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1) Anasarca is a emotional hardcore band from Washington D.C,USA.
Though their recorded output was a bit on the skimpy side, Anasarca definitely had it’s place in the rise of mathematical emotional hardcore. Blending a complex mix of DC post-punk and hardcore, the seven tracks on ‘Discography’ will appease many a fan of the current crop of “screamo” aficionados, as well as those interested in the progression of the genre of mathematically-diverse hardcore. And while Anasarca may seem to be another in the crop of “new school” core, remembering that the band was doing this some 7 years ago opens ones eyes to the undeniable impact they must have had on those who witnessed their emotional outpouring.
Based in DC, it is only fitting that Anasarca would incorporate the off-kilter song structures of Fugazi and combine it with the fury of metal and hardcore. Relying on complexities, tracks like “Eugene Debs” continue to evolve with each listen; the work and passion that went into these tracks is one of uncompromising dedication. There are few 4/4 time structures, but rather a diverse mix of subtle palmed treble charged guitar atmospherics that give way to thick chords (and accented with high string plucks at each swelling bridge). Strongest track for me was most definitely “Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt”; beginning with straight ahead hardcore and delving into emo and mathematical territories without losing focus amid the clatter. Bands such as this are tough to call for those unfamiliar. Anasarca are not immediately pleasing or catchy. Given that we have since been exposed to the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, Drowningman and bands of that nature, it is difficult to be immediately be blown away by diverse outings such as this. But when listened to intently, there is much to be savored, and only then does the depth of Anasarca’s work begin to bridge the gap. I did find “Stationary People” to incorporate a modification of the bass line (in pitch, but with the same pluck) to Nirvana’s “Smell’s Like Teen Spirit”, though it represents only a small portion of the 4 plus minute track…But as a whole, there is a vast array of originality represented here that solidifies the devotion those familiar with the band tend to display.
Though only 7 tracks are represented, they are long in composition and ultimately satisfying with the proper dedication to listening. You can’t just hear a band like this, or their depth will fall flat…But if you give Anasarca the same dedication they exhibited in their songwriting, you are sure to feel satisfied with the honesty and complexity that it holds. Not a record worth hearing…a record worth listening. Kudos to Second Nature for recognizing this aspect and giving us a chance to share in the moment. For mathematical emo-philes and complex hardcore lovers…a bit of history that’s worth revisiting.
2) Anasarca (http://www.anasarca.de/) is a death metal band formed in July 1995 in Emden, Germany. Its original members were Heiner (drums) and Michael (Guitar/Vocals) who left their old band Vomiting Corpses right after the release of the Coma (the Spheres of Innocense) album.
One week after Anasarca originally formed, they released their promo tape entitled Condemned Truth, and at that time took on Frank (Guitar) and Chris (Bass), who left their local band Vae Solis. After some more member bouncing in August 1997, Heiner left and Herbert joined due to his insanely fast-paced drum beats. Finally in August 1998, they released their first album entitled Godmachine through Repulse Records.
Again, Anasarca did some member switching - and label switching - and in February 2001 released their second album Moribund through the Danish label puny Music. For this album they did a European tour.
Current Members
Michael Dormann - Guitars, Vocals (since 1995), Bass (since 2001)
Daniel Schneider - Drums (since 2013)
Steffen Parth - Guitars (since 2013)
Michael Ernst - Guitars (since 2013)
Carsten Geerlings - Guitars (since 2013)
Former members
Joshi Wang - Guitars (2003-2013)
Christian Jansen - Bass (1995-2001)
Heiner Saliger - Drums (1995-1997)
Frank Tholen - Guitars (1995-1999)
Herbert Grimm - Drums (1998-2004)
Benjamin Hakbilir - Guitars (2000-2001)
The Beast
Anasarca Lyrics
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My lovely little girl
Eighteen years old, innocent and pure,
You'll taste good, for sure!
Smalltalk, laughed, touched your skin,
You pleased me to stop, but
I continued the "game", you began to scream
I've torn you outside my car,
Somewhere deep inside a wood.
Shackled your hands and legs,
And no one could hear your screams.
You came back to consciousness,
Your eyes transfixed with fear.
I'm a human beast!
My sadistical laughing
Thrill inside me,
As I started the perverse penetration.
I stubbed out my cigarette onto your flesh,
Before that I peeled your skin,
From your feet up to your chest.
I continued the "game", and you still screamed
Pierced some nails into your muscles
Deep into your flesh.
You looked like an angel,
Naked, now covered with blood.
My knife first cut your throat,
And then into pieces you were torn
The lyrics of Anasarca's song "The Beast" describe a horrific and disturbing scene of sexual assault, torture, and murder. The singer portrays himself as a sadistic beast that preys on young girls, as he narrates his encounter with an innocent-looking hitchhiker whom he lures into his car with small talk and laughter. He looks at her as a mere object to satisfy his perverted desires, and the fact that she is young and pure makes her more appealing to him. He talks about how he finds pleasure in seeing her fear and hearing her screams as he physically abuses her, ultimately leading to her death.
The lyrics are graphic and violent, and the singer seems to glorify the brutality of his actions. He describes how he shackled her, peeled off her skin, pierced her muscles with nails, and cut her into pieces with a knife, finding pleasure in every step of his gruesome "game." There is a clear power imbalance between the predator and his victim, and he uses his physical strength to dominate and control her.
The song exposes the inhumane and monstrous side of humanity, where people are capable of committing heinous acts of violence and depravity. By presenting himself as a "human beast," the singer challenges the traditional concept of humanity as being inherently good or moral, instead suggesting that there are people who are capable of being cruel and merciless.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you as you hitch-hiked,
I spotted you while you were flagging down a ride,
My lovely little girl
I saw you as an object to possess and control,
Eighteen years old, innocent and pure,
You were young and naive, and I wanted to corrupt you,
You'll taste good, for sure!
I had sexual motivations that were driving my actions,
Smalltalk, laughed, touched your skin,
I tried to lull you into a false sense of security by making conversation and physical contact,
You pleased me to stop, but
You expressed discomfort with my advances, but I ignored it,
I continued the "game", you began to scream
I saw our interaction as a twisted game, and your screams only fueled my enjoyment,
My fist in your face, unconsciousness!
I physically attacked you and knocked you out,
I've torn you outside my car,
I dragged you out of my vehicle,
Somewhere deep inside a wood.
I took you to a remote location where nobody could hear you,
Shackled your hands and legs,
I restrained you to make escape impossible,
And no one could hear your screams.
I made sure to choose a location where your cries for help would go unheard,
You came back to consciousness,
You woke up from being knocked out,
Your eyes transfixed with fear.
You were terrified and traumatized by what had happened to you,
I'm a human beast!
I see myself as a monstrous, animalistic predator,
My sadistical laughing
I derived pleasure from causing you pain and suffering,
Thrill inside me,
I was excited and aroused by the power I had over you,
As I started the perverse penetration.
I began to sexually assault you in a deranged, twisted way,
I stubbed out my cigarette onto your flesh,
I burned you with my cigarette as a form of torture,
Before that I peeled your skin,
I sadistically removed your skin, causing more pain and trauma,
From your feet up to your chest.
I flayed you over a significant portion of your body,
I continued the "game", and you still screamed
I continued to inflict pain on you despite your pleas for mercy,
Pierced some nails into your muscles
I inserted nails into your flesh to cause even more physical pain,
Deep into your flesh.
I made sure to cause maximum damage and trauma to you,
You looked like an angel,
Despite my gruesome actions, I saw you as beautiful and pure,
Naked, now covered with blood.
I had stripped you of everything, leaving you vulnerable and exposed,
My knife first cut your throat,
I took your life in a brutal and violent manner,symbolizing my complete domination over you,
And then into pieces you were torn
I dismembered your body, causing even more desecration and death.
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