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)
Most Hated
Winds of Plague Lyrics
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And I wouldn't have it any other way
Most hated from day one
I find solace in solitude
Take my life in stride with a bad attitude
Fuck what you know
Fuck what you think
Fuck what you've heard
Fuck your self-esteem
Try talking shit when you're spitting out your teeth
I try to watch my mouth, but these words, they just keep coming out
It must stem back from the days of my youth
All these uptight pricks trying to tell me what to do
I'm going to do what I do
Fuck you
I'm 'a let that beat drop
Most hated
Go
The outcasts of society
We don't run the world
We run these streets
The outlaws of society
We don't ask for justice
We run these streets
I sit back always watching
Think you're on top because you came out stomping
Guess again
With the nod of my head, you'll be six feet deep, sealed up in a coffin
It must stem back from the days of my youth
I guess I'll go through life with a bad attitude
I'm 'a let that beat drop
Most hated
Go
You arrogant fuck
You think you're influential
You can't say shit, so we wrote an instrumental
The lyrics of "Most Hated" by Winds Of Plague are an expression of the artist's embrace of being an outcast. Living life as an outcast is preferable, with the artist finding solace in solitude. The song starts off by describing the hate the artist has faced from day one, which has led to the artist having developed a bad attitude. The lyrics are a direct challenge to the listener to confront the artist, as their talk is cheap unless they say it to the artist's face. The artist will not be told what to do and will continue to do what they want without caring about the critics.
The chorus establishes the artist's identity as part of the outcasts of society, revealing that they are the outlaws who run the streets, not the ones who run the world or ask for justice. The artist watches and waits for the arrogant to slip up so they can take them down. This behavior dates back to the artist's youth, which means that they have always had a bad attitude, and it is unlikely to change any time soon.
The song's lyrics leave little room for interpretation, as the artist lays out their feelings and intentions very clearly. The message is an invitation to anyone who dislikes or doesn't understand them personally to confront the artist, but since they are outcasts, it is unlikely to happen. Ultimately, the artist does not care about the opinions of others, and they are happy with the way they live and who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
I live my life as an outcast
I prefer being an outcast and don't want to fit in with society.
And I wouldn't have it any other way
Living life as an outcast is fulfilling for me.
Most hated from day one
People have disliked me since the beginning.
I find solace in solitude
Being alone brings me peace and comfort.
Take my life in stride with a bad attitude
I am indifferent to life and face it with a negative attitude.
Fuck what you know
I don't care about your knowledge or beliefs.
Fuck what you think
Your opinions are irrelevant to me.
Until you say it to my face, your talk is fucking cheap
Your words are meaningless until you confront me directly.
Fuck what you've heard
I don't care about rumors or gossip.
Fuck your self-esteem
I don't care about your self-confidence or self-respect.
Try talking shit when you're spitting out your teeth
If you talk badly about me, you'll regret it when I retaliate.
I try to watch my mouth, but these words, they just keep coming out
I attempt to control what I say, but it's difficult for me.
It must stem back from the days of my youth
My tendency to speak recklessly likely developed during my childhood.
All these uptight pricks trying to tell me what to do
I've had enough of people attempting to control me.
I'm going to do what I do
I'll do what I want without any regard for others' opinions.
Fuck you
I have no respect for you.
The outcasts of society
People who don't fit in with society's expectations.
We don't run the world
We don't control society or its structures.
We run these streets
We have ownership and authority over our own neighborhoods.
The outlaws of society
People who live outside of society's laws and norms.
We don't ask for justice
We don't expect fairness or equality from society's institutions.
I sit back always watching
I observe and analyze my surroundings constantly.
Think you're on top because you came out stomping
You might think you're superior because of your actions, but you're not.
Guess again
You're mistaken.
With the nod of my head, you'll be six feet deep, sealed up in a coffin
I have the power to harm or kill you with just a gesture.
You arrogant fuck
You're incredibly conceited.
You think you're influential
You believe you can affect people or events.
You can't say shit, so we wrote an instrumental
You can't stop us, so we'll just express ourselves through music instead of words.
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
landon s
Let the BEAT DROP!!!!!!!!
Rob musso
I live my life as an outcast
adsedits
Rob musso Me too
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Mathieu Boucher
yeah Decimate the wear stay my favorite as far !
WhoreToAChainsawTAIM
this song is not bad but i really prefered the old WOP
Mathieu Boucher
Weak*