Outside of social media and the web, Ænimus have had the opportunity to support the likes of Origin, Cattle Decapitation, Aborted, Battlecross, Fallujah, Severed Savior and more. They also successfully completed their own EMG Pickups/Heavy Blog Is Heavy sponsored Groove It Or Lose It West Coast Tour in April/May 2013, as well as a short run of California dates, dubbed 'Still Grooving,' in late June, and most recently had a successful second regional run on the 'Transcend Reality' Tour that ran from August 2 - August 10, 2013.
The band's debut full length album, Transcend Reality, was recorded, mixed and mastered by producer/engineer Nick Botelho (Deadly Remains, Hatchet, The Kennedy Veil) at NB Recording in Santa Rosa, CA. The album contains 13 tracks and features a guest vocal performance from Eddie Hermida (All Shall Perish) on the track "Heavy Lies the Crown." Transcend Reality was released on August 6, 2013.
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Founded In: August 2010
Hometown: San Francisco, CA | Orange County, CA
Genre: Technical Deathcore | Djent | Groove Metal
Record Label: Independent
Band:
Matt Wills - Vox
Miles Baker - Guitar
Sean Swafford - Guitar
Seth Stephens - Bass
Justin Tvetan - Drums
The Ritual
Ænimus Lyrics
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Eternally shrouded in fear
Harrowing revenant
Malevolent
Shape shifting
Stifling our very existence
Revel in the throes of Man
This dismal emptiness surrounds me
Plaguing my every thought
Entangled in this dread
The torment's stained my skin
Wounds eternal
From a desolate figure
Shattering innocence as it bathes in sin
As it bathes in sin
Scent of his vengeance is near
Tragedy rebirths coercion
I'm forced to vanquish this demon
Creation against consumption
It's writhing
Destroy this entity with humanities will
Cease this reign of terror
and bring this madness to an end
"You have no power.
This is the power.
Feel the power.
And then speak again of how
you've come to kill the eternal."
And the ritual begins
Released from a fortress of trepidation
Eternally, it's bound in fear
Withering
Repentance
Debilitated and weakening
Banished to an infinite darkness
Destroyed by the will of Man
The lyrics of "The Ritual" by Ænimus depict a dark and oppressive atmosphere, where the singer feels imprisoned within a fortress of fear and uncertainty. They describe a malevolent and shape-shifting force that suffocates their existence. The oppressive emptiness surrounds them, plaguing their thoughts and leaving permanent scars on their skin. This desolate figure represents a symbol of sin, shattering innocence and wreaking havoc.
Amidst this torment, the singer senses the imminent vengeance of this malevolent force, and tragedy becomes a catalyst for their transformation. They are forced to confront and vanquish the demon, pitting creation against consumption. The struggle against this entity is depicted as a battle of willpower, where humanity must rise to destroy the reign of terror and put an end to the madness that has consumed them.
In the midst of this confrontation, a powerful voice interrupts, belittling the singer's power and emphasizing the true power at play. The ritual begins, marking a turning point in the battle against darkness. The singer is released from their fortress of fear, and the malevolent force is eternally bound in fear. The force weakens and withers, while the singer repents for their past deeds. Ultimately, humanity's willpower destroys this oppressive force, banishing it to an infinite darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Imprisoned in a fortress of trepidation
Trapped in a stronghold of overwhelming fear
Eternally shrouded in fear
Perpetually covered and consumed by fear
Harrowing revenant
Disturbing and vengeful spirit
Malevolent
Evil and harmful
Shape shifting
Changing and adapting forms
Stifling our very existence
Suppressing our very being
Revel in the throes of Man
Enjoying the chaos and suffering caused by humanity
This dismal emptiness surrounds me
I am encompassed by this depressing void
Plaguing my every thought
Tormenting my every thinking
Entangled in this dread
Caught up and trapped in this intense fear
The torment's stained my skin
The anguish has marked and imprinted my being
Wounds eternal
Injuries that will never heal
From a desolate figure
Emanating from a lonely and abandoned form
Shattering innocence as it bathes in sin
Destroying purity while indulging in wickedness
As it bathes in sin
As it immerses itself in wrongdoing
Scent of his vengeance is near
The smell of his desire for revenge is close
Tragedy rebirths coercion
Disasters give rise to forceful control
I'm forced to vanquish this demon
I am compelled to defeat this evil entity
Creation against consumption
Creation fighting against being destroyed
It's writhing
It is squirming and wriggling in pain
Destroy this entity with humanities will
Defeat this being with the collective determination of humanity
Cease this reign of terror
Put an end to this rule of fear
and bring this madness to an end
and terminate this insanity
"You have no power.
"You are powerless.
This is the power.
This is the true strength.
Feel the power.
Experience the might.
And then speak again of how
And then express once more
you've come to kill the eternal."
your intention to vanquish the everlasting."
And the ritual begins
And the ceremonial practice commences
Released from a fortress of trepidation
Freed from a stronghold of apprehension
Eternally, it's bound in fear
Permanently, it is restrained by fear
Withering
Declining and weakening
Repentance
Feeling remorse and regret
Debilitated and weakening
Disabled and becoming weaker
Banished to an infinite darkness
Exiled to an endless state of obscurity
Destroyed by the will of Man
Annihilated by the determination of humanity
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Fraser Lance Thorneycroft Smith, Grace Elizabeth Barker, Guy James Robin, Michael Stonebank, Rita Sahatciu Ora, Tijs M. Verwest, Wayne Anthony Hector
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