The group is signed to Sumerian Records and has released three full lengths and two EPs on the label. Their album, A Higher Place, reached number 73 on the Billboard 200. Their second full-length album, The Discovery, released March 22, 2011, debuted at 87 on the Billboard 200. Their third album, Tomorrow We Die ∆live, released August 20, 2013, debuted at 27 on the Billboard 200, selling 13,052 copies in the first week.
Born of Osiris has played at various festivals including the Summer Slaughter Tour (2008 and 2009) and the Music as a Weapon Tour 4. In 2009, they played on a co-headline tour named The Night of the Living Shred Tour with All Shall Perish, After the Burial, Caliban and Suffokate; Born of Osiris also supported Hatebreed on the Decimation of the Nation Tour 2, alongside Cannibal Corpse, Unearth and Hate Eternal. In December 2009, they asked Jason Richardson of All Shall Perish to join Born of Osiris. This began a two-year period of member stability which resulted in the writing and release of The Discovery.
On December 21, 2011, Born of Osiris fired guitarist Jason Richardson without prior notice. The official press release came three weeks later. Richardson immediately joined Salt Lake City deathcore act Chelsea Grin following his departure from the band. In response to the official statement released by the band, he wrote a scathing status update on his personal Facebook page, stating that the other band members frequently abused alcohol and drugs. This post caused a mixed reaction: Jason received backlash from some fans but many sympathized with his situation. Jason also stated in this post that he was involved in the writing process for the next Chelsea Grin album.
A video was posted showing guitarist Lee Mckinney working on a new riff, which is believed to be part of a song which will feature on the next Born of Osiris release. He also had an eight string guitar built for him by the UK based company Invictus Guitars, suggesting another direction that the next release will take.
Lee McKinney has started a side project called Mechanize (originally named Mecha but the name had to be changed for legal reasons), in which he produces original electronic music and remixes other artists. David Darocha has also started his own jewelry line called D A V I. Cameron Losch, Lee McKinney and former guitarist Jason Richardson are all instructors on the music teaching website Bandhappy, which is owned by Matt Halpern, the drummer of Born of Osiris's labelmate Periphery.
Bandmembers:
Current
Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocals (2003–present)
Joe Buras – keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals (2003–present)
David Darocha – bass guitar (2007–present)
Cameron Losch – drums (2003–present)
Lee McKinney – guitar (2007–present)
Former
Matt Pantelis – lead guitar (2007–2008)
Lee Evans – lead guitar (2007, 2009)
Mike Shanahan – guitar (2004-2006)
Jason Richardson – lead guitar (2009–2011)
Automatic Motion
Born of Osiris Lyrics
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Of a destination to where we're heading
Speak the words of a certain secret
A failed attempt to hide what is out there
Tell me do you trust me to lead you
Tell me if your feeling alive
A quest to accomplish
A unique elevation
The essence of wisdom surrounds me
This is instinct Automatic Motion
Incandescent signal
Insight will allure you
You must confront your inabilities
You must adjust to your capabilities
Tell me do you trust me to lead you
I can help you
Tell me if your feeling alive
I can help you
Stolen hopes and dreams broken desires we all face
Protect the innocence within
Guard your intuition
The lyrics of Born of Osiris's song Automatic Motion are about going on a journey towards an unknown destination, but not without encountering an altercation along the way. The altercation may represent the challenges we face in life that can hinder us from reaching our goals. The singer speaks of a certain secret, an attempt to hide what is out there, which may signify hidden obstacles that need to be overcome. The singer then asks the listener if they trust him to lead them towards this unknown destination, urging them to confront their inabilities and adjust to their capabilities. This journey towards the unknown is not without its dangers, but it also has the potential for greatness.
The lyrics also touch on the need to protect one's intuition and innocence. The singer urges the listener to guard their intuition as it is essential in making decisions that lead towards the attainment of their goals. Protecting our innocence implies preserving the purity of our intentions and not allowing outside forces to sway us from our intended path.
Line by Line Meaning
Came across an altercation
Encountered a situation of conflict or disagreement
Of a destination to where we're heading
Regarding the final point we are pursuing
Speak the words of a certain secret
Expressing information that is not supposed to be shared publicly
A failed attempt to hide what is out there
An unsuccessful effort to conceal what exists in reality
Tell me do you trust me to lead you
Can I rely on you to follow my guidance?
Tell me if your feeling alive
Are you experiencing vitality?
A quest to accomplish
A mission to fulfill
The greatness we shelter
The tremendous potential within us that we safeguard
A unique elevation
A distinctive height or advancement
The essence of wisdom surrounds me
I am encompassed by the core of knowledge
This is instinct Automatic Motion
It is an instinctual automatic movement
Incandescent signal
A bright, glowing indication
Insight will allure you
Perception will attract you
You must confront your inabilities
You have to face up to your limitations
You must adjust to your capabilities
You need to adapt to your abilities
I can help you
I am capable of assisting you
Stolen hopes and dreams broken desires we all face
We all experience shattered aspirations and unfulfilled wants
Protect the innocence within
Safeguard the purity that exists inside
Guard your intuition
Defend your sense of instinct
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Lee McKinney, David Darocha, Ronnie Cannizaro, Cameron Losch, Joseph Buras
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Conor Sullivan
I feel like Jason is a little magical guitar fairy that hops from band to band.
Vincent Godinez
I wonder if they are aware how their music makes people feel, just instrumentally.
tMAtS
seriously the most addictive riff in there arsenal
Renegade Dragon 57
Damn that riff gets me every single time
Huskope Shroud
why all of their good song have short duration?
Meteorlights
The universe would implode otherwise.
JCSViperion
Ummm, XIV and Behold (together, that is)?
puny74
I love "Happy riffs" in heavy metal
Yo Gamer Boi
Probably my favorite song from this incredible release! Such an underrated song
metalandanimeyes
1:40-1:52 that riff is just evil, damn.