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.
Dispossession
Northlane Lyrics
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I can't live in this dream, wondering the world a lost soul
A shell of a man, frozen in a toxic trance
A shell of a man, frozen in a toxic trance
Unfamiliar reflection stare at me, these eye are not my own
Running from my demons in this endless valley
Show me the way, because I no longer know right from wrong
I know what has to be done, the smoke will settle the demons will come and I will be torn apart
Exposing my weakness the world will see, what I never, what I never, fucking wanted
As I stare at your face, soaked in disgrace, what is the price a judgment of life, I cry out in this dispossession
Exposing my weakness the world will see what I never, what I never, what I never fucking
Wanted
They crowd around me, here to take their share of my mind
I can no longer muster the strength to face them alone, all on my own
They whisper echoes in unknown tongues, I refuse to absorb their toxic words
I've forgotten how to love, searching behind locked doors in my mind
They whisper echoes in unknown tongues, I refuse to absorb their toxic words
I've forgotten how to love, searching behind locked doors in my mind
Cast aside the fear of reality, face the fucking world
Cast aside the fear of reality, face the fucking world
The lyrics to Northlane's song "Dispossession" paint a vivid picture of a person lost in a haze of smoke and struggling to find their way back to reality. The opening lines describe the feeling of being enveloped by the smoke, which causes the individual to lose sight of the people they love. They feel like a lost soul, stuck in a toxic trance and unable to break free from it.
The second verse continues the theme of feeling lost and disconnected from oneself. The singer sees an unfamiliar reflection staring back at them, and they're running from their demons in an endless valley. They cry out for someone to show them the way, because they no longer know right from wrong. Despite this, they know that they must face their demons and let the smoke settle in order to expose their weaknesses to the world.
The final verse is a call to action, urging the listener to cast aside their fear of reality and face the world head-on. It's a powerful message about the importance of facing one's fears and overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a valley of smoke, I lose sight of those I love
I feel lost in a state of confusion and uncertainty, which makes me forget about the people that matter to me.
I can't live in this dream, wondering the world a lost soul
I can't continue living in this state of disillusionment, feeling aimlessly wandering through life with no sense of direction.
A shell of a man, frozen in a toxic trance
I feel like I'm nothing more than a hollowed-out version of myself, stuck in a dangerous and unhealthy pattern of behavior.
Unfamiliar reflection stare at me, these eye are not my own
When I look at myself in the mirror, I feel like I don't recognize the person looking back at me.
Running from my demons in this endless valley
I am constantly trying to escape my inner demons that haunt me wherever I go.
Show me the way, because I no longer know right from wrong
I need guidance and direction, as I'm struggling to discern between what's right and what's wrong.
I know what has to be done, the smoke will settle the demons will come and I will be torn apart
I understand that I need to face my problems head-on, even if it will be a painful and difficult process.
Exposing my weakness the world will see, what I never, what I never, fucking wanted
Facing my problems will put my vulnerabilities on display for the world to see, something I never wanted to happen.
As I stare at your face, soaked in disgrace, what is the price a judgment of life, I cry out in this dispossession
As I face the consequences of my actions, I feel ashamed and humiliated, wondering if the price I'm paying is worth it.
They crowd around me, here to take their share of my mind
I feel like everyone around me is trying to influence my thoughts and emotions, leaving me feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
I can no longer muster the strength to face them alone, all on my own
I don't have the energy or willpower to deal with these issues by myself, and I feel like I need help.
They whisper echoes in unknown tongues, I refuse to absorb their toxic words
People around me are saying hurtful things that I don't want to listen to or internalize.
I've forgotten how to love, searching behind locked doors in my mind
I feel like I've lost the ability to love and connect with others, and I'm struggling to find a way to open up emotionally.
Cast aside the fear of reality, face the fucking world
I need to stop living in denial and confront the harsh realities of the world, even if it's scary or painful.
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@caesarn8
I understand that the news of my departure from Northlane is a huge shock to everyone, so naturally I wanted to briefly explain why I decided to make this life changing decision.Long story short, for the majority of my career in Northlane I had been experiencing severe vocal issues.
My voice had fully blown out more times than I could count and overtime has reduced my vocal endurance to the point where any screaming at all takes a toll on my voice. With the busy touring schedule Northlane has it became increasingly difficult to manage the situation and started becoming a real source of stress physically and mentally for myself. Sadly it got to a point where I wasn't able to enjoy the dream we had worked so hard to realize.
When I look back on my years in Northlane I am thankful for all the wonderful and crazy experiences we shared together on the road. Being in Northlane directly influenced the person I am today and I am proud of who I've become. These past years have been crucial in the development and transition from my teenage life into adulthood.
I am and will continue to keep active creatively, I will be releasing more of my poetry, photography and possibly my own music in the near future as well. Though above all my own happiness and well being is my main focus at the moment.
Northlane will continue as a band without me and I have no doubt they will continue to achieve even greater feats of creativity and songwriting. I wish my brothers all the best in their future endeavors. This isn't the end but rather a new beginning for everyone.
I want to thank the band, my family and friends, everyone at UNFD, everyone who I was able to meet during my travels, including all the supporters who made it out to the shows to help me shout out the lyrics and move to the music. I'm eternally thankful for all of you. Your love and support was and has always been a continuing source of inspiration.
This isn't goodbye, rather I'll see you all later. Follow your heart, chase your dreams and do what's makes you happy, life is too short to live any other way.
Peace and love for all.
- Adrian Fitipaldes
@mehsanhafiz6729
8 years later and I still can't get the guitar riff in the intro out of my head. Classic.
@curtisbenoit20
This album is timeless ill probably be listening when I'm 40 . If I make it that far
@mr.0930
@@curtisbenoit20 I've loved the album since I heard it years ago, such an underrated and masterful piece of work... Deep Blue by Parkway Drive and Discoveries are just unreal man xD
@enricocastelli7905
+1
@listerineclean9258
That opening riff is badass
@marissataylor7660
Always
@caesarn8
I understand that the news of my departure from Northlane is a huge shock to everyone, so naturally I wanted to briefly explain why I decided to make this life changing decision.Long story short, for the majority of my career in Northlane I had been experiencing severe vocal issues.
My voice had fully blown out more times than I could count and overtime has reduced my vocal endurance to the point where any screaming at all takes a toll on my voice. With the busy touring schedule Northlane has it became increasingly difficult to manage the situation and started becoming a real source of stress physically and mentally for myself. Sadly it got to a point where I wasn't able to enjoy the dream we had worked so hard to realize.
When I look back on my years in Northlane I am thankful for all the wonderful and crazy experiences we shared together on the road. Being in Northlane directly influenced the person I am today and I am proud of who I've become. These past years have been crucial in the development and transition from my teenage life into adulthood.
I am and will continue to keep active creatively, I will be releasing more of my poetry, photography and possibly my own music in the near future as well. Though above all my own happiness and well being is my main focus at the moment.
Northlane will continue as a band without me and I have no doubt they will continue to achieve even greater feats of creativity and songwriting. I wish my brothers all the best in their future endeavors. This isn't the end but rather a new beginning for everyone.
I want to thank the band, my family and friends, everyone at UNFD, everyone who I was able to meet during my travels, including all the supporters who made it out to the shows to help me shout out the lyrics and move to the music. I'm eternally thankful for all of you. Your love and support was and has always been a continuing source of inspiration.
This isn't goodbye, rather I'll see you all later. Follow your heart, chase your dreams and do what's makes you happy, life is too short to live any other way.
Peace and love for all.
- Adrian Fitipaldes
@DarthVader-sp8fe
Geez man how's your voice now because that seemed like all that yelling hurt
@ilikeheavymuzic135
@@DarthVader-sp8fe thats not actually adrian just a repost of his original message years ago
@DarthVader-sp8fe
@@ilikeheavymuzic135 oh thanks for the heads up