Seventh Sign From Heaven is a Melodic Power Metal band from Brazil that formed back in 2016 by lead vocalist-Mark Neiva. The band's moniker is taken from text found in Revelation 19:11-16 where it talks about the Rider on the white horse. According to the band, the return of Christ on a white horse is the seventh sign from heaven. The band's purpose is to perform their songs, show the love of God by their actions, and not allow for the negative influence of evil in their lives.
Just one year after forming, the band stepped onto the Metal scene with the release of their 5-track 2017 EP titled 'Judgement Of Egypt' on Roadie Metal & Music. With this EP release, Seventh Sign From Heaven made their presence known and garnered some fans along the way. The band's original line-up was comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist-Mark Neiva, guitarist-Álvaro MkBrian, bassist-Zinha Soares, and drummer-Filim Nascimento. The track-list for 'Judgement Of Egypt' included 1.Judgment of Egypt 2.The Devil Fears Your Name 3.Paid On The Cross 4.Pain In Your Eyes 5.The Return.
Just one year after forming, the band stepped onto the Metal scene with the release of their 5-track 2017 EP titled 'Judgement Of Egypt' on Roadie Metal & Music. With this EP release, Seventh Sign From Heaven made their presence known and garnered some fans along the way. The band's original line-up was comprised of lead vocalist/guitarist-Mark Neiva, guitarist-Álvaro MkBrian, bassist-Zinha Soares, and drummer-Filim Nascimento. The track-list for 'Judgement Of Egypt' included 1.Judgment of Egypt 2.The Devil Fears Your Name 3.Paid On The Cross 4.Pain In Your Eyes 5.The Return.
In the fall of 2019, just two years after their EP release, SSFH showed no signs of stopping as they returned to the studio to begin work on new material for a full-length project.
In 2020 Seventh Sign From Heaven released their debut full-length album titled 'The Woman And The Dragon' on both 'Roadie Metal & Music' and 'Voice Music'. The album was produced, recorded, mixed, & mastered by Thiago Bianchi at Fusão VM&T Studios in São Paulo Brazil. The album's cover art was done by Marcus Lorenzet. The album's track-list features all 5-tracks from their 2017 EP reworked & re-recorded along with 5 additional new songs. The track-list for 'The Woman And The Dragon' includes 1.Stayed in the Dark 2.Rise 3.The Devil Fears Your Name 4.The Woman and the Dragon 5.Judgement Of Egypt 6.Pain In Your Eyes 7.Fallen Of Babylon 8.Paid on the Cross 9.The Return 10.Holy.
The band takes the idea for their album's cover art from scripture found in Revelation 12: "1. And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: 2. And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
3. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads."
3. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads."
Some tracks that stand out on this 2020 release 'The Woman And The Dragon' include track-1 "Stayed in the Dark", track-2 "Rise", track-3 "The Devil Fears Your Name", track-4 "The Woman and the Dragon", track-7 "Fallen Of Babylon", track-8 "Paid On The Cross", and track-10 "Holy". The last track on the album "Holy" is one of the must hear songs on this project! Hopefully future releases will include more tracks in the veins of "Holy" & "The Fall Of Babylon"...
The band's lead vocalist-Mark Neiva does a good job for the band throughout this project. Are their areas where improvement to his vocals can be made? Of course! Almost every band has areas where the vocalist needs to improve and better his abilities for future albums. This Brazilian band's native language is Portuguese and Mark Neiva is singing in English on all tracks. Neiva has already showed signs of improvement between their EP release and their latest 2020 offering 'The Woman And The Dragon'. Overall, Neiva does a pretty good job of overcoming the language barrier and we are definitely looking forward to seeing how he moves forward on future releases.
One of the highlights of this debut release is the killer guitar work by lead guitarist-Mark Neiva and rhythm guitarist-Emanuel Ibiapino. Throughout this project, both Neiva & Emanuel are found unleashing their furry as they light things up and drawing the listener into the musical arrangements. Frontman-Mark Neiva handles all the sick solos and quickly shows the listener his prowess with the electric guitar.
When reading the lyrics to this project one will find them good & understandable.
However, for future releases, I recommend that the band find a
native English speaking person to look over and make any needed changes to the lyrics.
Lyrics are Christ centered and evangelical as one can see in the following excerpts:
However, for future releases, I recommend that the band find a
native English speaking person to look over and make any needed changes to the lyrics.
Lyrics are Christ centered and evangelical as one can see in the following excerpts:
"Rise"
On a sad day
There was no more hope for me
In the valley of death
I was cursed by my own sins
But I can hear Your voice
Calling my name
Pulling into the light
"The Devil Fears Your Name"
Your blood always washed me
You died but rose again
My Jesus is the name above every name
The devil fears Your name
You tried to embarrass me
With your lies and your traps
I will tread on the serpent's head
Because the devil fears Your name
"Judgement Of Egypt"
One last plague I will send into Egypt
Everyone's first born son will die
At the midnight
Lord struck down all the first born sons
There was a great cry all around
Throughout all and every night long
And everybody started to bow
Before the sky's of our God
The pharaoh realized that
The Lord is the only One!!!
"The Fall Of Babylon (Revelation 19)"
"And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven saying:"
Alleluia, Alleluia
Salvation and glory
Alleluia, Alleluia
Honor and power belong to the Lord
He has condemned the great harlot
By her adulteries
He has avenged on her
The blood of all His servants
"Paid On The Cross"
I don't deserve Your forgiveness
For all I lied, stole, and betrayed
I've escaped from everything and everyone
All that I know that's my debt is too big
But He paid
On the cross
Christ paid
I never thought I would see
I never thought I would be
As if it never was wrong
My sins are gone
"The Return"
Jesus is the same yesterday and today
Don't be fooled by all kinds of doctrines
It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace
Better than poison fruits that I can not take
How many souls will die by not hearing the truth
Your time is right
Not lies, just love
Your blood, Your pain
Makes me holy again
However, I will wait
On a sad day
There was no more hope for me
In the valley of death
I was cursed by my own sins
But I can hear Your voice
Calling my name
Pulling into the light
"The Devil Fears Your Name"
Your blood always washed me
You died but rose again
My Jesus is the name above every name
The devil fears Your name
You tried to embarrass me
With your lies and your traps
I will tread on the serpent's head
Because the devil fears Your name
"Judgement Of Egypt"
One last plague I will send into Egypt
Everyone's first born son will die
At the midnight
Lord struck down all the first born sons
There was a great cry all around
Throughout all and every night long
And everybody started to bow
Before the sky's of our God
The pharaoh realized that
The Lord is the only One!!!
"The Fall Of Babylon (Revelation 19)"
"And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven saying:"
Alleluia, Alleluia
Salvation and glory
Alleluia, Alleluia
Honor and power belong to the Lord
He has condemned the great harlot
By her adulteries
He has avenged on her
The blood of all His servants
"Paid On The Cross"
I don't deserve Your forgiveness
For all I lied, stole, and betrayed
I've escaped from everything and everyone
All that I know that's my debt is too big
But He paid
On the cross
Christ paid
I never thought I would see
I never thought I would be
As if it never was wrong
My sins are gone
"The Return"
Jesus is the same yesterday and today
Don't be fooled by all kinds of doctrines
It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace
Better than poison fruits that I can not take
How many souls will die by not hearing the truth
Your time is right
Not lies, just love
Your blood, Your pain
Makes me holy again
However, I will wait
If you are into Power Metal bands like Within Silence, Fearless, Prelúdio X, or Oratorio then you are going to love Seventh Sign From Heaven. With the release of their debut album 'The Woman And The Dragon', the band has come out swinging with a solid offering. Let's help support the band and Metal music by picking up your copy of 'The Woman And The Dragon' today!
Musicians:
Mark Neiva - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Emanuel Ibiapino - Rhythm Guitars
Zinha Soares - Bass
Filim Nascimento - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Alex Cristopher
Mark Neiva - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Emanuel Ibiapino - Rhythm Guitars
Zinha Soares - Bass
Filim Nascimento - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Alex Cristopher