More Vocal Updates, Lyrics, and Reverb Nation

Heyas gang,

Some of you will note we've updated our Reverb Nation page to include streaming for two full-length songs, Journey's Call and Forbidden. It's really exciting for me, as the new vocalist, to finally share what I've been working on with everyone. Also, Jester has created lyric videos for the above mentioned songs, available on our YouTube page.

Progress on the rest of the songs has gone very smoothly; having Jon in Canada hasn't proven to be much of an issue since he, Jester, and myself have taken advantage of cyberspace to bounce ideas back and forth, listen to recordings, and share ideas. I'm recording the vocals on my own down here in AZ, but the guys are quick to provide input on the recordings I send them. We're all very happy with the progress, and the mood in the band has never been better.

Probably the best input the guys gave me was on a song called "Deceit", which I had interpreted as sad and soft as opposed to their vision of angry. At first I was uncertain that their idea to record the vocals with more anger and energy would work- silly me! This is metal! Anger generally works in this genre pretty well. So after some email exchanges, chatting, and a few more hours in front of the mic, we recorded that song to a satisfactory level for all, and it's another album highlight for me. In fact, I'd like to share the lyrics with you.

Shifting eyes, rapid blinks, all the wrong cues 

I'd like to believe that what you've told me is true

But dearest, can't you see? 

Playing fool just isn't me

I'm not here pretending 

So why are you,

Oh why are you? 

I can see the lies hiding inside your azure eyes

I won't let this go

I just can't let this go

I've broken through the gates to find the truth that comes too late

So this is really you

I'm seeing the real you

Face the truth

Once upon a time

I loved the way your eyes met mine

A perfect unity of hearts 

And of minds

Don't blame me for this 

It started with a poisoned kiss

Sweetly played my love 

But can you win this time?

At this point we're down to the last few songs, which I'm recording, tweaking, and recording again to get just right. I hope the desperation, the "insatiability" of the album really comes through with the vocals and lyrics, and I hope everyone enjoys the final outcome. It's been a long journey, one that began several years before I joined the team, but I can't wait to bring it to completion.

XOXO
Zoë =)