The story behind Sangriento began in 2010 when bassist Nic and ex-drummer Ryu began playing covers of power metal legends X Japan. Finding like-minded musicians to cover these technically demanding songs was not easy, and Sangriento went through a large number of lineup changes even as they found great success as a cover band and began writing original material.
Sangriento then jumped back into action as one of nine bands selected nationwide for the annual Noise Music Mentorship Programme in 2015, training under the guidance of Brandon Khoo. Sangriento also emerged as the national champions of the Yamaha Asian Beat competition, and represented Singapore at the grand finals in Tokyo on 4th December 2015, before embarking on a short tour in the Tokyo live house scene and releasing a single, "Wanderer". In 2016, Sangriento released a debut EP, "Ghosts of the Past", and made another tour of the Tokyo live house scene to promote this EP.
Sangriento embarked on a full-length concept album in 2017, returning to its early power metal and symphonic metal influences, while not losing the focus on groove and melody honed during the production of "Ghosts of the Past". The new album, "Blood Pact", was released on January 24th, 2019.
Legion
Sangriento Lyrics
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We're all in battle, a fight to gain control
The heated blood that slowly turns to cold
We won't give in, we've angels on our side
The darkness that consumes will turn to light
Hold on
Hold on
And carry on
Fight for the cause
We'll make up for all we've lost
The pain won't feel the same
Carry on
Fight for the cause
We'll make up for all we've lost
The pain won't feel the same
Fight for the cause
We'll make up for all we've lost
The pain won't feel the same
The song "Legion" by Sangriento is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to persevere through the struggles of life, likening them to a battle that must be fought in order to gain control. The lyrics describe the intense emotions that come with facing hardship - from hot, fiery rage to a cold, desolate numbness. Yet, the chorus insists that they will not give up and will be supported by "angels on our side" to push through the darkness and find light.
The theme of the song resonates with many people who grapple with loss, grief, conflict, and other trying situations. Sangriento invites listeners to hold on and carry on, fighting for their cause and making up for all that they've lost. The pain will not feel the same, implying that while the wounds may heal slowly, there will be a sense of triumph when they emerge on the other side.
In contrast to the vivid imagery used in the verse, the chorus' simple and repetitive structure emphasizes the importance of holding steady in times of trouble. The musical composition also features heavy guitar riffs and driving drums, creating an energizing vibe that propels the listener forward.
Line by Line Meaning
War
We are currently fighting a battle for control
We're all in battle, a fight to gain control
Every single one of us is involved in this fight for power
The heated blood that slowly turns to cold
The initial excitement and adrenaline slowly fades away as the fight goes on
We won't give in, we've angels on our side
We will not surrender because we have divine help on our side
The darkness that consumes will turn to light
The negative forces currently dominating the situation will eventually turn positive
Hold on
Keep going despite the difficulties
Hold on
Remain strong
And carry on
Continue to move forward
Fight for the cause
Do whatever it takes to win
We'll make up for all we've lost
We will eventually recover from any losses we suffer
The pain won't feel the same
We will eventually overcome any hardships we experience, and they won't hurt as much anymore
Carry on
Keep pushing forward
Fight for the cause
Continue doing whatever it takes to win
We'll make up for all we've lost
We are determined to recover from any losses we may face
The pain won't feel the same
Any future hardships will be easier to bear because we have pulled through it before
Fight for the cause
Remain resolute in the face of adversity
We'll make up for all we've lost
We will recover from any setbacks we face
The pain won't feel the same
We will be better prepared to handle any future challenges we face
Writer(s): Sangriento
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.