The band was founded in 1992. Rather than taking the normal route of releasing Demos, DA instead recorded a multitude of limited edition split albums, though rehearsal tapes and demos were released later on various compilation sets. Some of these have such poor sound quality that they just sound like blasts of noise, whereas later releases like The Inalienable Dreamless have very clear production which revealed the complexity of the guitar riffs.
They split up in 2003 when guitarist Rob Marton developed tinnitus from standing too close to the amp during rehearsals and live shows. They gained somewhat of a cult status post-split, and are renowned as one of the foremost art-grind bands.
The band was notable both for having no bassist and for packaging most of their full-length releases in DVD cases rather than standard CD cases, presumably to accommodate the unusually large booklets (normally with liner notes for each song longer than the lyrics).
Empire
Discordance Axis Lyrics
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Well versed in the art of slavery
Patrons of feudal interest
Scurry around a concrete beehive
Crazed civilization frantically going nowhere.
The lyrics of the song "Empire" by Discordance Axis paint a picture of a society deeply entrenched in its own greed and oppression. The opening line "gluttonized foundation" suggests a society built on excessive consumption and excess, with no regard for the consequences of its actions. The next line, "well-versed in the art of slavery," seems to suggest that this society has become skilled at exploiting and oppressing others for its own benefit.
The following lines, "patrons of feudal interest, scurry around a concrete beehive," reinforces this idea, painting a picture of a society where the wealthy and powerful are running around like worker bees in a concrete jungle, serving only their own interests. The final line, "crazed civilization frantically going nowhere," suggests that despite all their efforts, this society is doomed to failure. They are so caught up in their own greed and oppression that they are unable to see the futility of their endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
Gluttonized foundation
A base that has become excessively indulgent and greedy
Well versed in the art of slavery
Experienced and skilled in the practice of enslaving others
Patrons of feudal interest
Supporters of a hierarchical system that benefits only a few
Scurry around a concrete beehive
People mindlessly rushing around in a crowded, urban environment
Crazed civilization frantically going nowhere
A society that is completely insane, with its people moving about in a frenzy, but making no progress whatsoever
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Written by: JEAN BAPTISTE MARIE DE LAUBIER, JEAN BAPTISTE DE LAUBIER
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