Destroy The Runner was:

Chad Ackerman.
Duane Reed.
Nick Maldon… Read Full Bio ↴Destroy The Runner was:

Chad Ackerman.
Duane Reed.
Nick Maldonado.
Tanner Sparks.
Marc Kohlbry.

Destroy the Runner was an American metalcore band from San Diego, California, United States. Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying managed them for their album Saints, and did so again with Jason Rudolph for their second album I, Lucifer.

There comes a time in every artist’s life in which he must find himself through his medium. He must pry himself from any hint of reliance upon others and their art, and embrace who he is and what he was born to create.

Such is the case for Destroy The Runner, and their sophomore effort, ‘I, Lucifer’. Much like Radiohead with ‘OK Computer’ or U2 with ‘Joshua Tree’, Destroy The Runner have birthed a giant with ‘I, Lucifer’. 2006 saw the release of their debut album ‘Saints’, and while a solid effort, the record did not point towards a band satisfied with their sound, but rather, one developing it. ‘I, Lucifer’ sees Destroy The Runner as a band fully realized.

“We realized very quickly after the release of ‘Saints’ that our musical passion had shifted” explains the band. “We knew we needed to do something on our own terms, regardless of what people thought or wanted to hear. We needed to be who we really were and make an album that reflected that.” That album, ‘I, Lucifer’, is set to change the face of aggressive music as we all know it. Full of an unbridled passion and energy, the album does not let up throughout its 11 tracks. Each track shines with a uniqueness and feel unlike its predecessor, but the album flows soundlessly. ‘I, Lucifer’ is something that artistically has not been attempted, much less fully realized, by any of the bands peers. this is the album that will put Destroy The Runner on the map and solidify a position as a forerunner of aggressive music.

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On April 15, 2008, Destroy the Runner released I, Lucifer. The album has a more progressive sound, with less screaming than their previous album.[2] It charted in the U.S. on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart at #27 and on the Top Heatseekers chart at #25.

On August 11, 2009 the band announced on their myspace blog that they are in the studio writing and recording and will have new material out soon.[3]

On the October 4, 2009 the band announced via myspace bulletin that they would release a b-side from Saints before their new album would be released.

October 24, 2009 saw Chad Ackerman post a video on Youtube to answer some questions about their upcoming album. The album was supposedly to be heavier than I, Lucifer, Chad was to be screaming on the album, and Jordan Mancino of As I Lay Dying was rumored to be recording drums for the band.

December 3, 2009 the band released a statement saying that the b side from Saints will be entitled Sinners, and that Chad Ackerman re-wrote and recorded lyrics for the song. The B-side is now available online through iTunes.

On 16th of May 2010, Destroy the Runner announced that they would taking an "indefinite hiatus". While the band has broken up, the members continue to be involved with music. Chad and Tanner stated that they will be pursuing their band, Chapter 14, full time.

In 2008, both current and past members of the band helped to work on Total Brutal, the debut album by Austrian Death Machine, a side-project of vocalist Tim Lambesis (of As I Lay Dying). Chad Ackerman voiced all of the "Ahhnold" impersonations on Total Brutal".

Chapter 14 is currently recording and the band consists of Chad, Tanner, and Mike Catalano(Destroy The Runner/Chiodos)on drums, Eddie Hudson(Paper Mache)on bass, and Noah Slifka(In Fear & Faith)on guitar.

Chad Ackerman, Kevin Kelsey(Kmotiv), and Sean Sallings are currently writing and recording material as Count Your Curses.
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Luxúria
Destroy The Runner Lyrics

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He was given a thorn in his side.
Was I given the same?
Around every corner in this life
Lies are whispering.
I follow what they say.

As demons hide,
I'll curse your name,

And I'll say it to your face.
When I've died and I've touched the flame,
I'll know who I should blame.

The blankets of this leave me cold.
Curse my thoughts and my eyes.
Looking back at all of this I know
Maybe I should of cried.
Maybe I don't mind.

As demons hide,
I'll curse your name,
And I'll say it to your face.
When I've died and I've touched the flame,
I'll know who I should blame.

You've got today,
But you always say
That you'll change tomorrow.
Good intentions fade
When you sit and say
That you'll change tomorrow.
That you'll change tomorrow.

We have stolen blood running through
Our veins like a cancer.
We have found a cure and it's you,
And we have found the answer.
We have found the answer.

As demons lie,
I speak your name,
And I'll say it to your face.
When I die,

I'll say with a smile
That you are the one to blame.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Destroy The Runner's song Luxuria delve into the complexity of human nature and the struggle to resist temptations and lies. The opening lines suggest that the singer of the song believes that he has been given a burden or a challenge to bear, much like the biblical figure of Saint Paul who was given a thorn in his side. The singer wonders if others have been given similar challenges but succumb to lies and temptation. This becomes his focus as he tries to navigate through life.

Throughout the song, the singer refers to the demons of his inner self and the curses he wishes to place on those who deceive him. He also acknowledges the impact that his own thoughts and internal conflicts have on him, causing him to curse his emotions and leave him feeling cold. The chorus highlights his relentless pursuit to hold accountable those who betray him not just in life but also in death. One interesting aspect of the song is the use of religious references such as Saint Paul, thorns, and flames, which subtly suggest that the singer might be wrestling with faith and the impact of the eternal afterlife on his worldview.

The latter part of the song reiterates the theme of temptation and personal accountability. The singer acknowledges the inherent sin in humanity which he describes as blood running like a cancer while suggesting that the solution lies in himself. The song ends on a note of finality as the singer claims that he will place the blame solely on those who deceive him, even in the afterlife. Overall, Luxuria explores the intricacies of human nature from an almost philosophical perspective, highlighting the universal struggle to resist temptation and the desire for individual accountability.

Line by Line Meaning

He was given a thorn in his side.
He faced a great difficulty in his life.

Was I given the same?
Did I also face a similar difficulty?

Around every corner in this life
Everywhere in life

Lies are whispering.
Deception is present

I follow what they say.
I listen to the lies.

As demons hide,
As the bad things wait unseen,

I'll curse your name,
I'll blame you for my problems.

And I'll say it to your face.
I'll confront you about it.

When I've died and I've touched the flame,
When I've gone through hell,

I'll know who I should blame.
I'll finally realize who caused my problems.

The blankets of this leave me cold.
The comfort of life isn't enough.