Inspired by his affinity for Beat Down and 90s New York metallic hardcore. Ben Levi (Cutthroat) had played with drummer Alfred Santa Cruz, Bassist Miguel Vasquez and Guitarist Marty Cole(Hoods/Arcline) in several other projects through out the last decade so they were no strangers to getting creative together. After playing their first show to a packed house the boys never looked back . An Ambitious release produced by Nick Jett of Terror, and Mastered by Matt Hyde, (lionheart, hatebreed, deftones) Scandalous Jointz fuses together the visual aesthetic and presentation of more thought provoking heavy acts with the sonic ferocity and energy of hardcore. In 2018 Matriarchs parted ways with vocalist Richard Barthel. After teaming up with Jeremy Valentyne and Brandon Wolfe to produce their new release, adding veteran Carlos Pagan to the line up on guitar, David Rubenhold on bass, and meeting new Vocalist K Enagonio during the Pandemic, the band found the new fire it needed. In K the band finds its truest voice. Over the quarantine they wrote their 2nd full length Year of The Rat. 2022 Saw the band touring the United States and Europe as well as adding 2nd guitarist Joe Kenney (See Through You/First Blood) and self releasing an EP "The Shape Of Cunts To Come" adding Melodic and Industrial Elements to their music. The Band is set to take their proper place on the throne of modern metalcore.
Dogma
Matriarchs Lyrics
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FALL IN LINE
I'M STANDING ON THE TOP OF YOUR WORLD
SO SICK AND COMPLACENT
NOT LIKE YOU'LL EVER REPLACE IT
THE CLOSEST THING TO A GOD THAT YOU COULD EVER KNOW
EVERYTHING IS STARTING TO SHOW
THIS IS THE DOGMA
NEVER QUESTION THE WORD
KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN
AND FUCK WHATEVER YOU HEARD
YOU'LL GET CHAIN CHOKED
TRYNNA RUN WITH THE HERD
THIS IS THE DOGMA
I AM THE DOGMA
DO NOT QUESTION
YOU'LL NEVER MOVE IF YOU'RE RUNNING IN PLACE
VOID OF SUBSTANCE
JUST ANOTHER RAT IN A RACE
THIS IS THE DOGMA
NEVER QUESTION THE WORD
KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN
AND FUCK WHATEVER YOU HEARD
YOU'LL GET CHAIN CHOKED
TRYNNA RUN WITH THE HERD
THIS IS THE DOGMA
I AM THE DOGMA
AND I GOT NOTHING TO PROVE
NO NOTHING TO LOSE
AND I AINT FUCKIN WITH YOU
I WONT DEPRIVE YOU THE TRUTH
BUT DO NOT QUESTION
THIS IS THE DOGMA
NEVER QUESTION THE WORD
KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN
AND FUCK WHATEVER YOU HEARD
YOU'LL GET CHAIN CHOKED
TRYNNA RUN WITH THE HERD
THIS IS THE DOGMA
I AM THE DOGMA
NOTHING TO PROVE
AND THATβS WHAT SEPARATES ME FROM YOU
I KNOW YOU FEEL THE PRESSURE
COMING TO FIND YOU
ILL GIVE YOU ALL WHAT YOU WANT
I AM THE DOGMA
DOGMA (FUCK)
The lyrics of Matriarchs's song "Dogma" convey a sense of authority and control, with an underlying theme of conformity and the suppression of individuality. The repeated phrase "Do not question" suggests a demand for unquestioning obedience and adherence to a set of beliefs or principles. The singer asserts their dominance by standing on top of "your world" and being ready to "burn it all," indicating a desire to exert control and impose their will upon others.
The lyrics also highlight a feeling of apathy and complacency, with lines like "So sick and complacent/Not like you'll ever replace it." This could be interpreted as a critique of societal norms and the lack of motivation to challenge them. The singer sees themselves as a god-like figure and mocks those who follow blindly, stating, "The closest thing to a god that you could ever know." They assert their authority, urging others to keep their heads down and follow without questioning.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dogma" suggest a power struggle and a call to resist conformity and blind obedience. The singer asserts their dominance and superiority, emphasizing the importance of questioning the status quo and staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
DO NOT QUESTION
Don't dare to doubt or challenge
FALL IN LINE
Conform and obey without question
I'M STANDING ON THE TOP OF YOUR WORLD
I have power and control over you
READY TO BURN IT ALL
Prepared to destroy everything
SO SICK AND COMPLACENT
You are apathetic and satisfied with the status quo
NOT LIKE YOU'LL EVER REPLACE IT
You can't bring about any significant change
THE CLOSEST THING TO A GOD THAT YOU COULD EVER KNOW
I am the highest authority you will ever encounter
EVERYTHING IS STARTING TO SHOW
The truth is being revealed
THIS IS THE DOGMA
This is the unquestionable belief system
NEVER QUESTION THE WORD
Do not doubt or question the teachings
KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN
Stay submissive and obedient
AND FUCK WHATEVER YOU HEARD
Disregard any opposing opinions
YOU'LL GET CHAIN CHOKED
You will be controlled and restrained
TRYNNA RUN WITH THE HERD
Trying to conform to the crowd
I AM THE DOGMA
I am the embodiment of the belief system
YOU'LL NEVER MOVE IF YOU'RE RUNNING IN PLACE
You won't make progress if you keep going in circles
VOID OF SUBSTANCE
Lacking depth or meaningful content
JUST ANOTHER RAT IN A RACE
Just another insignificant participant in the competition
AND I GOT NOTHING TO PROVE
I have nothing to demonstrate or justify
NO NOTHING TO LOSE
No risks or consequences to be concerned about
AND I AINT FUCKIN WITH YOU
I am not engaging with you
I WONT DEPRIVE YOU THE TRUTH
I won't withhold the truth from you
BUT DO NOT QUESTION
Still, don't dare to doubt or challenge
NOTHING TO PROVE
No need to demonstrate or justify myself
AND THATβS WHAT SEPARATES ME FROM YOU
That's the difference between you and me
I KNOW YOU FEEL THE PRESSURE
I understand that you are experiencing the weight of expectations
COMING TO FIND YOU
Closing in on you
ILL GIVE YOU ALL WHAT YOU WANT
I will provide you with everything you desire
DOGMA (FUCK)
Reiterating the belief system forcefully
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