Thyne Scabbard was formed by vocalist Sky Heydecke, drummer Travis Robidoux, and guitarist Dylan Sevier as a side project in 2002. They immediately recorded a demo, and functioned as a trio for a while. Chris Garcia then added a second guitar, while Isaac Merfalen soon followed on bass. Fueled by Heydecke's intense vocals, Thyne Scabbard have since showcased a brand of metal that is as epic as it is aggressive. They are committed to putting on an entertaining live show, and have thus far connected with audiences in San Diego, Los Angeles, and throughout Southern California. Their goal as a live band is to put on an exceptionally intriguing and brutal performance, while allowing for an honest look at their faith. It is this element of faith that separates Thyne Scabbard from many bands in their genre.
In an industry that frequently rewards the self-absorbed, Thyne Scabbard manage to balance their ambition with a seemingly earnest desire to positively affect listeners. They want to create the kind of music that is uplifting to audiences. The band seeks to share their belief in the Lord and have made it clear to audiences that there is a light that can be found in this type of music. Thyne Scabbard is adamant that the trials and tribulations that confront them ought to be ferociously attacked. Heydecke's lyrics challenge Satan and his legions while simultaneously adoring the one, true God. With a dynamic vocal range, Heydecke is one of the more convincing lyricists and singers to be found among the newcomers in the genre.
Thyne Scabbard is already en route to a higher level of success. Much of the buzz surrounding the band can be attributed to their work ethic and confidence. In addition, recently sharing the stage with established acts such as P.O.D., The Red Chord, Martyr AD, No Innocent Victim, Evergreen Terrace, and Dead To Fall has helped the band gain even more exposure. Reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, as the band has developed a very solid underground following which may very well propel them into the mainstream.
Their first full-length album, 'Redemption', was released on April 22, 2006 to an enthusiastic crowd who devoured copies of the highly anticipated CD. 'Redemption' has since received critical acclaim from Uprise Magazine, Indie Vision Music, and Rain City Ambience. With an approach to their music and lives that is both refreshing and contagious, Thyne Scabbard is intent on getting their music heard by as many people as possible. Recent signs are certainly pointing in that direction!
Spy Hunter
thyne scabbard Lyrics
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I have been called to end a life.
October 5th 1965 you'll have to fight to stay alive.
A price was set on your head this night,
It's now my job to make you die.
This is the night that you shall die,
My sights are set and your loosing time,
Your life's in my hands now.
Only faces no names I dont get involed,
Slide the briefcase across the table.
Half up front, Half when Im done.
I'll bring the head of the hunted.
A bullet whispers across the room,
You taste the blood from the exit wound.
Im the man sent to destroy you.
Im the assassin That stands behind you
I have the face you will never see.
The contract is over as I step from the shadows
Your eyes still wide with my gun still smoking (As you hit the floor)
I set my piece down to shut your eyes
But someone's coming the doorknob turns
So pick it up
Out the window I make my escape
Down the wall and through the alleyway
A car awaits so I can get away
I'll slip through the night and you will never find me.
Screams of the dead still echo in my head,
Is this the life I was meant to live. (x2)
The crys of the dead I will never ever forget. (x2)
I will never forget.
The song Spy Hunter by Thyne Scabbard tells the story of an assassin who receives orders to kill a person whose identity is unknown to him. He is only given a briefcase containing half the payment up front, and he knows that the other half will be given to him only after he completes the job. He accepts the job without knowing who the target is, but he has a clear mission to end someone's life. He prepares himself for the task and waits for the right moment to strike. He shoots his target but has to escape quickly as someone is coming. He makes his escape through a window and down an alleyway.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of danger, secrecy, and mystery. The assassin's job is shrouded in secrecy, and he does not know who his target is. He is only aware that he has been assigned to end someone's life, and he must do it to complete his mission. The sense of danger is palpable, as the assassin has to escape quickly after he has carried out his orders.
Overall, the song conveys the bleak and lonely existence of an assassin, and the emotional toll that such a life can take. The assassin hears the screams of the dead in his head, and wonders if this is the life that he was destined to live.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt a call from the midnight light,
I received a signal to carry out a mission, likely to kill someone, late at night when it is dark outside.
I have been called to end a life.
I have been assigned the task to take someone's life.
October 5th 1965 you'll have to fight to stay alive.
The person I have been ordered to kill must defend themselves to survive on October 5th, 1965.
A price was set on your head this night,
Someone has paid for the assassination of the person I must kill tonight.
It's now my job to make you die.
It is my responsibility to carry out the assassination of the person who has been targeted.
This is the night that you shall die,
The night when the person I have been ordered to kill will meet their end has arrived.
The evening that you fall.
Tonight is the night when the person I must kill will perish.
My sights are set and your loosing time,
I have aimed my weapon and the person I am tasked with killing is running out of time to live.
Your life's in my hands now.
The life of the person I must kill is under my control and I will determine their fate.
Only faces no names I dont get involed,
I don't ask for nor do I care about the identity of the person I have been assigned to kill.
Slide the briefcase across the table.
The person who wishes to have another murdered has contacted me through an intermediary.
Half up front, Half when Im done.
I am to be paid half the amount to perform the murder upfront, with the remaining to be paid upon completion.
I'll bring the head of the hunted.
I will retrieve the head, or evidence of the successful murder, of the person I have been contracted to assassinate.
A bullet whispers across the room,
A firearm is discharged quietly in the location where the assassination is set to take place.
You taste the blood from the exit wound.
The person I am killing has been shot and is experiencing blood exiting their body.
Im the man sent to destroy you.
I am the individual who has been selected to carry out the assassination of the targeted person.
Im the assassin That stands behind you
I am physically standing behind the person I am supposed to assassinate.
I have the face you will never see.
The targeted individual will not be able to see my face as I will remain concealed.
The contract is over as I step from the shadows
The murder-for-hire agreement is concluded with my emergence from the shadows.
Your eyes still wide with my gun still smoking (As you hit the floor)
As the person I am killing falls to the ground, they still look stunned while my smoking gun is still in my possession.
I set my piece down to shut your eyes
After shooting the targeted individual, I place my firearm down in order to close their eyes.
But someone's coming the doorknob turns
Someone is approaching through the door and I must leave the scene quickly.
So pick it up
I pick up my firearm from where I left it.
Out the window I make my escape
I exit through a window in order to evade capture or detection.
Down the wall and through the alleyway
After exiting through the window, I travel down the wall and through a backstreet or alley to avoid detection.
A car awaits so I can get away
A vehicle has been arranged for me to use as a means of escape.
I'll slip through the night and you will never find me.
I will smoothly leave the scene and it will be impossible for anyone to track or capture me.
Screams of the dead still echo in my head,
The sounds of the murdered individual's screams are still haunting me.
Is this the life I was meant to live. (x2)
I am questioning whether being an assassin, taking people's lives for money, is the manner of living that destiny had in store for me.
The crys of the dead I will never ever forget. (x2)
The sounds of the dying individuals will forever stay with me, unable to be forgotten.
I will never forget.
The impact of having taken someone's life will always be with me and never forgotten.
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.