In just 45 days after the first meeting in the practice room the newly formed band recorded a demo-tape that was and still is a brilliant example of how the first recording should sound. Inspired by a sudden success among the public and Mass Media the musicians decided to record another five tracks to be able to release a full-length album. In order to broaden the creative horizons the band invited Elena Gorshuk, a female singer that pushed the music to quite new and higher limits.
Thus, in December 1996 VICIOUS CRUSADE released a full-length self-financed debut album Life That Kills. Musically, this album was based on thrash metal riffs with death growling and female soprano. All that created a wonderful harmony and gothic-folk atmosphere. The promo copies were distributed among local music stores and in a month the band was asked to sign a contract with the biggest and most influential metal magazine in the post-USSR territory at that time — LEGION magazine. In February 1997 "Life That Kills" was released in MC-format by Legion Productions, the label that was established in order to release this particular album. The number of the sold copies was beyond all expectations. The band became immediately popular all over Belarus. TV shows, numerous press reviews, including those in Ablaze, Thrash 'Em All, GrindZone and Minsk newspapers...
All that testified to the undoubtedly high potential of the band. In June 1997 a new female singer Alena Gornyh replaced her predecessor Elena. To introduce the new singer to the audience the band released a mini-album Faces Of Vice. The new opus turned out to be a new step forward: folk melodies with opera singing, classic thrash metal with lyrics in Spanish, a more pure sound. All that influenced further development of the band. To crown a very successful year the band co-headlined at the open air festival Extremum ‘97, that was attended by more than 2000 metalheads from all over the CIS countries.
In 1998 VICIOUS CRUSADE toured Belarus gaining popularity among hundreds of new fans. Later that year, in summer, the band entered the studio to record the second full-length album The Unbroken. The opera singing and the folk melodies showed that the band had finally found its own unique style. The promo tour was started in Moscow and lasted through the whole 1998.
In 2000 the band released the CD version of "The Unbroken" album that contained two bonus tracks, as well as recruited a new bass-player Sergey ‘Markus’ Odinets and the violinist Bagrat Vartanyan. Later that year the band signed a contract with the biggest Belarusian metal-label Metal Records that became the owner of the rights to release the albums of the band. In December 2000 the band staged a tremendously successful show in Kiev (Ukraine).
Once again, in order to introduce the new musicians the band released a mini-album Messiah...Isn't It Me? that revealed quite new dimensions of the band’s music. That was the turning point in the band’s history. VICIOUS CRUSADE albums were taken for distribution by the major Russian and Ukrainian labels.
On December 25, 2001 Metal Records released a CD that contained the two VICIOUS CRUSADE mini-albums "Faces Of Vice" and "Messiah…Isn’t It Me?".
The third full-length album Forbidden Tunes was released for CIS/Baltic countries on March 27, 2002. Shortly after "Forbidden Tunes" saw the light, the vocalist Alena Gornykh quit the band and was replaced by Tatyana Laboda, the ex-singer of Belarusian rock-band LONGPLAY.
In spring 2003 VICIOUS CRUSADE released a Belarusian-language single "Аichyna" (Motherland) and… took a four-year pause during which the band members were involved in various solo- and side-projects.
In December 2006 the band announced its come back followed by a sold-out live show in their home city Minsk on May 27, 2007. During 2007-2008 VICIOUS CRUSADE toured Belarus and headlined a number of international festivals.
Having released two Internet singles ("My Cruel Mirror" – November 2008, and "Another Hero" – March 2009) the band finally released its fourth full-length album Freedom Comes on May 29, 2009.
In July 2009 the Belarusian independent experts community (http://www.experty.by) ranked "Freedom Comes" 6th in the Top 10 Belarusian albums of all genres released in the first half of 2009.
On October 31, 2009 the band released "The Unbroken 10th Anniversary Edition" featuring four bonus tracks.
At the end of 2009 and for the third time in its history since 1999 VICIOUS CRUSADE were titled The Best Belarusian Metal Band of the Year.
VICIOUS CRUSADE were back in business to write a new chapter of their history.
Their latest album, Vicious Crusade & Friends, saw the light on April 25, 2010. It is some kind of a tribute containing one new song named "What U Gonna Do 4 Love?", an alternative version of the band’s hit "Theodore’s Song" and several covers made by Belarusian and Russian bands.
At the moment, VICIOUS CRUSADE is working on their fifth and as-yet-untitled full-length album that will hopefully be released in 2011 to mark the 15th anniversary of the band’s music career.
According to the Last.fm music website, VICIOUS CRUSADE is in the Top 5 most listened to bands from Belarus of all genres, and the # 1 most listened to metal music act of the country.
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Let It Burn
Vicious Crusade Lyrics
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Did you see the rays of light? Light turning black to white.
Or did you keep your eyes still closed, looking your own way?
Did you hear the tolling bell when heavens turned to hell?
Or did you keep your ears closed living your own day?
Did you scent the smell of flame? Or did it smell the same
With the scent of your daydreaming, sweet illusions guile?
Or did you keep your lips still closed in a foolish smile?
(Chorus:)
And I tried to scream and cry - you wouldn't listen, not listen.
And I tried to wonder why - I got no reason, no reason.
And I tried to understand it was not season, my season.
So I've torn out burning heart to see it freezing...
Oh, let it burn, let it burn! Burn for ages.
Oh let it turn, let it turn, turn to ashes.
Now, when it's gone - no return, nothing matters.
Oh, let it burn, let it burn while the world is turning on.
Did you cry when world crashed down? Or were you not around?
With the feelings locked in prison, in your own cell.
Did you care, just ever care? Or you just stood and stared,
Hiding from your own reflection, from your own self.
(Chorus.)
The world is turning and so my heart is burning.
So, tell me should I try?
Forever strangers, oh will I understand you
With all your reasons why?
(Chorus)
Did you ever cry when I cried, when I cried?
Did you ever stay by me side, by my side?
Did you ever feel what I felt when it died?
Did you ever care? Did you dare? Or you lied?
Just being on the other side...
In Vicious Crusade's song "Let It Burn!", Dmitry Basik sings about the experiences of feeling alone and unheard. The lyrics portray a sense of frustration, as the singer has tried to convey their emotions to others, yet they have not been listened to. The first verse questions whether others have noticed the same things the singer has, such as the light turning black to white and the tolling of the bell. The chorus suggests that despite the singer's efforts to scream, cry and wonder why, they have received no response. The second verse questions whether others have empathized with the singer, cared about their struggles, or shared their pain.
The final verse suggests that the singer is coming to terms with the fact that their heart is burning and the world is still turning. They question whether they should keep trying to make others understand their experiences, or if they should let it burn and turn to ashes. The final lines suggest that despite their efforts at reaching out, the singer feels like an outsider, with nobody truly understanding or empathizing with their feelings.
Overall, "Let It Burn!" is a powerful song that captures the feeling of being unheard and isolated. It emphasizes the importance of listening to others and showing empathy for those who may be struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you see the rays of light? Light turning black to white.
Did you notice the moments of clarity when everything became clear? Or did you refuse to see the truth and chose to remain blind?
Did you hear the tolling bell when heavens turned to hell?
Did you sense the warning signs before it all fell apart? Or did you ignore the signs and continue on your own path?
Did you scent the smell of flame? Or did it smell the same
With the scent of your daydreaming, sweet illusions guile?
Did you recognize the danger that was approaching? Or did you mistake it for something pleasant and continue to daydream?
Did you taste the taste of hope that turned to hangman's rope?
Did you experience the disappointment and despair that comes from hope turning into something destructive? Or did you pretend everything was fine and continue to smile?
(Chorus:)
And I tried to scream and cry - you wouldn't listen, not listen.
And I tried to wonder why - I got no reason, no reason.
And I tried to understand it was not season, my season.
So I've torn out burning heart to see it freezing...
I tried to express my pain and frustration but no one paid attention. I couldn't understand why I was going through this and felt there was no explanation. I realized my time for happiness had passed and had to accept my cold reality.
Oh, let it burn, let it burn! Burn for ages.
Let everything that caused me pain and suffering burn and be destroyed. Let it be gone forever.
Oh let it turn, let it turn, turn to ashes.
Let everything that remains be reduced to dust and insignificance. Let it mean nothing.
Now, when it's gone - no return, nothing matters.
After all is said and done, there is no going back. Nothing that happened or was lost matters anymore.
Did you cry when world crashed down? Or were you not around?
Did you feel empathy for others when the world was crumbling? Or were you too self-absorbed to even notice?
Did you care, just ever care? Or you just stood and stared,
Hiding from your own reflection, from your own self.
Did you have compassion and concern for others? Or did you ignore their pain and focus solely on yourself, avoiding the harsh realities within your own soul?
The world is turning and so my heart is burning.
So, tell me should I try?
Forever strangers, oh will I understand you
With all your reasons why?
As the world keeps moving, my heart continues to ache. Should I bother trying to connect with others who will always be strangers to me, with their own motives that I cannot comprehend?
Did you ever cry when I cried, when I cried?
Did you ever stay by me side, by my side?
Did you ever feel what I felt when it died?
Did you ever care? Did you dare? Or you lied?
Just being on the other side...
Did you ever truly share my pain and offer support? Did you experience the same grief that I did? Did you actually care or pretend to in order to save face? Or were you simply too detached to comprehend?
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I love this song
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