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)
Singularity
Born of Osiris Lyrics
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Phase on is history
It was just imagination
Of unreal technologies
What we saw through fiction
Has become reality
It's a call on all life
It's a call on all life
To rejoice
A pattern placed before your eyes
Will we see the end
A description of your demise inevitable
We are the creators for this age
Don't you be afraid to find your truth
To find your way you'll find your way
Don't be afraid life is not a game its a conscience
Living constant are you awake or just afraid
Concealed by separation unwilling to be unified
Call it dehumanization but I'll put up a fight
What we saw through fiction
Has become reality
The future of man is a cycle
So follow the science we use as we are
Running blindly into violent lifeless surroundings
Can we finally right this
Or just slightly unbind ourselves
From the nightmare will you dare to fight
Or collapse and invite the destruction the future
Of man is a cycle
Will you dare to fight
We rebuild tonight
The lyrics of Born of Osiris's song Singularity describes the transition of humanity from imagining futuristic technology to creating and implementing it in reality. The operation mentioned in the first line refers to the development and the implementation of these technologies. The second line indicates that this operation is now over, and it is now time to move forward from the phase of imagining to implementing these advanced technologies in real life. The line "Of unreal technologies" emphasizes that the futuristic technologies once seen as impossible, are now not just a figment of imagination but real.
The lyrics continue to describe how the technology that was only seen in fiction is now becoming a part of reality. They share the message to rebuild and rejoice as the future of humanity is now a cycle. However, the lyrics also indicate how the consequences of this modernization and the ignorance of the consequences can lead to destruction. The last two lines, "We rebuild tonight," indicates the urgency and the need for immediate action towards rebuilding and repairing the damage caused by humanity's blind pursuit of modernization
Overall, the lyrics urge the listeners to find their truth and way while not being blinded by the consequences. It highlights the need for being awake, conscious and avoiding dehumanization.
Line by Line Meaning
Reveal this operation
Let us make this plan known
Phase on is history
The previous plan is no longer in effect
It was just imagination
The previous plan was only a dream
Of unreal technologies
The previous plan relied on fictional technologies
What we saw through fiction
We once imagined what is now real
Has become reality
Our imaginings have become fact
It's a call on all life
We must all take action
To rebuild
To create anew
To rejoice
To take pleasure in the act of creation
A pattern placed before your eyes
We can see a blueprint for the future
Will we see the end
Will we survive to the end of this cycle?
A description of your demise inevitable
The destruction of humanity is guaranteed
We are the creators for this age
We have the power to shape our own destiny
Don't you be afraid to find your truth
Do not fear discovering your own path
To find your way you'll find your way
By seeking, you will find
Don't be afraid life is not a game its a conscience
Life is meaningful and should be experienced accordingly
Living constant are you awake or just afraid
Are you living an intentional life, or one ruled by fear?
Concealed by separation unwilling to be unified
We are divided and unwilling to come together
Call it dehumanization but I'll put up a fight
Despite the dehumanizing state of the world, I will resist
The future of man is a cycle
Humanity's destiny is cyclical
So follow the science we use as we are
We must embrace the knowledge we currently possess
Running blindly into violent lifeless surroundings
We are hurtling towards destruction without awareness
Can we finally right this
Can we correct our course?
Or just slightly unbind ourselves
Maybe we only need a small shift to change everything
From the nightmare will you dare to fight
Will you struggle against this nightmare reality?
Or collapse and invite the destruction the future
Or will you succumb to destruction?
Will you dare to fight
Will you rise to the challenge?
We rebuild tonight
Let us begin rebuilding now
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Lee McKinney, David Darocha, Ronnie Cannizaro, Cameron Losch, Joseph Buras
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jenna Gray
16 or 21, I'll always be in love with this album.
Kurtis Trego
@dehydification Time really does be moving though..... jeez
dehydification
17 or 29, I still love this album
B Calhoun
Im 32 years old. Ill never stop bumpin this
mvne91
I was 13 in 2011 when The Discovery dropped changed my life fr. Will always love BOO
Braxton Marshall
Yes I heard this album when I was 14 or 15 and I'm 23 now and will forever jam this album
It plays every day at work for me!!!
Sumerian Records
A Higher Place will be uploaded shortly :)
Garphels
It’s taken me a whole ten years but I finally learned this song in it’s entirety on guitar. Stoked so I thought I’d share lol 😂
Hernan Cortes
The synth/keys is what really makes this band stand out
Mano's Old YouTube (New YT.com/ManoceanLive)
This whole album is glorious when listened with high quality headphones