Second Coming s… Read Full Bio ↴Second Coming is a grunge band from Los Angeles, CA.
Second Coming started as an industrial dance band in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Founding members, Maxi (Jesse Holt) (vocals, guitar and keyboards) and Junkeye (Ron Holt) (bass guitar, vocals, keyboards) recruited James Bergstrom (drums) and Stamatina (keyboards) to complete the line-up. In 1992 they relocated to Seattle, Washington. Junkeye soon left the band and was replaced by bass player Johnny Bacolas and Stamatina was replaced by percussionist and keyboard player, Davis Martin (Matktub) and Mark Nelson (The Beatniks) was added on rhythm guitar.
In 1994 Second Coming released their debut CD "L.O.V.Evil" through Red Rocket Records. The album was produced by Maxi and all songs were written by Maxi except for "It's Coming After" and "So Wired" written by Junkeye, and "The Great Big Burn" written by T-Roy and Maxi. During this period Second Coming enjoyed a strong following because of their exciting live shows, great songs and because of a cameo vocal performance by Layne Staley (Alice In Chains) on the track ("It's Coming After"). Second Coming had several most-requested songs on Seattle radio station KISW, including "M.T. Your Gun," "It's Coming After," and "So Beautiful (And Everything)."
While working on songs for their second full-length album, Maxi decided to replace bass player, Johnny Bacolas and due to Johnny's close friendship with James, James Bergstrom made the decision to part from the band, too. Maxi and Mark recruited Joey Veneziani on drums, Steve Santoki on bass guitar and performed shows in San Francisco and Seattle. During this time Johnny Bacolas registered the name Second Coming under his name and in doing so, usurped the band name from Maxi.
In 1996 Johnny Bacolas and James Bergstrom joined Dudley Taft (guitar) and Travis Bracht (vocals) and named the new lineup Second Coming. The 'new' Second Coming adopted a heavier sound and in 1998 Second Coming released what they 'called' their debut CD, "Second Coming", written by Dudley Taft and Travis Bracht and co-produced by Dudley Taft. It was from this point on that the CD "L.O.V.Evil" was not only not talked about in public by the band, but songwriting credit information regarding "L.O.V.Evil" was altered to exclude Maxi's contributions to the CD and therefore from the band's formation and musical history.
The current Second Coming has toured with bands such as VAST, Candlebox, Fuel, and Monster Magnet . Travis Bracht is currently working on a project called Soulbender, with guitarist Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche and drummer Dean Castronovo of Journey and is also is currently the new rhythm guitarist for Seattle band Point Defiance. Bracht is also working on a solo effort to be released in Summer of 2008. Johnny Bacolas, James Bergstrom, and Eric Snyder have recently recorded a record with singer/songwriter/pianist Darin Isaacs titled "Here With Me Now" (myspace.com/darinisaacs), which is scheduled for release late 2007 and available on iTunes as of Oct 2007. It's not as heavy as Second Coming. Bacolas and Snyder have also began working on another project with 2 other musicians. Not much more is known about this project.
H-Bomb
Second Coming Lyrics
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Ain't No Chipper
Gonna Get Your Fix Tonight
Say Goodbye
Addicts On The Rise
Say Goodbye
Legends Never Die
Match Made In Heaven
With A Girl You'd Been Waiting On
What Once Was Love Turned To Death
And Now She's Gone
You Hit The Bottom When They Layed Her Down
Black Filled The Secrets Of An Empty Heart
Kept You Locked Away In A World That You Knew So Well
God Knows I Wanted To Help You
You Are Together With Love Amazing
Our Candles Burn For You Two
I Rip The Flesh Of Love, Save Me
Hope That You're Saving Us, Too
I Am The Man That's Gonna Save You
These lyrics from Second Coming's song "H-Bomb" depict the struggles of addiction and the destructive nature of unhealthy relationships. The first few lines mention being drawn to those who are dying, perhaps indicating a pattern of seeking out troubled partners. The term "chipper" is used to describe someone who casually dabbles in drug use, but the lyrics suggest that this is not enough to satisfy the addiction. The chorus ("Say goodbye/ addicts on the rise/ say goodbye/ legends never die") hints at the tragic ending that often comes with addiction and how aspirations of greatness can be cut short by its hold.
The second verse tells the story of a once-promising relationship that turned toxic and ultimately ended in death. The imagery of black filling the "secrets of an empty heart" speaks to the idea that the person's addiction was rooted in emotional pain. The singer expresses their desire to help, but ultimately feels powerless in the face of addiction. The bridge ("You are together with love amazing/ our candles burn for you two/ I rip the flesh of love, save me/ hope that you're saving us too") is somewhat cryptic, but seems to suggest a feeling of being interconnected with others who have experienced the same kind of pain and hoping for salvation.
Overall, the lyrics of "H-Bomb" are heavy and poignant, and offer a glimpse into the chaos and pain that addiction can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Seemed Like A Sucker For The Dying Type, Alright
You were always attracted to people who were struggling or in a bad place.
Ain't No Chipper
Gonna Get Your Fix Tonight
You won't find a way to feel better by using drugs.
Say Goodbye
Addicts On The Rise
The number of people addicted to drugs is increasing rapidly, forcing you to say goodbye to them.
Say Goodbye
Legends Never Die
Even though the people who died because of the addiction were remarkable, they won't come back.
Match Made In Heaven
With A Girl You'd Been Waiting On
You had finally found someone whom you thought was perfect for you.
What Once Was Love Turned To Death
And Now She's Gone
Your loved one started doing drugs and eventually died, leaving you behind.
You Hit The Bottom When They Layed Her Down
Your life hit rock bottom when they buried your loved one.
Black Filled The Secrets Of An Empty Heart
You felt like your heart was empty and dark.
Kept You Locked Away In A World That You Knew So Well
You were trapped in the world of drugs, though you were familiar with every bit of it.
God Knows I Wanted To Help You
You wished you had helped your loved one and saved them from this fate.
You Are Together With Love Amazing
You and your loved one are together, your love for them is still intact.
Our Candles Burn For You Two
We remember you and light candles in memory of the two of you.
I Rip The Flesh Of Love, Save Me
The pain of losing your loved one still hurts you and you seek salvation.
Hope That You're Saving Us, Too
We hope you are also saving us from the same fate by sharing your story and spreading awareness.
I Am The Man That's Gonna Save You
You want to save other people who are going through the same things and be the one who makes a difference.
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cherie Chantele
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wow....really deep about being in foster homes