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.
Tongues
The Chariot Lyrics
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Maybe all the chairs are always spoken for.
We got workers in back and the light is on
Their eyes but the sadness in your face is beside you with a grin.
You've mistaken all the homes and inspirations for the cage.
How was I supposed to know that we were never meant for this?
You're the reason we already know
And I believe you can call this weekend-mission: success,
We catalogued all our fears that you treasured,
And you hoped was here to stay.
This is the cut of the director and we got scenes out of our way.
When there's a scratch across the lens, all is lost.
Hey, wait, we hold our breath as we pass everyone sleeping.
The Chariot's song "Tongues" is a complex expression of the struggle with identity and belonging. The first two lines, "Maybe everything's alright. Maybe all the chairs are always spoken for." suggest a sense of unease and discomfort despite the appearance of a functional and complete situation. The line "You've mistaken all the homes and inspirations for the cage" highlights the theme of feeling trapped or confined in one's surroundings or circumstances. The persona questions their contingency and how they ended up in this place feeling out of place.
The second verse "We catalogued all our fears that you treasured, And you hoped was here to stay. This is the cut of the director and we got scenes out of our way" delves deeper into the way one is conditioned by the expectations and fears of others. The metaphor of the director and the cut scenes suggests that the persona is aware of the manipulation and censorship of their own identity. The final line of this section, "When there's a scratch across the lens, all is lost" can be interpreted as the moment when one realizes the falseness of the constructed reality.
The concluding lines "Hey, wait, we hold our breath as we pass everyone sleeping" convey a sense of slipping away from the imposed structures and towards a possibility of authentic existence. The song presents a challenging view on the necessity of self-determination and self-actualization towards overcoming social pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe everything's alright.
Perhaps things are fine, maybe there is no reason to worry or be concerned.
Maybe all the chairs are always spoken for.
It's possible that every seat is already taken, that there's no room for anyone else to join in.
We got workers in back and the light is on
There are people behind the scenes working and the work is continuing.
Their eyes but the sadness in your face is beside you with a grin.
Others may not see the pain or struggle you face, but you feel it despite putting on a brave face.
You've mistaken all the homes and inspirations for the cage.
You may have thought that places and people that inspire you were holding you back or trapping you, when in reality they were not.
How was I supposed to know that we were never meant for this?
It wasn't clear beforehand that this was the wrong path or situation for us.
You're the reason we already know
You, or your actions and choices, have made it evident that this is not the right fit for us.
And I believe you can call this weekend-mission: success,
Despite the challenges, it can still be considered a success or accomplishment.
But there's a scratch across the lens.
There's a flaw or disruption that is causing issues or preventing things from being seen clearly.
We catalogued all our fears that you treasured,
We acknowledged and documented the things we were afraid of, which perhaps you took solace in knowing.
And you hoped was here to stay.
You wanted those fears or worries to stick around and be present in some way.
This is the cut of the director and we got scenes out of our way.
This is the final product or vision of the creative leader and we have completed what was necessary to make it happen.
When there's a scratch across the lens, all is lost.
When something is hindering our vision or perspective, it's easy to lose sight of everything else.
Hey, wait, we hold our breath as we pass everyone sleeping.
We are cautious and quiet as we move on from this moment, not wanting to disturb anyone or anything that may be in our path.
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