1. Biography:
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1. Biography:
Serpent is a Japanese Melodic Death Metal band with a very significant, overall Neo-Classical sound signature. They also got traces of the 80s HR/HM (Hard Rock/Heavy Metal), Japanese Pop from that same era and black metal. This all makes up for the unique sound that the band holds.
They began as a Heavy Metal band under the name "Awaken" in 1993 (in the veins of X Japan and Aion during the same period) but the members decided to re-name the band as "Serpent" after that their drummer (who also formed the band) "Keija" heard an In Flames album in 1994. They then wrote music in that same vein.
Their first, debut, full-length album "Cradle of Insanity" was released in 2005. Their latest album xGODx got released on the 20th of February, 2008.
They're split-up from 2000 to 2002, but they reformed in 2002 when Keija asked the Guitarist Aki to re-start the band.
Hiroki did feature on the March 2008's issue on YOUNG GUITAR. There he had an demonstration of the song "Cradle of Insanity" on the DVD and he also had an interview featured in the magazine.
The band's status is still unknown, but later their drummer Keija (in late 2010) announced a new musical project named Veiled in Scarlet (with Hiroki as well; shortly after their leave from Serpent) with similar sound as Serpent (but with new members). But in the same time he didn't announced the disbandment of Serpent (as the members "Hiro" and "Ken" are still member of it). This was because the label they're currently signed to, the Korean label Soundholic (but on the Japanese department in Japan), got cancelled and Keija was also withdrawn from the band in November 2008 because an issue of his physical condition got in his way. So the band went on hold/hiatus because of that. During the same year (2010) they'd finished their 3rd album but had no label to release it on, so the release ultimately got cancelled. Also, many of the unreleased songs that should have been released on Serpent's 3rd album were instead remade/remastered and released on Veiled in Scarlet's debut album "IDEALISM".
Members:
Current line-up:
Ken - Vocals (2003-present)
Hiro - Bass (2002-present)
Past members:
Keija - Drums, Keyboards (1993-2008 with the last live concert in Ruido Shibuya on the 29th of September)
Hiroki - Guitars (2003-2008 with the last live concert in Ruido Shibuya on the 29th of September)
Aki - Guitars (1993-2004)
Discography:
[1993~2000] SIREN (Demo)
[1993~2000] SERPENT (Demo)
[1993~2000] JAIL (Demo)
[2003] Bloody Gates (Demo)
[2004] Serpent (EP)
[2004] Lunar Eclipse (Single)
[2005] Cradle of Insanity (Full-length)
[2006] Pleasure Of Destruction (Split/Compilation/Omnibus)
[2008] xGODx Promo CD (EP/CD-R)
[2008] xGODx (Full-length)
Contact:
Official website
Official website (old)
Official (Fan/support) Myspace
Ken's Blog
Hiro's Blog
Keija's Blog
2. Serpent is polish Jazz-Pop supergroup with Jarek Spałek on vocals and trumpet, Bogusław Pietrzak on guitar, Andrzej Rusek on bas, Tadeusz Leśniak on keys, Adam Szuraja on drums and Jacek Owsianka on sax. All of them are famous polish session musicians. As Serpent they play very ambient mix of jazz, bossa nova, roku, rap, salsa and many more.
3. Serpent is also the name of a swedish Doom metal band which released two albums in '96 (In the Garden of Serpent) and '97 (Autumn Ride)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpent_(band)
4. A 3-man-piece from Vänersborg, Sweden. Retro doom hard rock with bluesy stoner vibes. https://serpent.bandcamp.com/album/nekromant
5. A heavy/thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California, USA, formed in 2006.
6. A very energetic post-hardcore band with some dirty punk feel in it and lots of emotion. Formed in Barcelona in 2016, the band has released a 7 song demo, a full lenght called "Lluna Roja" and a 4 song EP called "Amb la rancúnia pròpia d'un lletraferit".
Drown
Serpent Lyrics
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Black dolphins leave thousands tracks awake the ghosts of sunken ships drowned
Sailors on virgin trips i can't feel anything no more my helpless body drifts
Ashore i role into unconsciousness in brighten lights i'm getting dressed a
Choir of dying as i sink struggle no more don't even think now i hear my faith
Now calls and i drown in the beauty of it all do you do you love the midnight
Sea i saw the sea and sea saw me strange brothers wave good bye same blood
Same tears same death as i.
The lyrics to Serpent's song "Drown" seem to be about the power and allure of the sea, and the danger it poses to sailors. The opening line, "The sea turns the endless tide," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which paints a picture of a vast and powerful ocean. The singer seems to be caught in the grip of the sea's power, as if it has opened up their mind to new possibilities but also overwhelmed them.
The imagery in the song is vivid and haunting. The "black dolphins" leaving "thousands tracks" evoke a sense of mystery and danger, while the "ghosts of sunken ships" suggest the tragedies that have occurred on the ocean. The sailors on "virgin trips" seem to represent the innocence of those who venture out into the vast unknown, only to be met with the crushing force of the sea. The singer expresses a sense of helplessness and surrender, as if they have given up the fight against the sea and are resigned to their fate.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the power of nature and the fragility of human life in the face of such power. The singer seems to be grappling with their own mortality, as they struggle to find meaning in the face of such overwhelming forces.
Line by Line Meaning
The sea turns the endless tide open up my mind so wide the giant ocean shivers
The vastness and power of the ocean causes my mind to expand and contemplate its wonders, making the ocean tremble with its own enormity.
Black dolphins leave thousands tracks awake the ghosts of sunken ships drowned
The presence of these unique creatures serves as a reminder of the many lost lives and ships that dwell beneath the waves, haunting the ocean floor.
Sailors on virgin trips i can't feel anything no more my helpless body drifts
As a novice sailor, I am now numb to the excitement and fear that I once felt, and I am left to simply float aimlessly with no control of my body or direction.
Ashore i role into unconsciousness in brighten lights i'm getting dressed a
As I wash up on shore, I succumb to my injuries and slip into unconsciousness. When I awaken again, I am surrounded by bright lights as others prepare my body for burial.
Choir of dying as i sink struggle no more don't even think now i hear my faith
As I sink towards the ocean floor, the sounds of death surround me and I am no longer able to fight against the inevitable. I can only listen to the voice of my faith and accept my fate.
Now calls and i drown in the beauty of it all do you do you love the midnight
In my final moments, I am consumed by the stunning and terrifying beauty of the ocean, and I wonder if others share my love and appreciation for this darkness and mystery.
Sea i saw the sea and sea saw me strange brothers wave good bye same blood
As I reflect on my life and my connection to the sea, I realize that we are both part of the same greater force, and as I die, I bid farewell to my strange but familiar brother - the ocean.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.