The early beginning o… Read Full Bio ↴French progressive metal band created in 1999.
The early beginning of Spheric Universe Experience dates back to 1999, when guitarist Vince Benaim decided to create a progressive metal band together with his friends Sam (on drums) and John Drai (on bass). The band did some local gigs in and around the southern parts of France, going by the name of Gates of Delirium.
They knew that they limited their own repertoire by not incorportating vocals and keyboards, so by 2001 keyboardist Fred Colombo entered the band together with vocalist Alex. Now going by the band name of Amnesya, the guys did lots of liveshows and one demo CD.
In August 2002, the band split because of musical disagreements leaving Vince, John and Fred to continue under the name of Spheric Universe Experience.
During the next 8 months their passion for composing led them to write a complete album, which they recorded at home as a demo in April 2003 with session vocalist Franck Garcia, who came in just a few days before the recordings began. The vocals were recorded in a professional studio, and although Franck didn't have much time with the band prior to recording it, the result is very convincing, which is why he now have joined the band fulltime. The 2003 demo, "The Burning Box", was sent to Intromental Management in Denmark, who immediately fell in love with the bands sound, and decided to offer them a management-deal.
With drummer Volodia Brice (Kitto, Frdric Lpe, Stphan Forte...), the band began recording the final album, "Mental Torments", in August 2003.
The cover artwork has already been done by famous Swedish artist Mattias Norn (www.progart.com). Early 2004, Volodia Brice decided to give up with SUE for personal reasons. The band immediately started to search for a drummer. During spring 2004, Guillaume Morero became the new drummer of SUE.
The band has been playing for 8 months with this line up. However, at the end of year 2004, there is a new change on drums: Guillaume Morero is substituted by Nicolas "Ranko" Muller, who is already recognized as an excellent drummer with his band Artefact. His huge technical skills have actually caught the attention of the band. SUE is now ready to present his first album live ("Mental Torments" in USA - the album released on February 21st 2006 with "Nightmare records". This version include one exclusive bonus track for the American audience only)!.
The band had the great opportunity to play as opening band for world-famous rock band Scorpions in September 2005. S.U.E. also opened for the former Scorpions guitar-heroe Uli Jon Roth in Paris. Now the french proggers are working on their second album that they'll start recording in May/June.
S.U.E released their second album, called Anima, on 23rd April 2007.
And...the new third album of the band, called Unreal, came out on 19th May 2009 :)
Sceptic
Spheric Universe Experience Lyrics
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Led by my eternal black desire
Around my sorrow, torches of wizards twist and fight
The night is falling and evil spirits rise up
Search – for pain , love – for pain
For the mistress and her mages
Take my hand I will see – your beauty in skies
Eternally – I will protect your night
‘Cause without you I'm mad of
Sceptic tears
Deep within the darkness of celestial legacy
I'm looking for the unknown Angel kiss
The Lords of madness have spelled my atrocity
The curse of sceptic reasons can be seen on my face
Why can I feel – Fears in your eyes
Take my hand I will see – your beauty in skies
Eternally – I will protect your night
‘Cause without you I'm mad of
Sceptic tears
So many tears – have been lasting so long
My soul burning in dreams
My heat is yours for infinity
Why can I feel – Fears in your eyes
Take my hand I will see – your beauty in skies
Eternally – I will protect your night
‘Cause I am mad
Of sceptic tears
The lyrics of Spheric Universe Experience's song Sceptic describe a journey through a shadow land, led by black desire and torches held by wizards in a fight against rising evil spirits. The singer is searching for pain, and love as well, with the hope of finding the unknown Angel kiss. However, the curse of sceptic reasons can be seen on his face as he struggles with fears in the eyes of his companion. He promises to protect her night, for he is mad with sceptic tears without her.
The song explores the themes of desire, fear, and protection. The singer is driven by his black desire, but is also haunted by fear. He sees fear in the eyes of his companion and seeks to protect her from it, for he cannot bear the thought of being without her. The lyrics also express an element of eternal love and devotion, with the singer pledging his heart to his companion for infinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Crossing the rivers of a shadow land by night
Traveling through a dark place at night
Led by my eternal black desire
Guided by a never-ending urge for something dark or forbidden
Around my sorrow, torches of wizards twist and fight
Amidst my sadness, the magicians' torches turn and clash
The night is falling and evil spirits rise up
As night approaches, malevolent beings begin to appear
Search – for pain , love – for pain
Looking for suffering, seeking out anguish
For the mistress and her mages
For the female leader and her sorcerers
Why can I feel – Fears in your eyes
Why am I able to perceive your anxieties
Take my hand I will see – your beauty in skies
Join me and I will show you the stunning sights above
Eternally – I will protect your night
Forevermore, I will safeguard the darkness that surrounds you
‘Cause without you I'm mad of Sceptic tears
Because without you, I'm driven to despair and disillusionment
Deep within the darkness of celestial legacy
In the midst of the obscurity of divine bequest
I'm looking for the unknown Angel kiss
I'm searching for the unfamiliar kiss of an angel
The Lords of madness have spelled my atrocity
The rulers of craziness have brought down my appalling crime
The curse of sceptic reasons can be seen on my face
The influence of doubting ideas is apparent on my countenance
So many tears – have been lasting so long
Numerous tears have been enduring for an extended period of time
My soul burning in dreams
My spirit is ablaze in my dreams
My heat is yours for infinity
My fervor is yours forever
‘Cause I am mad Of sceptic tears
Because I am driven insane by my doubtful tears
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.