1) metalcore band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are several different artists under this name:
1) metalcore band from USA (1994-2002)
2) Russian power metal band (1996-present)
3) French art band
4) US technical power metal
5) Deathcore band from Wiscasset, Maine
6) Polish Technical Death Jazz metal
7) Band from Moldova
8) UK Heavy Progressive Rock
9) Israeli deathcore
10) French death industrial/dark ambient
11) Kansas rapper
12) Indonesian Technical Death Metal
13) Drum & Bass and Dubstep producer
14) Death/Thrash metal band from Belgium (1998-?, split-up)
1. Catharsis was an influential American metalcore band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina that was active from 1994 to 2002. Catharsis were known for writing extremely lengthy songs (sometimes broken into multiple parts) with complex title names and unusual time signatures. They were related to anarchist collective Crimethinc..
After a couple of releases, vocalist and studio guitarist Brian D began releasing the band's albums through the anarchist decentralized collective [http://www.crimethinc.com]Crimethinc., with which he was heavily involved. Several members of the band went on to join or form other notable bands such as Zegota, Paint It Black, Requiem, 3 Inches Of Blood, Trial, Neptune, Undying, Walls of Jericho and Cathode.
Catharsis briefly reunited in January of 2013 for a series of four shows and to issue the definitive Catharsis box-set "Light from a Dead Star".
Catharsis took appreciable influence from Integrity, Neurosis, His Hero Is Gone, Breakdown, Starkweather, Amebix, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Diamanda Galás, GISM, Refused and the early demo recordings of Belgian hardcore band, Negate. The dark, reggae-styled song, 'Deserts Without Mirages' on the album, Passion, is perhaps a reflection of the singer's appreciation for Peter Tosh. The song's lyrics borrow from the spoken word passages in the Godspeed You! Black Emperor song 'The Dead Flag Blues'. Passion album also samples from Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man.
2. Catharsis, a russian power metal band that releases their albums in two editions: in russian and in english, was founded in Moscow in 1996. In early works their sound was more similar to doom metal, but in their second album, Febris Erotica, they turned to the style of symphonic power metal. In 2002 Oleg "Mission" Mishin, experienced guitar and flute player, joined Catharsis and became their main songwriter in next albums: "Imago"(2003) and "Wings"(2005). Many lyrics on this albums are written by Margarita Pushkina, a poetess who writes lyrics for metal bands such as Aria, Kipelov, Mavrik.
In 2006 Catharsis was awarded Russian Alternative Music Prize as Best russian metal band.
3. Catharsis was a French art band who released albums during the 1970's. Their first album, "Masq" (1971), was a mixture of formless chanting, hypnotic melodies, prominent percussion, Arabic styles, and experimental songcraft. They would release 4 more albums, with the latter 3 exploring slightly different sounds.
4. Catharsis the Americal technical power metal band was formed in San Diego CA in 1992. They signed to Nordic Records and released their debut album "Pathways to Wholeness". Although it was critically acclaimed they never became popular and faded into oblivion leaving only that one album as their legacy.
5. Catharsis was a Deathcore band from Wiscasset, Maine (now Periodic Plague). Their myspace is www.myspace.com/periodicplague
6. Catharsis was a Technical Death/Jazz metal band formed in Poland (Tychy) in 1992. They released a 6-song demo named "Your Truth" in 1993 and a full-length album "Bitter Disdain" in 1995. Now the bass player/singer Adam Mamok has some plans to make a band reunion.
7. Band from Moldova, with 2 members, known from songs like "Vino" and "Fata draga".
8. Catharsis are a band from Derby, England who play Heavy Progressive Rock
9. Catharsis are israeli Deathcore band.
10. Catharsis, a French death industrial/dark ambient project by Pascal Bourdon, probably best known for the split CD with Drape Excrement, "Homo Homini Lupus", on Malignant Records' Black Plagve side label.
11. Catharsis is a young rapper from Prairie Village, Kansas whose raps relate his high school years.
12. Catharsis is an Indonesian Technical Death Metal formed in January 2010, Catharsis gradually transformed into a serious musical concern, fusing grindcore and metal inclinations into an eclectic, indefinable musical soup. With their totally different musical background they decided to make a Metal band. They will bring you the most unholy trinity of audio violence to hear. So just wait and see! http://www.myspace.com/catharsisindo
13. Catharsis is a Drum & Bass and Dubstep producer from South West London, as well as the managing director of Lifestyle Recordings.
14. Catharsis was a death/thrash metal band from Belgium. During the bands lifespan they recoded a single demo, "Souvenirs of a Past Existence " which was released in 1995.
Passion
Catharsis Lyrics
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And some are born to endless night
But not this one! Feeling our youth go through our fingers
Like a razor to the bone Let's burn the dry brush of our hearts
And fill them with song once more
Deserts without mirages
Generations without rain
Let's shoot like rockets through the sky And leave this world in flames
The lyrics of Catharsis's song Passion appear to be a call to arms for those who are feeling lost or stuck in a rut. The first two lines - "Some are born to wander blind / And some are born to endless night" - suggest that some people are doomed to never find their way or to spend their lives in darkness. However, the singer declares that they are not one of these people. They acknowledge that time is slipping away from them, like a razor cutting through flesh, and they want to make the most of what little time they have left. The solution, as the next line suggests, is to burn away the dry brush of their hearts and fill them with song once more. This could be interpreted as a call to rediscover their passion and drive, to let go of anything that is holding them back and to embrace their true desires.
The final two lines of the song take this message further, urging the listener to shoot like rockets through the sky and leave the world in flames. This is a bold and powerful image, suggesting that anything is possible if we are willing to take risks and be true to ourselves. It also hints at a sense of rebellion, as if the singer is calling for a revolution of sorts - perhaps against the status quo or against personal limitations. Overall, Passion is an inspiring and motivating song that encourages listeners to embrace their passions and live with purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Some are born to wander blind
There are those who are destined to live their lives without direction or purpose.
And some are born to endless night
There are those who are destined to live their lives in darkness and despair.
But not this one! Feeling our youth go through our fingers
The singer is determined to live life to the fullest, aware that time is fleeting and they must seize every moment.
Like a razor to the bone Let's burn the dry brush of our hearts
The singer is urging their listeners to let go of their emotional baggage and start anew, like a painful but necessary surgical procedure.
And fill them with song once more
The singer believes that music has the power to heal and renew the soul.
Deserts without mirages
The world can seem bleak and hopeless, with no signs of relief or optimism.
Generations without rain
The problems of society have persisted for generations, with no end in sight.
Let's shoot like rockets through the sky
The singer urges their listeners to be bold and daring, to aim high and pursue their dreams with fervor.
And leave this world in flames
The singer is advocating for a revolution, a complete overhaul of the status quo to bring about positive change.
Contributed by Aubrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnerdmann5099
I was 16 when I first heard this album and it absolutely resonated with me like nothing else. I drew a picture of the singer i found on the computer (lol) and sent it into the label as fan art. A month later I got a really nice letter back from him with a Catharsis T shirt and a bunch of CrimethInc stickers. It made my day, week, month... so awesome. To this day I have the shirt and wear it all the time.
@jacksonyourpe7196
hey, a little weird of a request but if you have any old tees you liked to sell, please let me know!!!
@johnerdmann5099
@Jackson Yourpe It's not a weird request, but I don't think I'd ever part with it. I definitely understand tho... it's hard to find some of those old shirts! This one I haven't ever seen online or any other pics of it other than mine. It's a print of an old building on fire and has the "Let's burn like rockets through the sky, and leave this world in flames." lyric on it. It was right around when the album actually came out so I don't know if it was a tour leftover or they just didn't make many of them
@HroduuulfSonOfHrodger
Hope you know about Die Young from TX. They're the only band I can think of that sounds similar to Catharsis, and is clearly influenced by them, along with bands like Earth Crisis and maybe Terror. But any supporter of Catharsis would probably appreciate Die Young. The drummer from Catharsis used to crash at my house when he toured with Walls of Jericho. Good times!
@juicykisses78
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@poopiedartz
Brian is awesome! My friend Stef I grew up with was the guitarist from the “passion” tour on, and they came and stayed at my house in CT, and Brian taught me how to blow fire! LOL... Fantastic peeps!
@gooldster
A masterpiece of the genre.
@scottslatina5973
To experience this band live was an emotional experience that is indescribable. Between this and Samsara, they have to rank in the top of two of my favorite albums of all time.
@hannesmaertens6249
I saw them last weekend at ieperfest. What a show!
@blackantlers
Played a gig with these guys at a fest around the time of this release, was meant to go on before them but they needed to get away early to catch a ferry, so we gave them our slot and we followed. Needless to say we sounded totally weak compared to this, they were so tight live, and this is such a great album, more akin to metal / hardcore than crust in my opinion. Great listening to this - they deserve more recognition!