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.”
Without Red Hands
Teramaze Lyrics
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Best friends with lonely
How can it be
Looking out from here should way be gone by now
I’m leaving with nothing
Your pretty face is tempting
I gotta find my way out of here
Don’t even think you can
Leave without red hands
You only fortify your pain
Pain
Pain
Looking our from here should way be gone by now
I am a combination of indulgence and self deception
I am a combination of indulgence and self deception
And the weight holding down
What was it like without you around
Oh
I remember
I remember without you with me
Without you with me
Without you, With me – You, Were never part of me
The lyrics of Teramaze's song "Without Red Hands" offer a poignant look at the effects of loneliness and misery on the human psyche. The first verse highlights the relationship between the two, as if they are best friends, always present together. The singer questions why he hasn't been able to move on from this feeling even though he longs to do so. The feeling to leave it all behind is made more acute by the next two verses where the singer decides to leave behind everything yet is still tempted by the one he loves.
The chorus of the song is the most powerful part of it, with the lyrics 'Don’t even think you can, Leave without red hands, You only fortify your pain, Pain, Pain.' suggesting that the person should not leave without taking responsibility for the red hands they have, meaning that they have caused someone pain or hurt along the way. The idea here is that those who don’t admit their guilt will only end up holding on to their pain, unable to move on. The last part of the song speaks of the singer’s realization about his indulgence and self-deception, and how being with the one he loves never gave him what he needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Misery
The feeling of misery is always accompanied by loneliness
Best friends with lonely
Loneliness is always closely associated with misery
How can it be
The fact that misery and loneliness are linked is hard to comprehend
Looking out from here should way be gone by now
By now, one would expect a way out of the misery and loneliness, but it's not yet in sight
I’m leaving with nothing
Despite trying to leave, there's nothing to take away from the misery and loneliness
Your pretty face is tempting
Despite the temptation of someone or something else, the misery and loneliness still persist
I gotta find my way out of here
The desire to escape the misery and loneliness is strong
Don’t even think you can
There's a warning to not even consider a particular action
Leave without red hands
Leaving a situation with 'red hands' means leaving it with guilt or wrongdoing
You only fortify your pain
The action being warned against will only increase the pain and misery suffered
Looking out from here should way be gone by now
Despite the passage of time, a way out of the misery and loneliness remains elusive
I am a combination of indulgence and self deception
The artist admits to being someone who indulges in self-deception
And the weight holding down
There's something weighing down the singer
What was it like without you around
The singer remembers a time before the object of their address was present
Oh
An exclamation of emotion, likely sadness or regret
I remember
The artist recalls a memory
I remember without you with me
The artist recalls a time when the object of their address wasn't present
Without you with me
The singer acknowledges that the object of their address isn't needed to be present in their life
Without you, With me – You, Were never part of me
The singer clarifies that the object of their address was never a part of their life
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vitaliy Antonuk
This album is simply amazing and in my Playlist every time. So aggressive and voice so good
OPeCKiE Productions
Honestly, I feel like it sounds like the humble beginnings of a badass Meshiaak record :)
Mark K
Just scoping out some of this shit on iTunes. Where the hell was I or you back in 2008. This kicks ass. Anhedonia album is fucking hot. Without Red Hands is nice and heavy/angry. Damn there are a lot of lesser known bands out there that need to be brought to the forefront. 08 & 12 sound a little angrier and little less polished which I really like. But the newer stuff sounds not as angry but more polished well I might take that back Punishment by Design sounds brutally awesome. One new fan and waiting for that next Meshiaak album!!!!
Super Mario Diagnostics
Sucks that this album was removed from spotify(or every streaming app for that matter)
Super Mario Diagnostics
@Wells Music thanks Dean for bringing it back!
Super Mario Diagnostics
@Wells Music thanks! I'll keep an eye out!
Wells Music
It’ll be back up soon under the bands publishing
Антон Елисеев
2:38 This part remind me Death Note intro :D
Wells Music
Антон Елисеев thabks this song was written almost 10 years ago 😂
Антон Елисеев
@Wells Music Anime called 'Death Note'. Second intro kinda reming me part of your song part (2:31-2:39). When I listened this song first time, I was like "wow, that's a nice thing", sounds great.