1) Warbringer is an American t… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists by this name.
1) Warbringer is an American thrash metal band from Ventura, California formed in 2004. Current members consist of John Kevill as vocals, John Laux and Andrew Bennett on guitar, Andy Laux on bass, and Carlos Cruz behind the drums. They have released six full length studio albums, the latest being "Weapons of Tomorrow" in 2020. Along with their animated live performances and lyrics detailing war, violence, and death, Warbringer's aggressive sound is reminiscent of 80's era thrash metal and thus the band is commonly associated with the "thrash revival".
From Their Myspace:
"With the release of 2008's War Without End, WARBRINGER established themselves as one the most ferocious young bands on the planet. With the chainsaw guitar riffs of John Laux and Adam Carroll accompanied by the evil screams of John Kevill, the band pillaged cities worldwide and established a rabid hardcore fan base after months and months of touring. WARBRINGER is set to raise the glass roof even higher in 2009 with the release of Waking into Nightmares and have already begun a massive touring campaign to scorch the rest of the globe.
Breaking though the mainstream metal underground at a time when the term 'Thrash Revival' was being coined, WARBRINGER struggled and fought to distance themselves from the flock and the rest of their peers with an extremely aggressive energetic live performance and a determination to drive the old-school sound forward into the next decade with a sense of fresh air and originality. The band continue to carve out their place in metal history with the addition of a new rhythm section (Ben Bennett and Nic Ritter) whose added progressive overtones can be heard on Waking Into Nightmares. WARBRINGER is not a tongue-in-cheek act, but a viable and deadly force looking to continue driving and perfecting the sound that so many thought had died in the early '90s.
On Waking into Nightmares, WARBRINGER was able to collaborate with true guitar hero and metal legend Gary Holt (Exodus), who produced the newest offering at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, CA. The record was mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren (Suffocation, All Shall Perish) with cover artwork completed by the extraordinary surrealistic Dan Seagrave (Morbid Angel, Entombed, Malevolent Creation). While still new to the band, both Bennett and Ritter play a huge part in the band's redefined sound delivering a massive bass tone and very ambitious and unexpected drum work combined with the band's already lethal riff work WARBRINGER has reached a new level of complexity and brutality; leaving metal heads with even more reason to check out WARBRINGER's punishing live show.
WARBRINGER put themselves in front of every possible audience, playing to capacity crowds across the globe alongside some of metal’s best (Exodus, Kreator, Soilwork, Napalm Death, Suffocation, Nile, Overkill) in support of War Without End and 2009 looks to be no different. With almost 350 shows planned for this year chances are you will be seeing much more from this band in 2009. Prepare for TOTAL WAR!"
(From the official Warbringer Website www.warbringermusic.com)
With the release of Worlds Torn Asunder, WARBRINGER are poised to take their rightful place at the table alongside the big boys. The music on Worlds Torn Asunder was created in the studio but was borne of years of relentless touring. True road warriors, the members of WARBRINGER have lived their lives in a van together for months on end, playing an average of 300 shows a year since the release of their debut album, War Without End, in 2008. In the process they have built an organic, diehard fanbase, sharing the stage with such metal stalwarts as Exodus, Nile, Suicide Silence, Megadeth, Napalm Death, Suffocation, All Shall Perish, Hatebreed, Testament, Obituary, Overkill, Halford, Kreator and Nevermore. Worlds Torn Asunder sees the band not only maturing musically, but lyrically as well. Lead singer John Kevill touches on topics that range from the personal to the political. “On this record I made sure no two songs share a topic, so it covers a lot of ground lyrically. I tried to tailor each lyrical theme to the musical feeling of each song.” The singer continues, “There's a lot of different stuff on Worlds Torn Asunder - technological singularity, a return to the natural order, the Soviet Gulag prison camps, and also some good old heavy metal evil to round it out" Album opener, “Living Weapon” discusses the plight of the modern soldier and the nature of free will, whereas “Treacherous Tongue” is about the feeling of removing a wrong from the world, the lyrics echoing the music as it moves from anger into exultation. Once Worlds Torn Asunder hits the streets, the band will be back doing what they do best – playing live. Their blistering attack is a sight to behold, and with three album’s worth of material to choose from, the band is prepared to take the step from being a support band to becoming headliners in their own right. Peers take note, heroes check your rear-views, because that van you see coming up behind you just might be the future of metal.
2) Hatecore / RAC band from Finland.
Released at least one same title CD.
3) Epic Metal band from Italy.Released one demo.
Heart of Darkness
Warbringer Lyrics
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They find this land
Yet unspoiled by time
Its people quite defenseless
Its riches ripe for the taking
They brought the torch
They brought the sword
To seek reward
They venture into
The jungles and mists
And blinded, they see
Only an infinite darkness
...darkness
The crack of whips, the clack of chains
To bring the light?
But why such pain?
To rule by force and domination
And then to speak of civilization?
The ivory face
The eyes so cold
The lust for power
The glimmer of gold
There lies a sickness deep in the soul
One glance in the mirror
Reveals an infinite darkness
...darkness
Stained human soul which none can disguise
What evil lurks in recesses of the mind?
Would you chain another if you gained from their demise?
To peer into this darkness, means to face...
The horror
The horror within us all
Solo-Becker
Solo-Carroll
Far so far into the unknown
The hateful seeds that have been sown
The quest for wealth, that grim desire
The severed hands, the homes afire
Through the years, an unending stain
The crack of whips, the clack of chains
And even today, the echo remains
Witnesses the still-beating heart, heart of darkness
The lyrics to Warbringer's song "Heart of Darkness" depict a tale of colonization and the destructive nature of human greed and power. The song speaks to the exploration and conquest of a land previously untouched by outside forces. The invaders see this land as an opportunity to claim its riches and bring glory to themselves. They bring torches and swords, representing their destructive intentions.
As they venture into the jungles and mists, they become blinded by their own desires and ambitions. The lyrics describe them only seeing an "infinite darkness" instead of appreciating the beauty and uniqueness of the land they have entered. They impose their dominion through force and speak of civilization, yet their actions are contradictory and driven by a lust for power and wealth.
The song delves into the darkness that lies within humanity as it explores themes of oppression, slavery, and the lengths people will go to satisfy their own desires. The lyrics point out the hypocrisy of those who claim to bring light and civilization while inflicting pain and suffering. It serves as a critique of colonization and a reminder of the darkness that resides within us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Far into the unknown
Venturing deep into unexplored territory
They find this land
They discover a new land
Yet unspoiled by time
Untouched by the passage of time
Its people quite defenseless
The inhabitants lacking protection
Its riches ripe for the taking
Abundance of valuable resources waiting to be claimed
They brought the torch
They brought fire and destruction
They brought the sword
They brought weapons of war
To seek their fame
In search of recognition and renown
To seek reward
To pursue personal gain
They venture into
They explore
The jungles and mists
The dense forests and fog
And blinded, they see
Blinded by their own ignorance and greed
Only an infinite darkness
Only a boundless evil
...darkness
Evil and corruption
The crack of whips, the clack of chains
The sounds of oppression and slavery
To bring the light?
To supposedly bring enlightenment and progress?
But why such pain?
Why inflict such suffering?
To rule by force and domination
To establish power through tyranny
And then to speak of civilization?
And yet claim to be civilized?
The ivory face
The symbol of colonial exploitation and domination
The eyes so cold
The lack of empathy and compassion
The lust for power
The insatiable desire for control
The glimmer of gold
The allure of wealth and material gain
There lies a sickness deep in the soul
There is a deep-rooted illness within humanity
One glance in the mirror
Self-reflection reveals
Reveals an infinite darkness
Exposes an eternal evil
...darkness
Evil and corruption
Stained human soul which none can disguise
The innate corruption of humanity that cannot be hidden
What evil lurks in recesses of the mind?
What wickedness hides within the depths of the subconscious?
Would you chain another if you gained from their demise?
Are you willing to enslave others for personal gain?
To peer into this darkness, means to face...
To confront this evil requires...
The horror
The terrifying truth
The horror within us all
The dreadful darkness inherent in every person
Far so far into the unknown
Farther and farther into the unexplored
The hateful seeds that have been sown
The seeds of animosity that have been planted
The quest for wealth, that grim desire
The relentless pursuit of riches, a gloomy ambition
The severed hands, the homes afire
Amputation and destruction of lives and dwellings
Through the years, an unending stain
Over time, an everlasting mark
The crack of whips, the clack of chains
The sounds of oppression and slavery
And even today, the echo remains
And even now, the resonance persists
Witness the still-beating heart, heart of darkness
Behold the enduring presence of this evil entity
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Written by: John Kevill, Adam Carroll, Carlos Cruz
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