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 “Mesmerised” 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 Stöferle 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.
Traces
Atrox Lyrics
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Did you ever try to turn your motion twist
Did you ever believe in yourself
Do you still need the proof
Been choosing to walk under ladders
For much too long, much too long
Been trying to get back
White solitary statues
Looking at me
Standing sideways
White solitary statues
Wearing nothing but time
If you can relate to this
We can be on top of it once again
The climber needs something
To be getting over
going into overdrive
Readjust to the level I am on
just as I turned away
you came and changed it all
Because your eyes kept seeing
Traces, traces of phases
Leaving traces
Leaving traces on faces
Did you ever reconcider your life
Your position changing
Following your flow
Are you willing to climb once again
Do you stay on the ground
Could you ever hear that knock on your door
Banging louder, louder
time is catching up with you once again
And you know you're in charge
Just as I turned away
You came and changed it all
Because your eyes kept seeing
Waiting for the moment to arrive
Waiting for the moment
Wait for it
Atrox's song Traces is a reflective piece that invites listeners to contemplate their life and challenges them to take action towards personal growth. The opening lyrics almost pose as rhetorical questions, asking if the listener has considered their life and if they have the courage to believe in themselves. The line "Been choosing to walk under ladders for much too long" suggests that the singer has been making poor choices, possibly out of fear or lack of confidence.
The song seems to be about the journey towards finding oneself, as indicated by the lines "The climber needs something to be getting over" and "Are you willing to climb once again?" The reference to "white solitary statues" could represent the obstacles that people might face along their journey, and the fact that they are "wearing nothing but time" suggests that time is running out - they need to take action before it's too late.
The chorus "Traces, traces of phases, leaving traces, leaving traces on faces" is cryptic but seems to signify that every experience that one goes through leaves a mark on their face, whether it is a smile, a wrinkle, or a frown. The song's tone changes towards the end, with the singer becoming more optimistic and proclaiming that "time is catching up with you once again, and you know you're in charge." This suggests that one can take control of their life and move forward, with the repetition of "waiting for the moment" indicating that there will be a moment of clarity when everything falls into place.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever reconcider your life
Have you ever stopped and thought deeply about your life and where you're headed?
Did you ever try to turn your motion twist
Have you tried to change the direction of your life and the way you're moving towards your goals?
Did you ever believe in yourself
Have you ever had faith in your own abilities and potential?
Do you still need the proof
Do you still need validation or evidence that confirms your self-worth?
Been choosing to walk under ladders
You've been making risky decisions and tempting fate for too long
For much too long, much too long
You've been indulging in these habits or behaviors for far too long without making any progress
Been trying to get back
You're attempting to regain something that was once lost or that you've been missing
To where the connection starts
To a point where you feel connected to yourself, others, or a purpose
White solitary statues
Figurative representation of obstacles or challenges
Looking at me
You feel as if these challenges are always present and staring back at you
Standing sideways
Representing the awkwardness or unease that comes with facing these obstacles
Wearing nothing but time
These obstacles have no real power or substance; time is the only thing that gives them significance
If you can relate to this
If you understand and identify with the experiences being described
We can be on top of it once again
We can overcome these obstacles or challenges and succeed again
The climber needs something
Someone who is striving for something needs something or someone to help them reach their goals
To be getting over
To overcome the challenges or obstacles standing in the way
Going into overdrive
Working harder than ever to achieve something
Readjust to the level I am on
Adjusting your perspective and expectations to the reality of the situation
Just as I turned away
As soon as I stopped paying attention or stopped trying
You came and changed it all
Something or someone came along and transformed the situation
Because your eyes kept seeing
Because you were able to recognize and acknowledge the potential that was there all along
Traces, traces of phases
Small remains or indications of past experiences or stages of life
Leaving traces
Everything that happens to us leaves a lasting impression or effect on us
Leaving traces on faces
These experiences shape and leave their mark on our identity
Your position changing
Your situation or outlook is evolving and shifting
Following your flow
Allowing yourself to be guided by your intuition or inner guidance
Are you willing to climb once again
Are you ready and willing to work towards your goals despite challenges and difficulties?
Do you stay on the ground
Are you content with not taking risks or putting yourself out there?
Could you ever hear that knock on your door
Are you aware of opportunities or potential that may be waiting for you?
Banging louder, louder
These opportunities or signs are becoming more difficult to ignore or disregard
Time is catching up with you once again
You feel as if time is running out or you're not doing enough with the time you have
And you know you're in charge
You have control over your own life and the power to create change
Waiting for the moment to arrive
Hoping for something to come along and change the situation
Waiting for the moment
Anticipating an opportunity or chance to make a difference
Wait for it
Be patient; things will happen in due time
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.