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.
Nostalgic Echo
Intronaut Lyrics
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We craft our past
Peering down this tunnel ever so far
Cracks shed light
Another day fails the shadow
One by one another chapter closes
Nostalgic echo
Perpetually reverberates
In the teeth of all experience
We still stand
Immersed in reflection
Memories linger and cling like dirt
The lyrics of Intronaut's song Nostalgic Echo express a sense of disillusionment with complacency and the idea of looking back on the past with a longing for what once was. The opening line, "disillusioned with complacence", suggests a frustration with the idea of settling for what is comfortable and familiar rather than striving for growth and change. The second line, "we craft our past", implies that we have the power to shape our memories and the way we remember events, perhaps indicating a desire to remember things in a way that serves our current outlook on life or values.
The chorus, "nostalgic echo perpetually reverberates, in the teeth of all experience, we still stand", emphasizes the idea that despite the memories of the past and the way they can hold onto us, we are still able to move forward and stand strong. The line "in the teeth of all experience" suggests a resilience in the face of past traumas or negative experiences. Finally, the imagery in the last line, "memories linger and cling like dirt", portrays memories as something that can be difficult to shake off or let go of, perhaps indicating the struggle to move on from events of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Disillusioned with complacence
We are disappointed with being satisfied with the status quo and seek change.
We craft our past
We create our own history and memories which shape our actions in the present.
Peering down this tunnel ever so far
We look into the future with anticipation and uncertainty.
Cracks shed light
There are flaws in our perceptions which can lead to new insights.
Another day fails the shadow
Time passes and fades into the past, leaving us with only memories.
One by one another chapter closes
Life progresses in stages and phases, each with its own beginning and end.
Nostalgic echo
The persistent feeling of nostalgia reminds us of the past and how it shapes our present selves.
Perpetually reverberates
The feeling of nostalgia persists and affects us deeply.
In the teeth of all experience
Despite all of our past experiences, the feeling of nostalgia persists and affects us.
We still stand
Despite the weight of our past, we persevere and continue to move forward.
Immersed in reflection
We are deeply engaged in thinking about and examining our past experiences and memories.
Memories linger and cling like dirt
Our memories can be difficult to let go of and can stick with us for a long time, like dirt clings to our skin.
Contributed by Evelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.