Seven Witches is an American heavy metal band from New Jersey. The band was… Read Full Bio ↴Seven Witches is an American heavy metal band from New Jersey. The band was founded in 1998 by Jack Frost and Bobby Lucas

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)

Johnny
Seven Witches Lyrics

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Take a gun and kill them all
Watch the pain inside them when they fall
Have no fear, you are God
Johnny controls the tornment for one and all

I'm the one you dream of
Dark hatred that they scream of
The one you want to be now

I'm alive inside you

Hey Johnny, ha ha ha ha

Taste the blood that's on your hands
Now your soul will reach the promised land
Denied the future, relinquish the past
Johnny's finally your master here at last

I'm the one you dream of
Dark hatred that they scream of
The one you want to be now
I'm alive inside you

Run run for your life now
Hide until the sun
Run, run from the night now
Until the morning comes

I'm the one you dream of
Dark hatred that they scream of
The one you want to be now
I'm alive inside you

Run run for your life now
Hide until the sun
Run, run from the night now
Until the morning comes
Run run for your life now
Hide until the sun
Run, run from the night now
Until the morning comes
Run run for your life now
Hide until the sun

Run, run from the night now
Until the morning comes

Overall Meaning

The song "Johnny" by Seven Witches is a dark and intense look at a figure named Johnny who seems to be in control of the torment and pain of others. The lyrics suggest that Johnny is a powerful, god-like figure who is able to bring about destruction and violence, and that those who follow him are drawn to the darkness that he represents. The opening lyrics, "Take a gun and kill them all, Watch the pain inside them when they fall" set the tone for the rest of the song, which is a chilling exploration of the darker side of human nature.

The lyrics are addressed to Johnny himself, as if the singer is a devotee, a follower or a victim of the enigmatic figure's power. The words "I'm the one you dream of, Dark hatred that they scream of, The one you want to be now, I'm alive inside you" further suggest a close relationship or a shared identity between the singer and Johnny. Throughout the song, there is an underlying sense of danger and threat, as if at any moment, Johnny could strike and unleash his full power.

Overall, the lyrics to "Johnny" are a disturbing yet fascinating exploration of power, violence, and the darker aspects of human nature. It is a song that is not for the faint of heart and is a powerful reminder of the destructive potential that we all possess.

Line by Line Meaning

Take a gun and kill them all
Use lethal force to eliminate any and all enemies

Watch the pain inside them when they fall
Enjoy the suffering of those who are defeated

Have no fear, you are God
Feel invincible and superior to all opponents

Johnny controls the tornment for one and all
Johnny is the ultimate authority in inflicting suffering on others

I'm the one you dream of
I am the embodiment of your darkest desires

Dark hatred that they scream of
A deep and intense loathing that others can sense and feel

The one you want to be now
The epitome of power and control that you aspire to become

I'm alive inside you
I am a part of you that cannot be denied or ignored

Hey Johnny, ha ha ha ha
Acknowledging and greeting the powerful force that is Johnny

Taste the blood that's on your hands
Experience the satisfaction of having killed and caused harm

Now your soul will reach the promised land
Having committed violent acts, a person's ultimate reward is assured