1) A melodic, guitar/vocal oriented glam/heavy rock band originating from Nottingham, UK. Wraith were formed in 1988 after the demise of another Nottingham band named Deuce. The lineup included talented lead guitarist Gregg "Greggo" Russel, bassist Steven "Rimmo" Rimmington, gutsy vocalist Jedd Clarc and drummer Simon "Emmy" Hemstock. They released a series of albums commencing with the EP "Naked Agression" and including the excellent "Riot" (1988), "Danger Calling" (1989) with more recent releases being "Schizophrenia" (1996). The current album released in 2007 is titled "Evolution" and breaks somewhat from the previous approach. Vocalist Clarc left the band around 1995 but the demise of the band has been greatly exaggerated and guitarist Gregg Russell is still working hard on the band's future.
2) A Black Metal band from Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America. Formed in 2002 Wraith are currently defunct due to personal differences in musical direction. However, during their short time together, they released two full-length albums "Pagan Howling" and "Shadows", both in 2003.
3) Industrial/Coldwave project :wraith: originally from houston, texas, though now in chicago, illinois. wraith was started in 1997 and has appeared on several compilations, most notably, The Thirdwave Collective's debut compilation. wraith is currently working on new and revised material after a short hiatus in which core member spent time in the U.S. Army Infantry. For more info, visit http://myspace.com/wraithmusik
4) Drone/industrial/noise band from Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
5) A metal-infused hardcore band from Newport, United Kingdom. They disbanded in late 2009.
6) A metal band from Maun, Botswana.
7) Blackened speed metal/crust from Indiana, United States
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Extinction
Wraith Lyrics
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It's taking charge with no remorse
It happened quick you don't know how
One last chance to pray and bow
Disease it makes you obsolete
With death you can't compete
Extinction is the only way
Fever spikes you start to fade
Your last days your faith has strayed
Beg for death to take you quick
From the virus that made you sick
Disease it makes you obsolete
With death you can't compete
Extinction is the only way
You become the reapers prey
Sands of time come to an end
Life and death begin to blend
Doctors fear for your condition
You know the outcome is extinction
Disease it makes you obsolete
With death you can't compete
Extinction is the only way
You become the reapers prey
The song, Extinction by Wraith, is a gloomy and heavy song that reflects on the destructive nature of a virus that has taken over humanity. The first verse states that the virus has run its course, and it is now in charge with no regard for human life. The speed in which the virus took over is highlighted, leaving people with one last chance to pray and bow before it. The second verse talks about the disease making its victims obsolete, leaving them unable to compete with death, which is the only way out. The reaper becomes their prey, as they succumb to the virus that made them sick.
The bridge highlights the agony and despair of those afflicted by the virus. They beg for death to take them quickly from their suffering, and their faith has strayed in their last days. The last verse talks about how the sands of time are running out for those infected, and life and death are beginning to blend. Doctors fear for their patients, but the outcome is extinction, leaving no hope for survival.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the current pandemic that has swept across the globe, leaving death and destruction in its wake, making it feel all too real.
Line by Line Meaning
The virus now has run its course
The virus has completed its spread and is now in control.
It's taking charge with no remorse
The virus is exerting its power without pity or regret.
It happened quick you don't know how
The virus spread rapidly and its source is unknown.
One last chance to pray and bow
As death becomes imminent, the infected turn to prayer and submission.
Disease it makes you obsolete
The virus renders the infected useless and irrelevant.
With death you can't compete
The infected are no match for the deadly virus.
Extinction is the only way
The virus will lead to the end of humanity.
You become the reapers prey
Death is inevitable and the infected are at the mercy of the Grim Reaper.
Fever spikes you start to fade
The infected experience a rise in body temperature and begin to deteriorate.
Your last days your faith has strayed
As death looms, the infected lose their religious faith.
Beg for death to take you quick
The infected wish for a swift end to their suffering.
From the virus that made you sick
The virus is responsible for the illness and death of the infected.
Sands of time come to an end
The countdown to death has reached its conclusion.
Life and death begin to blend
The line between life and death becomes blurred as the infected near their end.
Doctors fear for your condition
Medical professionals are afraid and helpless in the face of the deadly virus.
You know the outcome is extinction
The infected are aware that their fate is extinction.
Writer(s): Matt Sokol
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.