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)
Monsters
Winds Of Plague Lyrics
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I'll burn your dreams into the ground, you better believe
Believe me, kid: I've stood in your shoes
Don't buckle under pressure; you got to keep your head together
Skeletons are busting down the closet door
No longer is your secret safe
You are the world's disease
Don't buckle under pressure; you got to keep your head together
Put your love, your trust, all your faith in me
I'll burn your dreams into the ground, you better believe
I can't fight this urge as the claws extract
Goddamn
Wrong has never felt so right
Love casted from my heart
Now encased in steel
Two clenched fists is all I need to ensure my place in hell
Listen close to what your dreams are telling you
Your biggest fears, your nightmares are all becoming true
I regret to inform you that I just don't give a fuck
You're now in my world
Welcome to your doom; I'll see you through and through and through
Until you rot in hell
There is no escape from this
Now I await the flames to come and melt my sins away
No escaping this
The Reaper has come to collect
The monster subsides, but when I get the twitch, I'll scratch the itch
The wolves come out as night
Put your love, your trust, all your faith in me
I'll burn your dreams into the ground
You better believe
The lyrics to this song by Winds of Plague are quite dark and intense, and seem to address someone who is struggling with their inner demons. The opening lines suggest that someone is putting all their trust and faith into the singer, but they will ultimately burn their dreams to the ground. The duality of love and destruction is a recurring theme in the song, perhaps alluding to the idea that love can be both a source of light and warmth, but also a destructive force.
The singer seems to empathize with the listener, however, going on to say that they too have stood in their shoes and know what it's like to feel pressured and overwhelmed. The line "Skeletons are busting down the closet door / No longer is your secret safe" suggests that the listener may be hiding something that is about to be exposed to the world, making them feel like the "world's disease."
The tone of the song becomes increasingly aggressive as it progresses, culminating in the line "I regret to inform you that I just don't give a fuck." The singer seems to be completely consumed by their own demons, and is almost inviting the listener to join them in their world of darkness and destruction. The final lines of the song suggest that there is no escape from this, and the singer is resigned to their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your love, your trust, all your faith in me
Entrust me with everything, and I will manipulate and destroy all you hold dear
I'll burn your dreams into the ground, you better believe
I am here to shatter your hopes and aspirations, and there is no escaping my grasp
Believe me, kid: I've stood in your shoes
I have been where you are, and I know exactly how to break you down
Don't buckle under pressure; you got to keep your head together
Don't succumb to the stress and agony I inflict upon you, you must remain strong
Skeletons are busting down the closet door
All your secrets and hidden desires are now exposed, there is no more hiding
No longer is your secret safe
Your darkest secrets are now out in the open for all to see, including me
You are the world's disease
You are the root of all evil and corruption, infecting the world with your presence
I can't fight this urge as the claws extract
I cannot control the destructive tendencies within me, as they emerge and take over
Wrong has never felt so right
I take pleasure in causing pain and suffering to others, and it brings me a sick sense of satisfaction
Love casted from my heart
Any feelings of care or affection have been replaced with malice and hatred
Now encased in steel
My heart has hardened and become untouchable, immune to any form of emotion
Two clenched fists is all I need to ensure my place in hell
My violent and destructive actions will ultimately lead to my downfall and punishment
Listen close to what your dreams are telling you
Your subconscious fears and anxieties are manifesting into nightmares, and it's a warning of what's to come
Your biggest fears, your nightmares are all becoming true
Your worst fears are coming to life, and I am the one bringing them to fruition
I regret to inform you that I just don't give a fuck
I have no empathy or regard for your wellbeing, and I take pleasure in causing you pain
You're now in my world
You have entered my domain, and I have complete control over your fate
Welcome to your doom; I'll see you through and through and through
I will revel in your downfall and destruction, and I will ensure you suffer every step of the way
Until you rot in hell
Your ultimate fate is eternal damnation and punishment, and I will ensure you meet that fate
There is no escape from this
You are trapped in my world, and there is no way out of the suffering and torment I inflict upon you
Now I await the flames to come and melt my sins away
I have accepted my fate of eternal damnation, and I am waiting for the punishment to absolve me of my sins
The Reaper has come to collect
Death has arrived, and I am ready to face the consequences of my actions
The monster subsides, but when I get the twitch, I'll scratch the itch
My violent tendencies may subside momentarily, but they will inevitably resurface with a vengeance
The wolves come out as night
Dangerous and malicious creatures emerge under the cover of darkness, and I am one of them
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
knives564
whole song <3
Kenny Crewcabanger
So sick Johnny Plague all the way!!
Pedro Nunes
Perfect...
MarkTwain21395
awesome
MopsiTV
3:48....fucking Part! Need autmatic replay Button.
Joshua_Khn
2:50 <3
WetFart Touch
This is WoP
ggghostemikke
Brasil 2019