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
Sour Sigh
Myrath Lyrics
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Wake up the beast I have inside
Dark thoughts of death run through my mind
Drums of wars marking the stars of the battle
I just don't feel the same
It's cruel and cold
A soldier in war
Losing control
Creeping down
Just crawling through the darkness
Falling to the silence
And gloom of my days
It's cruel and cold
A soldier in war
Striving to live
Losing control
Sometimes I try to know why I
Lost my mates and risked my life
Gave up on my dreams and hopes
Sometimes I wish I had more time
To heal, to heal my soul
It's cruel and cold
A soldier in war
Striving to live
Losing control
Am I
Just a pawn to sacrifice
Sometimes I try to know why I
Lost my mates and risked my life
Gave up on my dreams and hopes
Sometimes I wish I had more time
To heal, to heal my soul
The lyrics to Myrath's song "Sour Sigh" speak to the internal battle faced by soldiers when they are in war. The lyrics depict a soldier who is struggling with the reality of being a part of a war and the cost that it comes with. The opening lines of "breathe in and sigh, wake up the beast I have inside" indicate that the soldier is preparing himself for the harshness of war. The next lines "dark thoughts of death run through my mind" show that the reality of war is becoming too much for the soldier to handle, and they are haunted by the possibility of death. The "drums of wars marking the stars of the battle" could signify the sounds of battle that surround the soldier, and how it has become a part of their life.
The lyrics "It's cruel and cold, a soldier in war, striving to live, losing control" paint a picture of how the soldier is trying to survive in the harsh, cruel reality of war where they are losing control over their emotions and thoughts. The lines "sometimes I try to know why I lost my mates and risked my life, gave up on my dreams and hopes" show how the soldier is reflecting on the sacrifices they have had to make in order to participate in war. The doubt sets in, and the soldier wishes they had more time to heal their soul. The final lines "Am I just a pawn to sacrifice?" reveal the inner turmoil of the soldier, questioning their own purpose and whether they are just seen as an expendable piece in the game of war.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe in and sigh
Deeply inhale and exhale, awakening the deep emotions that are suppressed within oneself.
Wake up the beast I have inside
Unleash the inner darkness and aggression that is buried within.
Dark thoughts of death run through my mind
Negative and suicidal thoughts consume one's mind, leading them to a state of despair.
Drums of wars marking the stars of the battle
The beats of the war drums resonate with the stars, signifying the beginning of a battle.
I just don't feel the same
One's emotions and mental state have changed, not being the same person that they once were.
It's cruel and cold
Life is harsh and unforgiving, with no warmth or compassion.
A soldier in war
The metaphor of a soldier at war represents the battles and struggles one faces in life.
Striving to live
Trying to survive and overcome the obstacles that life throws at you.
Losing control
Feeling powerless and unable to handle the situations that arise.
Creeping down
Slowly descending into a dark and negative state of mind.
Just crawling through the darkness
Struggling to move forward, feeling trapped in a place of mental darkness and despair.
Falling to the silence
Succumbing to the quietness of loneliness and despair.
And gloom of my days
Feeling as though there is no light or hope in one's life, only darkness and sadness.
Am I just a pawn to sacrifice
Questioning whether one's life and actions are meaningless and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
Sometimes I try to know why I lost my mates and risked my life
Reflecting on the sacrifices and losses that have been made in life, trying to make sense of them.
Gave up on my dreams and hopes
Abandoned the aspirations and goals that were once important and meaningful in life.
Sometimes I wish I had more time to heal, to heal my soul
Desiring more time to recover and repair the damage that has been done to one's mental and emotional state.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.