In late 1985, Scott Kelly, Dave Edwardson and Jason Roeder (formerly members of Violent Coercion) founded the band as a hardcore outfit, borrowing from British crust punk such as Amebix. It has gradually progressed through a variety of styles, arriving at a mixture of heavy metal and acoustic, minimalist ambiance which has proved influential on the doom metal scene.
From 1990 to 1993, Adam G. Kendall was recruited to create the visuals and perform live with the band. Following his departure from touring, Pete Inc. took over the job, although Kendall continued to contribute visuals for the band until as late as 1997. Kendall also shot the footage for the "Locust Star" video. Josh Graham took over live visuals in early 2000, and was with the band until late 2012 when he left to pursue his band A Storm of Light full time. He also created album artwork for 2004's The Eye of Every Storm and 2007's Given to the Rising.
Often experimental and psychedelic in nature, the visuals have added to the reputation of Neurosis' live performances. Many of the visuals for their tours supporting Through Silver in Blood can be found in Ken Russell's film Altered States. Other images are included in the enhanced portion of the Sovereign mini album, and on the A Sun That Never Sets DVD video release. The majority of the DVD release was directed by Josh Graham, with an additional video by Chad Rullman.
Additionally, the band have founded their own independent record label, Neurot Recordings, which, in addition to releasing material from Neurosis and its associated projects, has since become home to several innovative musicians.
Scott Kelly left Neurosis in 2022 following his admission of family abuse since then band went on hiatus. Remaining members concentrated on their own projects and due to the fact that Scott was one of leading composers and singer in the band it is unlikely to see Neurosis performing again.
Band members:
Scott Kelly - guitar, vocals (left /was expelled in 2022)
Steve Von Till - guitar, vocals
Dave Edwardson - bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, vocals
Noah Landis - organ, piano, samples
Jason Roeder - drums
Josh Graham - visual artist
2) Neurosis are a thrash metal band from Bogotá, D.C., Colombia, formed in 1987. They play in the raw, relentless South American style, influenced equal amounts by hardcore punk as death metal. They were known as Neurosis Inc. for some time and released a full-length, a live album, a split and a compilation under that name. Before adding "Inc." in their name, they toured under War Messiah in the United States to avoid confusion with the domestic Neurosis.
Prayer
Neurosis Lyrics
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Unsure and screaming
I turn and face the sun
Burning with a beautiful rage
Turn away
Weave and spin
In the fields of time I've lain to crawl the inner plane
Awakened crystal pain through and down by a
Sent down low scar my soul
Wall, it comes in waves free and invisible
Break this peace seal the blow
Mother crawled away to see the star
This is where I've come to bear
Feel the calm and flow and the procession
Witness to my fate anew
Bodies fall away, spirits burn
Trapped inside I abide this ordeal
Drawn in and praying in waste, sent out and smashing down
I endure this place and this pain
Distant sounds pass by etching this tunnel
I go on, I go on
I am my will
The lyrics of Neurosis's song "Prayer" express the internal struggle of a person who is feeling lost, vulnerable, and confused. He acknowledges his sense of unease and fear, and in order to gain a sense of control over his life, he stands up to the sun, that is burning with a beautiful rage. The next line 'turn away, weave and spin' implies him stepping back from the heat, maybe seeking refuge in the hope of finding clarity, but ultimately acknowledging that he needs to face the reality, and embrace the uncertainty of his life. He has experienced 'awakened crystal pain', that has left a deep spiritual scar on his soul. He senses the invisible waves of peace that slowly come and go, but still feels trapped in this ordeal, trying to comprehend why he's experiencing this pain. He's witnessed his own fate anew, realizing that he needs to endure and rise above the challenges of life.
Throughout the song, there are references to nature, which are used as a metaphor for the human condition. This reflects Neurosis's interest in the natural world and how it can be used to explore psychological and emotional states. The use of repetition in the lyrics creates a hypnotic effect, drawing the listener further into the introspective journey of the singer. The song combines both heavy, distorted guitar riffs with more subtle, atmospheric passages and spoken-word vocals, creating a brooding and intense atmosphere that supports the weight of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Unsafe
I feel threatened and vulnerable
Unsure and screaming
I am full of doubt and fear and it is causing me to feel panicked and overwhelmed
I turn and face the sun
I am looking towards a source of light and hope
Burning with a beautiful rage
Despite my fear and uncertainty, I am experiencing an intense and powerful emotion that I find beautiful
Turn away
I am trying to avoid something that is causing me pain or discomfort
Weave and spin
I am moving in an unpredictable and erratic way
In the fields of time I've lain to crawl the inner plane
I have spent a long time in a state of introspection and self-examination
Awakened crystal pain through and down by a
I have had a sudden and intense experience of emotional pain
Sent down low scar my soul
This experience has had a lasting and damaging impact on my emotional well-being
Wall, it comes in waves free and invisible
The source of my pain is something that I cannot see or touch, but is still present and powerful
Break this peace seal the blow
I am hoping to find a way to overcome my pain and distress
Mother crawled away to see the star
Someone I am close to has left me in order to pursue their own goals or dreams
This is where I've come to bear
I have accepted the challenge of facing my pain and discomfort
Feel the calm and flow and the procession
I am experiencing a sense of peace and tranquility that is helping me to cope with my struggles
Witness to my fate anew
I am seeing my life and my experiences in a new and different way
Bodies fall away, spirits burn
Death and destruction are all around me
Trapped inside I abide this ordeal
I am feeling stuck and unable to escape from my problems
Drawn in and praying in waste, sent out and smashing down
I am going through a painful cycle of trying to find hope and then having it taken away from me
I endure this place and this pain
Despite everything, I am trying to remain resilient and strong
Distant sounds pass by etching this tunnel
The passage of time and the world around me continues on, but I remain stuck in my pain
I go on, I go on
Despite the difficulties I face, I am determined to keep moving forward
I am my will
I am in control of my own thoughts and actions, and I will use this to overcome my difficulties
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Damn, like so much other music I've lisened to throughout the years. I forgot all about this EP. We use to rock this at least every other nite at my 3rd shift gig...way back🔥💀🔥
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Thank you so much for posting this! Your channel fucking rocks 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Jess C
"This light is divine"
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