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.
Judas
Matriarchs Lyrics
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You've become
Everything that you hate
All for the sake
Of a payday
And a shot at the ring
Fucking whore
Just a slave to the scene
Your vision blurred by your envy
I've had enough
What will it take for you to see what I see
Want you to know right now
I hope you fucking die
You self-important whores
And your so called lives
You’re tearing at my throat
Your mouth is open wide
But what is crawling to
Someone that has no spine?
I gave it all yet you crawl
Beg for death like a dog
On the streets
On your knees
Like a viral disease
If it’s a cleansing you seek
I have the fix that you need
Choke on this fucking blood
I gave with so much pride
And with my dying breath
I’ll spit it in your eyes
You try to take my life?
You’ll fucking fail
Cuz you can never kill
What can not fucking die
There’s no forgiving
A life lost, not worth living
The lyrics of Matriarchs' song "Judas" express a deep sense of betrayal and anger towards someone who has become everything they despise. The song starts by accusing Judas of transforming into what he hates, all for the sake of personal gain and recognition in the music scene. He is referred to as a "fucking whore" and a "slave to the scene," highlighting how he has compromised his integrity and sold out his beliefs.
The lyrics also imply that Judas has succumbed to self-destructive behavior, possibly through drug abuse. The line "shoveling death in your veins" suggests that he has become addicted and his judgment distorted by envy and ambition. The singer, who is fed up with Judas' actions, describes how he wants Judas to realize the consequences of his actions and even expresses a wish for his death, condemning him and others like him as "self-important whores" with empty lives.
The singer feels attacked and belittled by Judas, depicted as tearing at his throat and having an open mouth, implying that Judas is constantly criticizing and undermining him. However, the singer questions the significance of Judas' actions, asking what meaning can be found in pleasing someone without any moral principles. The singer declares that he has given everything and yet Judas still crawls, begging for death like a dog.
In the next section, the singer offers Judas a way to cleanse his soul, mocking his desperation for redemption. He suggests that Judas choke on the blood he was proud to give, symbolizing a vengeful desire to see Judas suffer as he has caused others to suffer. The singer's willingness to the spit the blood in Judas' eyes even with his dying breath emphasizes his refusal to give in to persecution.
The final lines of the song express an uncompromising attitude towards the one who has betrayed them. The singer clearly states that Judas will fail in his attempt to take their life because what cannot die cannot be killed. The lyrics conclude with a sense of unyielding anger and a lack of forgiveness, stating that a life lost and not worth living is not deserving of redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Judas
Referring to someone who has betrayed others or their values
You've become
You have transformed into
Everything that you hate
Embodying all the things you despise
All for the sake
Doing it solely for
Of a payday
In pursuit of monetary gain
And a shot at the ring
And a chance at success or victory
Fucking whore
Derogatory term suggesting deep disgust
Just a slave to the scene
Merely a subservient follower of a particular lifestyle or group
Shoveling death in your veins
Intentionally consuming destructive substances
Your vision blurred by your envy
Your perspective distorted due to feelings of jealousy
I've had enough
I've reached my limit
What will it take for you to see what I see
What do you need to understand my perspective?
Want you to know right now
I want you to be aware at this moment
I hope you fucking die
I wish for your death in a vulgar manner
You self-important whores
You conceited individuals
And your so called lives
And the lives you claim to have
You’re tearing at my throat
You are causing great harm to me
Your mouth is open wide
You are speaking loudly and without restraint
But what is crawling to
Yet, what are you moving towards?
Someone that has no spine?
Someone lacking courage or backbone
I gave it all yet you crawl
I dedicated everything but you still grovel
Beg for death like a dog
Pleading for demise in a pitiful manner
On the streets
In the public domain
On your knees
Submissive and vulnerable
Like a viral disease
Similar to an infectious illness
If it’s a cleansing you seek
If you desire purification
I have the fix that you need
I possess the solution you require
Choke on this fucking blood
Suffocate on this offensive and metaphorical substance
I gave with so much pride
I provided wholeheartedly and with immense satisfaction
And with my dying breath
Even in my final moments
I’ll spit it in your eyes
I will defy you and express contempt directly
You try to take my life?
Are you attempting to end my existence?
You’ll fucking fail
You will not succeed
Cuz you can never kill
Because you are incapable of extinguishing
What can not fucking die
That which is immortal or unkillable
There’s no forgiving
There is no granting of forgiveness
A life lost, not worth living
A life that has no value and is not worth continuing
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ccok morgan
after listening this song i just feel like that i am in some kinda other different world, i feel so fresh and energetic just like a new born vampire
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HallAllen00
i usually never like metal songs that much but idk why i like this song so much, i have listened it like 10 times this day and still i wanna listen it again
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