1) In the fall… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 artists with the name Creatures.
1) In the fall of 2007, five friends came together to play metalcore and crossover thrash in vein of Slayer, Ringworm, and Hatebreed: Creatures was born. The band wrote an incredible demo and played shows non-stop through out Southern California and made sure no warehouse, garage, or venue was safe from their ferocious live performance. Locals wanted more, and they got it when Creatures dropped their debut s/t 7" at Sound and Fury 2008; playing an explosive opening set that blew everyone out of the water (and some out of conciousness). Creatures made their mark on the masses. In winter of 2008, Creatures teamed up with So-Cal locals, Downpresser, to release a split for So-Cal based label, Fineprint Records, followed by a winter tour to support their efforts.
Creatures' debut full length, "I, Lucifer" focuses on the band's metal roots and pushes their sound further to the limit. Face melting solos, heavy-pulvurizing riffs, and extreme speed is sure to provide something for everyone. With lyrics of depression, anger, and rage, this album is sure to keep your head banging.
Creatures' "Vesuvius" is set to be released January 3rd 2012 on Twelve Gauge Records
"Blend of unrelentless force and raw power produces a barbaric sound unlike any other."
Releases:
(2007) Demo - Self Released
(2008) Self Titled 7" - Collapse Records
(2009) Split 7" with Downpresser - Fineprint Records
(2009) I, Lucifer - Eulogy Recordings
(2010) Salvation 7" - Hellfish Family & Closed Casket Activities
(2012) Vesuvius 12" - Twelve Gauge Records
2) Formed in 2009 in Columbus, OH. Creatures is a jazzy punk / indie duo featuring Owen Kelley on guitar and vocals and Chris Mengerink on drums. They self released their 6 song demo in 2010.
3) A heavy metal band from Brazil.
4) UK drum and bass artist Harvey Gordon. Credited for the release titled Gonzo Transmission EP.
5) Dungeon synth from France. https://creatures9.bandcamp.com/
Bottomless
Creatures Lyrics
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Into the realm of darkness where I could only hold my breath,
Hope for the worst. They can't kill me
If I get to myself first.
Thoughts are madness when others hear
Because the thought of reality is humanitys fear.
Deny the truth, close your eyes,
As darkness floods my rotting mind.
An endless cycle we've reversed the roles.
Dig ourselves deeper in these bottomless holes.
Waiting for death to relinquish our souls.
Can you see what you've done to me?
You've taken my heart and watched me bleed.
Wishing just to be free, agony boils in me.
I'll never be content with my insecurities.
The lyrics to Creatures's song Bottomless speak to the darkness that lurks within the singer's mind, as they are taken beneath the surface into insanity. The singer finds themselves in a realm of darkness where they can only hold their breath and hope for the worst. They believe that others cannot kill them if they get to themselves first, which demonstrates just how far gone they are.
The lyrics touch on the idea that thoughts are madness when others hear them because the thought of reality is humanity's fear. Instead of facing the harsh and often bitter truth, many people would rather deny it or close their eyes to it. The singer's mind is rotting with darkness, and it's like a flood that cannot stop. The world is depicted as a dog-eat-dog place full of wolves where we've reversed roles and dig ourselves deeper into bottomless holes, waiting for death to relinquish our souls.
Line by Line Meaning
Taken beneath the surface into insanity.
I have been pushed too far from reality and into a place of madness.
Into the realm of darkness where I could only hold my breath,
I am in a place so dark and terrifying that I can hardly breathe.
Hope for the worst. They can't kill me,
I have been through so much pain that I hope for the worst, because nothing worse can happen now.
If I get to myself first.
To protect myself from others' pain, I may inflict harm on myself before anyone else has the chance to hurt me.
Thoughts are madness when others hear
My thoughts are so disturbed that others cannot comprehend or understand them.
Because the thought of reality is humanity's fear.
People are afraid of the truth and the reality of their bleak existence is what keeps them from facing their fears.
Deny the truth, close your eyes,
People prefer to live in denial of their reality and to ignore what is happening around them.
As darkness floods my rotting mind.
The darkness around me is so overwhelming that it is consuming my already troubled mind.
Dog eat dog in a world of wolves.
The world is a brutal and cutthroat place where people are constantly fighting for survival.
An endless cycle we've reversed the roles.
The roles of predator and prey in this world are constantly changing and there is no escaping the endless cycle of violence and pain.
Dig ourselves deeper in these bottomless holes.
We are only digging our own graves and making our suffering worse by continuing down this path of self-destruction.
Waiting for death to relinquish our souls.
We are so miserable that we are hoping for death to release us from this unending pain and suffering.
Can you see what you've done to me?
You have caused me so much pain and suffering that I am hardly recognizable.
You've taken my heart and watched me bleed.
You have caused me so much hurt that I feel like a part of me has been ripped away and I am bleeding out emotionally.
Wishing just to be free, agony boils in me.
I am wishing for freedom from this pain and suffering, but instead it is boiling within me and consuming me completely.
I'll never be content with my insecurities.
I have too many doubts and fears within me to ever feel content or satisfied with my life.
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JC
i have this album and THIS ROCKS
statelessmars
I think I found a shirt of them at goodwill, unless this is another creatures.
Mike Hachey
Chances are if it looks like a metal or hardcore bands shirt, it’s them, though they never played much outside of California so idk how much of their merch got around. They did play this is hardcore one year.
Mike Hachey
Still listening in 2022
Ed Eeta
Im like 30 of these views