Vendetta Spoken gained local and regional traction with their incredible live performances, later garnered a lot of "far-upper" Midwest attention throughout 2008-2009. Praised for their unique touring regimen, the band have had the honors of sharing the stage with bands; Born of Osiris, Shai Hulud, With Blood Comes Cleansing, For Today, Too Pure to Die, The Crinn, and Hemlock — which have helped cement Vendetta Spokens' reputation as one of the states most formidable live outfits. Formed in 2007, the group gained notoriety with their 2009 independent release Shrieking Of The Damned [recorded at Cathouse Studios in Sioux Falls, SD by Mike Dresch], featuring the ever-impressive single "Hands of the Corrupted."
Since 2009, Vendetta Spoken has dealt with several lineup changes but that hasn't stopped original co-founders of the group; Dean Sather (Vocals) and Victor Clarence (Lead Guitarist) — the two have picked up the pieces and recruited new members Mark Hammerbeck (Guitarist), Josh Caulder (Bassist) and Casey Graff (Drums) — and secured their place as a band who's ready to begin performing live once again in the coming months. Vendetta Spoken have returned to the forefront of the local [North Dakota] music scene, and better than ever.
The albums' first single "Beginning End" showcases their phenomenal, unrelenting aggression when it comes to live shows and an overall powerful sound, which will please the average metal listener. The band will head to Minneapolis, MN this month to record their first music video for the single. The video will be shot by acclaimed video director Rico Roman — Romans' resume includes the likes of Silverstein, Four Letter Lie, After The Burial, and For All Those Sleeping, to name a few. While the band has kept most of the details about their new album under wraps, they've recently posted two tracks on their official MySpace and Facebook pages — the new songs display their raw-energetic talent, not only maintaining their original roots, but evolving towards a new direction in the process
View them online at:
http://www.vendettaspoken.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vendetta-Spoken/91488715677
http://myspace.com/vendettaspoken
Vendetta Spoken has shared the stage with bands Born of Osiris, Shai Hulud, With Blood Comes Cleansing, Hemlock, For Today, Too Pure to Die, The Crinn, Kingston Falls and several others.
Direction
Vendetta Spoken Lyrics
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What a mistake to hurt my kin bottomless hunger
A bloodshed sin blood is in the air before it's shed
Those who once were our friends now our foes
I cannot relive this pain again the darkness is clouding around my feet and the screams are growing stronger
The sky is red with fury from below, tension is high
A chill to the bone screams of terror screams of might
Bloody screams out through the night burned with nothing left
We will carry on
The lyrics to Vendetta Spoken's song Direction express the raw emotions of someone who has experienced betrayal and hurt from those close to them. The first line of "blank faces of inner fear" suggests that the singer is feeling afraid and uncertain, but is hiding these feelings behind a facade of anger. This anger is a defense mechanism to protect themselves from feeling the despair that comes with being hurt by someone they trusted and cared for.
The mention of "bottomless hunger" and "bloodshed sin" could suggest that the hurt the singer has experienced is so deep that they feel a desire for vengeance, even though they know it's wrong ("what a mistake to hurt my kin"). The line "blood is in the air before it's shed" emphasizes this violent imagery and suggests that there is a building tension that could lead to more conflict.
The singer then laments the loss of their former friends, who are now become their enemies. They express their reluctance to relive this pain and describe how the darkness and screams are growing stronger. The references to a red sky and tension being high contribute to the sense of danger and chaos in the scene. The final lines suggest that despite the exhaustion and trauma, the singer and their comrades will carry on.
Overall, the lyrics to Direction convey a sense of intense emotions and turmoil, as well as the strength and resilience necessary to push through difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Blank faces of inner fear roars of anger to hide despair
People who are afraid on the inside often try to cover it up with displays of anger.
What a mistake to hurt my kin bottomless hunger
It was a grave error to harm someone you consider family, and the desire for revenge will never be satisfied.
A bloodshed sin blood is in the air before it's shed
The sin of killing has already tainted the area before any actual blood has been spilled.
Those who once were our friends now our foes
Former friends have become enemies due to the wrongs committed against each other.
I cannot relive this pain again the darkness is clouding around my feet and the screams are growing stronger
The pain inflicted on Vendet Spoken was so severe that they cannot bear to go through it again, and they feel overwhelmed by negative emotions.
The sky is red with fury from below, tension is high
There is a sense of danger in the air, and emotions are running high.
A chill to the bone screams of terror screams of might
The screams are full of both fear and strength, leaving a chilling impact on those who hear them.
Bloody screams out through the night burned with nothing left
The screams have an intense and bloody quality to them, indicating that a great loss has occurred.
Our men have hardly slept
The conflict has caused exhaustion among those fighting.
We will carry on
Despite the pain and losses, the struggle will continue.
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@artisanconcrete1212
Vendetta Spoken, a beautiful cult classic that never gets old. I still fall back on these guys when I can't find anything new to listen to and damn awesome production, it sounds good in my car audio system. Do you boys ever think about writing another album for old times sakes? There's been plenty of shit in this world to fuel one. I've used your line a few times in life situations Dean, "Caution my friend, a bridge burnt is a trust pass in the end."
@timacosta1494
One of the sickest bands to this day.
@3d-sbsbestx-tremehdvideos332
Ey just want to say a thing i listen to this in 2010 when i was a kid (15yo) i found this incredible amazing band searching some xtreme metal and it was probably the first extreme metal band i ever heard so Vendetta Spoken will be always special for me! That breakdown is still FUCKING AWESOME!
@TankDempsey106
Going back to hear this and the album will have something in my heart to share in the later years this what created Milieux to see how one band can create another. KANG now being a band that has VS vibes to it.
@izzy92387
DDDAAAAMMMNNNNN! LIKE WHOA!
@Dionysius8421
I'm shocked. There's a metal scene in North Dakota, of all places. And I definitely approve of this.
@chrisdonhargrett1312
🔥🔥🔥
@drums4life315
Another amazing video. Love the zombies. Can't wait till you guys play a show in Fargo!
@Death0verL0ve
@RicoAM No problem dude again great video and i hope you continue to work with Vendetta Spoken i also hope i can go see their next show
@keybladeguy776
Awesome!