Temple Of Hate Song Comparison Essay

“The Temple of Hate” and “Inner Vision” Both songs, “Inner Vision” and “The Temple of Hate,” are of the heavy metal genre. The song “Temple of Hate” is written by a Brazilian - American heavy metal band named Angra. The song “Inner Vision” is written by an Armenian - American heavy metal band name System of a Down. In this musical investigation, I will compare and contrast these songs, as well as the bands themselves. I will compare and contrast the song’s musical elements, as well as the storyline and the way the songs are set up. System of a Down, also known as SOAD, is an Armenian-American rock band from Glendale, California. The group formed in 1994, and later split in 2006. The band consists of Serj Tankian who sings lead vocals, and also plays the keyboards. Daron Malakian is the lead guitar
In the song “Temple of Hate,” the lyrics are introduced into the song at about 55 seconds into the music. The lyrics in this song are very dark and demeaning. By looking at the title, you can automatically assume that the song has a very dark feeling to it and is a metal
Unlike the song “The Temple of Hate,” the lyrics to System of a Down’s song “Inner Vision” shows no sign of a revolution, or being held back against one’s own will. The message shown in “Inner Vision” is the feeling of needing someone, or not being able to move on with a certain someone’s direction, or approval. Something that both songs have in common, lyric wise, is that for both of the songs, the lyrics fit in perfectly with the songs. Although the beats sound similar, and that they use the same instruments and all, but have completely different meanings as to what the song is actually about, each group, both System of a Down, and Angra, manage to put their song perfectly into the style of their own