Fear Before the March of Flames (now known as Fear Before) is an experiment… Read Full Bio ↴Fear Before the March of Flames (now known as Fear Before) is an experimental post-hardcore band from Aurora, Colorado, formed in 2002. Their initial sound carried out on their first two records was closer to a melding of screamo, hardcore, and metalcore, drawing influence from the likes of Converge, The Blood Brothers, and Botch. Some even considered them during this time period to be mathcore because of their technical riffs and song structure.

They released their debut album, Odd How People Shake, in 2003 on Rise Records, and after gaining some notoriety, were signed to Equal Vision Records, who re-released their debut in the January 2004. Their debut was primarily in the vein of post-hardcore, featuring a mix of screamed vocals on the part of David Marion and clean singing provided by Adam Fisher. The instrumental work on Odd How People Shake is best described as typical of that of most melodic metalcore artists of the day, and it is rumoured that every song on the album is based on a movie ("Sarah Goldfarb, Where are Your Manners?", for example, is supposedly about Requiem for a Dream, while on their sophomore album, Art Damage, "The Story of the Curious Oysters" has more to do with the Disney movie, Alice in Wonderland). It is interesting and worth noting that the band's cover art on all three of their albums feature skyscrapers.

Their sophomore album, Art Damage, was released on Equal Vision Records in September 2004, and was a marked change in direction for the band. Art Damage as an album was much heavier and darker than their debut; the band left behind the relative simplicity and, arguably, tiredness of the instrumental work of their debut in favor of the abrasiveness characterizing bands such as Converge and Every Time I Die. In addition, virtually all of the vocals are screamed, with the exception of an odd chorus or verse.

The critical consensus seems to favor their new direction, and in concert, the band plays few if any songs from their debut. On their website, they explicitly state that they will not play one song in particular from their debut, "On the Brightside, She Could Choke;" interestingly enough, this song also has the most prominent elements of emo of all the songs in their catalogue, which could be one of the reasons they have grown so adverse to playing it.

Their new album, The Always Open Mouth, was released on Tuesday, September 19, 2006. This album marks a considerably different sound from previous recordings. This album contains a much more experimental side, such as more emphasis on antiphony between the lead singer and guitarist and a considerable lesser amount of screaming. It features layered guitar chords (a second guitarist was added to the band before the recording of this album), and many electronic sounds used with heavily-distorted or otherwise-effected guitars and synthesizers, or sequencers and drum machines, giving it a more industrial feel. As a result, it is not as hard or fast as their previous two albums, but instead, is more experimental and well-crafted.

With newly added members and a new approach at performing music, they set off on numerous tours mid-2006 to promote their latest CD The Always Open Mouth, touring with bands such as Thursday, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, HeavyHeavyLowLow, The Jonbenet, and the Radio Rebellion Tour with bands The Fully Down, The Confession, blessthefall, Misery Signals, Between the Buried and Me, and headliners of the tour Norma Jean. During a show on November 4th in San Diego, California, bassist Mike Madruga accidentally hit singer Dave Marion on the side of his face with the headstock of his bass, knocking him unconscious on stage. When he awoke, there was a hole that went all the way through his cheek, and although the band continued to finish the set, he had to be rushed to the hospital to be treated for the injury, and because of this, the band missed the following 3 days of the tour, but Dave is now fine and has finished the rest of the Radio Rebellion Tour.

On 2008]-09-09, Fear Before the March of Flames officially shortened their name to Fear Before.

Current line-up

* David Michael Marion - vocals
* Adam (Rupert) Fisher - guitar, vocals, keys
* Michael Madruga - bass
* Clayton (Goose) Holyoak - drums

Former members

* Billy Johnson - guitar, keyboards
* Brandon Proff - drums
* Zachary (Binks) Hutchings - guitar

Lycanthropy
Fear Before The March Of Flames Lyrics

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I can feel a pull from the outside world
A lonely shadow in the moonlit night
I can feel a pull from the outside world

please pull me up with the oceans
Music is seen colors are heard
A dark vision of senses
Is this tasting the world?

To ruin the illusion
Is this primal or futile?
Is this instinct or evil?
Is this right or wrong?

I can feel a change
Yes I can feel a change inside me
Inside you
Gnash's through each stranger in the night
Your eyes will be opened
It will be too bright to see reality
When I wake up
In the morning
The taste lingers
On my lips

a love lost a lovers breath
What's best for me tonight is to let my coat fill in
A swift killer at each bite
People change when the pleasure starts to spoil
To my touch vivid colors appear
Dark visions it was all too bright to see
Reality what if this is all there is?
So sad to hear
Oblivious to the obvious that's you
That's you
A love lost a lovers breath

What's best for me tonight is to let my coat fill in
I'll be on my way in flight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fear Before The March of Flames' song "Lycanthropy" explore the internal struggle of the singer as they experience a transformation from their human self to a werewolf-like being. The first stanza sets the stage for this transformation as the singer feels a pull from the outside world, suggesting that they are being called to a primal state. The second stanza further develops this idea by juxtaposing music as something that is seen and colors as something that is heard, leading the singer to question whether they are truly experiencing the world or just a dark vision of their senses. They wonder if this transformation is due to instinct or evil, highlighting the internal struggle they face as they try to understand the nature of their transformation.

The chorus of "Lycanthropy" is where the singer fully acknowledges their transformation, stating "I can feel a change, yes I can feel a change inside me," suggesting that they are unable to resist their primal urges. The following lines suggest a carnal desire to hunt and kill, with the singer suggesting their teeth "gnash" through each stranger in the night. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more resigned to their new form, acknowledging the loss of their humanity and the inevitability of their transformation.

Overall, "Lycanthropy" is a dark and introspective exploration of the transformation from humanity to primal beast, using imagery and metaphor to capture the internal struggle that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I can feel a pull from the outside world
I sense a force tugging me toward the unknown, the unfamiliar

A lonely shadow in the moonlit night
A desolate presence in the midst of a bright and ethereal setting

please pull me up with the oceans
I request to be elevated to the grandeur of the sea's majesty

Music is seen colors are heard
Sensory lines blur, allowing music to be seen and colors to be heard

A dark vision of senses
A pessimistic outlook of the senses, perhaps even a warning

Is this tasting the world?
I question if experiencing the world is the same as indulging in its pleasures

To ruin the illusion
To destroy the deceptive facade that creates false expectations

Is this primal or futile?
I ponder whether my actions are motivated by basic instincts or are merely pointless

Is this instinct or evil?
I question whether my actions are driven by primal urges or are morally wrong

Is this right or wrong?
I contemplate whether my choices are ethical or immoral

I can feel a change
I sense a transformation taking place within me

Yes I can feel a change inside me
I am aware that a metamorphosis is taking place within me

Inside you
This change may also be happening within others, not just myself

Gnash's through each stranger in the night
I understand the primal urge to attack those who are unknown or different

Your eyes will be opened
I foresee a moment of clarity, when one's perspective shifts

It will be too bright to see reality
The new perspective will be overwhelming and potentially blinding

When I wake up
After experiencing this transformation, I will metaphorically 'awaken'

In the morning
...which is symbolized by the dawn of a new day

The taste lingers
The sensation remains present, affecting my thoughts and emotions

On my lips
This sensation is directly linked to my senses and my perception of the world

a love lost a lovers breath
A reference to the romantic loss that may have triggered this inner turmoil

What's best for me tonight is to let my coat fill in
It's in my best interest to metaphorically take cover and rebuild my defenses

A swift killer at each bite
The consequences of indulging in one's primal urges can be destructive

People change when the pleasure starts to spoil
When hedonism is carried to an extreme, people can change for the worse

To my touch vivid colors appear
When one's senses are heightened, the world seems more vibrant and alive

Dark visions it was all too bright to see
The new perspective that arose from the transformation may carry both light and darkness within it

Reality what if this is all there is?
Despite the transformative experience, I still question whether this reality is all that exists

So sad to hear
It's disappointing to realize this possibly bleak view of reality

Oblivious to the obvious that's you
Ignoring or failing to recognize the fact that others may also be experiencing this inner turmoil

I'll be on my way in flight
As I continue to undergo this transformation, I will be propelled forward and will take flight, both literally and metaphorically

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I can feel a pull from the outside world..
A lonely shadow in the moonlit night…

( I can feel a pull from the outside world )
I can feel a pull from the outside world..

(A lonely shadow in the moonlit night..)
~ I can feel a pull from the outside world ~

So pull me up… With the Oceans!!
Music is Seen, Feelings are Heard!
( A Dark Vision — of Senses )
Is this “Tasting the World.” !?

( To Ruin — The Illusion: )
Is this Primal, ..or Futile?
Is this Instinct, ..or Evil?
Is this Right, …or Wrong?

(..I can feel a change..)
Yes I can feel a change;
..Inside me / Inside you..

And I can feel a change.
(..Yes I can feel a change;)
Inside me.. / ..Inside you.

( Gnashes through..) Each stranger,
( In the night..)
Your eyes will.. Be opened,
Too bright to see.. (~Reality~)
( When I wake up..) ‘n the morning,
The “taste” Lingers.. On My Lips..!!!

( A Love lost.. a lovers breath..)
What's best for me Tonight..?
Is to let my coat fill-in..
( ..A swift-killer at each bite.. )

( People Change;)
When the pleasure starts to spoil..
( To my touch.)
Vivid colors appear…
( Dark visions.)
It was all too bright to see….
( Reality.)
“..What if this is all there is..?”
( So sad to hear.)
..Oblivious to the obvious..
( -That’s you.. )

That's You;
—A love Lost, a Lovers breath,
(..What’s Best for me tonight..)
Is to let my coat fill-in.
I'll be on my way in flight..