1) Atrox is a progressive met… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Atrox is a progressive metal band from Norway
2) Atrox is a powernoise project from Germany
3) Atrox was a death metal from Germany
4) Atrox is a hardcore punk band from Italy
5) Atrox is a black metal from France
6) Atrox was a speed metal band from Sweden
7) Atrox is a hardcore punk band from Germany
8) Atrox was a punk band from UK
9) Atrox is a thrash metal band from Colombia
10) Atrox is a melodic metal band from Pakistan
1) Atrox is a progressive metal band from Trondheim, Norway. The band started out in 1988 under the name Suffocation but this was changed to Atrox in 1990. During the first 8 years of the band's existence Atrox did several gigs (with bands like Equinox, Edge of Sanity, Conception, Witchhammer, Godsend etc), recorded some demos (Darkness, Mind Shadow, Dead Leaves, the Granskogen recordings) that received good reviews and went through some line-up changes.
In 1996 Atrox signed two record deals with the record labels Danza Ipnotica and Head Not Found. A 7" entitled "Silence the Echoes" was released on Danza Ipnotica the same year and the debut album āMesmerisedā on Head Not Found in 1997. Both releases giving Atrox great feedback. The music that Atrox made in this era was death doom metal.
In 1998 Atrox signed a new record deal with Season of Mist and went through some line-up changes again. The band started to make more melodic and experimental/progressive/avant-garde metal and the result of this came out in the "Contentum" album that was released in 1999. This album was a milestone for Atrox; finally they got to show what they were going for. The material was new, the music was new, the setting was new, lots of crazy energy! After this Atrox did some gigs before they started working on their next album.
"Terrestrials" was Atrox's third album and were released by Season of Mist in 2001. This album was a little less schizo than "Contentum" but took Atrox further and higher in a more full frontal progressive blow-out. Both of these releases got the attention of the press around the world and the albums were either totaly praised or slathered. This was also a goal for Atrox to push the listeners limits and try to make people a little more open minded towards music.
After this Atrox signed a new record deal with Code666 and went through some line-up changes again. In 2003 Atrox 4th album "Orgasm" were released. The recipe for this album could be described with the following ingredients: 250gr of Meshuggah, 200gr of The Gathering, 25gr of atmospheric electronic synths. Mixed with a teaspoon of jazz arrangements and rhythmic. At the end, add fantasy and madness as much as you want. With this album Atrox achieved their best reviews in the bands history so far.
The band then played some gigs and did a few festival-appearances (Hole in the Sky and Southern Discomfort), with bands and artists like Katatonia, Arcturus, Entombed, Danzig, Red Harvest, Madder Mortem, The Haunted etc. at the same time as the band went through some more line-up changes. In 2008 they released the album "Binocular". Official site: http://www.atrox.no
2) Atrox is an industrial / powernoise project from Germany, founded by Andy Stƶferle in 1993. Influences include Genocide Organ and SPK. Official website: http://www.stoefi.de
3) Atrox was a death metal band from Germany. They only released a demo in 1989 titled "Deathlust".
4) Atrox Hardcore punk band from Milan, Italy formed in the early 80's, still in activity(2018)
Official site: http://www.atrox.it
https://www.facebook.com/atroxhc
https://www.discogs.com/artist/1302779-Atrox-7
Discografia:
1985 - Senza Tregua (demo)
1987 - Orme perdute (demo)
1988 - Aldo Moro Lived Hardcore (demo live)
1990 - Fiori neri
1992 - Sporco Natale (EP)
1994 - Domani rosso sangue
1994 - Atrox / Wicked Apricots (split)
2000 - Hardcore Against Repression
2008 - Ecco la guerra
5) Atrox is a black metal band from France. They released two demos in 2002 and 2003, namely "Infest and Desecrate" and "Atrox". Current status is unknown.
6) Atrox was a speed metal band from Sweden, formed in 1990. They released a three demos, namely "Land of Silence", "Plague of the Nature" and "Lack of Respect".
7) Atrox is a political hardcore band from Mainz, Germany. Releases a 10inch at Rockstar Records and Antagonist Records and a Split 2x12inch/CD with Eaves from Aachen at Rockstar Records in 2002. Members are: Mark (guitar/vocals), Benny (guitar), Heidig (bass), Lars (dums) and Andre (vocals)
8) Atrox was a punk band from UK. Started as Shock to the System in July 1982 and morphed to Atrox in '83. Members later formed Shot Away and Wordbug. Line-up: Alex Vann (drums), Paul Simmons (guitar), Mark Hodder (vocals), Charlie "Chaz" Mason (vocals), Paul Chambers (bass) and Shaun Hemsley (second vocals)
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9) Atrox is a thrash metal band from Colombia formed in 2002. Their first demo was released in 2004. Official webpages: http://www.atroxmetal.tk - http://www.myspace.com/atroxthrash
10) Atrox is a melodic metal band from Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pre-Sense
Atrox Lyrics
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I better come to my senses
But I can't
I'm too scared of being scared
Like saving cancer-mice from labs
Or half-eaten flies from cobwebs
No sense of reality
Come come...
Oh don't bother
I'll just embrace myself
And while I'm at it
I'll just lift myself up by the hair
I'm not here
So you've all gathered here
To knock some sense into me
Go away, can't you see I'm busy
Dying of fear of dying?
- Imagine what the world would be like if everyone were to think like you
Well, they don't so shut up
Well I've got a candied heart
But I'm afraid to use it
So what more can I do
Than entertain my demons
In this comic tragedy called life
These lyrics are about fear and the struggle between confronting it and succumbing to it. The opening lines express the idea that if someone's senses, or understanding of their surroundings, become clouded or confused, the best course of action is to come to their senses - regaining clarity and understanding. However, the singer recognizes that they are too scared to do so, afraid of the potential consequences of facing reality. The imagery of saving cancer-mice from labs and half-eaten flies from cobwebs conveys a sense of desperation and a lack of coherence - as though the singer is lost in a world that makes no sense to them.
The chorus includes the lines "Come come... Oh don't bother / I'll just embrace myself / And while I'm at it / I'll just lift myself up by the hair". These lines suggest that the singer is both seeking and rejecting help - unsure of how to overcome their fear, but equally unwilling to give up their independence or self-reliance. The final lines of the song highlight this idea further: "Well I've got a candied heart / But I'm afraid to use it / So what more can I do / Than entertain my demons / In this comic tragedy called life". The candied heart suggests an underlying sweetness or kindness, but the singer is unwilling or unable to share it. Instead, they focus on their own demons, finding a perverse comfort in their own fear and uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pre-Sense" are a powerful exploration of the human experience of fear, anxiety, and disconnection. The singer's struggle to navigate a confusing and sometimes hostile world is presented with vivid imagery and intense emotion, making for a haunting and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
If my senses won't come to me
If I can't understand my surroundings with my senses
I better come to my senses
I need to become level-headed and rational
But I can't
However, I am incapable of doing so
I'm too scared of being scared
I'm afraid of feeling afraid
Like saving cancer-mice from labs
I act irrationally, like rescuing mice with an incurable disease from scientific research labs
Or half-eaten flies from cobwebs
I have distorted priorities, like saving eaten flies from spider webs
No sense of reality
I am disconnected from real-life and can't differentiate between what's important and what's not
Or of consequence
I don't understand the serious effects of my actions
Come come...
I'm receiving unwanted attention to change my behavior
Oh don't bother
I don't want your help, so don't even try
I'll just embrace myself
I'll rely on myself for comfort and protection
And while I'm at it
In addition to that
I'll just lift myself up by the hair
I'll try to overcome my fear on my own, despite how hard it is
I'm not here
I'm emotionally absent and not fully present in the situation
So you've all gathered here
People have gathered to help me understand reality better
To knock some sense into me
To force me to be rational and logical
Go away, can't you see I'm busy
I'm ignoring them because I'm too preoccupied with my fear and worries
Dying of fear of dying?
I'm struggling with overwhelming anxiety about death
Well, they don't so shut up
I don't want to hear unsolicited advice or opinions about my emotional struggle
Well I've got a candied heart
I possess a sweet personality, but
But I'm afraid to use it
I'm too afraid to show my true self or act kind towards others
So what more can I do
I feel helpless and unsure of how to cope with my emotions
Than entertain my demons
I can only distract myself with my inner turmoil
In this comic tragedy called life
Life can feel both amusing and depressing at the same time
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luc Messina
Amazing song, this band really starts to grow on me !
Justin Freeman
man, forgot about these guys, great way to end a night
Panda
@monikaedv Well that is very insightful. I like that outlook on it. I guess even if the mistake might not seem good at the time, it can have a good effect. I'd agree to that. I'm gonna keep that view on mistakes now haha. I'm sure if more people did that, they'd be happier with their lives. Thanks for that :)
Panda
@monikaedv Wow, you are definitely right. Thanks for the correction!
Panda
@monikaedv Gotcha. Glad to know it's not just me! :) Those kind of mistakes should really be fixed haha.
Panda
@monikaedv Sorry :( Encyclopaedia Metallum got it wrong then. Changing it for good.