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.
Hunter/killer
Quo Vadis Lyrics
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Knowing too well of what lay ahead
Fate revealed
Pale shadows danced as the night caught fire
No turning back, one glance ahead
What was void now turns to red
A snake always sheds it's skin
Push away the pain we cause
Live to sin, we are
Hunter/killer
Blinded by our hate, deafened to cries
Hunter/killer
Only one has the right to survive
Hunter/killer
Faith in conviction of lies
When all that's left is a sigh
Then we'll wonder why no one asked why
A truth that cuts deeper than the lies that bind
Souls hardwired to serve one god
Backbone made of fear translates to lack of control
Responsibility discarded
A snake always sheds it's skin
Push away the pain we cause
Live to sin, we are
Hunter/killer
Blinded by our hate, deafened to cries
Hunter/killer
Only one has the right to survive
Hunter/killer
Faith in conviction of lies
When all that's left is a sigh
Then we'll wonder why no one asked why
Torn apart who can we look to for answers?
One more loss will bring is closer to the edge
Unwritten chapter, a final tale
Are we the only one's who cannot comprehend?
Can't you see we've only just begun
No second chance, there's only one
No turning back, what's done is done
Look into the eyes of madmen
Pools of blackness lie beyond
Drowning the soul, drowning cries
Ties that blind, lineage that's last so long
Must be overcome before
Time is revoked, curtains fall
The lyrics of "Hunter/killer" by Quo Vadis reflect the darker side of human nature, and the consequences that arise from our actions. The beginning of the song describes the remorse that comes with old age when we take stock of the choices we've made in life. Then the song delves deeper into the mindset of the hunter/killer, the person who is consumed by their hatred to the point where they no longer hear the cries of their victims. The chorus makes it quite clear that the hunter/killer has no right to survive, especially given their faith in lies that justify their horrific actions. This is juxtaposed with the idea that we will ultimately be left questioning why no one stood up to the hunter/killer and asked why they were causing so much pain.
The middle section explores the idea that those who blindly follow one belief system can become controlled by their fear of deviating from it. Here, Quo Vadis suggest that the hunter/killer has discarded their responsibility to others, and that their actions come from a place of sin rather than good intention. The song then asks us to look into the eyes of the madmen, and consider the darkness that is within them. It suggests that if we don't overcome the ties and lineage that bind us, then time will be taken away from us and the curtains will fall.
Line by Line Meaning
On the twilight of life, the sky shed tears
As one approaches the end of their life, there is sadness for what is to come.
Knowing too well of what lay ahead
Having full realization of the future.
Fate revealed
What is meant to happen.
Pale shadows danced as the night caught fire
With darkness comes sinister figures that are ready to cause harm.
No turning back, one glance ahead
There is no way to go back, the only option is to move forward.
What was void now turns to red
Something that once had no meaning or emotion now has a sense of urgency and danger.
Responsibility discarded
Failing to take responsibility for one's actions.
A snake always sheds it's skin
A metaphor for abandoning one's past and starting anew.
Push away the pain we cause
Ignoring the harm we inflict on others.
Live to sin, we are
We exist to commit wrongdoings.
Hunter/killer
A predator that hunts and kills without compassion.
Blinded by our hate, deafened to cries
Being consumed by malice and ignoring the suffering of others.
Only one has the right to survive
In a dog-eat-dog world, only the strongest and most ruthless will triumph.
Faith in conviction of lies
Believing in falsehoods as the ultimate truth.
When all that's left is a sigh
After experiencing great pain, only sadness remains.
Then we'll wonder why no one asked why
Reflecting on the lack of questioning and curiosity in life.
A truth that cuts deeper than the lies that bind
The truth can be harsher than the falsehoods we cling to.
Souls hardwired to serve one god
Being controlled by one's beliefs and unable to think for oneself.
Backbone made of fear translates to lack of control
When fear serves as the foundation of one's character, they lose power over their life.
Torn apart who can we look to for answers?
When life brings chaos, it is difficult to find a solution.
One more loss will bring is closer to the edge
One more defeat will push us to our limit.
Unwritten chapter, a final tale
The last chapter of life is unwritten and unpredictable.
Are we the only one's who cannot comprehend?
Questioning if one is alone in their inability to understand life's complexities.
Can't you see we've only just begun
The journey has just started and there is more to come.
No second chance, there's only one
There is only one opportunity to succeed, no second chances.
No turning back, what's done is done
The past cannot be changed, only the present and future.
Look into the eyes of madmen
Confronting the craziness and chaos of life.
Pools of blackness lie beyond
Peering into the unknown brings darkness and uncertainty.
Drowning the soul, drowning cries
Being so consumed by emotion that it overtakes one's existence.
Ties that blind, lineage that's last so long
The importance of ancestry and tradition holding one back from progress and individuality.
Must be overcome before
There must be a will to change.
Time is revoked, curtains fall
When the end of one's life approaches, there is no more time and closure must occur.
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whipmanjak
This song is so brutal! Wish these guys were still around
WRAFishing
such a great song!
DeadGlassEyes
Bart's guitar playing is so tasteful it almost hurts.
somesh kadam
Imagine this song as Hunter X Hunter OP.
BTM BRASIL
BRAZIL ! MANDA ABRAÇOS MELHOR ! BANDA FUDIDA!!!
Poppa
⚜️Richesse Patrimoniale⚜️
Seb Gagné Music
best band Québecois
Félix St-Laurent
calvaire que ca rentre quo vadis...reunion svp montreal ou quebec
khav11
sont mort
Djdude777
Waoh! On the toilet of life!