Richard Sjunnesson

Just a quick update! Some time ago our buddy (and DnB legend; ) Zardonic, asked us if we; in The Unguided, were up for yet another collaboration. As you know we’ve done a couple of those before with our dear South American friend. But this time it wouldn’t be just another remix (even though that work have been highly appreciated and the fact “Phoenix Down (Zardonic Remix)” is highest on our Spotify Top 10, kind of speaks for itself!) This however, was something more special. This would be a song feature were we worked the tune together from early production, rather than taking something that was already recorded. He showed us a track, he recently had composed, and it indeed suited the project very well! Next we knew I arranged lyrics to the song, Roger was nailing guitars and utterly Roland and I was producing and tracking some vocals for it.

Check out the final result here:

Zardonic ft. The Unguided - When All The Seraphim Cry

:: WHEN ALL THE SERAPHIM CRY ::

You just mark him, mark him with a kiss
We'll attend, and take care of the rest
Thirty pieces of silver you will earn
A fair price to save your precious land

There's nothing that can help him now (Beyond all aid)
The false king will finally be crowned (Be crowned)
With the thorns of his own lies

WHEN ALL THE SERAPHIM CRY
(AND) WE FEEL THE SURGE OF FURY IN THE SKY
ONE BETRAYAL, IMMEASURABLE DAMAGE
THE SON OF GOD IS DEAD BY OUR HANDS

Last supper, flagellation and the crucifixion

The reflection in his eyes they fade to black (To black)
And the darkness, the faithful darkness
embrace the hill of Calvary (the hill of Calvary)
The death, entombment and resurrection

WHEN ALL THE SERAPHIM CRY
(AND) WE FEEL THE SURGE OF FURY IN THE SKY
ONE BETRAYAL, IMMESURABLE DAMAGE
THE SON OF GOD IS DEAD BY OUR HANDS

Some fun facts regarding all this. I actually wrote those lyrics back in 2011 when I was still in Faithful Darkness and we worked on their album “Black Mirror’s Reflection”. The song was originally called “Kiss of Iscariot”, which was a pun on; us having a guy called; “Judas” in the band hehe. But since I left Faithful Darkness, the lyrics were never used. They have been sitting and waiting for just this moment, I believe. The “Kiss of Iscariot” track is still featured on “Black Mirror’s Reflection” but with new lyrics, the track is now called; “When Emotions Fall Part II”. On the Zardonic release, we agreed on changing the title to “When All The Seraphim Cry” since that’s what you hear first and remember most in the chorus. Now you know!


Driven' De:st-ructure 3

Keep in mind, this track does not represent how the upcoming The Unguided album will sound. This is just a fun collaboration between friends from different music genres. I can here and now guarantee that the upcoming album is 110% melodic metal and you will absolutely love it hehe. If you are looking to buy the track, you will find the collaboration on the third edition of the "Driven' De:st-ructure" series, for more info look here.

Pinky seal! 

There’s also been some fan footage from last weekend’s gig at Debaser Medis in Stockholm. Where I did some live guest vocals for; Beneath My Feet, during their support show for Machinae Supremacy. Check it out:


Beneath My Feet - Wake Up, Stand up (feat. Richard Sjunnesson)

Our old friend and web wiz; Berran have done a nice little school project featuring “Singularity”, it’s been pretty appreciated by the fans so be sure to watch it!


"We are hanging by a heartstring..."

There’s also this YouTube hero covering “Betrayer of the Code” on guitar, nice work dude!


Betrayer of The Code guitar cover

That’s all for now!

Song of the day: Gamma ray – Send me a sign

/Rich