Jean-Marie Leblanc - Guitar & back vocals
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Jean-Marie Leblanc - Guitar & back vocals
Emmanuel Pronovost - Lead Vocals
Philippe Tougas [Chthe'ilist, Zealotry, First Fragment] - Guitar & back vocals
Philip Truesdell - Drums
Olivier Pinard [Cryptopsy, Neuraxis] - Bass
Since its inception in October 2003, Vengeful went through numerous personnel changes to finally end up with the nucleus of Marc-André Grenier and Jean-Marie Leblanc as core members. The pair then released "Tragedy Lies Ahead..." (June 2005), a three-song EP featuring "Silence", a song that hinted at the band's future sound.
A month later, Samuel Dufour joined the formation as the second guitarist. At that time, founder and songwriter Leblanc had already begun the writing process for what was to become the band’s first full-length; "Karma", released in June 2007. With Jean-Sébastien Gagnon on drums and returning bassist Etienne Bayard in tow, the band played selected dates through 2006-2007.
The writing for the sophomore release had started way back in January 2006 and, as 2008 brought important changes with the departure of Dufour after Gagnon’s dismissal and Emmanuel Pronovost’s (Apocalyptism) arrival as a new guitarist, it was time to go to the next level.
Subsequently, Vengeful entered the studio with Etienne Gallo (Negativa) as a session musician to lay down the drum tracks for the upcoming album and the five-song EP entitled "Tempted by Nightmares" which was released in November 2008. Bayard opted to leave the band to focus on his professional career, leaving the bass slot empty soon to be replaced by Olivier Pinard (Under the Grave).
At the end of 2008/early 2009, the band undertook the recording of the guitars and bass for The Omnipresent Curse which is due sometime in 2009. The band recently welcomed drummer Philip Truesdell in it's ranks while Leblanc has already begun putting together newer material for the third album which is set to be a double-album.
With this new line-up, Vengeful are now finally ready to unleash their madness upon the ones who dare standing in their way.
YOUR PUNISHMENT IS STILL OVERDUE... >
Nightmare
Vengeful Lyrics
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Ear what I've just done
Feel what I have done
Realize what I've done
The bell is ringing, beginning o the end
Every one's in line
Quietly crossing the doors of knowledge
Waiting till every one's in place
To ignite the fuel
See what I have done
Ear what I've just done
Feel what I have done
Realize what I've done
Regrouped their whole future
The children of tomorrow
Imprisoned in this infernal trap
Innocent drudge of my despair
Suffer my nightmare
Every citizen rushing to the doors
But the chains are unbreakable
Bare handed, scratching at the walls
Trying to get inside
Fire already well propagated
Can't to nothing except
Scream!!!!!
Welcome to my nightmare
As you can see it's yours too!
My reprisal consisting in burning the school
To reduce your fragile progeny to ashes
I've stayed in the middle of the tragedy to be sanctioned
The lyrics of Vengeful's song Nightmare depict a harrowing scene of destruction and chaos. The singer takes responsibility for what has occurred and implores the listener to see what they have done, hear what they have just done, feel what they have done, and ultimately realize what has been done. The bell ringing at the beginning of the song signifies the beginning of the end, as everyone lines up and crosses the doors of knowledge, unknowing of the nightmare that awaits them.
The children of tomorrow are shown as innocent victims, imprisoned in an infernal trap which they can't escape from. The chains are unbreakable, and the fire has already been well propagated, leaving citizens to scream in terror. The singer welcomes the listener to their nightmare, claiming that they are a part of it too. The singer's reprisal is to burn the school, reducing the fragile progeny to ashes, even if it means being sanctioned in the middle of the tragedy.
The lyrics of Nightmare seem to showcase the consequences of someone's reckless actions. The singer acts as the source of the destruction and chaos, and seems to take pleasure in the tragedy they have caused. The song is a haunting reminder of the destructive power of humans when they allow their darkest impulses to take control.
Line by Line Meaning
See what I have done
I want you to bear witness to the destruction I have caused.
Ear what I've just done
I want you to listen to the chaos I have caused.
Feel what I have done
I want you to experience the consequences of my actions.
Realize what I've done
I want you to understand the gravity of the destruction I have brought about.
The bell is ringing, beginning o the end
The destruction is starting, and there is no going back.
Every one's in line
All of the people affected by my actions have been gathered together.
Quietly crossing the doors of knowledge
The people are unaware of the danger that lies ahead.
Unknowing such nightmare awaits
The people are oblivious to the nightmare they are about to experience.
Waiting till every one's in place
I am waiting until everyone is present before carrying out my plan.
To ignite the fuel
To start the destruction and chaos.
Regrouped their whole future
I have destroyed the hopes and dreams of the next generation.
The children of tomorrow
The young people who were supposed to have a bright future.
Imprisoned in this infernal trap
Trapped in a metaphorical hell created by my actions.
Innocent drudge of my despair
The victims of my destructive behavior are innocent and helpless.
Suffer my nightmare
Experience the pain and fear I have inflicted upon you.
Every citizen rushing to the doors
The people are trying to escape the danger they are in.
But the chains are unbreakable
The people are trapped and unable to escape the destruction.
Bare handed, scratching at the walls
The people are desperate and resorting to futile attempts at escape.
Trying to get inside
The people are trying to find safety from the destruction outside.
Fire already well propagated
The destruction is spreading quickly and is well underway.
Can't to nothing except
The people are helpless to do anything to stop the destruction.
Scream!!!!!
The people are in pain, fear, and panic.
Welcome to my nightmare
The destruction and chaos is all part of my twisted plan.
As you can see it's yours too!
The people are not only victims of my actions, but they are also contributing to my plan.
My reprisal consisting in burning the school
I am seeking revenge by destroying the educational institution that has wronged me.
To reduce your fragile progeny to ashes
I want to destroy the future generations of the people who have wronged me.
I've stayed in the middle of the tragedy to be sanctioned
I am willing to face punishment for my destructive behavior because it brings me satisfaction to see others suffer.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.