The band contains the heavy breakdowns and stance towards music of the new wave of deathcore bands, but their unique use of more epic, melodic keyboard driven passages put them in the front of the pack. Their music has been compared with Bleeding Through. Also, reviews, press, and others have stated that they incorporate an atmosphere of Scandinavian Black Metal. However, fans and the band themselves (in a video interview) would disagree with the label. They tend to mix American elements of metalcore and power metal with European symphonic death metal.
The first single from their major label debut, "The Impaler", was accompanied by a video that was banned by MTV for its language and content. The video was made to be like a hip-hop video, with a computer generated "epic metal" part at the end. There was alot of fan backlash at the video.
Current Members
Jonathan Cooke(Johnny Plague) - Vocals (2002-present)
Nick Eash - Guitar (2002-present)
Nick Piunno - Guitar (2002-present)
Andrew Glover - Bass (2006-present)
Adrienne Cowan - Keyboards
Art Cruz- Drums (2008-present)
Former Members
Josh Blackburn - Guitar (2002)
Kevin Grant - Bass (2004-2005)
Paul Salem - Bass (2003)(Antagonist, ex-As Hope Dies, ex-BlackheartEulogy)
Raffi - Drums (2002-2003)
Chris Cooke - Keyboards (2004-2006)
Matt Feinman - Keyboards (2007-2008)
Jeff Tenney: Drums (2004-2008)
Earth
Winds Of Plague Lyrics
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The opening narration in the song "Earth" by Winds of Plague captures the duality of the planet: a majestic place of beauty when viewed through the lens of peace, but also a foreboding and dangerous place as it is manipulated by two divine powers who seek to control the pawns on their game board. The world is painted as a place of mysteries, where nothing is what it seems to be, and where every action is preceded by a thought, influenced by the roots of outside forces.
The lyrics suggest that the world is divided into good and evil, and that this dichotomy sets the stage for the story that is about to unfold. The song seems to reflect on the current state of the world, where people are blinded by the lust for power and wealth, and where those in positions of authority seek to manipulate others for their own gain.
Overall, "Earth" is a thought-provoking song that calls on the listener to reflect on their own actions and the influence they have on the world. It suggests that every decision we make has the potential to impact others, and that it is our responsibility to ensure that our actions are rooted in the principles of good.
Line by Line Meaning
Narration: Earth home to well over six billion people.
The singer is introducing the setting of the song, which is Earth and its population of over six billion people.
A most majestic and brilliant sight when seen through the eyes of peace.
Earth is a beautiful place when viewed from a peaceful perspective.
Foreboding to say the least when caught in the gears of the machine.
However, when one is subjected to the harsh reality of society, which is controlled by those in power, the future is essentially bleak.
With the world blindfolded by the lust for power wealth and control.
The people of the world have been blinded by the desire for power, wealth, and control.
A perfect game board is laid out for two divine powers to manipulate the pawns into position to carry out their conquest for global domination.
This has created the perfect strategy game for two powerful forces to manipulate the pawns (or everyday people) in order to gain global control.
For you see this world has many mysteries and nothing is ever what it seems to be.
The world is full of unknowns, and appearances can be deceiving.
Every action starts with a thought Every thought comes from influence Every influence has its roots.
Every action that is taken starts with a thought, and each thought is influenced by something, which has its own underlying reasons.
The world is either good or evil and this is where our story begins...
The world is divided into good and evil, and this is where the story of the song starts.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW GLOVER, ARTHUR CRUZ, JONATHAN COOKE, KRISTEN RANDALL, NICHOLAS EASH, NICHOLAS PIUNNO
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