Winds Of Plague is a Symphonic Deathcore band from LA, USA. The band was or… Read Full Bio ↴Winds Of Plague is a Symphonic Deathcore band from LA, USA. The band was originally named "Bleak December", but changed their name in April 2005, getting their name from the lyrics in Unearth's song "Endless", from their 2002 EP of the same name.

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)

The Warrior Code
Winds of Plague Lyrics

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Between life and death
The inevitable end for heroes and lost souls
Lie a battlefield of purpose
The purpose of one
The unraveling of destiny
Our destiny
Endowed with greatness
Seeking perfection of our soul

Unscared and not created to squander it
True and faithful to a unique warrior spirit
I am I—breast—penetrating the glorified eyes of a creator to discover I am he
He is I
Sent forth to rise above shame and mediocrity
To give not one fuck for the idea of original sin
To actualize the warrior legend within my mind
To stand and deliver a destiny unlike any other

To live with heart of warrior that will, one day, speak from the tombstone atop my grave
I will do in my life what will live forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Winds of Plague's song "The Warrior Code" convey a message of individual purpose and destiny. The singer suggests that between life and death lies a battlefield of purpose, and that the purpose of one's life is to unravel their own destiny. The singer sees himself as endowed with greatness, seeking not to squander his potential but rather to live with a warrior spirit that will speak from his tombstone long after he is gone. In essence, the song urges listeners to strive for their own personal legends, finding the unique purpose for which they were created and pursuing it with all of their heart.

The lyrics also suggest that living with a warrior heart involves rejecting the idea of original sin and rising above shame and mediocrity. Rather than being weighed down by the sins and failures of the past, the singer seeks to transcend them and embrace his destiny as a warrior. This involves discovering that he is one with the creator, and that his purpose in life is to actualize the warrior legend within his mind.

Line by Line Meaning

Between life and death
Acknowledgement that life inevitably leads to death

The inevitable end for heroes and lost souls
The ultimate fate for all individuals, regardless of their standing or significance

Lie a battlefield of purpose
Life presents opportunities for individuals to fulfill their purpose and achieve greatness

The purpose of one
Each individual has a unique purpose to fulfill in their lifetime

The unraveling of destiny
The unfolding of one's predetermined fate or destiny

Our destiny
The predetermined fate or destiny shared by all individuals

Endowed with greatness
Given the potential or ability to achieve great things

Seeking perfection of our soul
Striving to improve and perfect oneself spiritually

Unscared and not created to squander it
Fearless and unwilling to waste one's potential or abilities

True and faithful to a unique warrior spirit
Committed to embodying a personal spirit or code of conduct that values strength, honor, and bravery

I am I—breast—penetrating the glorified eyes of a creator to discover I am he
Realization that one's existence is connected to a higher power or creator

He is I
One's identity is intertwined with the divine or higher power

Sent forth to rise above shame and mediocrity
Sent into the world with the potential to overcome negative emotions or thoughts and achieve greatness

To give not one fuck for the idea of original sin
To reject the notion of inherent human sinfulness or corruption and focus on one's ability to choose their own path

To actualize the warrior legend within my mind
To embody the qualities and values of a warrior spirit or legend

To stand and deliver a destiny unlike any other
To fulfill a unique destiny or path that sets one apart from others

To live with heart of warrior that will, one day, speak from the tombstone atop my grave
To live a life of bravery, strength, and honor that will be remembered and recognized even after death

I will do in my life what will live forever
Commitment to achieving greatness and leaving a lasting legacy

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