1. Dutch Hardstyle produce… Read Full Bio ↴There are 5 artists/bands with this name:
1. Dutch Hardstyle producer Wesley Fanger.
2. Aftershock was a Western Metalcore band based out of Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 1992 and broke up sometime in 1999. They re-formed for a reunion tour in 2001 in Japan. The band also consisted of past and present members of Killswitch Engage and Shadows Fall. Memebers were: Toby Dutkiewicz (Vocals), Adam Dutkiewicz (Guitar & Vocals), Joel Stroetzel (Guitar), Neil Gadbois (Bass) & Tom Gomes (Drums).
3. Influenced by the new jack swing of artists like Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD), Bobby Brown, and Today, Aftershock was never a clone of anyone. Many of the artists who enjoyed exposure on urban contemporary stations in the early 1990s were content to model themselves after Brown, BBD, and others who were big at the time, but Aftershock was committed to originality -- in fact, one could say that parts of their debut album "Slave to the Vibe" transcend new jack swing altogether. Aftershock's refusal to be a generic cookie-cutter act is evident on uptempo, hip-hop influenced funk numbers like "Azucar," "Didn't I," and "On2thebreakadawn" as well as romantic slow jams such as "Come On" and "Here for You," both of which were influenced by the Isley Brothers.
4. A UK Garage/Dance band who had a massive hit back in 1993 with "Slave To the Vibe".
5. New Zealand punk. Formed 1979 in Stokes Valley. Played at the Golden Showers festival in 1983. Aftershock has one track on the Capitol Kaos recording of that gig. Simon went on to play in Compos Mentis and TAB while Kevin formed The Glass and later reunited with Dean to form long running underground outfit Number 9.
Jabberwocky
Aftershock Lyrics
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The lyrics of Aftershock's song Jabberwocky touch upon the idea of fear and how it feeds on the soul. The creature depicted in the song seems to be a manifestation of this fear, with black eyes that burn through whatever path it takes. The singer is lost within their own identity, and the shadows that converge around them shed a light beyond eternity. The creature is described as having a featureless face, and the singer pleads with it to shed the grin that adorns it. The creature's tongue now speaks the singer's language, but what they taste is bitter and lifeless blood.
The tone of the song is one of confrontation and transcendence. The singer urges the listener to confront the creature and surpass it, to absorb and create something new. This is echoed in the chorus, which speaks of "ludic luster" and transcending the flame. The blood that flows from the creature's veins is described as acrid and coarse, further emphasizing its dark nature. Ultimately, the song is a powerful depiction of how fear can consume us, but also how we have the power to rise above it.
Line by Line Meaning
It feeds off fear, our souls it's prey.
The creature gains strength from our fears and preys upon our souls.
Black eyes burn through the path it takes.
The creature's intense black eyes can burn through anything in its path.
Soft pulse...soft gaze...am I too late?
The singer questions if they are too late to act while feeling helpless and vulnerable.
Project...protect...absorb...create.
The artist must project strength, protect themselves, absorb the creature's power, and create a plan to defeat it.
Lost within my own identity.
The artist feels lost and unsure of their own identity.
Shadows converge shedding light beyond eternity.
The shadows, which represent the unknown and mystical, converge and shed light on something beyond eternity.
Shed that grin from your featureless face.
The creature's featureless face is unnerving and the singer demands that it get rid of its grin.
This tongue now speaks your language.
The artist has adapted and is now able to communicate with the creature.
And what I now taste is bitter...lifeless blood.
The creature's blood tastes horrible and is lifeless, adding to the horror of the situation.
Tempting demise. Hollow in it's guise. It's appearance lies. Vindication arise.
Although the creature tempts the artist towards their destruction, it is actually hollow and its appearance is deceptive, which makes the artist even more determined to defeat the creature.
Ludic luster, transcend the flame.
The singer must overcome the challenge presented by the creature with playful and confident determination.
Consume, exile, sever the hate.
To defeat the creature, the artist must consume its power, exile the creature, and sever the hate it represents.
Acrid blood flow exudes coarse veins.
The creature's blood is acidic and flows through rough, coarse veins.
Confront...surpass...absorb...create.
The singer must confront the creature, surpass its strength, absorb its power, and create their own destiny.
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