1. "The Chariot"
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1. "The Chariot"
The Chariot is a metalcore band signed to Solid State Records. The Chariot was formed in 2003 by ex-Norma Jean front man Josh Scogin.
Their debut full length album "Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, And Nothing Is Bleeding" was recorded entirely in one take, and was unmastered, which gave it more of a raw feel that was very similar to their live sound. Their wild and maniacal behavior onstage helped create a great impression for them in the underground, and despite numerous lineup changes they have managed to keep this reputation alive for the duration of their career.
In the winter of 2005 they released an EP entitled "Unsung" which featured two new songs, and four re-recordings from "Everything Is Alive, Everything Is Breathing, Nothing Is Dead, And Nothing Is Bleeding." This EP saw The Chariot's chaotic, feedback-inducing sound replaced by slightly more polished production, while still containing the rather harsh songwriting that they had become known for.
On April 3rd of 2007 they released their second full-length album called "The Fiancee." This album followed suit with the "Unsung EP", as the production was more well-defined and evened out. The last track on the album is the first and last verses of a hymn called "The Trumpet," sung by The Sacred Harp Singers choir (www.awakemysoul.com). The Sacred Harp Singers also sang at the end of "And Shot Each Other," and "Then Came To Kill" is a re-recording of "Kenny Gibler (Play The Piano Like A Disease)" from the "Unsung EP", and features Hayley Williams, the lead singer of Paramore on vocals.
In 2008, Dan Eaton and Jake Ryan left the band to pursue their band Queens Club. Jon Terry also left the band, but Jon Kindler, the bassist, stayed, marking the first time in the history of The Chariot that one member of the line-up had stayed for more than one album (with the exception of Josh Scogin, as to many he is The Chariot). The new (and still in place) Chariot lineup consists of various numbers from Canada natives I Hate Sally, and the local Georgia band The Rein. This line-up went on to tour throughout Europe for most of 2008 and then it was announced that they would be writing and recording their third full length, to be released on May 5th, 2009.
"Wars And Rumors Of Wars", the third full-length album from The Chariot, and fourth release overall, came out on May 5th, 2009. This album marked a slight return to the initial sound of their first album. While the cleaner production of "The Fiancee" was still in place, the overall feel of the album was much heavier and very reminiscent of their cacophonous sound. In other words, while being slightly more discernible, it is packed to the max with energy. The album was hand stamped and hand numbered, and was released at the dawn of The Chariot's first U.S. tour of 2009, supporting alongside Car Bomb for Gojira's "The Way Of The Flesh" Tour.
Band Members
Joshua Scogin - Vocals
Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler- Bass
Bryan Russell Taylor- Guitar / Vocals
David Kennedy- Drums
Dan Vokey- Guitar
Former Members
Keller Harbin - Guitar / Vocals
Tony Medina - Guitar
Joshua Beiser - Bass
Jeff Carter - Drums
Mark Nicks - Drums
Dan Eaton - Guitar / Vocals
Jake Ryan - Drums
John Terry - Guitar
2. "Chariot"
Chariot is a NWOBHM band from London. Their full-length debut was the hard-hitting "The Warrior" in 1984. A year later, they released an EP called "All Alone Again". In 1986, they released their second full-length album "Burning Ambition". The first two albums of this band are a very representative example of the eighties British hard rock. Some NWOBHM enthusiasts may describe their sound as a cross between Diamond Head and Motörhead with a more upbeat ambience. Their fan based extended from the UK and Europe right up to Japan. For a short time they played alongside the European tour of classic heavy metal act, Manowar. The Chariot disbanded in 1992. Some of its members continued playing in a newer band called “Dirty Deeds" with a more hard-rock sound. Dirty Deeds was lead by Pete Franklin.
The band reformed in 2004 and it was quite a busy year of Chariot releases! The same year they released two compilations -- "Early Days, Late Nights" and "What Goes Around", a DVD release of their 1986 live recording "Sweating Blood - Live At The Marquee" and additionally a demo Promo CD. In 2006, they came back with all new material with their full-length album "Behind the Wire". The last album strongly resonates their NWOBHM eighties days.
Current line-up
Pete Franklin - Guitars/Vocals
Paul Lane - Guitars
John Smith - Bass
Jeff Braithwaite - Drums
3. "Chariot"
A trio of the late 60s. Their music is often depicted as being influenced by the band Cream. All band members - except the drummer Pug Barker - apparently disappeared without a trace.
4. "Chariot"
A single album project involving The Posies' Ken Stringfellow and Brian Young (now in Fountains of Wayne), along with White Flag's Pat Fear and Javier Escovedo of The Zeros. The album was titled "I Am Ben Hur" and was released in 1997 and is punk/power pop in style. It features cover versions of songs by Alex Chilton, The Choir, Los Bravos, The Count Five and Paul Revere and the Raiders mixed with originals by all band members. A great album, but sadly their only album.
5. "Chariot"
A Christian metal band from the mid-80's. They recorded two demos and were in two compilations - White Metal Invasion (1989) and Underground Metal (1988). Paul Avilas was the vocalist and Louis Filardo was the lead guitarist.
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The Chariot Lyrics
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The hour of the sixth is a reference to the biblical account of Jesus' crucifixion, where He was crucified at the sixth hour of the day (Mark 15:33-45). The forty men minus one could refer to the Roman soldiers present at the crucifixion, minus the one soldier who recognized Jesus as the Son of God (Matthew 27:54). The lyrics suggest that even those who were physically present at the crucifixion were unable to fully comprehend the significance of what was happening before them, and were left with a sense of bleakness and failure.
The repetition of the phrase "definition by definition" could be interpreted as an acknowledgment of the various interpretations and perspectives surrounding the crucifixion, and the challenge of fully understanding its meaning. The lyrics seem to explore the tension between intellectual comprehension and emotional response, as the weight of the event is felt even as the mind struggles to grasp it.
Overall, the song appears to be a meditation on the mystery and power of the crucifixion, and the limitations of human understanding in the face of such profound events.
Line by Line Meaning
In the hour of the sixth, forty men minus one,
At a precise moment, just before the seventh hour, a group of forty men reduced by one,
definition by definition,
Methodically and systematically,
grow bleak.
Become grim and depressing.
Failure.
The men are not succeeding or achieving their goals.
Oversea, my heart goes out.
My emotions are overflowing and extending beyond my control, directed towards a faraway land.
My heart goes out.
I am experiencing strong feelings and deep empathy.
Tipping hats in the shape of crooked crosses to complicate the only air we need.
Creating obstacles and difficulties in our lives, symbolized by tipping our hats in the shape of crosses, obstructing our ability to simply breathe.
Complicate the only air we need.
Making it difficult for us to live and breathe normally.
Chase combustion engines to the deep end,
Pursuing powerful, fiery machines to a dangerous point of no return,
taking sides against the family.
Choosing to oppose or betray the people who should be closest to us.
Leave your possessions and your vanity.
Abandon material goods and egoistic desires.
Oversea, my heart goes out.
Once again, my emotions are overwhelming and reaching faraway places.
My heart goes out.
I am still experiencing intense emotions and empathy.
Sailing through strange oceans, dust off your compass,
Navigating unknown seas, clean and repair your guiding instrument,
let love be your guide.
Allow love to direct and guide you.
Leave hate far behind.
Reject and abandon all forms of hatred and animosity.
Oversea, my heart goes out.
One more time, my emotions are overflowing towards distant places.
My heart goes out.
I am still experiencing intense emotions and empathy.
Contributed by Eli F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@omarpokorni4660
This is a song that came upon me
One night
When the news it had been telling me
Bout one more war and one more fight and
I, I sighed
But then I thought about my friends
Then I wrote this declaration
Just in case the world end
Our guns
We shot them in the things we said
Ah we didn't need no bullets
Cause we rely on some words instead
Kill someone in argument
Outwit them with our brains
And we'd kill ourselves laughing
At the funny things we'd say
And bombs
We had them saved for special times
When the crew would call a shakedown
We'd break down a party landmine
Women that so sexy
They explode us with their looks
Ah we blowing up some speakers
Jumping 'round 'til the ground shook
And missiles
They were the road trips that we launched
T-t-tripping 'cross this island
Starting missions at the break of dawn
Yawn and smile, say
"What direction shall we take?"
Somewhere where it warm and wet
This be the route we'd always take and
[Chorus]
Our weapons were our instruments
Made from timber and steel
We never yielded to conformity
But stood like kings
In a chariot that's riding on a
Record wheel
[Chorus]
Our weapons were our instruments
Made from timber and steel
We never yielded to conformity
But stood like kings
In a chariot that's riding on a
Record wheel
[Chorus]
Our weapons were our instruments
Made from our timber and steel
We never yielded to conformity
But stood like kings
In a chariot that's riding on a
Record wheel
And our air force flying
When the frisbee in the sky
Have a session while we're smoking
Now we're feeling extra high
And we'd sneak into a car park
With the skaties on our back
And we're flying down the levels howling
"On the attack now, on the attack"
And battles
They happened in these dance halls
See we'd rather fight with music
Choosing when the rhythm warms
Battle at these shakedowns
And we'd battle at these gigs
We do battle in our bedrooms
Made some sweet love to the beat
And our allies grew
Wherever we would roam
See whenever we're together
Any stranger feel at home
In a way we are an army
But this army not destruct
No instead we're doing simple things
Good loving, find it, run amuck
This be a declaration
Written about my friends
It's engraved into this song
So they know we're not forgetting them
See maybe if the world contained
More people like these
Then the news would not be telling me
Bout all that warfare endlessly and
[Chorus]
Our weapons were our instruments
Made from timber and steel
We never yielded to conformity
But stood like kings
In a chariot that's riding on a
Record wheel
@zoeefanow7038
does this song make anyone else really happy?
@CompleteNewbie
Everyone.
@soonerthanlater8206
Errry time
@pretizell9861
me fam
@Achoomuah
Yes.
@jeffreybarkin3177
ABSOLUTELY!
As the Only Wars we NEED are Debates!
NO More Killing and Take our arguments SERIOUSLY, I should THINK?
ANY Thoughts?
Curious....
❤
PS AWESOME Song and Musicianship Too!
@Eminem9420
2024 still rocking since high school
@apatternedhorizon
I found this song years ago while looking up the hardcore band the chariot, couldn't have been happier about my discovery
@luispedropinzonrosales2565
Jajaja Oscar de la hoz. Same thing happened to me.
@randywilliams5605
This is why I'm here. I was like "Why have I never heard of this song?!" Now I know, and I'm ok with it.