Epic Heavy/Speed Metal
ORIGIN:
USA (San Diego, Californ… Read Full Bio ↴GENRE:
Epic Heavy/Speed Metal
ORIGIN:
USA (San Diego, California), 1998
CURRENT LINE-UP:
Jason Conde-Houston (vocals)
Robbie Houston (guitar)
Rob Steinway (guitar)
Zach Palmer (bass)
Patrick Seick (drums)
BIOGRAGRAPY
What started as a bunch of teenage San Diegan Slayer/Manowar fans writing songs about Skelator taking over the world has turned into a bunch of 20 something year old Rainbow/Sabbath fans writing songs about their favorite fantasy books. The band has stayed true to itself through the years writing epic songs, and rock anthems. We are not a joke, but we also know how to have fun. Bands that take themselves too seriously bore us. But bands that don't play from the heart should be destroyed, this is our decree.
DISCOGRAPHY
2000 Taste My Demon Seed (Demo)
2001 Behold... (Demo)
2003 Give Me Metal or Give Me Death (Demo)
2005 Swords (EP)
2006 Gore of War (Split w/ Gutrot)
2008 Time of the Sword Rulers (Comp/Best of)
2008 Give Me Metal or Give Me Death (Full Length)
2010 Death to All Nations (Full Length)
Cast Iron
Skelator Lyrics
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We hear the sound we feel the pound of heavy metal
Facing all your fears and now you're drowning in your tears
You see the light you feel the plight ignite us all
Cast Iron
Burning through the night
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Ready for the fight
Cast Iron
Cause metal never dies
Settling the score you know we always want some more
Open your eyes to see the prize we're here for glory
Tearing down the walls we are proud and standing tall
Now raise your fist and feel the bliss we're making history
The flames and getting higher!
Cast Iron
Burning through the night
Cast Iron
There is no end in sight
Cast Iron
Ready for the fight
Cast Iron
Cause metal never dies
The lyrics to Skelator's song "Cast Iron" are a celebration of heavy metal and the community that surrounds it. The song speaks to the power and might that comes along with playing metal music, as well as the comradery that is present amongst fans of the genre. The first verse describes the exhilarating feeling of racing through the night while listening to heavy metal music, which provides a sense of empowerment and strength. The sound of heavy metal is depicted as pounding, creating an intense feeling within the listener. The second half of the verse depicts a shift in the emotional tone to a feeling of fear and despair. However, this quickly turns around with the acknowledgement of a sense of hope and unity that comes with this music.
The chorus of the song is an announcement of the strength and power of heavy metal music. The first line, "Cast Iron, burning through the night", describes the passion and intensity that metal music invokes. The line "there is no end in sight" speaks to the idea that heavy metal is not going away anytime soon. Additionally, the phrase "ready for the fight" conveys a sense of battle-readiness among those that listen to heavy metal music. The assertion that "metal never dies" is a reminder of the timeless nature of the genre and its ability to reinvent itself over time.
The second verse of the song continues to celebrate the glory of heavy metal. The "score" that is being "settled" is that of the metal community, which is always looking for more ways to express itself and stand out. This verse also alludes to the idea that metal fans are aware of their outsider status, but revel in that fact. They are tearing down walls and standing tall, creating a space for themselves both within and outside of society. The ending lines of the second verse, which declare "we're making history," solidifies this notion.
Overall, "Cast Iron" is a powerful anthem for the heavy metal genre and its fans. It speaks to the passion, strength, and comradery that metal invokes, as well as the sense of history and legacy that it carries with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Racing through the night we feel the power and the might
We are moving quickly through the night and we feel incredibly strong and powerful.
We hear the sound we feel the pound of heavy metal
The music we hear is so loud and intense that we can feel it in our bones.
Facing all your fears and now you're drowning in your tears
You are now paralyzed by your fears and are overwhelmed with sadness.
You see the light you feel the plight ignite us all
You finally see a way out and your determination motivates us all.
Cast Iron
We are solid and unbreakable.
Burning through the night
We are fiercely moving through the darkness.
Cast Iron
We are unrelenting and unstoppable.
There is no end in sight
We will never stop, no matter what obstacles stand in our way.
Cast Iron
We are always ready for a fight.
Cause metal never dies
Our resolve and our passion will never fade or weaken.
Settling the score you know we always want some more
We are constantly looking for new challenges to overcome and new victories to seize.
Open your eyes to see the prize we're here for glory
Look around and realize that the victory we seek will lead us to great glory and recognition.
Tearing down the walls we are proud and standing tall
We are knocking down barriers and obstacles with great pride, and our strength and determination make us stand tall.
Now raise your fist and feel the bliss we're making history
In this moment, we are making history, and raising your fist will make you feel the joy and power of this achievement.
The flames and getting higher!
Our passion and intensity are getting stronger and more intense!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT STEINWAY, ROBERT HOUSTON, PATRICK SEICK, DARIN WALL, JASON CONDE-HOUSTON
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