Waking the Demon

Bullet for My Valentine

About Waking the Demon

"Waking the Demon" is a song by Welsh metal band Bullet for My Valentine. The song is released as the third and final single from their second album Scream Aim Fire. The video for the song was written and directed by Max Nichols (son of Academy Award-winning director Mike Nichols). There are two versions of the song, one scream version with James on vocal singing the verses which was released as the album version and one with cleaner vocals where Tuck sings the verses.


Year:
2008
4:07
182 
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No!
Helpless, my eyes are bleeding from the fear that's inside,
You sealed your demise when you took what was mine
Don't try and stop me from avenging this world,
No voice to be heard

Waking the Demon,
Where'd ya run to
Walking in shadows,
Watch the blood flow
There's not much longer so don't try and fight,
Your body's weakening so walk to the light
All those painful times so alone so ashamed,
I'm not coming back there's nothing to gain

Caution, there's just no limits to the boundaries you push,
I've warned you but still you just f*ck with my mind
There's no escape from this rage that I feel,
Nothing is real

Waking the Demon,
Where'd ya run to
Walking in shadows,
Watch the blood flow
There's not much longer so don't try and fight,
Your body's weakening so walk to the light
All those painful times so alone so ashamed,
I'm not coming back there's nothing to gain

Breath for me,
Don't wake me from this slumber
Stay with me,
Possession taking over
Possession taking over

Breath for me,
Don't wake me from this slumber
Stay with me,
Possession taking over
Possession taking over

Waking the Demon

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Bullet for My Valentine

Bullet for My Valentine are a Welsh heavy metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is composed of Matthew Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason James (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Michael Thomas (drums). They were formed under the name Jeff Killed John and started their music career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana. Jeff Killed John recorded six songs which were not released; two of these tracks were reworked later in their career as Bullet for My Valentine. Financial difficulties dictated the name change, which was followed by a change in music direction. In 2002, the band secured a five-album deal with Sony BMG. The band has stated that their music is influenced by classic heavy metal … more »

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Written by: Jason James, Matthew Tuck, Michael David Thomas, Michael Kieron Paget

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12 facts about this song

Band Information
"Waking the Demon" is a song by the Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine.
Album Information
The song features on their second studio album, "Scream Aim Fire," which was released in 2008.
Song Genre
"Waking the Demon" can be classified as a melodious mixture of heavy metal and metalcore.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Waking the Demon" reached number 6 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
Its music video, directed by Max Nichols, tells the story of a teenage boy who turns into a werewolf to take revenge on his bullies.
Song Length
The runtime of "Waking the Demon" is approximately 4 minutes and 7 seconds.
Personal Influence
The song lyrics are considered to be based on the lead singer Matt Tuck’s experiences with bullying in school.
Public Reception
Since its release, "Waking the Demon" has received positive acclaim from both critics and fans, praising its intense musicality and resonating theme.
Unplugged Version
An acoustic version of "Waking the Demon" is featured in the deluxe edition of the "Scream Aim Fire" album.
Live Performance
"Waking the Demon" is a popular song in Bullet for My Valentine's live sets, being played at many of their concerts since its release.
Inspiration
The song's aggressive sound is influenced by the thrash metal bands the group members were listening to at the time of its creation.
Recording
"Waking the Demon" was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas.

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