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.
Dream Awake
Northlane Lyrics
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Or else you'll miss what's happening
We worship the sun
Yet we burn it's rays
So we seek out the dark
So we seek out the shade
It's such a mix of emotions
We call it regret
It's such an elegant mess
So I'll embrace the pain
It's time to face all my fears
I've had enough of this game
Oh how it brings me to tears
And I can only be sure
One day I won't be alive
Stepping into the future
With the brightest of eyes
Let time stand still
For one second please just stop
Oh my
It's frightening
It's right in front of my eyes
Oh my
It's right there
It's right in front of my eyes
Wake up from the nightmare
And become the dream
That you've always been
That you've always seen
Wake up from the nightmare
Because you are the dream
I stand tall grounded here on this earth
I'm loooking up at the sky
With the stars in my eyes, I'm alive
I'm looking up at the sky
I see life was my dream all along
I'm looking up at the sky
My self
My world
My people
My home
My everything
The song "Dream Awake" by Northlane explores the concept of human emotions and the complexities of life. The lyrics suggest that people often miss out on the significant experiences in life if they don't pay close attention to what's happening around them. The opening lines urge people to be more attentive, as the world around them is constantly in motion. People may worship or desire the sun, but it's ultimately harmful to them, which is why they may seek out the dark or shade. The singer sees human emotions as a "mix" of experiences, and describes it as "regret," a testament to how painful emotions can be when they are unresolved.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to highlight the chaos that unfolds when one embraces their emotions. While the emotions might be messy, the singer describes them as an "elegant mess." They are willing to embrace the pain and face any fears that come up as they move forward. There is an acknowledgment in the lyrics that life is fleeting, and that one day, nobody will be alive. Despite this, the song embraces life and encourages listeners to become the dream they have always wanted.
The chorus "Wake up from the nightmare and become the dream, that you've always been" serves as a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. The bridge of the song "I stand tall, grounded here on this earth" affirms the singer's connection to the world around them. They use the imagery of looking up at the sky to suggest that they see the beauty of life all around them. The song concludes with a repetition of the line "my self, my world, my people, my home, my everything." This repetition serves as a reminder that everything one needs for happiness is already within them.
Line by Line Meaning
Pay close attention
Be alert and observant to what is happening around you
Or else you'll miss what's happening
If you're not attentive, you'll miss out on what's happening
We worship the sun
We admire the power and energy of the sun
Yet we burn it's rays
But we destroy the nature's brightness with our actions
So we seek out the dark
We look for isolation and shelter
So we seek out the shade
We find a place of comfort where we can hide from the light
It's such a mix of emotions
It's a combination of feelings
We call it regret
We label it as a remorse or guilt
Chaotic patterns unfold
An unpredictable and jumbled series of events occur
It's such an elegant mess
Although the sequence is chaotic, there is a certain beauty about it
So I'll embrace the pain
I will accept the suffering
It's time to face all my fears
I must confront all my phobias
I've had enough of this game
I am tired of playing this game of life
Oh how it brings me to tears
It makes me emotional and teary
And I can only be sure
The only thing I am certain about
One day I won't be alive
One day I will pass away
Stepping into the future
Moving forward in time
With the brightest of eyes
With a positive and enthusiastic outlook
Let time stand still
Let time cease to exist
For one second please just stop
For a moment, time should pause
Oh my
An exclamation showing surprise or astonishment
It's frightening
Scary or terrifying
It's right in front of my eyes
Is clearly visible or present in my vision
Wake up from the nightmare
Stop living in a state of bad dreams or situations
And become the dream
Transform into the aspiration or goal
That you've always been
The one you've always desired to be
That you've always seen
The one that is already in your mind
Because you are the dream
You are the objective you aspire to achieve
I stand tall grounded here on this earth
I am proud and steady on my path here on Earth
I'm loooking up at the sky
I am gazing at the clouds and beyond
With the stars in my eyes, I'm alive
The feeling of having ambitions and goals makes me feel alive
I see life was my dream all along
The reality of my life was my lifelong dream
My self
My being and identity
My world
The environment and circumstances that surround me
My people
The individuals in my life whom I care about
My home
The place where I find peace or belong
My everything
All that is important to me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JONATHON FRANCIS DEILEY, ADRIAN JAMES FITIPALDES, NIC EDWARD PETTERSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amaurys93
Pay close attention
Or else you'll miss what's happening
Pay close attention
Or else you'll miss what's happening
We worship the sun
Yet we burn in its rays
So we seek out the dark
So we seek out the shade
It's such a mix of emotions
We call it regret
Chaotic patterns unfold
It's such an elegant mess
So I'll embrace all the pain
It's time to face all my fears
I've had enough of this game
Oh how it brings me to tears
And I can only be sure
One day I won't be alive
Stepping into the future
With the brightest of eyes
Let time stand still
For one second, please just stop
Oh my
It's frightening
It's right in front of my eyes
Oh my
It's right there
It's right in front of my eyes
Wake up from the nightmare
And become the dream
Wake up from the nightmare
And become the dream
That you've always been
That you've always seen
Wake up from the nightmare
Because you are the dream
I stand tall, grounded here on this earth
I'm looking up at the sky
With the stars in my eyes I'm alive
I'm looking up at the sky
I see life was my dream all along
I'm looking up at the sky
My self
My world
My people
My home, my everything
My self
My world
My people
My home, my everything
@jasonpotaka4600
I stand tall, grounded here on this earth
I'm looking up at the sky
With the stars in my eyes I'm alive
I'm looking up at the sky
I see life was my dream all along
I'm looking up at the sky
My self
My world
My people
My home, my everything
My self
My world
My people
My home, my everything
the lyrical genius and motivation in these guys words are inspiring and igniting.. this whole album is amazing in a lot of ways. Lyrically I see it as phenomenal.. These are a small example of the powerfully uplifting lyrics this band's moral character represents. Amazing, especially when you read along with the words being brutally screamed/honest at you.
@NearOTX
Miss this northlane, 9 years later this song still hits
@freinerorielsantosfrancis8508
💔
@zacknight9137
Whosoever wrote the lyrics for this album, presumably Adrian, was clearly a student of esoteric philosophy. That’s why the message conveyed is so powerful. This version of Northlane can’t be beaten ever, good times.
@mannysykes
Can’t ever be beat, at a time of such transcendence they dropped this whole album.
Along with the golden era, if only music nowadays were trying decipher the secrets of reality. Not spread its chaos.
You commenting , brought me back.
Blessings reflection 🫶🔥🤝
@jordanbegley9513
Adrian is now a practicing psychologist sooo…. Explains a lot 🙌🏼
@Enkelriktad123
Lyrical freakin genius. In my opinion one of the best metalcore song ever made dude
@ItsSauIGoodman
His flow is so much better than half the dudes/ladies out here
@StylishStar88
Garrett Russel has entered the chat
@tannerbussey7895
The lyrical symmetry between this and quantum flux are disgusting. Those 2 songs by them when this was their line up just brought power. Wake up from the nightmare and become the dream. It is too real to admit.
@annaharut23
Brock Lindow