History
The band has been playing many years under different guises and line-ups. Initially starting in Colchester, Essex, around 2003/4 as a Pantera influenced Southern Metal stlye group with Rob Rainford playing Guitar and with several other members including Dave Atkins (lead guitar) and Sam Curtis (bass) (Stone Giant, Quantum Bigfoot, Desert Monkey) , the band moved to Brighton in 2005/6, lost member Sam Curtis and began progressing into different styles and sounds, broadening their influences. Upon reaching Brighton the band became known as Tophex and rapidly went through several other members including Rob Atkin (drums), James 'Supercunt' Gallagher (Bass, cunt, Thief), and others too numerous to name until Tom Newland (Drums) and 'Platypus' Bill Clayton (bass) joined and the band began gigging in earnest. Tom and Bill left in 2011 after an amicable split. Sam Curtis re-joined the band in July 2011 and drummer Harry Lehane joined early 2012.
Styles and writing
Although Robert Rainford is primarily lead vocalist, Kit Brice sings nearly as much and several songs, including Death Ape Disco, effectively have two lead vocal parts harmonised throughout the entire song, influenced heavily by Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and other early 90s Rock/Grunge groups. Vocals are mostly written jointly by Kit and Rob.
The Guitar parts are mainly written by Kit Brice and James Boulstridge although Robert Rainford also writes some guitar parts. Live Boulstridge and Brice share the role of Lead Guitarist between different songs.
The bass parts were initially written by Kit Brice, usually following the guitar lines, but since Sam Curtis joining bass parts are primarily now written by him.
Initially the band adopted a “write and record” technique, recording different parts as they were written on home recording equipment. This had the effect of prolonging the time it takes to write new material although the band was generally happier with the final versions of tracks when they were completed. This also meant that on their recordings the drums tended to be digital and the bass parts played by Kit, though, again, since the introduction of both Harry and Sam these parts are now played live. Up until July 2012 recordings (Big Top and the deep blue sea, Foresee The Fall, Death Ape Disco, Headrush, Return of the sound, Nuclear Zombie Death Apocalypse, Burn The Red City, Grinding Down The Sun and Eclipse) have been created in this manner.
Recent Activity
In July 2012 the band began recording their first professional EP at Envy Studios in Petersfield, a 7 track album named Supervolcano. The title was named after members wrote a joke description about the prehistoric origins of the band online. The album consists of higher quality recordings of pre existing demos and two new tracks, Mars and Suffocate. Supervolcano was completed and released in early 2013 with cover photography by Greig Clifford and internal artwork by Becca Weight. The album has received much positive feedback so far and has been well received in venues around Essex, London, Kent and Sussex.
Work is currently underway on content for a second album.
Eclipse
Death Ape Disco Lyrics
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Left to waste away to bones as chaos reigns as king
An epic wasteland void of life a plain left of hope
The sun has been taken it's drowning again
Stars burn in effigy that reignites inside your mind
The only trace of light remains where something never shines
Light falls where day became a shadow cast on dead remains
Eclipse the darkness reigns
Then I know that the first one you're gonna turn to is me
And if by some coincidence your devils and your innocents collide then I know you're crossing over to me
I stumble through the rain
Wander blind but dreaming
To find myself again
I watch while every world breaks
Void of sound but screaming
The end begins again
The sun has been taken it's drowning again
If by some kind of miracle the heavens come down and the sky falls in
Then I know that the first one you're gonna turn to is me
And if by some coincidence your devils and your innocents collide then I know you're crossing over to me
I stumble through the rain
Wander blind but dreaming
To find myself again
I watch while every world breaks
Void of sound but screaming
The end begins again
Torn in two by end of days
The Earth begins to break apart
And burn
Stars burn in effigy that reignites inside your mind
The only trace of light remains where something never shines
Light falls where day became a shadow cast on dead remains
Eclipse the darkness reigns on you
The song "Eclipse" by Death Ape Disco is a melancholic track that tells the story of a world devoid of life and hope. The opening lines "Cast anew from barren stone a song of what would be, left to waste away to bones as chaos reigns as king" sets up the atmosphere of the song as it speaks of a world that is devoid of any significant meaning or value, and on the brink of destruction. The lines "The sun has been taken, it's drowning again," indicates the absence of light and hope in the world where chaos reigns supreme.
The song describes a person who is trying to find themselves and rebuild their life amidst the chaos of the world. The lines "I stumble through the rain, wander blind but dreaming, to find myself again," expresses the singer's journey of self-discovery and hope amidst the darkness. The chorus "If by some kind of miracle the heavens come and the sky falls in, then I know that the first one you're gonna turn to is me," represents the singer's willingness to be a support system for someone during tough times.
The song is a powerful commentary on the human experience and the importance of hope and love during times of turmoil. It encourages the listener to hold onto hope even in the darkest of times and to reach out to those around them for support and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Cast anew from barren stone a song of what would be
Creating something new from the lifeless and unpromising, a tune that represents a bright future.
Left to waste away to bones as chaos reigns as king
Lives that are abandoned and left to deteriorate while disorder and confusion rule supreme.
An epic wasteland void of life a plain left of hope
A bleak, unpopulated space devoid of any chance for a positive outcome.
The sun has been taken it's drowning again
The life-giving force of the universe is being obscured or removed, leading to dark and dangerous conditions.
Stars burn in effigy that reignites inside your mind
The celestial bodies that guide and inspire us are being destroyed, but they still have an enduring impact on our psyche.
The only trace of light remains where something never shines
There is still a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness, where one least expects it.
Light falls where day became a shadow cast on dead remains
Illumination penetrates the gloom where, before, there was only a void of death and destruction.
Eclipse the darkness reigns
Complete darkness takes over, dominating the space and overpowering that which was once alive and thriving.
If by some kind of miracle the heavens come down and the sky falls in
In an unexpected event of impossibility, a significant change is brought upon us through some unseen force.
Then I know that the first one you're gonna turn to is me
In times of desperation or chaos, I am the one you will come to for guidance and support.
And if by some coincidence your devils and your innocents collide then I know you're crossing over to me
When the good and bad aspects of a person's personality clash, it leads them to seek assistance and refuge from me.
I stumble through the rain
I am lost and struggling, wandering aimlessly through the challenges of life.
Wander blind but dreaming
Despite not knowing exactly where to go, I continue moving forward in pursuit of my aspirations.
To find myself again
I am attempting to rediscover my sense of identity and purpose.
I watch while every world breaks
I am forced to witness the collapse of everything around me.
Void of sound but screaming
A deadly silence permeates the air, with the destruction of the world causing internal anguish and pain.
The end begins again
The pattern of decline and decay is starting once more.
Torn in two by end of days
The final moments of the world are fracturing it beyond repair, splitting it apart at the seams.
The Earth begins to break apart And burn
The destruction of the planet is imminent as it crumbles and is consumed by flames.
Eclipse the darkness reigns on you
You are now trapped and at the mercy of the overwhelming darkness that has blanketed the world.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.