Minnesota's After The Burial broke into the scene in 2004, bringing with them their own style of aggressive hardcore metal. With punishing rhythmic attacks and soaring duels, guitarists Trent Hafdahl and Justin Lowe's approach on heavy metal shredding has been spreading throughout the underground metal scene like wildfire. Having completed tours with heavy hitters such as Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, Necrophagist, and Hatebreed, their genre transcending style of metal has captured the ears of heavy metal, hardcore, and death metal fans alike. With the release of their album "Rareform", which showcases their talented use of 7 and 8-string guitars, they have solidified themselves as pioneers of the instrument.
The group has recorded four full-length albums, Forging a Future Self (2006), which was self produced, Rareform (2008), and Rareform Re-Issue (2009), a remastered, re-recorded copy of the original Rareform and In Dreams (2010).
Guitarist and founding member Justin Lowe officially left the band with a statement on June 24, 2015 citing a massive paranoia over his entire life believing that After the Burial, their record label (Sumerian Records) and most people in his life were out to ruin him. After the Burial responded to Lowe's open letter the following day confirming he was under severe mental distress and requested their fans to support Lowe during his time of recovery. Lowe was under care with his family at the time.
On the evening of July 20, 2015, Justin Lowe was pronounced officially missing, and search efforts had been put into place in order to find him. Lowe was found dead by a hiker on July 21, 2015, directly underneath the Wisconsin side of the Arcola High Bridge, while his car was found on the bridge. Authorities state that his death was consistent with that of a fall. It is currently unknown if the fall was accidental or intentional.
Aspiration
After the Burial Lyrics
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Where does it come from?
Distrust
I've stood strong
Held my head high through constant war
So brutal, so violent
A lapse in my step is misperceived
Unleash a breath of salvation
In dormancy lies everlasting
Remember all the fires we started?
Our aspirations for progression
We feed the burning for a better day
Don't let your selfishness extinguish the flame
Prevailing with lasting intentions
Never living behind your back
Never living behind your
Convictions leave me questioning
If you've been living behind mine
The lyrics of "Aspiration" by After the Burial describe the singer's struggles with anger and distance. The first verse suggests that the singer has been hurt by someone's actions and cannot trust them anymore. Despite this, the singer has remained strong and courageous through constant turmoil, violence, and war. The second verse shows how the singer struggles to communicate with others and fears being misunderstood. But the lyrics also speak of hope and redemption, that one can find salvation even in the midst of dormancy.
The chorus of the song talks about how the singer and his/her companion used to dream of a better future and worked towards it, but there is now a risk of losing that progress due to selfishness. The lyrics urge the listener not to let their aspirations burn out, and to have lasting intentions. In the bridge, the singer expresses doubt and confusion about their convictions and whether the people around them have been living true to their own beliefs.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the difficulties of relationships, trust, communication, and staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Victim of anger, tied to distance
Feeling like a target of anger but not sure where it's coming from and out of reach
Where does it come from?
Questioning the source of the anger and distrust
Distrust
Lack of faith in someone or something
I've stood strong
Maintained resilience despite the hardships faced
Held my head high through constant war
Kept a positive attitude despite being in a difficult situation for a long time
So brutal, so violent
The war was extremely intense and violent
So I tiptoe through conversation
Being careful with what is said during conversations
A lapse in my step is misperceived
Any mistake or blunder is seen as something far more insidious than it actually is
Unleash a breath of salvation
Finally find relief and comfort
In dormancy lies everlasting
While dormant for now, the feeling of relief will last forever
Remember all the fires we started?
Recalling the aspirations they had for change
Our aspirations for progression
Their strong desire for change and improvement
We feed the burning for a better day
Keeping the passion alive for achieving better things
Don't let your selfishness extinguish the flame
Urging others to not let their own selfish desires get in the way of progress
Prevailing with lasting intentions
Making progress and moving forward with the long-term goals in mind
Never living behind your back
Not doing anything dishonest or devious to someone, especially when they are not around
Never living behind your
Maintaining a sense of honesty and integrity in all actions
Convictions leave me questioning
Having doubts and questions about one's own beliefs and values
If you've been living behind mine
Wondering if someone else's actions have been affecting one's beliefs and values
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Justin Lowe, Dan Carle, Anthony Notarmaso, Lee Floral, Trent Hafdahl
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@SuperBeaverlicker
This is the most uplifting metal song I've ever heard.
@michaelfjmusic
Even the breakdown!
@erupslayer
The song is named aspersions
@kalmah24
@@michaelfjmusic yes
@Elros173
A breakdown written in a major key ftw
@Ghostyfrost9688
This song is probably their best work overall. Grooves so hard
@brennanblasts
Rest in peace Justin Lowe. Listening to this now is so saddening.
@Bpowderr
Had the opportunity to get drunk and talk w him a few times at the masquerade in Atlanta, he was really a talented guitarist....
@villadelrefugio
This is the song they played when he made it to deathcore heaven
@thycreator3296
@@villadelrefugio this is prog metal my guy