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.”
The Unseen
Teramaze Lyrics
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Leaving hurt as they go
Arisen to a land of glory
Lost from our sight the unseen world
Now you find souls ascending
Mysterious to some
A world that seems to be unknown
Being lost like blinded eyes now sown
Lost like blinded eyes
A world that seem to be unknown is unseen
Welcome to the beginning of the end
Realm of the unknown
Fallen asleep then glorified believers
Will be reunited
Now you find souls ascending
Mysterious to some
A world that seems to be unknown
Being lost like blinded eyes now sown
Revealed on the day of the lord being
Lost like blinded eyes
A world that seem to be unknown is unseen
Realize the meaning to us all
A quiet place in the Lord
Unseen
Do you believe in what you cannot see?
Even though the way you live is not the way to be
The song "The Unseen" by Teramaze reflects on the idea of the afterlife, where loved ones who have passed on have ascended to a world of glory. The song discusses the mystery and unknown element of this unseen world and how it can be hard for some to comprehend. It brings about the idea that the day of the Lord will reveal what was once unknown and those who were lost will finally be found.
The lyrics bring about a sense of acceptance and understanding towards the afterlife, and the lines "Realize the meaning to us all, A quiet place in the Lord, Unseen" reflect on the idea that we may not fully understand what is happening in this unseen world, but there is a greater purpose and meaning to it all. The song then poses a thought-provoking question, "Do you believe in what you cannot see? Even though the way you live is not the way to be" which urges us to reflect on our beliefs and actions in the present world, despite the element of the unknown in the afterlife.
Overall, "The Unseen" tackles the idea of the afterlife eloquently, using powerful lyrics to evoke emotions of acceptance and introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
Loved ones they pass on
People we love die
Leaving hurt as they go
Their departure leaves us in pain
Arisen to a land of glory
Their souls have gone to heaven
Lost from our sight the unseen world
The afterlife is unknown to us as living beings
Now you find souls ascending
Souls of the deceased go to heaven
Mysterious to some
Some people do not believe in the afterlife
A world that seems to be unknown
The afterlife remains a mystery to many
Being lost like blinded eyes now sown
The afterlife is a mystery that can never be fully understood
Revealed on the day of the lord being
The day of judgment will reveal the truth of the afterlife
Lost like blinded eyes
The afterlife is unknown and mysterious
A world that seem to be unknown is unseen
We can't see the afterlife
Welcome to the beginning of the end
This is the start of the end times
Realm of the unknown
The afterlife is beyond human understanding
Fallen asleep then glorified believers
Believers who have died will be resurrected in glory
Will be reunited
Believers will be reunited with their loved ones in the afterlife
Realize the meaning to us all
We need to understand the reality of the afterlife
A quiet place in the Lord
Heaven is a peaceful place in the presence of God
Unseen
The afterlife is invisible to living beings
Do you believe in what you cannot see?
Do you have faith in the afterlife?
Even though the way you live is not the way to be
We should live in a way that reflects our belief in the afterlife and God's will.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Steve Campbell
Thank you for this, been trying for 20 minutes to think of who did the song Shadows? And then it hit me, and to find The Unseen too, excellent.
Chris Jarrett
any footage of teramaze at blackstump christian music festival?