster, heavier and more modern (yet old school) material, but for the band as a whole this did not work out.
With Morten Løwe being the new drummer, they released their latest album Metamorphosis in 2011, still keeping the Mercenary spirit alive.
Band members:
* René Pedersen – vocals, bass
* Martin Buus – lead guitar, keyboards
* Jakob Mølbjerg – rhythm guitar
* Morten Løwe – drums
Follow Mercenary on twitter:
www.mercenary.dk/twitter
Facebook:
www.mercenary.dk/facebook
2) World music artist, Mercenary, with strong roots in reggae and with mostly creole lyrics. He is from the Seychelles Islands.
3) An American (New Haven, Connecticut) Heavy Metal band from the early 80s featuring Kevin Nugent and Fred Melillo of LEGEND (US) fame. One single "Shes Evil/Plastic Eyes" was released in 1982.
4) An American (San Francisco, CA) Thrash Metal band from the mid 80s that released 2 demos. Myspace page
5) Hardcore punk band from Atlanta, GA.
2013 - demo tape (Scavenger of Death)
memoria
Mercenary Lyrics
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Someone is calling your name
Find me, help me
Things were just never the same
All of the sorrow you left me
How can I fight it away
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
The sorrow of death
With us it stays
The memory stays
Mother, hold me
Promise you'll never let go
As I'm older
Life seems so faded to me
All of the moments
Times we can never get back
Seize every moment together
Before it will all fade to black
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
In the darkness
In the silence
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
In the darkness
In the silence
My salvation
Left in sorrow
The song "Memoria" by Mercenary speaks about the pain and grief that the singer feels after the loss of their loved ones. The first stanza starts with the singer calling out to their father, asking for him to find and help them since things have not been the same after their loved one's departure. The singer talks about the sorrow that their loved one left behind and how they struggle to fight it every day. The second stanza starts with the singer seeking comfort from their mother and asking her to promise never to let go. The singer talks about how life seems faded now, and they cannot get back the moments they once shared with their loved one. In the backdrop of grief and sorrow, the singer finds solace in the darkness and silence that encompasses them.
The chorus talks about how the sorrow of death stays with them, and the memory of their loved ones lingers on. The flickering shadows in the silence and darkness represent the memories that the singer holds dear. The song's lyrics convey a powerful message; life is fleeting, and we should seize every moment we have with our loved ones before they fade away. The song's music, with its slow melancholic tone, perfectly complements the lyrics and adds to the feeling of grief and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Father, listen
Addressing the father, asking him to pay attention
Someone is calling your name
Referring to the person who needs help, asking the father to find them
Find me, help me
Requesting assistance in a difficult situation
Things were just never the same
Acknowledging a change in circumstances
All of the sorrow you left me
Expressing the emotional pain caused by the father's absence
How can I fight it away
Questioning how to cope with the sorrow
In the silence
Referring to a quiet and peaceful environment
Shadows are flickering
Describing a visual effect in the stillness
In the darkness
Referring to the absence of light
My salvation
Expressing the idea of rescue or deliverance from pain and suffering
Beyond this nightmare
Looking forward to escaping the current situation
Left in sorrow
Acknowledging the emotional pain that remains
The sorrow of death
Referring to the deep grief caused by loss
With us it stays
Recognizing that grief remains with us over time
The memory stays
Acknowledging the lasting impact of past experiences
Mother, hold me
Addressing the mother and requesting physical comfort
Promise you'll never let go
Asking for reassurance and stability
As I'm older
Acknowledging the impact of time on perspective
Life seems so faded to me
Expressing a sense of disillusionment or loss of vibrancy
All of the moments
Referring to past experiences
Times we can never get back
Acknowledging the past as unchangeable
Seize every moment together
Encouraging the importance of cherishing time spent with loved ones
Before it will all fade to black
Warning that opportunities may be lost if not appreciated
My salvation
Expressing the idea of rescue or deliverance from pain and suffering
In the darkness
Referring to the absence of light
In the silence
Referring to a quiet and peaceful environment
Left in sorrow
Acknowledging the emotional pain that remains
In the darkness
Referring to the absence of light
In the silence
Referring to a quiet and peaceful environment
My salvation
Expressing the idea of rescue or deliverance from pain and suffering
Left in sorrow
Acknowledging the emotional pain that remains
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JSS
Father, listen
Someone is calling your name
Find me, help me
Things were just never the same
All of the sorrow you left me
How can I fight it away
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
The sorrow of death
With us it stays
The memory stays
Mother, hold me
Promise you'll never let go
As I'm older
Life seems so faded to me
All of the moments
Times we can never get back
Seize every moment together
Before it will all fade to black
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
In the darkness
In the silence
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
In the darkness
In the silence
My salvation
Left in sorrow
Aurorium
This album is my goto when I feel down. It lets you sink into that place where everything is ok. I'm not sure what I would do without it.
Brett Crawford
This is one of the best metal albums ever made.
JSS
Father, listen
Someone is calling your name
Find me, help me
Things were just never the same
All of the sorrow you left me
How can I fight it away
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
The sorrow of death
With us it stays
The memory stays
Mother, hold me
Promise you'll never let go
As I'm older
Life seems so faded to me
All of the moments
Times we can never get back
Seize every moment together
Before it will all fade to black
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
In the darkness
In the silence
In the silence
Shadows are flickering
In the darkness
My salvation
Beyond this nightmare
Left in sorrow
In the darkness
In the silence
My salvation
Left in sorrow
Johnny Cage
Can't get enough of this song. Who cares if the original members are gone. It takes a true musician to bring a band back to Hopes from darkness. I just miss Mike Park.
Punisher Snake
lost my dad 10 years ago... to this day... this song always kicks me right in the heart... so sad so epic so beautiful... gets me right in the feels...
Ruthless legion
Wow this hits so deep... Such meaning...
Europhia
love this song
JSS
Those lyrics have such a deep meaning
another day on mars
that drop at 4:16 tho! love that sh$!
ryanko6
@videogamerselite270 ...Yeah,I kinda agree. I think with a few listens it'll grow on me but it's definately not the same vocally.Although instrumentally it does sounds pretty damn good. \m/