… Read Full Bio ↴Scarlet Sins is an all-women Hard Rock/Metal from Toronto, Ontario.
Bio from Scarletsinsonline.com:
Music speaks for itself, but when it comes to Toronto’s Scarlet Sins, it shouts in your face.
From the inimitable cover of their debut independent eponymous effort—the alchemical symbol for androgyny—to the 13 tracks of thick, undulating metallic rock inside, this is not your typical band. The sinister, mysterious passion put forth on Scarlet Sins proves this quartet’s ambition is matched only by their technical prowess and undying aural allure.
Stylistically, Scarlet Sins’ low-end rhythms intertwine with melodic verses and soaring choruses to create concise, guttural epics. The band’s spirited power and intense musicianship rides the line between metallic thunder and straight-forward rock grace with ease. Tracks such as “Let Go,” “Above Ground” and “Fire Inside” are imposingly patient; their mid-tempo pacing creates an enticing, ambitiously gripping aura. Singer Sylvya NuVynska’s vocals shift between grit-laden, throaty crooning evidenced on “Drown” and the towering, emotional conviction behind ballad-esque “With You,” impelled by Cristina Bishop’s guitar which alternates between crunchy drive and punching squeals, Tanya Nicklaus’ vociferous bass and drummer Elie Bertrand’s forceful, incensed pounding.
Formed by Bishop in 2004, Scarlet Sins is the product of destiny; of personal relationships and acquaintances finally uniting. Bishop’s intuition compelled her to bring longtime friend, bassist Tanya Nicklaus, into Scarlet Sins thanks to her thunderous delivery. Searching out the perfect vocalist, fate intervened as Bishop and NuVynska met through similar channels, realizing their personal musical styles were perfectly suited.
“I started the band while dealing with a traumatic event in my life,” admits Bishop. “The only comfort I found was in writing music. I poured myself into it and songs started flowing. That’s when I realized I had to start a band. Once I heard Sylvya’s voice, I knew I was on the right track.”
After auditioning a plethora of hopeful drummers, the band was solidified in mid-2007 with the addition of Elie Bertrand, a seasoned performer sponsored by the likes of Pearl, Sabian, Los Cabos and Sibertdrum. Scarlet Sins was complete; ready to commingle similar musical tastes and personal preferences, thereby creating the Scarlet Sins sound.
Sonically, Scarlet Sins incorporates diverse interests such as metal, industrial, rock and classical into their sound, intertwining these influences to create a unique sonic drive with prowess and originality. NuVynska notes that these contrasting preferences are essential to the Scarlet Sins style.
”When we write, we allow each other to express ourselves. For the songs on this album, we took ideas formulated by Cristina and then expanded the initial seeds of originality into some really compelling ideas. It flowed easily because we just write for ourselves. We don’t think of an audience sitting there and how they’re going to like it. When you write to please yourself, that’s how songs turn into something strong. We’ve all crafted this into something that stands alone. Cristina was the catalyst but with all of us, it became Scarlet Sins.”
“We’re melodic; contemporary; we’re trying to bring heavier music into a newer time,” adds Bishop. “Being heavy isn’t about having double bass drums all the way through your songs though. Being heavy is an intense melody; a feeling that you emote.”
Still, Scarlet Sins admit that the professional intuition of producer Rich Chycki had a strong impact on personifying that emotion into an album. He understood how to channel their expression; their feeling. Utilizing his experience with acts including Rush, Aerosmith and Simple Plan, Chycki was able to capture the essence of Scarlet Sins on tape.
“We met with a few people at the demo stage, but once we found Chycki, we knew he could bring out the best in us,” recalls Bishop. “He knew exactly what we wanted and the connection was natural.”
Propelled by passion and instinct, Scarlet Sins is raw emotion. As both NuVynska and Bishop note, when expressing personal experience through music, such a sincerity and honesty can only result in the dynamic authority evidenced on their debut.
”I express myself though my lyrics. That’s my therapy,” says NuVynska. “Going through heartache and pain…we all have issues we’re going through. You learn from that instead of falling into it. You grow from it. It’s cathartic. That’s the best thing about our music: everyone has their own interpretation. They get from it what they want because music makes you feel a certain way.”
“The songs may be inspired by sad things,” concludes Bishop. “But we’re taking negative life moments and making something positive. That had to transfer to the album and with the help of Rich, I think it did. A kick ass song is a positive result from a bad experience. You move past it. This album is a document of that; a moment in time. “
Drown
Scarlet Sins Lyrics
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Until you bleed
Your time is wasted
Why can't you see
Your wars' not over
You live in fear
Why won't you listen
I won't let you drown
I won't let you down
I won't let you hit the ground
I won't let you drown
I won't let you hit the ground, no.
Think it's a mistake now
You hope it's all a dream
Wait until you wake up
And see what I have seen
You're fooling yourself now
Walking on a beam
One guess who's falling over
One guess who's standing clear
I won't let you drown
I won't let you down
I won't let you hit the ground
I won't let you drown
I won't let you hit the ground, no.
You're living but you're dieing
You're screaming but you're crying
I won't let you drown
I won't let you down
I won't let you hit the ground
I won't let you drown
I won't let you hit the ground, no.
The lyrics of Scarlet Sins's song "Drown" appear to be addressing someone who is struggling to keep their emotions in check and is in desperate need of help. The first verse describes someone who is keeping their pain and suffering pent up inside themselves until it becomes too much for them to handle. The lyrics seem to suggest that the person is not aware of the damage they are doing to themselves by keeping their feelings bottled up, and the singer is urging them to open up and shed the armor they have been wearing to protect themselves from pain.
The chorus reassures the person that they are not alone and that the singer is there to help them, promising not to let them hit rock bottom and drown in their sadness. The second verse speaks to the person's sense of denial, as the singer implores them to stop fooling themselves and take a hard look at reality. The line "you're living but you're dying, you're screaming but you're crying" speaks to the person's internal struggle and the fact that they are trying to hold on despite the toll it is taking on them. The overall message of the song is one of hope, as the singer encourages the person to lean on them and let them be a source of strength.
Line by Line Meaning
You walk in silence
You're suffering but keeping quiet about it
Until you bleed
Your pain is so intense that it's causing physical harm
Your time is wasted
You're not living fully and truly experiencing life
Why can't you see
You're blind to the fact that you need help
Your wars' not over
Your personal struggles are ongoing
You live in fear
Your anxieties are controlling your life
Why won't you listen
You're not open to guidance and support
Believe in me
Trust that I can help you through this
I won't let you drown
I will be your lifeline and keep you afloat
I won't let you down
I won't abandon you in your time of need
I won't let you hit the ground
I'll catch you if you fall
Think it's a mistake now
You don't believe that anything can change for the better
You hope it's all a dream
You yearn for an escape from reality
Wait until you wake up
Realize what's happening to you
And see what I have seen
Understand that I've been where you are and come out the other side
You're fooling yourself now
You're in denial about the severity of your situation
Walking on a beam
You're walking a tightrope and could fall at any moment
One guess who's falling over
You're not alone in your struggle and others have fallen too
One guess who's standing clear
I am here to support you and help you stay on track
You're living but you're dying
You're physically alive but emotionally and mentally struggling
You're screaming but you're crying
You're expressing your pain but not seeing any relief
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brad Rattlehead
In my opinion best female metal band i have ever heard! The full album is great from beginning to end! Please get back together and tour!
Anton Maclean
The drums are awesome and that part when the double bass kicks in 👍
Juscorps
Fanstatique !! Quelle energie, ca fait plaisir de vous voir et vous écouter !! Continuez !!
Spike
Love the guitar player! She rockss! 🤘❤
Outlaw Torn (RIP MF DOOM)
I just recently found this band, It so damn sad they broke up after only ONE album
Läurä72
This is new band for me, but now on it's not. I REALLY DIG THIS!!!! I'm a latest fan!! LOVE IT! ♪♥
sxybabybratt
they absolutely kick some serious ass.. and the girls are complete sweethearts to boot! SO glad to know them :)
Madamow
@cristinabishop Oh My goodness, are you the guitarist for Scarlet Sins. Let me say first of all, that you, and the others are a true metal class act!!!! Melodic harmonies over pulse pounding notes. Second, in all honesty, you guys truly deserved a fair shot here south of the border. However, god speed to your future endeavors, and same to the other three.
Russ
Shame they only made 1 album, great band.
Art 'O' Affirm
TOTAL INSANITY KEEP IT UP will look for ur albums to get KEEP ROCKIN