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.
Versimilitude
Matriarchs Lyrics
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My head is breaking
Itβs killing me inside
This Complete insanity
As i feel these veins are burning
Try harder
Try again
My heart can feel it pounding
Inside of me
Me
Me
Me
Now I can see it clearer
Now I can see it as if it were through my own eyes
I am in this prison dying in the cell
Iβm begging with my head to try
Iβm hanging out my head to dry
Iβm burning inside of this prison I
Iβm preparing myself for what could be the end
Iβm digging my grave deeper
While I wear this grin
I wish that every person punish me with sin
This empty coffin
This is where I meet my end
Bury me here
Take me out
Out
Man I think I swear Iβm fucking breaking down again
Down again
And when I start digging up the past
I feel my chest cave in
Caving in
Iβve said it all
Iβve said it all
Iβve said it all
Iβve said it all
Too many times inside my mind it replays out
And I donβt know how it just says inside my head
Inside my head
Oh
I lost everything
It was buried deep inside of me
So I gave every piece of it back
And I bled it out in front of me
Man I think I swear Iβm fucking breaking down again
Down again
And when I start digging up the past
I feel my chest cave in
Caving in
Iβm hanging out my head to dry
Iβm burning of this prison I
Breaking down
Itβs taking over and Iβm
Breaking down
But now I think Iβm ready
But now I think Iβm ready
Theyβre fucking trapping me inside of this room
That you fucking convinced me that I could break into
Now I see that every single word that you say
Is burning me
Itβs pushing me up at the seems
Bury me
The lyrics of Matriarchs' song "Versimilitude" delve into themes of internal struggle, imprisonment, and self-destruction. The song begins with a sense of overwhelming pain and torment, as the singer feels their head breaking and their veins burning. They express a desire to try harder and achieve a desired outcome, feeling their heart pounding within them. The repetition of the word "me" emphasizes their individual experience and suffering.
As the song progresses, the singer gains some clarity and sees their situation more clearly, as though seeing it through their own eyes. They describe themselves as being trapped in a prison and pleading for release. The lines "hanging out my head to dry" and "burning inside of this prison" suggest a feeling of being exposed and consumed by their inner turmoil. The singer also mentions digging their own grave deeper, possibly metaphorically referring to their self-destructive tendencies while maintaining a grim, resigned smile.
The next section of the song expresses a desire to be punished and meet their end in an empty coffin. This intense self-loathing and willingness to face consequences reveal a deep sense of guilt and turmoil within the singer. They wish to be buried and take themselves out of the situation, possibly in an attempt to escape the pain they are experiencing.
In the final part of the song, the singer confesses that they are on the verge of breaking down once again. They mention how revisiting the past causes their chest to cave in, indicating the weight of unresolved emotions and regrets. The repetition of the phrase "I've said it all" suggests a feeling of exhaustion from repeatedly expressing their inner turmoil, yet it continues to resurface in their mind. The singer reveals their struggle with losing everything and returning it back, bleeding it out in front of them, possibly as a form of catharsis or self-punishment.
The song concludes with the singer feeling trapped and manipulated by someone else's words, suggesting that they have been led astray or deceived. They express how these words burn and push them to their limits, causing them to feel on the brink of unraveling. The final line, "Bury me," can be interpreted as a plea for release or an acceptance of their impending demise.
Overall, "Versimilitude" offers a glimpse into the inner turmoil and self-destruction experienced by the singer. It explores themes of imprisonment, guilt, and the search for release from emotional pain. The lyrics convey a sense of intense struggle and an ongoing battle within the singer's mind, ultimately leading them to question their ability to withstand further breakdowns.
Line by Line Meaning
My head is breaking
I am experiencing extreme mental anguish and distress
Itβs killing me inside
The emotional pain I am feeling is overwhelming and destructive
This Complete insanity
The situation I am in is characterized by utter chaos and irrationality
As i feel these veins are burning
I sense a strong physical and emotional turmoil within me
Try harder
I am being urged to put in more effort and make another attempt
Try again
I am encouraged to give it another try, despite previous failures
The outcome that I wanted
I desire and hope for a specific result
My heart can feel it pounding
I am aware of the intense throbbing of my heart
Inside of me
These feelings and sensations are being experienced internally
Now I can see it clearer
I have gained a clearer understanding or perspective on the situation
Now I can see it as if it were through my own eyes
I now perceive it as if I am directly witnessing it myself
I am in this prison dying in the cell
I am metaphorically trapped and suffering within this confined space
Iβm begging with my head to try
I am desperately pleading and urging myself to make an effort
Iβm hanging out my head to dry
I am exposing myself to vulnerability and leaving myself defenseless
Iβm burning inside of this prison I
I am feeling intense pain and torment within the metaphorical prison
Iβm preparing myself for what could be the end
I am getting ready for a possible conclusion or outcome that may result in my demise
Iβm digging my grave deeper
I am metaphorically worsening and deepening my own situation
While I wear this grin
Despite my suffering, I am putting on a facade of a smile
I wish that every person punish me with sin
I desire to be held accountable and face the consequences of my actions
This empty coffin
The state of emptiness and lifelessness that I am in
This is where I meet my end
This is the point where my existence concludes
Bury me here
Let me stay in this state of despair and oblivion
Take me out
Free me from this suffering and remove me from this situation
Man I think I swear Iβm fucking breaking down again
I strongly believe that I am experiencing a complete breakdown once more
And when I start digging up the past
When I begin to revisit and recall past experiences
I feel my chest cave in
I experience a sudden and overwhelming collapse of emotions in my chest
Iβve said it all
I have expressed everything that needed to be said
Too many times inside my mind it replays out
The thoughts and memories keep repeating tirelessly in my mind
And I donβt know how it just says inside my head
I am unsure why it continues to remain stuck and persistently present in my thoughts
I lost everything
I have experienced a complete loss of all that I held dear
It was buried deep inside of me
The things I lost were deeply rooted within my being
So I gave every piece of it back
I returned and let go of every fragment of what I had lost
And I bled it out in front of me
I released and exposed my pain and suffering in full view
Theyβre fucking trapping me inside of this room
They are intentionally confining and imprisoning me within this space
That you fucking convinced me that I could break into
You deceived and persuaded me that I had the ability to overcome this confinement
Now I see that every single word that you say
I now realize that every word you utter has a harmful and damaging effect
Is burning me
It is causing me intense pain and anguish
Itβs pushing me up at the seams
It is stressing and straining me to the point of rupture
Bury me
Let me be hidden and forgotten
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ben Levi
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@PalmSiberiahxh
I freaking love seeing awesome shit like this. Makes me miss California pre-covid. I'm a transplant now but I would take a trip to see you Fer sure. You betcha!
@JonLeinbach
Replete with punch, these shrieks, growls, gurgles, and bellows are on par in grit and emotion with any big metal singer.
@KtheScreamerOfficial
Aww thank you so so much!!
@stlavpnut
Nice! I met one of the band members at O'hare airport in Chicago in June while awaiting a flight to Nasvhille. :)
@kyleleefoon6033
Now that was intense, so much passion.
love the back round and the way it was done
Keep up the great work
Must get you guys up to Canada in the future
@endlessgrind6951
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh YEAH!
@KtheScreamerOfficial
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@jasonscreationsunlimited4161
There you go again..π€π₯π€
Y'all have this 42 yr old driving around cranking this, terrorizing everyone in town!π€£π
@KtheScreamerOfficial
Amazing!!!
@guitar4254
"I feel my chest cave in."
Well yeah, that is the point of your surgery...