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.
Horizon
Warbringer Lyrics
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A transmission from the other side
Getting closer drawing nearer
Now my thoughts becomes so clear...
Death becomes the reason for my prayer
I call to you but no one is there
Tell me there is more than this
Confronted by a truth I can't deny
I must break these chains
That lock my mind
No more mysteries
To hide behind
Ohh...
The truth can't be denied
Now I will surrender to the flames
To the flames
To rise again
We stand upon the threshold, nothing of the old shall remain
Broken horizons
Transcend the limits of my sight
Broken
Broken
Horizon
The lyrics to Warbringer's song Horizon speak of a rising whisper in the vocalist's mind coming from the other side. The lyrics hint at something ominous coming closer; however, it is not until the chorus that the real meaning is revealed. The vocalist's prayer is about death and the fear of nothingness. He is questioning whether there is more to life after death and is confronted by a truth he cannot deny. The bridge of the song depicts the desire to break the chains that lock his mind, so he no longer has to hide behind mysteries. In the end, he surrenders to the flames but will rise again, with nothing of the old remaining.
The song is about the fear of the unknown, death, nothingness, and the challenge of facing what may be waiting on the other side. The lyrics explore the fear of facing the truth and the strength needed to break free from those fears. The song is powerful, emotional and can be interpreted as a message of hope for those afraid of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
In my mind I hear a rising whisper
A voice speaks to me, growing stronger in my head
A transmission from the other side
The words come from a place beyond the physical world
Getting closer drawing nearer
The message is moving closer to me, becoming clearer
Now my thoughts becomes so clear...
As the voice becomes clearer, my own thoughts become clearer as well
Death becomes the reason for my prayer
I pray to find meaning in death, to understand what happens when we die
I call to you but no one is there
I seek help but feel alone and unheard
Tell me there is more than this
I ask for reassurance that there is something beyond death
I cannot face the nothingness
I fear the idea of there being nothing after death
Confronted by a truth I can't deny
I am faced with an unsettling truth that I cannot ignore
I must break these chains
I need to free myself from mental restraints
That lock my mind
Limitations that hold me back from understanding the truth
No more mysteries
I seek clarity and understanding, rather than ignorance
To hide behind
I will face reality rather than avoiding it
Ohh... The truth can't be denied
I accept that the truth cannot be ignored
Now I will surrender to the flames
I will face the challenge and the pain of the situation
To rise again
I will emerge stronger after facing the challenge
We stand upon the threshold, nothing of the old shall remain
We are at a turning point where everything will change completely
Broken horizons
The future is uncertain and unpredictable
Transcend the limits of my sight
I will move beyond what I can easily comprehend
Broken
The old way of thinking and understanding is no longer valid
Broken
The past is irreparably broken and must be left behind
Horizon
The future is vast and unknown, with unlimited possibilities
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.