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.
Exposure
Northlane Lyrics
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Sewn together with the strands of lament I'll cloak myself in a veil of remorse and regret, that keep me bound to a world that will never forget
So as I walk through the street eyes and voices consume my mind, they stare ambiguously
Here I am with my insecurities, all my imperfections, crying out to a world that just wont listen
Lend me your ears, your hearts and your minds and discover what's missing
These words are the only thing keeping me from falling into the darkness
Where my thoughts are no longer my own
Here I am !
Free from hindrance from all doubt from all the voices calling me out
Free from hindrance from all doubt from all the voices calling me out
Here I am pouring my mind and heart into a world that doesn't listen, that doesn't listen
For those who remember, for those who care
Remember you are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
Here I am
Here I am stuck in a world that never listens
Here I am pouring my heart out I am not alone
I am not alone.
The opening line of "Exposure" by Northlane signifies the desire to escape the memories that plague the subconscious. The singer attempts to piece together where they went wrong, using the strands of lament to create a cloak of remorse that will keep them bound to a world that never forgets. As the song progresses, they walk through the streets filled with eyes and voices that consume their mind, creating a sense of ambiguity. The singer cries out to a world that doesn't listen, pleading for their ears, hearts, and minds. The words they speak are the only things keeping them from falling into the darkness where their thoughts are no longer their own.
However, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, the singer finds solace in the arms of their kin and the hearts of those who are sincere in the face of adversity. They are pouring out their mind and heart into a world that doesn't listen, but for those who remember and care, they are not alone. The repetition of "I am not alone" at the end of the song emphasizes the theme of community and the idea that, despite the hardships one may face, there are always people who will stand with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll tear the memories out of my subconscious and piece together where I went wrong
I will search my memories to find where I made mistakes.
Sewn together with the strands of lament I'll cloak myself in a veil of remorse and regret, that keep me bound to a world that will never forget
I will wrap myself in feelings of sorrow and regret, which hold me to this unforgiving world.
So as I walk through the street eyes and voices consume my mind, they stare ambiguously
As I walk, I am overloaded with both visual and auditory stimulation.
Here I am with my insecurities, all my imperfections, crying out to a world that just wont listen
I am baring my flaws to a world that ignores my plea for attention.
Lend me your ears, your hearts and your minds and discover what's missing
Please pay attention to me, and help me find what I am lacking.
These words are the only thing keeping me from falling into the darkness
My words are my only solace in times of despair.
Where my thoughts are no longer my own
At times, my thoughts are consumed by external sources.
In the arms of my kin my family in the hearts of those sincere in the face of adversity here I am
With my loved ones and those who support me, I stand strong.
Free from hindrance from all doubt from all the voices calling me out
I am unburdened by doubts and criticisms.
Here I am pouring my mind and heart into a world that doesn't listen, that doesn't listen
Even though I am unheard, I continue to express myself.
For those who remember, for those who care
To those who acknowledge my struggles and feelings.
Remember you are not alone
You are not alone in your struggles and hardships.
Here I am stuck in a world that never listens
I feel trapped in a world that does not acknowledge me.
Here I am pouring my heart out I am not alone
I am opening up, and I know I am not alone.
I am not alone.
I am not alone in how I feel and what I am going through.
Contributed by Jackson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alberto Barbano
I'll tear the memories out of my subconscious and piece together where I went wrong
Sewn together with the strands of lament I'll cloak myself in a veil of remorse and regret that keep me bound to a world that will never forget
So as I walk through the street eyes and voices consume my mind, they stare ambiguously
Here I am with all my insecurities, all my imperfections, crying out to a world that just won't listen
Lend me your ears, your hearts and your minds and discover what's missing
These words are the only thing keeping me from falling into the darkness where my thoughts are no longer my own
In the arms of my kin, my family
In the hearts of those sincere
In the face of adversity
Here I am
Here I am
Free from hindrance, from all doubt, from all the voices calling me out
Free from hindrance, from all doubt, from all the voices calling me out
Here I am pouring my mind and heart into a world that doesn't listen
That doesn't listen
For those who remember
For those who care
Remember, you are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
Here I am
Here I am stuck in a world that never listens (never listens)
Here I am pouring my heart out, I am not alone
I am not alone
Alberto Barbano
I'll tear the memories out of my subconscious and piece together where I went wrong
Sewn together with the strands of lament I'll cloak myself in a veil of remorse and regret that keep me bound to a world that will never forget
So as I walk through the street eyes and voices consume my mind, they stare ambiguously
Here I am with all my insecurities, all my imperfections, crying out to a world that just won't listen
Lend me your ears, your hearts and your minds and discover what's missing
These words are the only thing keeping me from falling into the darkness where my thoughts are no longer my own
In the arms of my kin, my family
In the hearts of those sincere
In the face of adversity
Here I am
Here I am
Free from hindrance, from all doubt, from all the voices calling me out
Free from hindrance, from all doubt, from all the voices calling me out
Here I am pouring my mind and heart into a world that doesn't listen
That doesn't listen
For those who remember
For those who care
Remember, you are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
Here I am
Here I am stuck in a world that never listens (never listens)
Here I am pouring my heart out, I am not alone
I am not alone
Andy Rae Hazel
This album is so good it makes me cry
XplaguedsoulX
Yes
Tom C.
+Josip Andy Eshegovich Wait.... didn't you write the same comment on Structures All Of The Above? lol
Andy Rae Hazel
+Tom C. Nah bruv, that wasn't me haha. Not really into them
Panther Man
I can't tell the story enough here but at breaking point on a concoction of psychedelics and whatever else I was in my garden an had one of the most significant spiritual breakthroughs of my life, fuct up ninjas and the singularity happening around me while stars and space fell through earth I ascended. This song is another Norhlane song that breaks me to tears... Deep. 🤘💪😭🤣
Brendan Byrnes
Still the best Northlane song to this day. I remember when this album dropped and I'd jam it like all day every day, this song in particular always hit me. Wish I liked them still but everything after Adrian left hasn't connected with me at all, glad to see them getting big tho
clark can't
node and mesmer i was jamming for aloooong time cause of how good marcus screams got over those two albums, the songwriting from alien onwards is just so damn meh and not trying anything new. adrian obv had a lot to do with the direction of the old albums and that's probably what made them so freaking good, nothing tops this album. singularity was great but even that album had a couple weak tracks
Sergio Merino
so much emotions attached to this songs...
LSarv
good old northlane, still remember when I first saw them play at Yoyos youth centre. good times :)