Seven Witches released a Demo-CD in 1998 which gave them a record deal with Massacre Records. The first two CDs Second War In Heaven and City Of Lost Souls featured vocalist Bobby L. Bobby Lucas was the one who named the band and wrote the lyrics with Jack Frost, Bobby Lucas left the band in 2000 and was replaced with Wade Black who left Crimson Glory for Seven Witches.
With Wade Black on vocals, the band recorded their 3rd Studio Album Xiled To Infinity And One. Wade Black left the band in 2002 and was replaced with James Rivera (Helstar). Bass Guitar player Billy Mez also left the band in 2002 and was replaced with the well known Joey Vera who has played in Fates Warning, Anthrax, and Armored Saint.
James Rivera gained huge success and recorded two albums with the band, Passage To The Other Side and Year Of The Witch. James left the band in 2005 to continue with his main project, Helstar.
In June, 2005, singer Alan Tecchio (most known for his work with the band Hades) joined Seven Witches and recorded their sixth studio album, Amped. Alan joined the band after singing on "Hell or High Water", a song for Jack Frost solo project. Frost, satisfied with Tecchio's vocals, asked him to join the band. Shortly after that, Kevin Bolembach also joined as Seven Witches' new bass player. Kevin and Alan had played together in Non-Fiction from 1991 to 1996.
Seven Witches released "Deadly Sins" in 2007. Former bass player Joey Vera mixed the album.
To celebrate the band's 10th anniversary, Seven Witches has reunited with vocalist James Rivera for a tour and a new album that is expected to be released sometime in 2009.
Discography:
Studio Albums:
Second War In Heaven (1999)
City Of Lost Souls (2000)
Xiled To Infinity And One (2002)
Passage To The Other Side (2003)
Year Of The Witch (2004)
Amped (2005)
Deadly Sins (2007)
Members:
Current members:
James Rivera - Vocals (2002-2005; 2008-)
Jack Frost - Guitars (1998-)
Michael Lepond - Bass (2008-)
Taz Marazz - Drums (2008-)
Past members:
Vocals:
Bobby Lucas - Vocals (1998-2000)
Wade Black - Vocals (2000-2002)
Alan Tecchio - Vocals (2005-2008)
Bass:
Larry Montozza - Bass (1998)
Billy Mez - Bass (1998-2002)
Joey Vera - Bass (2002-2004)
Dennis Hayes - Bass (2003-2005)
Kevin Bolembach - Bass (2005-2008)
Drums:
Brian Vincent - Drums (1998-2000)
John Osborn - Drums (2000-2001)
Brian Craig - Drums (2001-2004)
Craig Anderson - Drums [studio] (2004)
Jeff Curenton - Drums (2004-2006)
Steve Delaney - Drums (2006-2008)
City of Lost Souls
Seven Witches Lyrics
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I feel the ghost of this place past - the air grows cold
Now I've reached it, my lone destination
Why have these forces led me to this place for so long?
Walls of stone beckon me once more
The tears of tragedy, voices on the wind soar
What could have happened here so wrong - I need to know
A thousand souls cry out for retribution
How can I free them from the pain they've known for so long?
Please tell me what to do, please help me seek the truth
As I near the end of my quest, I need to put their souls to rest...
Chosen it seems I am the one to know
Frozen in time and space this place below
What sort of curse was visited upon this place
Destroying everyone and everything in its wake
The energy in the air is so great
For the sake of man it's too late
Now the end is finally at hand
The time has come to now make a stand
Mystery in this darkened place with no soul
History - rich in life and death unfolds
What kind of man or beast has taken all their lives
Now there is nothing left and no one that survives
Walking through the City Of Lost Souls
It's the place where tales once were told
Walking through the City Of Lost Souls
It's the place where blood once ran cold
The City Of Lost Souls!
The lyrics of Seven Witches's song "City of Lost Souls" paint a vivid picture of a desolate and haunting place. The singer describes a deep emptiness creeping through their soul as they arrive at their lone destination. The atmosphere grows cold and they feel the presence of the past. Walls of stone beckon them, carrying the tears of tragedy and the voices of the wind.
The singer is intrigued by this place of lost promise and yearns to discover what went wrong. They sense the cries of a thousand souls, seeking retribution and longing to be freed from their prolonged pain. With a plea for guidance, the singer seeks to uncover the truth and put these tormented souls to rest.
It becomes apparent that the singer is chosen to understand the curse that devastated the place, freezing it in time and space. The question arises of what kind of curse could have wrought such destruction upon everyone and everything. As the energy in the air intensifies, the singer realizes that it may be too late to save humanity. However, they feel compelled to make a stand against the impending end.
The City of Lost Souls is shrouded in mystery, devoid of any living souls. Its history is woven with tales of life and death, but now there is no one left to tell them. The singer walks through this eerie city, where blood once ran cold, and the echoes of its haunting past reverberate through their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange emptiness crawls slowly through my soul
I feel a haunting void consuming me, spreading slowly within my being
I feel the ghost of this place past - the air grows cold
I sense the lingering presence of the past in this place, causing a chilling atmosphere
Now I've reached it, my lone destination
After all this time, I have finally arrived at this solitary place
Why have these forces led me to this place for so long?
I ponder the reason behind these unseen powers guiding me towards this location over an extended period
Walls of stone beckon me once more
The solid barriers of this place allure me, inviting my presence once again
The tears of tragedy, voices on the wind soar
Evident sorrow and lamentation resonate through the gusts of wind, amplifying the tragic history of this place
It seems like a dream now this place of lost promise
This location, once filled with hope and potential, now feels surreal and distant like a mere illusion
What could have happened here so wrong - I need to know
What catastrophic events occurred in this place to cause such devastation? I yearn for answers
A thousand souls cry out for retribution
Countless spirits within this city beseech for vindication, demanding justice
How can I free them from the pain they've known for so long?
In what way can I relieve these tormented souls from the enduring agony they have endured?
Please tell me what to do, please help me seek the truth
I implore for guidance and assistance in my pursuit of unraveling the hidden reality encompassing this place
As I near the end of my quest, I need to put their souls to rest...
Approaching the culmination of my journey, it becomes crucial for me to provide solace and peace to these lingering spirits
Chosen it seems I am the one to know
It appears that I have been singled out and entrusted with the knowledge of this place
Frozen in time and space this place below
Trapped in a timeless and spatial stasis, this underworld has become petrified
What sort of curse was visited upon this place
What kind of malevolent enchantment befell this location, bringing forth immense suffering?
Destroying everyone and everything in its wake
Leaving ruin and annihilation in its path, obliterating both lives and surroundings
The energy in the air is so great
The aura surrounding this place holds an overwhelming force and intensity
For the sake of man it's too late
Humanity's salvation is beyond reach, the point of no return has been reached
Now the end is finally at hand
The long-awaited conclusion is now imminent
The time has come to now make a stand
It is now the moment to take a resolute stance, to confront and confront the impending catastrophe
Mystery in this darkened place with no soul
An enigmatic aura cloaks this dim and lifeless place
History - rich in life and death unfolds
A tapestry of substantial experiences, filled with both vitality and demise, unravels before me
What kind of man or beast has taken all their lives
What sort of being, human or creature, has extinguished the lives of all those who once inhabited this place?
Now there is nothing left and no one that survives
Devoid of any remnants and devoid of survivors - a desolate aftermath is all that remains
Walking through the City Of Lost Souls
Strolling amidst the passage known as the City of Lost Souls
It's the place where tales once were told
This is the very location where mighty narratives were once shared
Walking through the City Of Lost Souls
Moving through the heart of the City of Lost Souls
It's the place where blood once ran cold
This is the very place where blood once chilled, engendering terror and fear
The City Of Lost Souls!
The renowned City of Lost Souls!
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