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.
Weightless
Northlane Lyrics
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Floats in eternity
Weightless beyond the earth's gravity
A euphoric perpetual gaze
I taste the light of days
Beneath a luminescent haze
I cross the convoluted maze
I let go of what weighs me to the ground
Weightless my body
Floats in eternity
Weightless beyond the earth's gravity
A euphoric perpetual gaze
I taste the light of days
The lyrics to "Weightless" by Northlane speak to a feeling of transcendence and release from the constraints of earthly existence. The repetition of the phrase "weightless my body" reinforces the sense of floating free of physical limitations, while the reference to the "earth's gravity" suggests a departure from the normal laws of physics. The lyric "I taste the light of days" suggests a heightened awareness of the world around the singer, as if the weightlessness has given them a new perspective on life.
The image of a "luminescent haze" suggests a dreamlike state or altered reality, while the mention of a "convoluted maze" suggests a journey or quest. The singer is being guided by "familiar sight and sound," suggesting they are not entirely alone in this experience. Ultimately, the singer is willing to "let go of what weighs [them] to the ground," whether that's physical or emotional baggage that has been holding them back.
Overall, the lyrics to "Weightless" suggest a feeling of liberation and a departure from the constraints of everyday life. The specific meaning of the song may be open to interpretation, but the sense of euphoria and possibility is palpable.
Line by Line Meaning
Weightless my body
I feel free and unburdened
Floats in eternity
I feel like I have all the time in the world
Weightless beyond the earth's gravity
I am detached from the worries of life
A euphoric perpetual gaze
I am entranced and joyful
I taste the light of days
I am alive, present, and aware
Beneath a luminescent haze
I am surrounded by a glowing, ethereal atmosphere
I cross the convoluted maze
I navigate through the complexity of life with ease
Guided by familiar sight and sound
I find comfort in the familiar and grounding elements of life
I let go of what weighs me to the ground
I release the burdens and worries that hold me back in life
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Yazuroshi
Weightless my body
Floats in eternity
Weightless beyond the earth's gravity
A euphoric perpetual gaze
I taste the light of days
Beneath a luminescent haze
I cross the convoluted maze
Guided by familiar sight and sound
I let go of what weighs me to the ground
Weightless my body
Floats in eternity
Weightless beyond the earth's gravity
A euphoric perpetual gaze
I taste the light of days.
George Brand
Boo-fuckin-hoo. Everyone wants to comment about how they've changed. They want to actually have a career playing music. If they can still write badass music like this and do more than break even after every tour, good on em. If you want the sound they once had, there are plenty of 30 year old metal musicians still living with their parents making late payments on their used cars.
No, I'm not hating on heavier music.
No, I'm not discrediting those who make heavier music and sacrifice having normal independent lives.
I'm not even comparing Node to their older work.
But I'm happy to see Northlane making themselves a longer and more successful music career.
thesimguy1905
George Brand "more successful "
why does change mean "more succesful"?
"If you want the sound they once had, there are plenty of 30 year old
metal musicians still living with their parents making late payments on
their used cars. "
why does not changing your overall sound mean that you are a 30 year old failure at life?
I'm not even going to comment on the new album,it's pretty good (even thought I prefer their previous stuff),I'm just baffled at your logic.
Arnold Hagen
So I went to the spa today and while I was swimming backwards in the pool this song just popped in my head, and let me tell you, never in my life have I ever swam that serene. It was complete bliss, glazing at the sealing and swimming slowly and gently.
Chris97k
This is one of those albums you will have to listen to as a whole to love not just singles!
Swarz
Chris97k I used to do that when I was younger, But now I prefer to listen to full albums. Once you do it, You’ll never regret it. Many hidden gems. ^ ^
Khaleel
ChrisMetal_Covers trueeeeeee its brilliant
Ace Winner
I love that they're experimenting with their music. Adrian and Marcus don't deserve to be compared. They're in a league of their own; two unique, independent, awesome people with passionate/deep feelings about life. Old & new Northlane is stunning. 10/10. Node is my fave album of the year, running closely with some of periphery's new stuff. I remove my hoody in honour of the music.
Joseph Lybarger
dougymoo Best comment, man!
Hansol
Haven't gotten chills this intense from what the chorus in this song gave me in a very long time.. It felt so euphoric. Going to buy the album today. I have a new greater love and respect for this band now. I love the style, album art, message, instrumental work, the writing.. Everything just fits so well.
Irusu
I dont know why but this comment of your made me feel really cool, cuz you're right. Iv'e been following this band since their begginings and they've never dissapointed me. <3 <3 <3 all the love
ItsGreyfield
+Hansol Weightless my body, weightless beyond earths gravity.... i get goosebumps listening to this song.
Killuminati
couldn't agree more