SV decided to retire in late 2001, but got back together in 2007 for a reunion show in Reno, NV. Following another reunion show in December of 2010, SV decided to once again re-form with Brian, Ryan, Tony and Neil and have added Chris Brock from Early Graves/Funeral Pyre to join them on bass as well as Doug Weber of Terror fame rejoining the group as 3rd guitarist.
SV will be playing a few shows throughout the year with a focus on songs from “The Outstretched Arms of Damnation” recordings and a couple classics from their 2000 release “Domination”, as well as writing new material.
Sworn Vengeance is:
Brian Baumgartner: Guitar
Chris Brock: Bass
Doug Weber: Guitar
Neil Dhawan: Guitar
Ryan Encinas: Vocals
Tony Barbier: Drums
Domination
Sworn Vengeance Lyrics
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The lyrics to Sworn Vengeance's song Domination convey a sense of brutal violence and nihilism. From the very start, the imagery of standing on the brink of extermination evokes a sense of impending doom, with the only law being domination by any means necessary. The idea of conquering all and leaving no man standing paints a picture of violence and destruction on a massive scale. The repeated references to slaughter and the river running red with blood add to the sense of unrelenting violence.
The singer takes on the persona of a warlord of the apocalypse, the destroyer of worlds who cannot rest until the world is on fire. The imagery of ruins and destruction surrounding him adds to the bleakness of the song, and the idea of an unstoppable force and the vision of death suggest that this warlord is not to be underestimated. The repeated references to the listener's demise and damnation create a sense of helplessness and hopelessness, with no escape from this world of warfare and wasteland.
This song speaks to a desire for power and dominance by any means necessary, regardless of the human cost. It paints a picture of a world gone mad, where violence and destruction reign supreme.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the brink of extermination.
We are on the edge of annihilation.
Domination is the only law.
We will rule by force.
Conquer all: no man is left standing.
We will eliminate anyone who opposes us.
Slaughter until the river runs red.
We will kill until blood flows like a river.
I am the warlord of your apocalypse.
I am the leader of the end of the world for you.
Ruins, my empire. Destruction surrounds.
My kingdom is in ruins and destruction is everywhere.
I am the destroyer of worlds.
I am the one who destroys everything.
I cannot rest until the world is on fire.
I won't stop until everything is destroyed.
Unstoppable force; I am the vision of death.
I am unstoppable and I represent death.
Prepare for the end. The time has arrived.
It's time to face the end.
No escape motherfucker, face destiny.
You can't run away, you have to face your fate.
Your blood is my strength. Your tears fuel my fury. Your screams feed my frenzy.
Your suffering gives me power, anger, and satisfaction.
Bow down for your demise. My reign forevermore.
Submit to your downfall, as I will always rule.
Warfare. Wasteland. Worldwide extinction.
The world is now a battlefield, destroyed, and headed towards extinction.
When I close my eyes I see this world burn.
I envision the world destroyed.
Prophecy arise, for it is written "and the dead shall inherit the Earth".
The prophecy is coming true, as the dead are taking over the Earth.
Messiah of oblivion.
I am the one who will bring total oblivion.
Slowly you realize that nothing can save you.
You will slowly realize that there is no escape.
You cannot kill what does not live.
You can't destroy what is already dead.
The realization. Your brutalization. Complete devastation. Your damnation.
You will understand the full extent of your misery, brutalization, and your fate of being damned.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.