There are six different bands under this name (Canada, Poland, France, UK, … Read Full Bio ↴There are six different bands under this name (Canada, Poland, France, UK, Romania and Sweden). here they are:

1. Quo Vadis is a technical melodic death metal band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Their latest offering, the 2005 triple DVD entitled Defiant Indoctrination is a concert performed and recorded in their home town on May 7, 2005. It features spectacular visuals and theatricals. At the show, they performed every song from their latest album, Defiant Imagination, as well as various tracks from their other albums. In addition, the third disc is the entire drum footage of the show, focusing entirely on drummer Yanic Bercier. Special attention has been given to sound, the mix being handled by Jean-Francois Dagenais (Kataklysm, Misery Index). A star-studded lineup of guest musicians is presented, such as famous Quebec cellist Claude Lamothe, Alex Auburn of Cryptopsy fame, bassist Forrest of Augury/Atheretic/Negativa, and a classical choir and violinist to top it off.
On 6 September 2008, Quo Vadis played a concert at The Medley in Montreal, at which Stéphane Paré confirmed that he and Yanic would be leaving the band. Since then, Bart Frydrychowicz has recruited Patrice Hamelin (of Martyr) as drummer, Trevor Birnie (of Damascus) as vocalist and Roxanne Constantin (of Negativa) as Bassist. A rough mix of a new track, "Equilibrium," was released on the band's Myspace page on 25 October 2008.

Since then, Bart has confirmed that work is under way on a new Quo Vadis album, expected to be released in early 2009 and accompanied by a tour.

Current Members:
* Bart Frydrychowicz - Guitars, Vocals
* Trevor Birnie - Vocals
* Patrice Hamelin - Drums
* Marc-André "MAG" Gingras - Guitars
* Roxanne Constantin - Bass, Keyboards

Former/past member(s):
* Yanic Bercier - Drums
* Stéphane Paré - Vocals
* Arie Itman - Guitars (also Vocals and Violin)
* Rémy Beauchamp - Bass, Vocals

Session Musicians:
* Steve DiGiorgio - Bass
* William Seghers - Guitars
* Dominic (Forest) Lapointe - Bass

2. Quo Vadis is also a Polish death/thrash metal band formed in 1988 (some sources say 1986) in Szczecin.

Discography:
* Quo Vadis (demo, 1988)
* Monofobia (demo, 1989)
* Quo Vadis (1991)
* Politics (1993)
* Test Draizea (1995)
* Uran (1997)
* Po (1998)
* Król (2002)
* Babel (2007)
* DVD - LIVE (2009)
* Infernal Chaos (2010)

3. A third Quo Vadis from France released an obscure psych 45 in the early 70s.

4. Quo Vadis is also a British electronic music duo who released "Sonic Boom (Life's Too Short)" in 2000, and reached #45 in the British charts.

5. Quo Vadis is a Romanian blues-rock band from Timisoara. past and present members: Joe Gaspar (leading vocal and bass player), Laci Farkas, Bogy Nagy, Borbely Szilard, Czifrak Stefan, Molnar Levente. video clip live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQdYH5uP21s.

6. Swedish new wave duo that only released one 7 inch single, "Kalla Tårar/Krig" in 1985. The single is now considered a rarity and is a highly sought after collector's item among fans of minimal synth.

Absolution
Quo Vadis Lyrics

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As I am following your footprints in the dead of night
The fog is thickening the air and as the rain falls down
I feel your presence nearby and as I search the grounds
I see you trembling with fear lying on the ground

I walk up to you, look into your eyes
I see pain and sorrow and that you will never rise
Regretting all events that you have lived 'till this day

There's no turning back, nothing you could do nor say

The understanding of certain decisions
May sometimes be difficult
A fear which could last all eternity
I enter your mind, see the world from your eyes

I reach out, touch your soul: I close my eyes to feel
The rumbling pain that runs within you, which now cannot be healed
Our minds are correlated in space of tranformed state
Your body levitates by my hand, I read your thoughts at infinite rate.

The understanding of certain decisions
May sometimes be difficult
A fear which could last all eternity
I enter your mind, see the world from your eyes

You seek forgiveness from God and people surrounding
You've just realized the pain and sorrow you have given
Love was something you were getting, never giving
Now your soul is forever scarred and weakened

Soon, you will understand the time has come today
For you to learn from your mistakes, for you to learn the ways
Willing to see through the heart, beauty and brightness of the mind
Knowing how to use the sight, the ability to find.

The understanding of certain decisions
May sometimes be difficult
A fear which could last all eternity
I enter your mind, see the world from your eyes

Chemical sorting and pair creation
Intervention takes place, memory to ashes
The mind reborn, you seek your true purpose
It lies within you...
I feel peace within as your soul meets a new world

A world where you may step up to a higher learning
Take my hand and walk down the path of forgiveness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Quo Vadis's song Absolution tell a story of redemption and forgiveness. The singer is following the footprints of someone they know, who has committed heinous acts and is now remorseful. The setting is eerie, with thick fog and rain falling down, adding to the overall melancholic atmosphere. As the singer approaches the guilty party, they see pain and regret in their eyes. The singer then enters the guilty party's mind, seeing the world from their perspective and feeling their pain. They reassure them that forgiveness is possible and that they can learn from their mistakes, urging them to seek their true purpose.

The underlying message in Absolution is that no matter how horrific one's actions may be, there is always a chance for redemption and forgiveness. The lyrics may also symbolize the struggles of addiction, depression, or any mental illness that leads one down a dark path, but seeking help and forgiveness can lead to a new beginning. Overall, Absolution is a powerful song that tackles themes of redemption, forgiveness, and empathy.

Line by Line Meaning

As I am following your footprints in the dead of night
I am trying to track you down in the dark and quiet night

The fog is thickening the air and as the rain falls down
The environment is getting darker and harder to navigate as the rain starts pouring down

I feel your presence nearby and as I search the grounds
I sense you are close to me and I am looking for you on the floor where you may be lying

I see you trembling with fear lying on the ground
I found you fearful and helpless, lying on the ground

I walk up to you, look into your eyes
I walk towards you and face you eye-to-eye

I see pain and sorrow and that you will never rise
I can see the pain and sadness in you, which makes you incapable of standing up

Regretting all events that you have lived 'till this day
You are now feeling sorrowful and ashamed of everything that has happened in your life until now

There's no turning back, nothing you could do nor say
You cannot change anything that has happened, and no words or actions can atone for it

The understanding of certain decisions
Sometimes we may not understand the reasons behind our choices

May sometimes be difficult
It might be hard to comprehend the motives behind certain decisions

A fear which could last all eternity
The fear of never understanding certain choices may persist forever

I enter your mind, see the world from your eyes
I delve into your thoughts and try to understand things from your own point of view

I reach out, touch your soul: I close my eyes to feel
I touch your inner being, I shut my eyes and try to sense your pain

The rumbling pain that runs within you, which now cannot be healed
You are experiencing a deep and unmendable ache within you

Our minds are correlated in space of tranformed state
Our mental states are connected and modified

Your body levitates by my hand, I read your thoughts at infinite rate
You float with my help and I decipher your thoughts at an endless speed

You seek forgiveness from God and people surrounding
You seek forgiveness not only from those around you but from a higher power too

You've just realized the pain and sorrow you have given
You are now aware of the emotional pain and suffering you have inflicted on others

Love was something you were getting, never giving
You have been receiving love from others but have not been able to give back

Now your soul is forever scarred and weakened
Your inner self has been permanently damaged and weakened

Soon, you will understand the time has come today
You will soon come to realize that now is the time for personal growth and change

For you to learn from your mistakes, for you to learn the ways
You must learn from your errors and acquire a new personal growth mindset

Willing to see through the heart, beauty and brightness of the mind
You must be willing to see people's emotions and understand their inner beauty and intelligence

Knowing how to use the sight, the ability to find
You must learn how to use your senses properly to find what you are looking for

Chemical sorting and pair creation
Processing and organizing of thoughts and feelings

Intervention takes place, memory to ashes
A breakthrough happens, forget the past and move on

The mind reborn, you seek your true purpose
You have a fresh start to redefine and search for your true passion

It lies within you...
Your true purpose is something you carry inside yourself

I feel peace within as your soul meets a new world
I feel at peace knowing your soul has found a new direction

A world where you may step up to a higher learning
A world where you can grow and foster your personal development

Take my hand and walk down the path of forgiveness
Let's move forward together by forgiving and seeking redemption

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