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1) Iron Age is the closest thing that our generation will come to feeling what the Cro-Mags in the 80s was like.
Much in the way Stop And Think brought Boston into a new era, Iron Age was able to bring Texas into a new era. It was vocalist Tarpey's Next Level Records that would put out the Iron Age demo as well as the Bitter End demo. Iron Age's pedigree was a who's who of hardcore personalities. At the heart of it you had the two constants in vocalist Jason Tarpey (of Far From Breaking, Eternal Champion) and Wade (one of the greatest guitarists ever to have played in hardcore and of Drop Out fame).
Iron Age was the complete package. Aura, danger, violence, drugs, attitude, quality, mythology. No band has garnered more acclaim and contempt for their extracurricular activities than Iron Age. You actually had no idea what would happen at an Iron Age show, while the band was not so unpredictable people more had to worry about the squad of friends that accompanied Iron Age everywhere. Iron Age has a lot of friends. Those friends like to have a good time. Those friends are wan to take exception with people that might be acting out. Over the years, Iron Age has been at the heart of several brawls (be it at their own shows or not). Very few bands can honestly say they have a reputation for fighting the way Iron Age did. Iron Age and their squad would fight anyone, anywhere, anytime... and have.
Iron Age nailed the crossover sound perfectly. In my opinion Constant Struggle is the record that would have gone between Born To Expire & Desperate Measures. The difference is that Wade's guitarwork on Constant Struggle has a life of its own. When the leads come in, it is almost like a second vocalist is at work taking the song to other places. Not one to rest on their laurels, Iron Age kept hitting. To follow up Constant Struggle, Iron Age dropped the Burden of Empire single which bore a doom influence while also preserving their previous sound. The band then began their dress rehearsal for their follow-up and dropped The Way Is Narrow single. This single was Iron Age consummating where they wanted to go. The b-side of the single was a cover of the Flower Travelin' Band's Satori I. While much of the modern hardcore community likely shouted "who the fuck is Flower Travelin' Band?" Iron Age had staked their direction. They knew where they were going. The follow-up album, The Sleeping Eye, was ambitious with Iron Age following in the footsteps of the Cro-Mags and going completely into the metal direction. The album was marked escalation in scale, complexity, and depth. The band had spent years building to that point, with a swirl of personnel changes, a change of influences, and their own personal growth. Iron Age then released The Saga Demos which would be their final release. The band went dormant shortly after.
The band's memory has continued to live on. Through the kids who went to their shows and allowed Iron Age to influence and shape them.
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2) Iron Age was a German Heavy metal band in the 80's. They released one demo before separating.
3) Iron Age was a German Heavy metal band in the 90's. They split up in 1995.
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Iron Age Lyrics
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Try to contain it, but I can't take it,
I've got to keep it in check.
It's boiling my blood, it's taking me over.
Gotta tighten my grip because it's
Pulling me under.
(Chorus)
My will is no match for my rage.
Do what I can, take what I've got to the edge.
It just keeps haunting, it will keep feeding and
It won't stop till I'm dead.
It's war.
(Repeat chorus)
The anger set to crush my will,
It's been destroyed so fast that I can't rebuild.
I've tipped the scales, the balance is lost.
(Repeat chorus)
The lyrics of Iron Age's "Balance" express themes of frustration, inner turmoil, and struggle for stability in the face of anger and chaos. The opening lines reveal a sense of urgency and a loss of control, painting a picture of a person who has reached their limit and can no longer contain their emotions. They are aware of the destructive force of their anger, yet are powerless to suppress it entirely. The chorus serves as a reflection of the internal battle of staying sane while also trying to keep the balance between the softer and the more violent aspects of their personality. The song has an overall sense of despair and a struggle to maintain some form of order amidst the chaos.
The second verse illustrates the way that the anger, once triggered, has become an overpowering force that is impossible to resist or tame. The phrase "It won't stop till I'm dead" suggests a sense of hopelessness and an acceptance that the anger will never be fully quenched. The repetition of the chorus highlights the persistent nature of the struggle with staying balanced and in control of oneself. The final verse describes how the anger has taken over entirely, leaving no hope for the person to regain their former sense of self. The words "I've tipped the scales, the balance is lost" are a bleak acknowledgment that the anger has won, and the person must face the consequences of their lack of control.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lost my patience, my self control is next.
I am finding it hard to remain calm and control my impulses.
Try to contain it, but I can't take it,
I am attempting to hold back my anger and frustration, but it's becoming unbearable.
I've got to keep it in check.
I need to remain in control of my emotions to avoid becoming overwhelmed.
It's boiling my blood, it's taking me over.
My anger is reaching its boiling point and is starting to control me completely.
Gotta tighten my grip because it's
I need to strengthen my resolve and not let my emotions overpower me.
Pulling me under.
My anger is dragging me down and making it difficult to function normally.
(Chorus) It's war to stay sane, to keep balance when My will is no match for my rage.
Trying to maintain my composure and equilibrium is a constant struggle when my anger is so intense.
Do what I can, take what I've got to the edge.
I am doing everything in my power to control my emotions, even if it means pushing myself to the limit.
It just keeps haunting, it will keep feeding and It won't stop till I'm dead.
My anger is a persistent and relentless force that continues to intensify, and it won't go away until I am no longer alive.
(Repeat chorus)
My ongoing struggle to balance my emotions with my willpower continues to be an exhausting battle.
The anger set to crush my will,
My anger is so overpowering that it is threatening to completely overpower me.
It's been destroyed so fast that I can't rebuild.
My emotional state has been destroyed so quickly that it's difficult to recover from it.
I've tipped the scales, the balance is lost.
My emotions have disrupted my equilibrium, and I am struggling to regain my balance.
(Repeat chorus)
My attempts to stay balanced in the face of my intense emotions persist, but it remains a constant battle.
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.