In 1997 they recorded their second album, "Images of Despair ". Before finishing the recording, the bassist left due to musical differences. Felipe Castro, old friend of Pablo and Sebastián, took his place and finished the recording. The music of this LP is faster than any previous material, but some progressive elements are present, due to Pablo´s growing interest in Jazz-fusion at that time.
In band's eyes, some of the songs in that album required a different type of voice as a complement to Sebastián's low growls, so although IOD was almost finished in early 1998, it wasn't released because they spent several months proving vocalists without success.
In December of '98 the promo single "Empty Creature " was released, featuring Pablo's first attempt on vocal duties. The full length would come out in September of the following year with Pablo as a definitive singer, making of Coprofago a 2-frontmen band. The response to IOD from the Metal press & media was excellent. It got good critiques in lots of magazines as well as online Metal sites; Empty Creature was included in Grinder magazine's Compilation, and the whole album had some airplay in local Metal radios even one year after its debut.
Soon after IOD's release, Felipe left the band, entering Rodrigo Castro in his replacement. Rodrigo is a fretless player, something uncommon in Metal music, so his inclusion in the band reinforced the singularity of Coprofago's sound.
On December 2000 Genesis is released, a conceptual album about the creation of delimited objects from a single point. Brutallity is still here, and jazzy landscapes stands out.
Right now, the band is promoting this new record and writing new songs.
Current Line-Up:
Pablo Álvarez - Guitar, Vocal & Keyboard
Sebastián Vergara - Guitar, Vocal & Keyboard
Rodrigo Castro - Fretless Bass
Felipe Castro - Bass
Marcelo Ruiz - Drums
Time Zero
Coprofago Lyrics
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Concatenation of concepts but as a
Timeless experience
Just as with life, can′t remember how
I obtained it
Genesis
Than the whole Universe did not exist
Did not exist
The notion of time
Acquires meaning in the moment
That the capacity of perceiving
Through our senses begins
In this process, an infinite
Amount of information about
The environment is lost
Then, the notion of time
Corresponds to a simplified model
That our mind makes up
Because it can only work
With silhouettes of reality
The lyrics to Coprofago's song "Time Zero" explore the concept of truth and the perception of time. The first verse suggests that truth is not simply a collection of ideas or concepts, but rather a timeless experience that transcends intellectual understanding. The singer acknowledges that they cannot remember how they obtained this truth, emphasizing its mysterious and innate nature.
The lyrics then delve into the idea of the beginning of the universe, stating that at one point, the entire universe was smaller than its current magnitude. The repetition of the phrase "did not exist" highlights the absence of existence before this point.
The second part of the song discusses the notion of time and its connection to perception. It proposes that time gains significance when our senses are able to perceive and experience the world around us. However, in this process, an infinite amount of information about the environment is lost, suggesting that our perception of time is limited and incomplete.
The chorus reiterates the idea that our understanding of time is a simplified model created by our minds. Unable to fully comprehend the intricacies of reality, our minds construct a framework or silhouette of reality to make sense of the world. This acknowledges the limitations of human perception and the subjective nature of our experiences.
Overall, "Time Zero" delves into deep philosophical concepts such as truth, existence, and the perception of time. It prompts listeners to reflect on the nature of reality and our understanding of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth has been shown to me not as a
The idea of truth has been presented to me in a way that is not a mere combination of ideas or concepts
Concatenation of concepts but as a
but rather as a timeless experience
Timeless experience
An experience that exists beyond the limitations of time
Just as with life, can′t remember how
Similar to how we can't recall the exact moment of our own birth or the start of our existence,
I obtained it
I acquired this understanding or realization
Genesis
Referring to the beginning or origin
At one time, a smaller magnitude
At some point, there existed a smaller size or scale
Than the whole Universe did not exist
But this smaller magnitude was still part of the whole universe and did exist
Did not exist
Emphasizing that this smaller magnitude did indeed exist
The notion of time
The understanding or concept of time
Acquires meaning in the moment
Gains significance or understanding at the specific point
That the capacity of perceiving
When our ability to perceive or comprehend
Through our senses begins
Using our senses to interact with the world starts
In this process, an infinite
During this process, a limitless amount
Amount of information about
of information related to
The environment is lost
the surrounding environment is not retained or fully grasped
Then, the notion of time
Therefore, the concept of time
Corresponds to a simplified model
Aligns with a simplified representation or framework
That our mind makes up
That our mind constructs or invents
Because it can only work
Due to its limited capacity
With silhouettes of reality
To operate with simplified outlines or surface-level understanding of reality
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mxsprojects
Fretless bass and complex guitar riffs are a perfect combination. One of the best technical death metal bands.
Fritzkefit
I simply love this song.
Costea Dorin
excellent grooves!
DiktatOmega
Thx to you ! The best of the Jazz Death Metal, this Chilian band is awesome.
Patrick Rodgers
I hear Fear Factory, Gojira, Meshuggah, and Cynic. Hence, I love it.
Visions of Madness
Same. All amazing bands.
COMPARICHI
ese bajo suena increible y la re conchaemimareeeeeeee!!!!
Satanstoenail666
Awesome awesome awesome track.
ed raven
exelent