The band was formed … Read Full Bio ↴Mytra is a progressive metal band from Hungary.
The band was formed in early 1996, after Robert Hocza (guitar, vocals), Krisztian Bekei (bass guitar) and Gabor Somodi(keyboards) of the disbanded Prophecy joined Gabor Bartok(guitar) and Laszlo Zabari (drums), who had been playing music together for a few years. Their first appearance was in August of 1996, at the annual battle of the bands talent search, that sadly has not been organized in recent years. The band won fourth prize at this same event in 1999 and even won a special prize courtesy of Metal Hammer magazine.
The following years saw numerous member changes for the band's keyboardist and base guitarist positions, but finally with the joining of Larion Olah (keyboards) and Zoltan Almasi (bass guitar), the EP entitled Meaningless Heavenly Being was produced under Backwards Productions. 2002 proved to be a calmer year with never member changes.
Then, in late 2005, the present band finally took shape: Robert Hocza and Gabor Devenyi on guitars, Roland Lovas on bass guitar and Laszlo Zabari on drums, and supplying the music's instrumental and machine-backed elements.
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Monolith
Mytra Lyrics
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Shines on the shady side
And sending
A sign into the space
When you′re
Playing an ancient human race
Because you can't see
Before your face
Before your face
Investigated
Your energy
Across your own
Self galaxy,
That be allowed
To be born in
A new infinity
Vita nihil
Aliud quam
Ad mortem
Iter est
Vita nihil
Aliud quam
Ad mortem
Iter est
The lyrics to Mytra's song Monolith highlight the duality of life - the light and the shadows, the past and the present, and the finite nature of existence. The opening lines talk about how the sunlight shines on the shady side, symbolizing that even in the darkest moments, there is still hope and light shining through. The lines "Sending a sign into the space" refers to searching for meaning in the vast emptiness of the universe.
The lyrics then shift to the idea of playing an ancient human race, which likely refers to the struggles of humanity throughout history. The lines "because you can't see your past fading before your face" imply that we often are blinded by our own mistakes, and we struggle to learn from our past experiences. The lyrics then talk about investigating one's own energy across their own self-galaxy, which suggests self-reflection and introspection. The final lines "Vita nihil Aliud quam Ad mortem Iter est" translates to "Life is nothing but a journey towards death," driving home the point that life is fleeting and that we must make the most of the time we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunlight
The light of the sun
Shines on the shady side
Even the darker parts of life can be touched by light
And sending
It emits or delivers
A sign into the space
A message to the universe
When you′re
At the time when
Playing an ancient human race
Living as a member of the human race, which has existed for a long time
Because you can't see
Because it isn't visible to you
Your past fading
Your personal history becoming less distinct
Before your face
Right in front of you
Investigated
Explored or looked into
Your energy
Your personal power or vitality
Across your own
Throughout your individual
Self galaxy,
Your internal solar system or realm
That be allowed
That is permitted or authorized
To be born in
To come into existence
A new infinity
A limitless horizon or unending expanse
Vita nihil
Life is nothing
Aliud quam
Other than
Ad mortem
Leading to death
Iter est
Is the journey
Contributed by Aiden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Evair Alves
I love this music, awesome band
Greetings from Brazil
Mytra Official Channel
Thanks so much, Evair! Greetings from Hungary!
tegheritz coatl
saludos desde mexico me gusta esta banda son muy buenos y genial el sonido quie tiene la banda
Blaskó Krisztián
HATALMAS ÉLMÉNY!!!! VÁRJUK A NAGYLEMEZT!!! GRATULÁCIÓ MINDEN TÉREN!!!
December
Mytra you are great, I love that you stay true to your style over the years. the music always feels very organic and flowing, like the birth of a concept that never ends, you guys are one of a kind.
KrakenGuitar
The amazing sound!!! Great band
Atte P.
Mytra is back! Impatiently waiting for rest of the album!
Karoly KK
Nagyon jó lett mint a klip mint a szám!!!
Nagy Grat!
Fűtő a Pokolban
Csak gratulálni tudok!!!És kívánok sok sikert!!!
pablo elizalde
Genial donde consigo el nuevo album??