The current lineup:
Marcus Bridge - Vocals (2014-)
Jon Deiley - Guitar (2009-)
Josh Smith - Guitar (2009-)
Nic Petterson - Drums (2010-)
Past Members:
Adrian Fitipaldes – Vocals (2009–2014)
Brendan Derby – Drums (2009)
Mitchell Collier – Drums (2010)
Simon Anderson – Bass (2010–2011)
Alex Milovic – Bass (2009-2010, 2011-2018)
Brendon Padjasek - Bass/Backing Vocals (2018-2021)
Discography:
2010 Debut EP - Hollow Existence
2011 Debut Album - Discoveries
2013 Sophomore Album - Singularity
2015 Third Album - Node
2017 Fourth Album - Mesmer
2019 Fifth Album - Alien
2022 Sixth Album - Obsidian
The band hit the stage in mid-2009, delivering powerful and dynamic live performances. Their popularity soared, with local attention rapidly amounting to national support with each show. Within a year, Northlane were a common name, demanded across the nation due to their reputation as one of the tightest bands; they are known for their ‘take no prisoners’ attitude when it comes to buckling down and working hard with a DIY attitude.
In early 2010, Northlane released their debut six-track EP, titled “Hollow Existence”, which they co-produced in a friend’s garage studio. Their debut full length album Entitled “Discoveries”, which was labelled by Kill Your Stereo as “Australian album of the year” coincided with their signing to We Are Unified and was released to much anticipation on 11-11-11, straight off the back of a 24 date regional headline tour.
Discoveries was a game changer for Northlane, the critical acclaim following it’s release was unprecedented and their fanbase exploded almost overnight, finally the unrelenting kilometres on the road, and service station pies were paying off. The Discoveries tour in support of this release was by far their most successful tour to date, once half empty rooms were now packing out across the whole country.
In September 2012, the band started to play it's first shows in North America, playing The Eastern Canada Tour with Stray From The Path, Obey The Brave and others.
The band released their sophomore album 'Singularity' on March 22, 2013. The album was received very well and was the #1 album on established Australian radio show Short.Fast.Loud's mid year report. Singularity resulted in 2013 becoming the year in which Northlane began to tour heavily outside of Australia.
This led the band on a Singularity album tour, where they sold out many shows. The toured Canada again afterwards in support of Structures and Texas In July. After returning to Australia for a regional headlining tour, they played in Europe for the first time, on the Never Say Die! tour with Emmure headlining in October. They are also set to play in the United States for the first time in November and December, in support of Veil of Maya and Structures, and with support from Vildhjarta and Here Comes The Kraken, despite never playing a show in the United States before.
In January 2014 they played on the Big Day Out touring festival, before touring the USA with Bring Me The Horizon, Of Mice and Men and Issues on the American Dream tour. In March and April they supported Architects on a 39 date tour of Europe and the UK. Northlane announced that they would curate their own festival called FREE YOUR MIND, with the first tour taking place in May 2014 in Australia. Northlane headlined the festival with support from Thy Art Is Murder, Veil Of Maya, Volumes and Make Them Suffer. All dates on the tour sold out in advance. Northlane appeared on the cover of Blunt Magazine in the April edition prior to Free Your Mind. It was after this tour that Northlane became activists and heavily supported many charities including The Smith Family by donating used drums sticks and guitars.
It was announced in September 2014 that founding vocalist Adrian Fitipaldes would be leaving the band. Northlane issued a statement via their Facebook page, citing an impact on Fitipaldes' health as the catalyst. Northlane also announced that they will be accepting audition videos for a new vocalist.
On 14 October, Northlane announced that they had found their new vocalist. Then on 16 October, the band announced that they were shooting a music video for "Rot" with the new singer. The track was recorded with Will Putney in Sydney. Citing the new single as "one of the heaviest Northlane tracks ever", the band debuted the song on 20 November, along with the new vocalist being identified as Marcus Bridge.
The band announced they were recording a third full length album in March with Will Putney. The album, 'Node' was released on the 24th July 2015.
Comatose
Northlane Lyrics
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The words are like stars unimaginable in my sky
I can see what the eyes cannot see
I cann hear what the ears cannot hear
I can feel what the heart and mind cannot feel
I am imagination
What if dreams were reality?
We could reap a world we've sewn
Lost in a world that is not your own
Watching my world crumble away while I'm searching for meaning and purpose in this life
Flourished in knowledge and gifted with a pure existence
I can see what the eyes cannot see
I can hear what the ears cannot hear
I've given myself a reason to live for
On my own,
I've given myself something to live for
On my fucking own
On my own
Upon this desolate rock
I cast my soul into the sky, into the sky liberating myself and opening my mind to the universe
Liberating myself and opening my mind to the universe
Together we will shine a light like stars, burning through the dark
Together we will shine a light like stars, burning through the dark
Together we will shine a light like stars, burning through the dark
Through the dark
The lyrics of Northlane's song Comatose evoke a sense of self-discovery and determination amidst a world of chaos. The singer seems to have found a way to communicate without words, allowing the silence to speak on their behalf. They describe themselves as an imaginative being who is able to see, hear, and feel what others cannot, implying a certain level of depth and intuition. They wonder what it would be like if dreams were a reality, highlighting the potential of the human mind to create a better world. The singer is lost in their own world, but it is one that they have created for themselves, giving them a reason to live and strive for something better.
The second verse seems to draw upon personal experiences of struggle and growth. The singer feels as though their world is crumbling around them, but through their own efforts, they have found a reason to live. They have gained knowledge and a sense of pure existence, which has allowed them to see and hear things that others cannot. The final lines of the song describe the singer casting their soul into the sky, freeing themselves from the constraints of their previous life and opening themselves up to the universe. They are determined to shine brightly like stars, burning through the darkness together with others.
Overall, "Comatose" seems to be a song about finding one's own purpose and meaning in life. The singer has discovered an inner strength that allows them to thrive in the face of adversity. They believe in the potential of humanity to create a better world, but only through personal growth and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll let the silence speak for me
I choose to remain silent as words cannot fully express my thoughts and emotions.
The words are like stars unimaginable in my sky
Words are limited and unable to capture the full extent of my experiences and feelings.
I can see what the eyes cannot see
I possess a unique perspective that transcends traditional sight and perception.
I cann hear what the ears cannot hear
I possess a heightened sense of awareness that extends beyond traditional hearing abilities.
I can feel what the heart and mind cannot feel
I am able to tap into emotions and thoughts that may be difficult for others to access.
I am imagination
My imagination and creativity are a powerful force within me.
What if dreams were reality?
Imagining a world where our dreams and aspirations could become reality.
We could reap a world we've sewn
If our dreams were made into reality, we would be able to achieve the world we envisioned.
Lost in imagination
Being consumed by one's own imagination and creative process.
Lost in a world that is not your own
Being so consumed by one's imagination that it's difficult to discern reality from imagination.
Watching my world crumble away while I'm searching for meaning and purpose in this life
Feeling like one's life is falling apart while trying to find meaning and purpose.
Flourished in knowledge and gifted with a pure existence
Having a deep understanding and appreciation for life and the world around us.
I've given myself a reason to live for
Finding a purpose or reason to keep living despite struggles and difficulties.
On my own, I've given myself something to live for
Taking control of one's own life and finding a purpose without relying on others.
Upon this desolate rock I cast my soul into the sky, into the sky liberating myself and opening my mind to the universe
Letting go of one's physical self and opening up to the vastness of the universe around us.
Together we will shine a light like stars, burning through the dark
By working together and sharing our unique perspectives, we can create a powerful force that can overcome anything.
Through the dark
Even in the darkest of times, there is still hope and possibility for something better.
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel
I'll let the silence speak for me. The words are like stars unimaginable in my
sky. I can see what the eyes cannot see. I can hear what the ears cannot hear.
I can feel what the heart and mind cannot feel. I am imagination. What if
dreams were reality? We could reap a world we've sewn. Lost in imagination.
Lost in a world that is not your own. Watching my world crumble away while I'm
searching for meaning and purpose in this life. Flourished in knowledge and
gifted with a pure existence. I can see what the eyes cannot see. I can hear
what the ears cannot hear. I've given myself a reason to live for. On my own,
I've given myself something to live for. On my own. Upon this desolate rock I
cast my soul into the sky, liberating myself and opening my mind to the
universe. Together we will shine a light like stars burning through the dark
Daniel
I'll let the silence speak for me. The words are like stars unimaginable in my
sky. I can see what the eyes cannot see. I can hear what the ears cannot hear.
I can feel what the heart and mind cannot feel. I am imagination. What if
dreams were reality? We could reap a world we've sewn. Lost in imagination.
Lost in a world that is not your own. Watching my world crumble away while I'm
searching for meaning and purpose in this life. Flourished in knowledge and
gifted with a pure existence. I can see what the eyes cannot see. I can hear
what the ears cannot hear. I've given myself a reason to live for. On my own,
I've given myself something to live for. On my own. Upon this desolate rock I
cast my soul into the sky, liberating myself and opening my mind to the
universe. Together we will shine a light like stars burning through the dark
aloneaflame
LSD is one hell of a drug
victor martinez
Singularity can't compare to Discoveries, this album is just perfect!
andg_rodg _4_real
Hard no
victor martinez
Singularity has the lyrics tho I have to admit. It opens op year eyes to the reality of the world and this years back if music like this was mainstream imagine how the world would be. Discoveries has dispossession till this days ones of my favorite songs. That’s why it’s up there for me
John Combs
@victor martinez I love Adrian for understanding reality and putting it into song form. It's a shame that we didn't get to see him mature, there's not many out there like this guy!
JEsterCW
@andg_rodg _4_real ure high id say if u say no LMAO
andg_rodg _4_real
@JEsterCW singularity is their best album, hands down
DaLimbomaN7
'upon this desolate rock I cast my soul into the sky
liberating myself and opening my mind to the universe'
absolute master-class lyrics
j0rg3_1990
Adrian is such a poet man. This album is awesome and lyrics are pure gold 🥺