Detailed biographies:
1) Ouroboros Is a black metal band from Edmonton, Canada. They released a handful of demos, an EP and a split before releasing their full length album Spear of Destiny in 2010. In 2013 a posthumous compilation called Invoking the Past was released.
3) The music project Ouroboros, founded by Marco Grosso in Arezzo, Italy at the beginning of 2004, wants to develop in music the alchemical journey of the philosopher’s stone bringing back the listeners to a foggy and arcane Middle Age. The stylistic coordinates go to an esoteric dark ambient sound with the addition of subliminal sounds (alpha and theta waves), with disturbing, dark and wrapped Latin litanies which often come really hypnotic mantras. Marco Grosso (born 8 May 1970) is a journalist and writer, on esoteric studios of magic and traditional knowledge, and collaborates with some magazines in index notebook and articles. He has written the book "I segreti della Luna Nera" ("Black Moon’s Secrets"), a sample copy about Lilith, also known as the Black Moon, for Arktos Ed. (Italy), and he took part in conferences and discussions about esoteric arguments. Ha has been a theater actor, specially in dramatic and comedy style. Bandcamp page: http://ouroboros.bandcamp.com
4) Ouroboros is a technical death / thrash metal band based in Sydney, Australia, previously known as Dred. The band members are all masters of their craft and work extremely hard to perfect their sound. The band’s efforts have been recognised by industry-leaders via awards for ‘best unsigned band’, ‘best bass player’ and ‘best drummer’ at the Australian Heavy Metal Awards and via generous funding from the Australia Council for the Arts.
On the live circuit, Ouroboros has developed a reputation for putting on extremely tight and memorable shows. The band has shared the stage with some of the most respected names in metal including Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Psycroptic, Necrophagist, Dying Fetus, Aborted, The Amenta, Sadistik Exekution, Sybreed and The Faceless. Ouroboros continue to perform to ever-expanding audiences via headlining gigs around Australia. The band's debut album Glorification of a Myth was released in June 2011 and has received universal praise from both fans and critics. The album was completely self-funded and showcased the band’s unbridled talent and commitment to producing world-class music. This release was followed up in 2012 with a music video for “Sanctuary”, one of the most popular songs from the album. The video was produced in collaboration with director Paul Shedlowich who used guerrilla filmmaking techniques to capture exceptional Australian locations and acting talent. In March 2012 The Australia Council for the Arts awarded Ouroboros with a substantial funding package to help assist in the production of the band’s next full-length album. The band members are currently working hard to ensure that this release exceeds expectations and are currently on-track for a 2013 release. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ouroborosmusic
7) Ouroboros is a five-piece band from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, currently thrilling audiences with the unexpectedly raw, energetic sound of horns and percussion. Combining tight instrumental harmonies with vocals and drums, Ouroboros is a versatile musical force that draws from a smorgasbord of melodies and grooves from around the world: the heavy beats of West Africa, folk traditions of Eastern Europe and a healthy dose of jazz and funk. This is music that makes you move!
The band’s self-titled debut album, released in May 2015, garnered several accolades including Instrumental Recording of the Year at the 2015 MusicNL Awards, two local People's Choice Awards, a spot on the shortlist for the 2015 Borealis Music Prize, as well as a nomination for Jazz Recording of the Year at ECMW 2016. Their showcase at ECMW 2016 received rave reviews, after which the band was given two festival offers.
The band is currently getting ready to record their second studio album, which they plan to release in the Summer of this year. They are also looking forward to showcasing at ECMW 2017 in April and performing their first out-of-Canada shows in the UK in July.
At home in bars, school workshops and at festivals, notable performances include the St. John's International Sound Symposium with special guest saxophonist Jessica Lurie, the Wreckhouse International Jazz and Blues Festival, the Guelph Jazz Festival, Lawnya Vawnya, C2 [Commerce + Creativity] Conference Montreal, Upstairs Jazz (Montreal), the St. John's International Women's Film Festival and two runs of Wonderbolt Circus' original production Bolt Out of the Blue.
8) Ouroboros is an alternative Pop/R&B singer-songwriter from the UK. Known for his sonic versatility, dark lyricism and enigmatic image. His music explores escapism, romance, and his own pain (often based on personal experience)
After previously releasing singles exclusively on Soundcloud under various aliases, he began to release music on streaming platforms in 2021 and since then has gained a loyal fanbase and versatile discography. Throughout his tracks, there is a lingering feeling of alienation and subtle aura of melancholy, which can be heard as he sings over cinematic and often powerful instrumentals.
Ouroboros continues to push boundaries in his music by experimenting with contemporary R&B in his record "The Wanting", along with a combination of rapping and singing to create a hard yet slightly melancholic trap record "Runaways" featuring @101xuki. In his first solo project "The Afterparty", Ouroboros displays his emotional duality and ability to create a story and narrative through an album.
As he continues to grow, he develops new sounds and continues to work on his next body of work... stay tuned to see what's next for Ouroboros.
Sanctuary
Ouroboros Lyrics
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Staggering, through the abyss.
Respite from this suffering:
A hope I once dismissed.
On a quest for preservation
To escape my own negation,
I'll employ a novel strategy
Bubbles ripple overhead,
Temperature starts to cool.
The purest water fills my mouth
In this divine pool.
We have an intellectual reach that
No mere bodies can contain.
With a leap beyond ancestral bonds
Only fragments will remain.
Mind now a part of the
Experience machine;
A sensory extension
Beyond all previous comprehension.
Bubbles ripple overhead,
Temperature starts to cool.
The purest water fills my mouth
In this divine pool.
I slip into insanity.
In time I'll shed this skin
A golden age is beckoning.
Once reborn, mind alive,
Embrace this future to survive.
The gentle pull of the tide,
Its sublime ebb and flow,
The soothing spray of stars
Leads me where I must go.
Face down on a distant secluded shore,
Death only a memory.
Insanity: my sanctuary;
Our sanctuary.
Through an ever-changing oceanic
Flow of information
I'll free myself from the
Confines of this fleshy prison.
Memory assimilation.
Thought-process integration.
Self-concept reformation.
Vestigial disintegration.
Bubbles ripple overhead,
Temperature starts to cool.
The purest water fills my mouth
In this divine pool.
Technological unification
Initiates this new awakening.
The lyrics of Sanctuary by Ouroboros depict a character who is in a deep state of suffering and turmoil, searching for respite from their past traumas and mistakes. The singer is on a quest for preservation, seeking to escape their own self-negation by plunging into insanity. The first line paints a vivid image of the singer as a searing, thirsty, and tattered wreck, staggering through the abyss. As they slip into insanity, We have an intellectual reach that no mere bodies can contain, indicating a yearning for a spiritual escape from their physical body.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to describe their transformation through technological unification, memory assimilation, thought-process integration, and self-concept reformation. They believe that by freeing themselves from the confines of their fleshy prison and entering a sensory extension beyond all comprehension, they can achieve a new level of consciousness. The purest water fills their mouth as they make the leap beyond ancestral bonds, shedding their skin and embracing a future to survive.
The song concludes with the singer face down on a distant secluded shore, death only a memory as they declare insanity as their sanctuary. Through an ever-changing oceanic flow of information, they have become one with the experience machine, unifying with technology and transcending the limitations of their physical body.
Line by Line Meaning
A searing, thirsty, tattered wreck --
I am in a state of extreme suffering, both physical and emotional.
Staggering, through the abyss.
I am struggling through life with no clear direction or purpose.
Respite from this suffering:
A hope I once dismissed.
Finding relief from my pain is something I had given up hope of ever achieving.
On a quest for preservation
To escape my own negation,
I am searching for a way to save myself from self-destruction and despair.
I'll employ a novel strategy
And plunge into insanity.
I will try a new approach to life that others may consider insane in order to find salvation.
Bubbles ripple overhead,
Temperature starts to cool.
The purest water fills my mouth
In this divine pool.
I have found a place of beauty and serenity that I can escape to when life becomes too overwhelming.
We have an intellectual reach that
No mere bodies can contain.
With a leap beyond ancestral bonds
Only fragments will remain.
As human beings, we are capable of reaching beyond our physical limitations, but doing so requires leaving behind the old ways that have held us back.
Mind now a part of the
Experience machine;
A sensory extension
Beyond all previous comprehension.
By embracing new technologies and ways of thinking, we can enhance our experiences and expand our minds beyond what we ever thought was possible.
I slip into insanity.
I am entering a new state of mind that others may view as madness, but to me it is sanctuary.
In time I'll shed this skin
A golden age is beckoning.
Once reborn, mind alive,
Embrace this future to survive.
Transformation is necessary for survival, and by shedding old ways of thinking we can find a better future ahead.
The gentle pull of the tide,
Its sublime ebb and flow,
The soothing spray of stars
Leads me where I must go.
The natural world can guide us towards our true purpose in life, if we listen closely enough to its signs.
Face down on a distant secluded shore,
Death only a memory.
Insanity: my sanctuary;
Our sanctuary.
In a secluded place away from the distractions of the world, I have found a place of peace and belonging that is shared by others who also seek sanctuary in this way.
Through an ever-changing oceanic
Flow of information
I'll free myself from the
Confines of this fleshy prison.
By embracing the constant flow of new information and technology, we can break free from the limitations of our physical bodies.
Memory assimilation.
Thought-process integration.
Self-concept reformation.
Vestigial disintegration.
To fully emerge into this new way of being, we must let go of old thought patterns and evolve our self-concept and understanding of the world around us.
Technological unification
Initiates this new awakening.
New technologies are the key to unlocking our full potential and finding sanctuary in a world that is constantly evolving.
Writer(s): Chris Jones, David Horgan, Evgeny Linnik, Michael Conti, Mikhail Okrugin
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jackie Regz
That opening solo and the first section that follows is chilling. Absolute perfection.
Adeptus Mechanicus
This band has always been an inspiration and influence for me
Chef Sato
Every time I listen to Glorification of a Myth, I'm absolutely floored by how crisp, clear, and well produced your sound is while still remaining absolutely brutal. Fucking bravo, guys.
padolfo
Glorification of a myth is a masterpiece
Justin
I am at a loss for words to describe this band's talent
Kel Kun
Some good metal like they dont do anymore today. Pure and simple, my favorite band. I never thought a 2011 band could become my favorite.
Zoe R.
@BringBackThePlague 2020 did i just read septicflesh? i'll have to try it, just found this band
BringBackThePlague 2020
@Christopher McLaren I actually like 'Emnations' a tad bit much better than this due to the sheer atmosphere created by the orchestra and more feel of the music, while sacrificing some of the more technical aspects. That album reminds me very much of SepticFlesh who are my favourite band of all time, so it's a no brainer.
SirBlank
Ouroboros does not make 'simple' songs. Just look at the guitar, I tried one song but only came 10 seconds into it.
Christopher McLaren
I love how you say that because what they did last doesn't sound like this either which I hate so much.