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)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Seven Witches Lyrics
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He seeks his next victim a crazed maniac
His steed is a demon equine made of hate
When you hear his gallop it shall be too late!
Beware! Beware the headless man!
Take care! Protect your neck my friend!
The headless rider as cold as the tomb
You were warned not to travel this path
Now it's your turn to feel his wrath!
Beware! You are part of his plan!
Take care! Soon you shall meet your end!
Run run for your life - soon the blade lifts to strike
The death bell starts to toll - you must protect your soul!
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
A tale told to chill your bones
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
your head will soon be his own
Through the doors you run now in vain
In pursuit is the rider insane
His blade held high shine sin the moonlight
Your head comes off and then rolls out of sight!
Run run for your life
Beware, beware the night...
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a gothic tale of horror that has been adapted into various forms of literature and cinema. Seven Witches's song The Legend of Sleepy Hollow takes inspiration from the story to create a chilling narrative of the headless rider who wreaks havoc on those who dare to cross his path. The opening lines of the song depict the rider as a shadowy bat, riding on his demon equine, seeking his next victim as a crazed maniac. The image of a demon horse made of hate is a nod to the superstitions and legends that involve the Devil's ride, where he rides at night with his demonic followers.
The lyrics urge listeners to beware of the headless man and protect their necks, which is a direct reference to the story's main character, Ichabod Crane, who is pursued by the headless rider. The lines that follow portray the ominous atmosphere of the story, with the galloping sounds of the rider's horse approaching in the fog. It warns the traveler not to approach the path, lest it invites the rider's wrath. The chorus of the song reinforces the warning to beware of the rider, as he is part of his plan to claim the traveler's head.
The lyrics also create a parallel track of events, where the traveler is running for his life while the rider is in pursuit. The death bell tolls as the rider's blade lifts to strike, creating a sense of urgency and fear. The song's final lines depict the gruesome end, where the traveler's head rolls out of sight. Seven Witches's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, in essence, celebrates the thrill of horror by retelling the story with a combination of fast-paced music and lyrics that capture the essence of the story.
Line by Line Meaning
He rides the night like a shadowy bat
The headless rider travels at night like a shadow with a bat-like agility.
He seeks his next victim a crazed maniac
The rider is crazed and behaves like a maniac while looking for his next victim.
His steed is a demon equine made of hate
The horse on which he rides is demonic and exudes an immense amount of hatred.
When you hear his gallop it shall be too late!
The gallop of the rider is an ominous sign of your impending doom, and by the time you hear it, it's already too late.
Beware! Beware the headless man!
This is a warning to be alert and cautious of the headless rider.
Take care! Protect your neck my friend!
This advice is given to emphasize the importance of being careful and protecting oneself from the rider's deadly blade.
Through the fog you now approach your doom
The fog is a precursor to your death that's awaiting you.
The headless rider as cold as the tomb
The rider is death-like and cold as the grave.
You were warned not to travel this path
The path you took to reach here was warned against being dangerous.
Now it's your turn to feel his wrath!
This line signifies that now it's your turn to feel the rider's fury and wrath.
Beware! You are part of his plan!
This line is a warning that you are a part of the rider's plan to take his next victim.
Take care! Soon you shall meet your end!
This is a reminder to be cautious as your end is imminent.
Run run for your life - soon the blade lifts to strike
This line emphasizes the urgency in running, as the rider's blade is ready to strike at any moment.
The death bell starts to toll - you must protect your soul!
The sound of the death bell signifies the rider's arrival and warns you to protect your soul.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
This is the title of the terrifying tale of the headless rider.
A tale told to chill your bones
The legend is a spooky story that is meant to send shivers down your spine.
your head will soon be his own
This suggests that if you're not careful, you could be the next victim to lose your head to the rider.
Through the doors you run now in vain
You are now running aimlessly through the doors, but it's futile as there's no escaping the rider's pursuit.
In pursuit is the rider insane
The rider relentlessly chases you, and his madness only adds to the terror of the moment.
His blade held high shine sin the moonlight
The rider's sharp blade is glinting in the moonlight as he raises it high to strike.
Your head comes off and then rolls out of sight!
The rider decapitates you, and your head falls off and rolls out of sight.
Beware, beware the night...
This is yet another warning to beware of the horrors that come with the darkness of the night.
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.