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.
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Northlane Lyrics
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To salvage what was lost
The chosen one
A victim of passion
He feels the hate rise up
A war that can′t be won
The mourning son
Survives through disaster
All that's left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
When all he had was gone
A place we once belonged
The chosen one finds an existence
Second coming life
Daylight pushes on
The mourning son
No longer a victim
All that′s left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
The soul that suffered sleeps tonight
In the ashes of his demons
Demons
Daylight holds no salvation
From this labyrinth of desolation
The fiery hells in his mind
Will burn to the ground in time
All that's left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
The chosen one
The morning son
The lyrics to the Northlane song "Fade" tells a story of loss, grief, and eventually, finding a new beginning. It starts with someone realizing that nothing can be done to salvage what was lost, and they are now a victim of passion. The hate rises up, and they feel like they are in a war that can't be won. The mourning son survives through disaster, and the soul that suffered is left behind with a memory that fades away.
The chosen one, who is the subject of the lyrics, has lost everything and is trying to find an existence. They find a new life, and daylight pushes them forward. The mourning son is no longer a victim, and they are now stronger than before. The lyrics continue to describe how the memory of what was lost never completely fades away, and the price of losing it is an everlasting pain that will always be there. However, the chosen one finds a new beginning and can sleep at night despite their demons.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of loss and grief. It talks about how all that's left behind is a memory that fades away, like a rope around your neck that binds you to a resting place. The price paid for watching someone pass away is the everlasting pain of the memory that fades away.
Overall, "Fade" is a song that tells a story of loss, grief, and new beginnings. It acknowledges the pain of losing something or someone important, but emphasizes the strength that can come from moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When nothing could be done
Despite any efforts that were made, a tragic outcome was inevitable
To salvage what was lost
To save or recover what has been destroyed or damaged beyond repair
The chosen one
The person who has been designated or favored to carry out an important task or mission
A victim of passion
Someone who has suffered the consequences of strong and overwhelming emotions or desires
He feels the hate rise up
He experiences an intense and negative emotion that takes over him, possibly a result of the tragedy or despair he is facing
A war that can't be won
A conflict or struggle that is bound to end in defeat or failure, regardless of any efforts or strategies employed
The mourning son
The child who has lost a parent or loved one and is grieving their death
Survives through disaster
Manages to endure and live on despite facing an event that causes great harm or suffering
The soul that suffered
The person who has experienced deep pain, trauma or hardship that affected their inner being and emotional state
All that's left behind
The only thing that remains after something or someone has disappeared or ended
Is a memory that fades
The recollection of what happened, which becomes blurry or less clear over time and eventually diminishes
Like a rope around your neck
A symbol of how memories can become a burden and constrain a person to a given emotional state or situation
Binds you to a resting place
A metaphor for how memories can prevent a person from moving on or finding peace, trapping them in a state of sorrow or grief
And the price that I have paid
The cost or consequence that the person has had to face as a result of the tragedy, such as loss, pain, or regret
When I watched you pass away
The moment of witnessing the loved one's death, a traumatic and life-changing event
Is the everlasting pain
The enduring and intense suffering that persists long after the event and affects the person's life in a deep and profound way
The chosen one finds an existence
The person who was selected or singled out for a certain purpose or destiny discovers a new way of being or living
Second coming life
A new beginning or opportunity to restart one's existence and pursue a different path than before
Daylight pushes on
The passage of time and the continuation of life, represented by the light of day
No longer a victim
The person who was previously powerless or vulnerable overcomes their struggles and emerges stronger and more resilient
The soul that suffered sleeps tonight
The painful memories and emotions that haunted the person have subsided, allowing them to rest and find peace for the night
In the ashes of his demons
The person who has faced their inner demons and overcome their personal struggles finds a place of respite and calmness, represented by the ashes
Daylight holds no salvation
The hope of finding redemption or salvation through the passage of time or external factors is futile
From this labyrinth of desolation
The person feels trapped in a maze of loss and despair, unable to find a way out
The fiery hells in his mind
The intense and overwhelming emotional pain and suffering that the person experiences, manifested through the image of hellfire
Will burn to the ground in time
The person hopes that the painful memories and emotions will gradually lessen and disappear, like a fire that consumes everything and eventually dies out
Writer(s): Ryan Vojtesak, Kanye Omari West, Noah D. Goldstein, Michael G Dean, Malik Yusef El Shabazz Jones, Stephen Ellis Garrett, Ronald Carroll, Jerome Christophe Potter, Samuel Zadoc Griesemer, Norman Jesse Whitfield, Edward Jr. Holland, Harold E. Jr. Matthews, Luis Ferdinand Vega, Austin Richard Post, Larry Heard, Tyrone William Griffin, Anthony Kilhoffer, Cornelius Grant, Barbara Jay Tucker, Eric L Seats, R. Owens, Rapture D Stewart, Benijamin Benstead
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yazuroshi
[Verse 1]
When nothing could be done
To salvage what was lost
The chosen one
A victim of passion
He feels the hate rise up
A war that can’t be won
The mourning son
Survives through disaster
The soul that suffered
[Chorus]
All that’s left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
[Verse 2]
When all he had was gone
A place we once belonged
The chosen one finds an existence
Second coming life
Daylight pushes on
The mourning son
No longer a victim
[Chorus]
All that’s left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
[Breakdown]
The soul that suffered sleeps tonight
In the ashes of his demons
Demons
Daylight holds no salvation
From this labyrinth of desolation
The fiery hells in his mind
Will burn to the ground in time
[Chorus]
All that’s left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
Devan Sobo
Every song sounds different but still has that signature Northlane feel.
I am weeb trash
Arthur. Florence bro no need for that
beeisme
go listen to worldeater, thats the northlane feel...
Lauren T
This song reminds me of how I felt when my mom passed away last year. And honestly sometimes, I still feel these sorts of emotions. I'm really thankful for this song, really good album Northlane (:
Dwėsk
half of this album is about a certain kind of loss but they're all from such different perspectives and are sonically so different too. Good stuff.
Yazuroshi
[Verse 1]
When nothing could be done
To salvage what was lost
The chosen one
A victim of passion
He feels the hate rise up
A war that can’t be won
The mourning son
Survives through disaster
The soul that suffered
[Chorus]
All that’s left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
[Verse 2]
When all he had was gone
A place we once belonged
The chosen one finds an existence
Second coming life
Daylight pushes on
The mourning son
No longer a victim
[Chorus]
All that’s left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
[Breakdown]
The soul that suffered sleeps tonight
In the ashes of his demons
Demons
Daylight holds no salvation
From this labyrinth of desolation
The fiery hells in his mind
Will burn to the ground in time
[Chorus]
All that’s left behind
Is a memory that fades
Like a rope around your neck
Binds you to a resting place
And the price that I have paid
When I watched you pass away
Is the everlasting pain
And a memory that fades away
Cazz Perkins
Waiting on the fans to say they miss old Northlane...this is truly brilliant.
Blueskythinking
Preston Justice could say the same for you bud you're typing too.
Dee Tee Phone Home
People can miss the old, but for the people saying this sucks then people should probably look themselves in the mirror. Because they probably aren't as awesome as they think. I am talking about people in other comments. The vocalist isn't the best, but he's good. The screaming is average in my opinion, but I rather the instruments come to life and be the light more than the screams in my opinion. It's not my favorite album ever, but I like it.
Cazz Perkins
berkah89 you can miss whatever you want, I'll stand by my statement haha.