PLAGUE OF SHEOL



Photo, left to right: Geoff, Brandon, Ryan, Grant, Kirk

BAND NAME: Plague of Sheol
GENRE: Black Metal / Metalcore
STATUS: Split-up
LOCATION: USA (Riverside, California)

Split up on 17 November, 2006 according to RateYourMusic.

Last-known contact:
plagueofsheol [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
thorhxc [AT] yahoo [DOT] com
speedyfour [AT] hotmail [DOT] com

Lineup:
Ryan Stevens - Vocals
Geoff Brouillette - Guitars
Kirk Langsea - Guitars
Jon Miller - Bass, Vocals
Brandon Trahan - Drums
Who is "Grant" in the picture above? Was he a member of the band at some point?...

Links:
Official site @ archive.org (plagueofsheol.tk)
Official site @ archive.org (plagueofsheol.cjb.net)
Apparently they had a Stereokiller page, too?
Discography:

(artwork
not
available)

title unknown (demo, 2004, Independent)
Format: CD

Briefly mentioned in an update [here]. Released before "Spoken into Existence".

Tracklist unknown.

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Spoken into Existence (demo, 2005, Independent)
Format unknown

1) Prelude: Decent unto Battle
3:48, instrumental

2) A March for the Mighty
3:16, lyrics:
I have seen death today in the midst of this battle. Those called above the rest having been set into this front. With none to fear as we cut at the enemy there is a hope found within. Brought to the vitals as one blow we pierce your being.

I call out to you adversary. We have none to fear. I have seen the goal.
I call out to you adversary. We have none to fear. I have seen the goal.

A message as clear as this, as you are to be crushed. Looking onward boldly we charge. We shall cut off your head and march onward. Under the Mighty, we are made strong. Tremble at the sound of our march as we ride.

I call out to you adversary. We have none to fear. I have seen the goal.
I call out to you adversary. We have none to fear. You will be crushed.


3) I Come to Ask
4:48, lyrics:
Of the words that are to be spoken, tremble in their wake. From the conception of the selfish has there been a calling to battle. May we see truth regain. Here I call you out among the legions, and the slain we have fought.

Nothing greater can come from this honor; we shall fight until our foe has been beaten. We will slaughter all who oppose, all who oppose.

I come to ask, would you die for me? Would you come to suffer with me?I come to ask, would you die for me? Would you come to suffer with me, suffer with me?

Nothing greater can come from this honor; we shall fight until our foe has been beaten. We will slaughter all who oppose, all who oppose.

You have lead me through the most vile place and have brought peace amongst the bloodshed. You were my shield when the sky rained fire and when the archers had taken aim. Oh Great One, General of the legions I serve none but You. I have heard Your voice and shall not take rest until You have commanded it to be so. I shall not surrender, for the glory will be shown.

All be witness to the power at hand.(This line is in the lyrics, but is not sung in the song.)

Send me to the front so that I may make Your name known among the enemy.

4) Existence Fulfilled
3:32, lyrics:
I call death on you!

Face me and draw your sword for the day of atonement is at hand. To the armies that have fought by my side I call to you examine your heart and mind for when this hour comes, we cannot waver, we cannot surrender. Brought out on your hypocrisy you double minded fool, do not teeter in the midst of blood for you are either for me or against. Sought to be relentless we have found you to be a cowardly foe. Face me and draw your sword for the day of atonement is at hand.

Sound the march for we shall ride unto glory, those who die shall not do so in vain. Those who live will tell the tale of one who fell from grace. Prepare you all for a mighty blow, to the front we have all been sent. We claim what is ours. To the armies that have fought by my side I call to you
examine your heart and mind for when this hour comes, we cannot waver, we cannot surrender. Brought out on your hypocrisy you double minded fool, do not teeter in the midst of blood for you are either for me or against.


5) A Distant Horizon Depart
5:21, lyrics:
The pain amongst us, the evil surrounds as the tears be in the midst of that blood which has been spilt. A pity goes out to those at this front. We long for peace, this light of the horizon. As I look past the carnage, I wish for a time such as this.

A heaven so close, a longing is this, for the reward of courage and of faith.
Looking to the coming and going of the sun, still the blood flows from this seemingly never-ending war (... ending war)

A pain swells up inside me as I see the torment of those who wish to be taken from this pain. As also, for those who are held captive in this bondage of the scales, having been weighed in the balance.

Seeing you seated upon your blackened throne, I wish to see you fall. Great General, call upon me to partake in this deed. Under the power of the Mighty, I would make you this wretch... brought down among the carcass. Dismembered, your head be raised for all to see. So close a longing is this, the reward of courage and of faith. Perched on this rod of truth; to a place of peace I depart.




MISCELLANEOUS SONGS
Mentioned [here].

1) A Distant Horizon Depart
(see above for lyrics)

2) Burden of Foresight
Weighed - boldly we stand, behold the one. Weighed - behold the one, now from pain, rise. Cast down among that which rages this grotesque battle of selfish want A shadow of that which is all and all Mighty has this been seen none for a carnal man to withstand - to withstand. Mighty has this been seen none for a carnal man I have felt the days of this brutal pain. Mine blood soaked flesh, the taste of the enemy on my tongue. Still I stand true, having felt fatigue in the heart of this raging war, I call to You for strength. Lift my tattered being having been crushed by the weight of this vile place. Renew my mind. Mould me to this that is to become. Refreshed I stand; none shall come in contrast no more - contrast no more. A goal I have seen, that which I shall see to. Though having been set into this, having been called to see. Bound in chains shall you be. Set into this lake of gore shall this great evil be. Shattered and broken is that to come. Torment all of your days, a torture so fitting for you. Soaring in this power of the air, having your blackened wings torn from you, fall to your lake of gore you are called.

3) The Legions General
I have been cloaked in the shadow of the Mighty. This great General of the legions, many crowns be set upon Your brow. Faithful and true is this, mighty is His name. The power to make the depths barren are His, pour out Your fire, as this flame burns under Your command. With You we stand. Mourn not us, at this front. True. Tall. None shall fall to the lake of gore. Behold You overseer of the dead, command You even this great deed. These eyes of crimson flame look upon the carnage at hand, vast in awe, the sword that cuts from his mouth. Upon that steed of a pale hue You shall tame. Behold You overseer of the dead, command You even this great deed. Open great skies; split mighty earth - for the power of the beginning and of the end has come. With reverence and fear he be served, loyal to Your name are we. Behind a shroud you hide your face, you coward bring forth your champion for the battle is at hand. With the spark of blades and clashing of armor will the One on high be echoed. On impact of lines the glory be shown. Open great skies; split mighty earth - for the power has come. Impaled on the truth have your deeds been weighed, mine foe. The great beast having gnawed upon your flesh, the scares of torment you hold for all to see. Take heed, for through death hath our foe been crushed back to the earth. For I saw you there today, great adversary, lying amongst your own blood, impaled by His word.







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INFO:
1) Who played keyboards on their EP? 2) Who is Grant? 3) More info on the 2004 demo. 4) More info on the "miscellaneous" songs. 5) Format info for "Spoken into Existence".
IMAGES:
1) Both logos. 2) Album artwork.

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