After several attempts in finding the right drummer to complete the very first Talamyus line-up, luck finally stroke when Jean-Philippe Latour (drums) offered his services. The band started jamming right away and after giving various local concerts, the band entered Studio En-Phase (Jean-Philippe's studio) in January of 2005, to record the band's very first album entitled "As Long As It Flows...", which was later on licensed to local indie label GWN Records.
In August of 2005, Nicolas Vincent joined the band to add a second guitar.
Various shows followed locally. Then in late 2007, ex-DEATHROW drummer Jonathan Herbst was enlisted to fill the void left by Jean-Philippe, who left the band for personal matters. The move proved to be beneficial, instantly bringing the band to a higher level of musicianship.
Hitting back studio En-Phase for the band's second album entitled "In These Days of Violence". The new material showcases a giant leap in originality, production and musicianship. The band's style slowly shifting to more of a Viking Metal approach while still keeping its Thrash Metal overtones.
The new album was released through a licensing deal with the new Montréal based label PRODISK. The new album, distributed by FUSION 3 in Canada, received a lot of airplay, topping charts on various radio shows Canada-wide. The band launched the new album opening for FINNTROLL, in front of 1200 fist banging and chanting local kids, instantly putting the band on the map once and for all as a band worthy of local and international attention.
2008 started strong with the band supporting KALMAH on their first ever Canadian tour. This tour was a total success for the band, both financially and promotion-wise, opening the door to more shows all over the province. The band closed the book on the year 2008 with a 15 shows Québec / Ontario / Maritimes tour, supporting Brazilian legends KRISIUN (the last show of the tour opening the second night of the Trois-Rivières Metal Fest, in front of more than 700 metal fans!) and a one last Montréal gig, supporting ex-label mates PROFUGUS MORTIS's return to a headlining show in Montréal.
While all these projects are in motion, guitar player Nicolas Vincent left the band in mid-2008... After several months of intense search for the right member and several shows made with a session guitar player, the guys found their man in early 2009: Enters new guitar player Nikolai Olekhnovitch, who's talent and drive fits perfectly with the band...
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God Of War
Talamyus Lyrics
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And order of the God of War
My enemies are those
Who are against the God of War
My anger rages as my sword hits
The flesh of my nemesis
Kill and torture is my gift
Which I offer for the God of War
Slay and conquer
When the flaming sword grabs my inner force
I feel the sword controlling me
We are forged together as one
I sense the power of my mighty God
I am the God of War
I had killed the last victim
With my rage leading blindly in my mind
Blood was spilled on the field,
Many dead rest in pain
The battleground is now quiet
With sword and shield lying on the ground
I saw a sword on fire,
I can sense that it's force attracting me
Slay and conquer
When the flaming sword
Grabs my inner force
I feel the sword controlling me
We are forged together as one
I sense the power of my mighty God
I am the God of War
I feel the burn
I feel the pain
Am I dying?
My skin is burning
My mind changing
It's no more me
I am alone
I am stronger
I am not dying
I am now a demon
A ruler for war
I am God
I was born and raised
To be the mighty God of War
My enemies are now those
Who are against me
RISE!
The lyrics of Talamyus's song God of War are about a soldier who was born and raised to serve and worship the God of War. He believes that it is his duty to destroy his enemies and offer up his kills as a tribute to his god. The soldier is filled with anger and feels an unexplainable force that drives him to slay and conquer his opponents. As he fights, he feels a bond with his sword as if they were forged and become one. The soldier gains power and strength from the God of War, even feeling as though he becomes the god himself.
There is a turning point in the lyrics where the soldier feels that he is no longer himself. He describes feeling pain and burning, and his mind and body changing. He believes that he is dying, but in fact, he is transforming into a demon, a ruler for war, and ultimately becoming the God of War himself. The final verse in the lyrics encourages the listener to rise up and embrace the power and strength of the God of War.
The song speaks to the theme of the glorification of war and the concept of sacrificing one's humanity to become a powerful and feared warrior. It highlights the idea of blindly following orders and putting faith in a higher power to justify violent actions. The lyrics also reveal the transformation of a soldier, losing touch with his humanity to become a godlike figure.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born and raised, by the law
My upbringing was centered around a strict code
And order of the God of War
Which was guided by the deity of battle
My enemies are those
I only regard as foes
Who are against the God of War
Those who oppose my divinity
My anger rages as my sword hits
My fury swells as my weapon strikes
The flesh of my nemesis
The body of my adversary
Kill and torture is my gift
To end life and inflict torment are my talents
Which I offer for the God of War
Sacrifices to my deity of battle
Slay and conquer
My purpose is to kill and dominate
When the flaming sword grabs my inner force
As I wield the infernal blade with my soul
I feel the sword controlling me
It influences and directs my actions
We are forged together as one
The sword and I are inseparable
I sense the power of my mighty God
The strength of my divine patron flows through me
I am the God of War
As a champion of battle, I embody its divine essence
I had killed the last victim
I had slain my last opponent
With my rage leading blindly in my mind
My fury driving me without caution or foresight
Blood was spilled on the field,
The area was stained with the life fluids of many
Many dead rest in pain
Numerous casualties suffer in their final moments
The battleground is now quiet
The conflict has ended, only a solemn stillness remains
With sword and shield lying on the ground
Abandoned equipment scattered about
I saw a sword on fire,
My attention is drawn to an aflame weapon
I can sense that it's force attracting me
I feel drawn to its power
I feel the burn
An intense heat courses through me
I feel the pain
A painful sensation grips me
Am I dying?
I question if death awaits me
My skin is burning
I feel the heat affecting my flesh
My mind changing
My thoughts and emotions are transforming
It's no more me
I am no longer who I once was
I am alone
I am isolated in my state
I am stronger
I am more potent than before
I am not dying
I am not fading into death
I am now a demon
I have become a being of malevolence
A ruler for war
A sovereign of battle and domination
I am God
As a supreme being of conflict, I enforce my divine will
RISE!
An exhortation to advance and conquer
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rafael Pestano
SLAY AND CONQUER!
Jacob Tyler
I WAS THERE MAAAANNNN!!!!
Jonathan Herbst
hell yeah !
Andrew Last
DAMN THAT WAS A GOOD SHOW.... but i must not agree i thought kalmah was better
Seppovesimies
Talamyus is way better than Kalmah!!!
Jonathan Herbst
Nous avons un nouveau guitariste son premier show avec nous sera en mars au club soda.
Shawn Thomas
Comment de monde qui avait ? genre 150-200 ?!?!?!
Andy Roo
@mysltical666 cryptic howling was better than kalmah, u jelly?