The line up was shortly after completed by Zaher Ben Hamoudia (bass) and Tarek Idouani (vocals).
Myrath first started playing in local concerts a variety of songs of different styles of their favorite bands which goes from blues to heavy metal to death metal.
In 2003 Elyes Bouchoucha (keyboards and vocals) who just graduated from Tunis conservatory joined the band in replacements of Tarek Idouani while Oualid Issaoui (guitar) quit the band.
With this new line up Myrath got into progressive metal and for almost 2 years they played in several concerts exclusively songs of the progressive metal band Symphony X which was their favorite band of that time and still is.
After several years of playing music written by others, Myrath gained enough experience and playing skills to start writing their own. The choice of music they decided to write reflected their oriental origin and their western influence (a combination of progressive, oriental, heavy and melodic).
In the summer of 2004 Fahmi Chakroun (drums) and Zaher Hamoudia (bass) were replaced respectively by Saif Ouhibi and Yassine Belgith in an effort to get musicians fully dedicated to the band.
With this new line up Myrath released their first self produced album ‘’Double Face‘’ on March 2005.
Even though it was a first recording experience, this album (which was released in Tunisia only as the band was not signed yet) did however show encouraging signs of composing skills
In September 2005 Malek Ben Arbia the band founding member and guitarist travelled to Nancy, France to enrol in the famous Guitar school, Music Academy International (M.A.I.) to undergo a one year extensive training course so as to improve his knowledge in music theory and improve and diversify his playing skills.
In March 24th 2006 Myrath opened for Adagio and Robert Plant in the 3rd edition of the Mediterranean guitar festival which gave them the opportunity to meet Adagio band members and mainly their keyboard player Kevin Codfert who happened to be also a sound engineer and a producer.
After graduating from M.A.I. guitarist Malek Ben Arbia returned to Tunisia in late July 2007 with the firm intention to pursue an international music career with Myrath.
To this respect experienced Bass player Anis Jouini joined the band in September 2006 in replacement of Zaher Hamoudia (who replaced for a short period of time Yassine Belgith).
With a line up now consisting of 4 skilled musicians fully dedicated to the band and sharing the same ambition of success, Myrath spent about 3 months writing new songs for the second album.
In December 2006 they recorded the album “Hope” with Kevin Codfert as sound engineer and producer
This new album was a turning point in Myrath's career as thanks to Kevin's valuable assistance and superb work the band was signed by the French label Brennus Music who released "Hope" in September 2007.
In June 2007 Zaher Zorgati considered by many as the best Metal singer in Tunisia joined Myrath as lead vocals and has made his debut concert in the “Rock à Radés Festival” on 10 August 2007.
Most critics predicted a bright future for the band as summarized by one of them who wrote "Myrath will probably be the first band from Maghreb which will have a famous international career. This album is one of the best releases of Progressive Metal that I had the chance to listen to lately. Thumb up to Myrath for this exceptional release… this band will become really big and famous you'll see, I will not be wrong".
The success of HOPE contributed to improving the notoriety of Myrath, and paved the way for prestigious European festivals (such as METAL ROCK FESTIVAL - Norway and PROGPOWER-EU – The Netherlands) to include the band in the lineup of their 2008 edition. Thus on May 2nd 2008 Myrath made an impressive debut live performance outside Tunisia in PROGSUD Festival (Marseille – France) with talented singer Zaher Zorgati (who joined the band in June 2007) as front man.
Knowing that a follow up album is no easy task in terms of fans expectations Myrath let their inspiration guide them when composing the new album named DESERT CALL, the softer and versatile voice of new singer Zaher Zogati contributed to Myrath finding its own trade mark, a mix of melodic Arabian tunes, and prog-power metal enhanced by a balanced Arabian and western orchestration.
Recorded in November 2008 in Tunis-Tunisia and brilliantly mixed and produced by Kevin Codfert, the album was fully completed. By June 2009 however it was only after several months of negotiations with various labels that Myrath finally signed an exclusive license contract for Europe with the major French labels XIII BIS RECORDS (Sony distribution) and another one for the rest of the world with the prestigious American Label Nightmare Records.
-Discography-
Double Face - April 2005 (in Tunisia only)
Hope - September 2007 - Brennus Music
Desert Call - January 2010 - XIIIBis Records/Sony Distribution
Tales Of The Sands September 27 - 2011
Legacy - February 12th - 2016
- Mail : Contact@Myrath.com
Source
Forever and A Day
Myrath Lyrics
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Times were hard without you by my side
Whenever I dragged my feet, you were always around
Showing me the wrong path from the right
Guiding me, showing me the way
Always glowing inside, forever and a day
Just to feel your warmness in this cold
Shivering, my fingers touched your hands
No sign of life I didn't understand
Guiding me, showing me the way
Always glowing inside, forever and a day
I will burn each part of my soul
Just to feel your warmness in this cold
Shivering, my fingers touched your hands
No sign of life I didn't understand
The song "Forever and A Day" by Myrath is a beautiful and emotional ballad that tells the story of a person who is struggling through life without the presence of their loved one by their side. Initially, the singer reminisces about the past and how time passed by quickly, leaving them feeling lost and alone without their partner. However, despite their struggles, their loved one was always there to guide them and show them the right way.
The chorus of the song reflects the strong emotional and spiritual connection the couple shares. The singer is willing to give up everything, including their own soul, to feel their loved one's warmth and presence. The second verse continues to portray the singer's desperation and longing for their partner, even shivering at the mere touch of their hand. The song ends on a melancholy note, with the singer unable to understand why there is "no sign of life."
The lyrics of the song resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of losing a loved one or struggling through a difficult time alone. The song speaks to the heart and soul of the listener, evoking feelings of longing and desperation. The beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics are a testament to the power of music to heal and connect us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the years, time was flying by
As time went on, it passed quickly without me realizing it.
Times were hard without you by my side
I struggled through difficult moments when you weren't there to support me.
Whenever I dragged my feet, you were always around
You were always there to help me push through when I felt like giving up.
Showing me the wrong path from the right
You made sure to steer me in the right direction even when I didn't know what was best for myself.
Guiding me, showing me the way
You have been my guide, always showing me the path forward.
Always glowing inside, forever and a day
You shine from within and will always be a guiding light for me.
I will burn each part of my soul
I am willing to sacrifice everything for you.
Just to feel your warmness in this cold
Even in the darkest moments, your love and warmth keep me going.
Shivering, my fingers touched your hands
I was overcome with emotion when I finally got to touch you again.
No sign of life I didn't understand
When I felt like everything was lost, you gave me the strength to carry on.
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@metalhead3066
تعدى العمر اليوم وصرت كبير
تصويرتك راهو ما فارقتني نهار
في حضانك بابا عايش ديما صغير
ضحكات فرحى مفتحة في وسط الدار
Guiding me, showing me the way
Always glowing inside, forever and a day.
قول يا بابا نطير بجناحي
نملى الجناين كلها انغام
لو يوم واحد تغيب على عيني
بالقلب انا نراك في الاحلام
Guiding me, showing me the way
Always glowing inside, forever and a day.
I will burn each part of my soul
just to feel your warmness in this cold.
Shivering, my fingers touched your hands
No sign of life I didn't understand.
@andris302
Greetings from Australia. The use of native instruments in metal is superb
@swinetrek
Yep.
@muhdazizul7553
arabic progressive metal...u've done well..assalamualaikum
@andarbonthaink4599
U kodong ee Inne kelonga tatti`ri antama` mae ri Atingku kamaseeh,, greetings from Atlantis
@WalkerMarques
Much better than in English
@yuvalyos3485
Awesome song, really glad I got to know this band..
Love and greetings from Israel
@matok42yovel63
אחלה להקה ואני שנים לא שומע כלום חוץ ממטאליקה,מגדת' ופנתרה....שינוי מרענן :)
@komonology
israel the land of evil
the biggest terrorist
@komonology
israel the land of evil
the biggest terrorist
@komonology
israel the land of evil
the biggest terrorist