Sear Bliss is a Melodic Black Metal band formed by András Nagy in the autum… Read Full Bio ↴Sear Bliss is a Melodic Black Metal band formed by András Nagy in the autumn of 1993, in Hungary. They are described as a Melodic structures a touch of Atmospheric-based monotones and Carpathian-influenced sound. What separates them between the traditional Hungarian bands is; they strive for a Melodic sound and less appeal to Rawness. The band tries to create an outright original music based on dark elements combined with deep visions presented with sheer brutality - and all enveloped in the softening sound of a trombone, barytone and trumpet and a synthesizer. Lyrically it is a ride in the afterworld and to places where the human body can not enter only the most seeking soul and persistent spirit. The band's first demo, entitled "The Pagan Winter", was released in April 1995. This four-track tape introduced the band to the underground scene and received great responses from all over the world. This demo resulted in their recording contract with Mascot/Two Moons Records and their debut album, entitled "Phantoms", was released in August 1996. "Phantoms" was the first black metal album to be elected "CD of the Month" in Dutch leader metal magazine Aardschok. Also in many other magazines and fanzines all over the world their debut album got great reviews. Early 1997 the band toured Europe supporting Tsatthogua and Marduk. The tour was a great success for the band. Just before the tour Two Moons released the four songs from "The Pagan Winter" demo plus a new 12 minutes long epic song entitled "In the Shadow of Another World" on a mini CD. In August 1997 the band travelled to Holland to record their new album, entitled "The Haunting", in the Beaufort Studio. Most of the material was recorded "live" as the band played together in the studio which gives an extra boost of power and atmosphere to their music. One of the most remarkable things about the album is the fact that the band came up with very strong songs and melodies yet also a lot of variety in spheres. "The Haunting" contains 7 masterpieces of dark and atmospheric yet brutal and melodic metal.

After these first three albums Sear Bliss released the magnificent 'Grand Destiny' in 2001, in 2002 the 'Forsaken Symphony' album and in 2004 the brilliant 'Glory And Perdition' album, all on the American label Red Stream.

The Sear Bliss albums 'Phantoms', 'The Pagan Winter + In the Shadow of Another World' and 'The Haunting' will all be re-released by Vic Records fall 2005 and winter 2005/2006.

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Last Stand
Sear Bliss Lyrics

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A battle cry for the very last time
My enemies must all face me and die
The circle of fire will consume them
I will point the bone and release the magic

Prepare to fight and lose it all this time
We are standing in the circle of fire
Destiny brought on and will end this war forever

I will look you in the eye
Break your will and destroy your weapons
I will bury you under earth and ice

Fire brought heroic inspiration to fight
Unmarked graves will hold our enemies forever.

Demonic fear squeezes hearts
We bring darkness and weaken the soul
But the face of death
Advances on me
Steel or armour
No longer protect me

But no fear in me as we clash!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sear Bliss's "Last Stand" describe a battle cry of the singer, who is facing his enemies for the very last time. The circle of fire is mentioned in the lyrics, symbolizing the finality of the situation. The singer also uses magic to defeat his enemies, emphasizing his power and determination. The battle is described as one in which the singer is willing to lose everything, indicating that he is fully committed to the cause, and the stakes are high. The use of fire as an image of heroic inspiration suggests that the battle is significant and may be remembered for a long time. The unmarked graves mentioned in the lyrics will hold the enemies forever, possibly indicating that the battle was particularly gruesome and intense.

The overall theme of the song is the idea of a hero standing his ground and fighting bravely to the end. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and impending doom, as the battle is described as the "very last time." The use of magic and fire in the lyrics adds an element of fantasy to the story, suggesting that the battle is more than just a physical altercation.

Line by Line Meaning

A battle cry for the very last time
This is the final battlecry.

My enemies must all face me and die
All my enemies will face me and perish.

The circle of fire will consume them
The ring of fire shall devour them.

I will point the bone and release the magic
Using my magic, I will cast a spell to defeat them.

Prepare to fight and lose it all this time
Get ready to fight and risk it all.

We are standing in the circle of fire
We are in the midst of a ring of fire.

Destiny brought on and will end this war forever
This war was meant to be and shall end forever.

I will look you in the eye
I will face you directly.

Break your will and destroy your weapons
I will crush your will and obliterate your weapons.

I will bury you under earth and ice
I will put you under the ground and cover you with ice.

Fire brought heroic inspiration to fight
The flames inspired us to fight heroically.