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.
Eviscerate
Matriarchs Lyrics
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This is A New Way Of Thinking
For So Long I Have Been Sleeping
But Now I Wont Keep On Leaning On
The Crutch Made For Us All
This is A New Way Of Thinking
For So Long We Have Been Sleeping
On The Crutch Made For Us
Lately I've been Feelin Like Things Aren't
All That They Seem
Like My Hearts Been Torn Out
Pulled Apart At The Seems
I watch Myself Fall Out
Fall To My Grave
My Mind Goes Numb
Watching I've Been Erased
In My Mind
It was You and I
But Now All I see Are Lies
You Fade Away
Nothing To Cling On To
So Now I Must Eviscerate
Eviscerate!
This is A New Way Of Thinking
For So Long I Have Been Sleeping
But Now I Wont Keep On Leaning On
The Crutch Made For Us All
This is A New Way Of Thinking
For So Long We Have Been Sleeping
But Now I WOnt Keep On Leaning
On The Crutch Made For Us
For Too Long I Have Lived In Fear
Held Back By All The Things I Feel
I'm Tired Of This Weight On my Back
Laugh As My Smile Begins To Crack
What Shouldnt Be
Shall Never Be
A Promised Land
We Will Never See
The song "Eviscerate" by Matriarchs explores the theme of breaking free from societal norms and expectations, and finding a new way of thinking. The lyrics convey a sense of awakening after a long period of inaction or conformity. The repetition of the phrase "This is a new way of thinking" emphasizes the desire for change and a departure from the status quo.
The opening lines suggest that the singer has been asleep or passive for a considerable amount of time, relying on a metaphorical crutch that has been provided for everyone. However, the individual has come to realize that this reliance is no longer sustainable and decides not to lean on that crutch anymore.
The lyrics also touch on the feeling of disillusionment and betrayal. The singer feels that things are not as they appear, and their heart has been torn apart. They watch themselves fall and become numb to the world around them. The line "In my mind, it was you and I, but now all I see are lies" suggests a broken trust or disillusionment with someone or something the singer once held dear. This loss leads to the decision to "eviscerate," which can be interpreted as a metaphorical cutting away or removal of the negativity and falsehoods in their life. It signifies a willingness to let go of the past and embrace a new mindset.
Overall, "Eviscerate" expresses a desire to break free from societal expectations, let go of past disappointments, and embrace a new way of thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Eviscerate!
Expressing the desire to tear apart and expose the truth.
This is A New Way Of Thinking
Introducing a fresh perspective and mindset.
For So Long I Have Been Sleeping
Acknowledging a period of unawareness and passive existence.
But Now I Wont Keep On Leaning On
The Crutch Made For Us All
Refusing to rely on the societal structures and norms that limit individual growth.
Lately I've been Feelin Like Things Aren't
All That They Seem
Experiencing a growing sense of skepticism and doubt about the true nature of things.
Like My Hearts Been Torn Out
Pulled Apart At The Seems
Feeling emotionally wounded and devastated, as if the heart is being destroyed from within.
I watch Myself Fall Out
Fall To My Grave
Observing one's own decline and descent into despair and hopelessness.
My Mind Goes Numb
Watching I've Been Erased
Losing all sensations and feeling a sense of disappearance or erasure from one's reality.
In My Mind
It was You and I
But Now All I see Are Lies
Previously holding a belief in a genuine bond between two individuals, but now perceiving only deception and falsehoods.
You Fade Away
Nothing To Cling On To
So Now I Must Eviscerate
Seeing the dissolution of a significant connection and the absence of anything solid to hold onto, prompting the need to tear apart and expose the truth.
For Too Long I Have Lived In Fear
Having lived in constant anxiety and apprehension for an extended period.
Held Back By All The Things I Feel
Feeling restrained and limited by the overwhelming emotions experienced.
I'm Tired Of This Weight On my Back
Expressing exhaustion and frustration due to the burden carried.
Laugh As My Smile Begins To Crack
Ironically finding amusement as the facade of happiness starts to crumble.
What Shouldnt Be
Shall Never Be
A Promised Land
We Will Never See
Recognizing that ideals and aspirations that should not exist will never be realized, specifically referring to an elusive utopia.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
Written by: Ben Levi
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