Dean Wells- Vocals / Guitars
Chris Zoupa- Guitar
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Dean Wells- Vocals / Guitars
Chris Zoupa- Guitar
Andrew Cameron- Bass Guitar
Nick Ross- Drums
Hard work pays off in the world of music; band after band trying to plant their own flag in whatever scene pertains to their music. Sometimes it takes one album, sometimes it takes more. Persistence pays off, and Melbourne, Australia’s Teramaze know a thing or two about keeping their heads up.
Teramaze was originally formed during lead guitarist/producer Dean Well’s teenage years. The band put out a couple albums in the early years, but it wasn’t until the release of Anhedonia in 2012 that Wells felt the modern version of Teramaze actually began. That third album was met with critical acclaim, as was the follow up of 2014’s Esoteric Symbolism, which saw the quartet making a bolder statement and taking no prisoners to flex their musical muscle even further. , Teramaze have arrived with their cinematic Her Halo. This new beginning not only brings about more potential, but promise as well.
Wells will tell you himself that the Teramaze sound is assembled within the framework of the songwriting. Regardless of that focus, there is certainly a lot more than simply a faint slither of technicality due to the intricate musical bravado brushing up against the melodies, tunefully brandishing a smoothly executed soundscape while retaining the sheer loudness minus the belligerent anxiety. No wasting time trying to figure out where a solo should be, what type of insane time signature can be put in, and so on. The music shines, not blinds. Even with that melodic sensibility in tow, these guys don’t limit themselves to the confines of what stereotypical prog-metal is, as their catchy sonatas emphasize both the precision minded musicianship and melodies with divine harmonious vigor.
“It was very much a conscious decision to focus on the songs,” elaborates Wells, “Our music is all about the song as a whole. If a melody only needs a slow guitar solo with only three notes, then so be it. There’s no need to add anything else that might take away from the track itself. If we focus on the songwriting, we can appeal to musicians or anybody who loves good music.”
Even as the skeletal design of Her Halo is glued together by a proven song structure, the record possesses a concept. The narrative is wrapped around the subject matter of the ups and downs of dealing with fame, being persona non grata, love triangles, and the thin line between passion and friendship; issues which we all can relate to. Combine those themes around anthem riddled tunes and it’s a recipe for a fleshly executed record with a wide appeal that will appeal to musicians and music fans alike. Her Halo has massive potential to reach a broader base of fans; metal heads, straight out proggers who might otherwise like their heavy ear candy in moderation, AOR and melodic rock junkies that want to hear more out of the songs, and of course, the faithful ProgPower crowd, where the blood runs thick amongst that scene.
The first single off Her Halo will be “Out of Subconscious” which features fierce tempos, poignant touches of darkness, soaring axe attack, angelic harmonies, and a hauntingly dramatic music video. Followed up by the beautifully orchestrated title track, “Her Halo.”
Proverb Le Jame
Teramaze Lyrics
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From knowing who he really is
A face that can’t be seen
Behind it lies the scars still burning me
No one must know
I wait beneath the stairs
My face – my scars
Will slowly decompose – I blame you God
With all I knew
I tried to bleed from you
And all I ever wanted was a story
No one must know
The stain the guilt the blame
The body holds the wounds that burn in me
My face – my scars
Will slowly decompose – I blame you God
With all I knew
I tried to bleed from you
And all I ever wanted was a story
What have I become
No one must know
With all I knew
I tried to bleed from you
And all I ever wanted
All I ever knew
I tried to bleed from you
And all I ever wanted was a story
All from you
And all I ever wanted was a story
The lyrics to Teramaze's song Proverb Le Jame are quite introspective and personal. The singer expresses their struggle with identity and the scars they carry from their past. The "face that hides the man" refers to the persona that the singer puts on to conceal their true self. They feel that they cannot let anyone know who they really are, likely due to fear of judgement or rejection. The scars that lie beneath their facade are still burning, indicating that their past is still impacting their present.
The singer talks about waiting beneath the stairs and deciding who to borrow for their "maim". This line is somewhat cryptic, but it seems to suggest that the singer is considering hurting someone else to alleviate their own pain. They also blame God for their scars, indicating that they have experienced some trauma or hardship that has shaken their faith.
The chorus repeats the phrase "no one must know", emphasizing the singer's desire to keep their true self hidden. They express a longing for a story or some kind of narrative that makes sense of their pain, but seem to feel that this is out of reach. The final lines repeat the sentiment that all they ever wanted was a story, suggesting that the singer is struggling to find a sense of purpose or meaning in their life.
Overall, the song seems to be expressing the complicated and painful experience of struggling to find one's identity and make sense of past trauma. The singer feels trapped by their facade and is longing for some kind of resolution or understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
The face that hides the man
The exterior facade that a man wears to conceal his true self
From knowing who he really is
To prevent himself from acknowledging and understanding his real identity
A face that can’t be seen
An impenetrable mask that nobody can look through
Behind it lies the scars still burning me
Beneath this mask are the emotional and physical wounds that continue to hurt him
No one must know
The desire to keep this pain hidden and secret from others
I wait beneath the stairs
In a clandestine and hidden place, he waits for someone to inflict harm upon
Deciding whom to borrow for my maim
He is planning to harm someone else by using them for his own twisted purposes
My face – my scars
Referring to his true identity and emotional wounds that he tries to conceal
Will slowly decompose – I blame you God
His true self and emotional scars are decaying, and he blames God for his suffering
With all I knew
Despite his efforts to escape his pain and past experiences
I tried to bleed from you
He attempted to distance himself from his pain and trauma by blaming and hurting others
And all I ever wanted was a story
All he hoped for was an explanation or justification for his pain
The stain the guilt the blame
The ongoing impact of his past experiences and the culpability and responsibility that he carries
The body holds the wounds that burn in me
His physical body carries the emotional scars that continue to torment him
What have I become
The realization that his actions and pain have altered him into someone he doesn't recognize
With all I knew
Despite his best efforts to escape and forget his past experiences and pain
I tried to bleed from you
He attempted to hurt and blame others to distance himself from his suffering
And all I ever wanted
His unfulfilled desire amidst the pain and trauma
All I ever knew
His experiences and suffering have shaped his understanding of the world and himself
And all I ever wanted was a story
All he hopes for is an explanation or justification for his pain
All from you
Implies that he believes God is ultimately responsible for his pain and trauma
And all I ever wanted was a story
All he hopes for is an explanation or justification for his pain
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.