Sign of the Jackal spent the bulk of their first year covering their favorite classic metal songs live, opting to avoid the hits and instead keep things interesting with a set list full of rare b-sides and obscure album tracks. Desiring a fuller, more complete live sound, rhythm guitarist Max was added to complete the line-up in April 2008. The line-up now complete, SOTJ began writing and rehearsing original music, incorporating their interest in classic horror and thriller films with the sounds of early 80’s underground European and American heavy metal to create their own unique image and sound.
Propelled by the encouragement of strong fan interest that began locally and spread quickly throughout Europe, Sign of the Jackal entered the studio for the first time during the winter of 2008 to record their debut two-track demo, aptly named the “Haunted House Tapes”. A nod to the old school, the limited edition demo was limited to only 100 CDs as well as 36 cassette tapes for the true die-hards and cult heavy metal fans.
With a string of dates throughout the spring and a signing with Heavy Artillery Records in May, Sign of the Jackal have begun 2009 with a bang and are poised to join the growing ranks of today’s heavy metal heroes. Fans of Warlock/Doro, early Iron Maiden, Enforcer and traditional heavy metal take note; when Sign of the Jackal come to fight for rock no prisoners will be taken!
Nightmare
Sign of the Jackal Lyrics
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Heat of the night, then set him free
As I close my eyes, madness comes and goes
Shouting loud, it’s not a dream
Nightmare, touch of evil, iron fist
Every time I lie, the air becomes so cold
Black night, he comes to get your sold
Try to fight your soul
Ooh, the pain you feel
Sweet dream that you desire, no escape, no survivor
Deadly claws for you tonight
Strange feeling though the darkness, neon eyes scanning faster
A call for you, it’s time to feel the thrill
Black night, he comes to get your sold
Ooh, the pain you feel
Try to fight your soul
Ooh, we rock
Curse you all, demonic power push you under
You give it up when metal burns
As I close my eyes evil is newborn
Shout it loud it’s not a dream
Nightmare, spikes of evil, iron fist
Every time I lie, the air becomes so cold
Black night, he comes to get your sold
Ooh, the pain you feel
Try to fight your soul
Ooh, we rock
Nightmare, black night
The song "Nightmare" by Sign of the Jackal is a heavy metal track that describes a frightening dream that turns into a deadly reality. The lyrics express the feeling of being trapped in a nightmare where a hunter who has demonic powers is chasing the dreamer. The dreamer tries to escape the hunter’s grasp, but all efforts are futile, and the pain is unbearable. The lyrics suggest that the nightmare is not just a dream but a real-life experience where the hunter comes to get the dreamer's soul.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of desperation and powerlessness as the dreamer tries to fight the hunter's claws. The repetition of the words "Nightmare, touch of evil, iron fist" emphasizes the evil and powerful nature of the hunter. The chorus of the song portrays the agony and desperation of the dreamer as he tries to escape the grasp of the evil hunter. The lyrics suggest that the nightmare is a recurring and constant experience that the dreamer cannot escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream no more, choked by the embrace of the hunter
Stop dreaming as you are suffocating in the clutches of the hunter.
Heat of the night, then set him free
The intensity of the situation must be tackled but it is important to free oneself from it as well.
As I close my eyes, madness comes and goes
When I shut my eyes, I experience fits of insanity that come and go in a whiplash.
Shouting loud, it’s not a dream
Loudly shouting the fact that it's not just a dream, but a reality that needs to be dealt with.
Nightmare, touch of evil, iron fist
A demonic dream accompanied by evil and an oppressive power.
Every time I lie, the air becomes so cold
Each time a lie is told, the atmosphere cools and becomes chillingly uncomfortable.
Black night, he comes to get your sold
The dark night is when he arrives to take away what you have sold.
Ooh, the pain you feel
The agony that you undergo is truly unbearable.
Try to fight your soul
Attempt to combat the tide that is trying to take control of your very being.
Ooh, we rock
Despite everything, we still rock.
Sweet dream that you desire, no escape, no survivor
The dream you yearn for is a trap with no exit or survivors.
Deadly claws for you tonight
Tonight, be ready to face the fatal claws.
Strange feeling though the darkness, neon eyes scanning faster
The eerie sensation in the dark, neon eyes scanning the surroundings quickly.
A call for you, it’s time to feel the thrill
It's your turn to feel the excitement as you hear the call.
Curse you all, demonic power push you under
All of you are cursed as a demonic force takes control and drags you down.
You give it up when metal burns
When the intense heat of metal burns, you surrender your will.
As I close my eyes evil is newborn
When eyes shut, evil arises anew.
Nightmare, spikes of evil, iron fist
A demonic dream filled with dangerous spikes and an oppressive power.
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