They pl… Read Full Bio ↴Intronaut is a post-metal band from Los Angeles, California.
They play in the style of progressive metal with some harsh vocals, as well as, more recently, melodic vocals and vocal harmonies, combined with progressive and jazzy instrumental breaks. Their sound incorporates traits from prog rock, sludge metal, Indian, African, and Afro-Latin rhythms, as well as a heavy jazz influence.
Intronaut features guitarist/vocalist Sacha Dunable, guitarist/vocalist/percussionist David Timnick, drummer Danny Walker, and bassist Joe Lester. In 2005, Intronaut released a four-track demo entitled Null – Demonstration Extended Play Compact Disc. They signed to Goodfellow Records in October, and in early April 2006, recorded Void at Shiva Industries in Santa Ana, California with producer John Haddad.
In August 2007, guitarist/vocalist Leon del Muerte left the band to focus on his Murder Construct project. He was replaced by Dave Timnick.
Shortly thereafter Intronaut toured Europe for the first time, supporting the heavy prog-metal band The Ocean.
In January 2008, the band announced that they had signed a world wide deal with Century Media Records, and completed their next album, Prehistoricisms. They also covered Eyehategod's Dixie Whiskey for the Century Media 20th Anniversary cover album.
In April 2009, Intronaut went on tour with Kylesa and Mastodon to support Mastodon's release of Crack the Skye.
In October 2009, Intronaut played several shows in front of thousands of fans in Kolkata and in Pragati Maidan, Delhi for the Great Indian Rock Festival XIII.
In the summer of 2010, Intronaut released their third full-length album, Valley of Smoke, featuring a guest appearance from Justin Chancellor from Tool.
In late 2010, Intronaut opened for Cynic as part of Cynic's "Re-Traced/Re-Focused Tour" all over the United States and Canada, and shortly thereafter toured North America again opening for Helmet.
In mid-2011, Intronaut will tour North America with Animals As Leaders, Dead Letter Circus, and Last Chance To Reason.
Australopithecus
Intronaut Lyrics
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Withdrawn from the game
Tiptoeing around logic
Catalyst dried up to a muddle
Words will forever fail
Perpetual and steady separation
Parched nerves drink the life out of you
The lyrics of Intronaut's "Australopithecus" seem to convey a sense of detachment from reality and normal human interactions. The opening lines suggest a sense of withdrawal from the life around the individual, as if they are no longer interested in playing the game of existence. They tiptoe around logic, implying that rational thought is difficult or painful for them, and that they are in a state of confusion.
The next line implies that perhaps the individual is the cause of their own muddled state - perhaps they were once a catalyst for change, but that part of them has dried up or been lost. This leads to a sense of hopelessness, as the singer notes that words will always fail to adequately express what they are experiencing.
The final line of the lyrics - "parched nerves drink the life out of you" - seems to suggest a physical and emotional exhaustion that is caused by whatever is going on within the individual. Taken together, these lyrics present a picture of someone who is struggling with their sense of self and their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Detached from reality
Feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around you
Withdrawn from the game
Choosing not to participate in the challenges and competition of life
Tiptoeing around logic
Avoiding rational thinking and instead relying on emotions or intuition
Catalyst dried up to a muddle
Lacking the necessary motivation or inspiration to drive change or progress, leading to confusion and stagnation
Words will forever fail
Recognizing the limitations of language and communication to fully express complex emotions or ideas
Perpetual and steady separation
Experiencing a constant and gradual disconnection from others and the world
Parched nerves drink the life out of you
Feeling emotionally depleted and drained, causing a loss of vitality and energy
Contributed by Liliana Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SerpenTxxxLion
The sound of a fretless bass - unmatched.
@christophdavis71
Joe Lester is a machine!
@Chisumisfregginsexy
I don't see how you could listen to this song and NOT fall in love with it. The whole entire album is amazing for that matter.
@TheDevanNicholson
Reminds me of Intronaut. These guys totally have an Intronaut sound to them. I wonder If they were influenced by Intronaut?
@danielcastro9551
It Is Intronaut, Ya Dumb Fuck!!
@methenthusiast9148
+Daniel Castro You catch on fast.
@lesterspunishmentpage3779
I laughed so frigging hard reading that ridiculous shit.
@noahcolbeck7230
I wish they would repeat that last drum/bass groove like 20 more times. This band is beyond amazing though.
@cartwoman4550
+Noah Colbeck I thought the same thing!
@beanlord2380
I did also.