Members:

Justin Fleming - Vocals (1993 - 1996)(2008-Present)
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Justin Fleming - Vocals (1993 - 1996)(2008-Present)
Johnny Stoj - Guitar, Backing Vocals (1993 - present)
Cory Betts - Bass (1999-2001, 2008- present)
Ange “Vuggs” Sotiro - Drums (2004 - present)

Previous Band Members:

Rob Thompson - Vocals (2000 - 2008)
Danny Cecati - Vocals (1996 - 2000)
Robbie Stoj - Drums (1993 - 2003)
Hanny Mohamed - Bass (2002 - 2004)
Joe Fata - Bass (2004 - 2007)
Dave King - Bass (1994 - 1998)

History:

The band was formed in 1993 by guitarist Johnny Stoj with his brother Robbie on drums. After cultivating a visual and musical style similar to bands like Judas Priest and Manowar, Pegazus recorded a self-titled album in 1995 with Justin Fleming on vocals and Dave King on bass. The following year, Fleming Quit the band Danny Cecati joined and the band recorded a new demo and began seeking a record deal. Linking up with Melbourne’s Metal Warriors, the band’s second album Wings of Destiny was released locally in 1997. After receiving a copy of the album, Germany’s Nuclear Blast offered the band a contract and released Wings of Destiny worldwide with more distinctive, professional artwork.

In August 1998, Pegazus travelled to Germany to perform at the Wacken Open Air festival. The show was remarkable only not as the first the band had ever played outside Melbourne but because they appeared at the festival twice, on the main stage and again on a side-stage later as a replacement for Darkseed. Following Wacken, Pegazus returned to Australia briefly before going back to Europe in September for a tour with HammerFall. Eric Martins played bass at all of these shows as King had left the band.

Corey Betts joined Pegazus as King’s replacement in January 1999 and very little was heard from the group until the Breaking the Chains album was released late in the year. Controversy followed shortly after when it was revealed in March 2000 that Cecati had been fired for apparently devoting too much time to another Melbourne band called Anarion. Cecati countered by claiming that he had become frustrated with the virtual inactivity of Pegazus as a live act and Johnny Stoj’s creative control over the group. He subsequently also left Anarion and joined Eyefear in late 2000.

In September, Rob Thompson replaced Cecati. Pegazus then toured interstate in January 2001, playing its first shows outside of Melbourne since the European tour in September 1998. At approximately the same, Betts formed another band, Kymera, with ex-members of Cyclone Tracy and Catwitch, but would remain with Pegazus until after the recording of the next album. Kymera would later become Black Majesty.

2002’s The Headless Horseman was the first Pegazus album in three years and would prove to be its last for Nuclear Blast. Following Betts’ departure, Black Majesty guitarist Hanny Mohammed became the band’s bass player for its infrequent live appearances. Robbie Stoj then left Pegazus in September 2003, with Bernie Goldstein temporarily filling the role, the band recorded some performances for a live album. In the meantime, the group’s relationship with Nuclear Blast came to an end with Pegazus claiming the label had virtually ignored its previous release. The live album Live! – Thunder Down Under was released independently by the band in February 2004. At around the same time, Robbie Stoj was finally replaced by Ange Sotiro and Betts by Joe Fata, who had ironically also replaceed him briefly in Black Majesty.

for more info on the band:
http://www.pegazus.net/

End of the World
Pegazus Lyrics

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When the world turns to black
There ain't no turning back
Is this the End of the World
We've heading for a breakdown
A global warming meltdown
Is this the End of the World

It does seem I have a problem

Facing impending doom
I don't wan't to meet no prophet
Maybe he's coming soon
Some see the world on fire
Quaking and flooded doom
Your money and proud possessions
Will go up smoke with you

When the world turns to black
There ain't no turning back
Is this the End of the World
We've heading for a breakdown
A global warming meltdown
Is this the End of the World

Fire in the sky
Then all the waters rise
Burning and drowning millions
They embrace the other side
Regret the past addictions
And all the judgement too
Your money and proud possessions
Will go up in smoke with you

When the world turns to black
There ain't no turning back
Is this the End of the World
We've heading for a breakdown
A global warming meltdown
Is this the End of the World

Global devastation
The last gasp for mankind
All your wealth and possessions
Mean nothing to you now

A world gone insane
And who the hell's to blame
Don't point your finger at me
Our earth is dying
Starving and crying
Who cares to make the charge?

End of the World
End of the World
Is this the End of the World
End of the World
End of the World
Is this the End of the World
End of the World
End of the World
Is this the End of the World

End of the World
Is this the End of the World

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pegazus's song End Of The World speak of a world on the brink of global destruction, caused by factors like global warming, quaking, and flooding. The song uses vivid images of fire and drowning to paint a picture of a world gone insane. The lyrics also delve into the fear and hopelessness that people experience when facing impending doom. The song speaks of the regret and judgment that people face as they realize the futility of their past addictions and proud possessions in the face of such a disaster. The chorus repeats the question, "Is this the end of the world?" echoing the fear and uncertainty that many people feel about the future.

The song is also critical of humanity's role in causing the impending disaster. It questions who is to blame, and laments the fact that the very things people value, like wealth and possessions, mean nothing in the face of such catastrophic events. The song makes a call to action, with the lines "Our earth is dying, starving and crying, who cares to make the charge?", urging listeners to take responsibility for the state of the world and make a change before it is too late.

Line by Line Meaning

When the world turns to black
When everything seems bleak and hopeless

There ain't no turning back
There is no way to undo what has been done

Is this the End of the World
Could this be the apocalyptic end of the world that we've feared?

We've heading for a breakdown
We're on the verge of a disaster

A global warming meltdown
The catastrophic effects of global warming

Fire in the sky
The sun may appear to be on fire or cause destruction

Then all the waters rise
The sea level is rising and causing floods

Burning and drowning millions
Countless people will be lost in the chaos

They embrace the other side
They've accepted their fate and find peace in the end

Regret the past addictions
They wish they had made better choices in life

And all the judgement too
They've been judged for their actions