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
Requiem for a Goodbye
Myrath Lyrics
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Give you another try
Falling your tears glow
And then die
Die in the indifference of mine
Underneath you pain
I won't believe your lies
Enjoy your demise
It won't belong
Feel your blood in flames
Rather you will hide
In sorrow
I let you down
Better be alone
'Cause I know you're just worth of my despite
Try to make me change my mind
Barely hide your pain
Remember all those times
Those chances you've had
It won't belong
Feel your blood in flames
Rather you will hide
In sorrow
I let you down
Better be alone
'Cause I know you're just worth of my despite
Die prison of lies
I think it's time to go
Cry better keep your face and go
Because I believe you are alone
To try to do things right
Cry couldn't change the way things are
Because I believe you're trapped and you cannot let go
But wait here believe me I know
Your silence is the last goodbye
The lyrics to Myrath's song "Requiem for a Goodbye" details the end of a relationship where one person has given up on the other. The first verse begins with a suggestion that the person crying might be given another chance, but the indifference of the other person leads to lies, pain, and ultimately despair. The second verse shows the reluctance to change and the consequences of missed chances in the past. The chorus repeats the idea that the other person is not worth one's time and is best left alone. The final verse is a declaration of the end of this relationship and that the silence speaks volumes as a final goodbye.
The theme of this song seems to be about letting go of toxic relationships where one person has emotionally checked out. The lyrics show a kind of resentment towards the other person who is seen as trapped and unable to change. The lyrics also embody the person's feelings of disappointment and a sense of finality. The lyrics are heavy and intense, making it clear that this relationship is over and there is no looking back.
Line by Line Meaning
Cry then maybe I might
If you cry, there's a small chance that I might give you another chance
Give you another try
I might give you another chance if I see change in you
Falling your tears glow
I can see the reflection of your tears, but they don't move me
And then die
Your tears don't impress me, and they soon dry up
Die in the indifference of mine
Your tears and pain don't matter to me, and I'm indifferent to them
Underneath you pain
I understand that you're hurting, but I don't care
I won't believe your lies
I don't trust you and won't believe in any promises you make
Enjoy your demise
I take pleasure in seeing you fail and suffer
It won't belong
It won't take long for you to realize this is the end
Feel your blood in flames
You'll feel the heat of your emotions intensifying
Rather you will hide
You'll retreat and try to hide your hurt and anger
In sorrow
You'll be consumed by deep sadness and despair
I let you down
It's my fault things didn't work out and you feel hurt
Better be alone
It's better for you to be alone than stay with me
'Cause I know you're just worth of my despite
I despise you and think you're undeserving of my love
Try to make me change my mind
You're still trying to change my decision
Barely hide your pain
You're struggling to hide the hurt and pain you're feeling
Remember all those times
You're reflecting on all the times we had together
Those chances you've had
You had opportunities to make things work, but it's too late now
Die prison of lies
You are trapped in a cycle of deceit and mistrust
I think it's time to go
It's time for us to say goodbye and move on with our lives
Cry better keep your face and go
You should hide your tears and leave without making a scene
Because I believe you are alone
I think you're better off on your own without me
To try to do things right
You'll try to fix things, but it's too late now
Cry couldn't change the way things are
Your tears won't change the reality of the situation
Because I believe you're trapped and you cannot let go
You're stuck in the past and unable to move on
But wait here believe me I know
Just wait for a moment, trust me, I understand how you feel
Your silence is the last goodbye
Your silence speaks volumes, and it's clear that this is our final farewell
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Album perfecto!!!🤘🏻💀🤘🏻