1) Hardcore Band from the USA
1) Hardcore Band from the USA
THE PATH OF RESISTANCE is a band born of tragedy. In the spring of 1996, the members of Earth Crisis had a terrible van accident which left drummer Dennis Merrick unable to play for months. Hungering to continue their message while their bandmate was healing, The Path concept was conceived. While Earth Crisis had many diverse issues on it's plate and an expanded sound, the members had always wanted to get back to the basics, both fundamentally and musically. Now it seemed that time had forced these issues and they called on the assistance of compatriot and long-time Vegan Straight Edge advocate D.J. Rose to round out the project's roster. The band then recorded their debut, "Who Dares Wins" for Victory records in 1997. Written and recorded in a month, the raw emotion and pure aggression that is "Who Dares Wins" destined it to become an underground classic. Drawing together the scattered remnants of the once-thriving philosophy, their first live appearance drew over 800 people from around the globe. Many attest that what they witnessed that day was one of the greatest moments in hardcore history. With three vocalists, all sections of the audience were assaulted--but microphones were hardly needed for these anthemic songs. Preferring to keep the live shows special, the only other set of that year was a "surprise" performance following NYHC legends Madball in Syracuse NY. Inter-band turmoil fractured the band later that year and the project was laid to rest and written up as history. Fast-forward eight years to 2004. With hardcore larger and more diluted than ever, and a scene plagued with distractions, there was one thing on the former member's minds: Revival! It is a testament to the band's common cause that the old wounds were cast aside for the greater good. Now, all in their 30's with families, careers, and immense time constraints, the rejuvenated Path has returned for Round II. The Path made it's comeback in April of 2004 to a once again packed house of devoted family. A followup show was played on New Years Day of 2005 at which the group debuted three new songs. The new album, due out on Victory Records in the Spring of 2006, will deal with the classic themes, but with a renewed resentment that can only be tempered by time. Having watched failure's road being paved for the last decade has sparked the flames to give new life to the phoenix that is THE PATH OF RESISTANCE. Merchants of deception will be confronted.
2) There is also a Hatecore band from Germany which is called Path of Resistance.
Haunted
Path Of Resistance Lyrics
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Drugs of solace consumed to fill the void, unrest pacified
Willingly you've gone along, content to be deceived
Anesthetize any resistance to the fantasy perceived
Running from the symptoms, suppress the pain, medicate confusion
Spend to emphasize exterior, maintain the illusion
Accept chemicals and surgeries, prevention is denied
Consumption without consequence, your life's intent's a lie
The conditioning of future addicts has already begun
Legal or illegal their message is clear and you buy in
Work your life away, spend to ease the pain
Rapacious hunger never satisfied
In your state assisted suicide!
Ears shut eyes closed, in your mind you're running
Do your best to hide but the plague is coming
Be not deceived
, the path you're on is wrong
Haunted by your demons, escape you can't prolong
The lyrics in Path of Resistance's song "Haunted" describe the pervasive nature of addiction in our culture and the ways in which it is perpetuated. The song speaks to the idea that people often turn to drugs or other forms of self-medication as a way of filling a void or masking their feelings of discomfort in life. Rather than confronting the source of their dissatisfaction, they choose to numb themselves, allowing their lives to be consumed by chemical addictions and external possessions. This behavior is reinforced by a culture that values consumerism and superficial appearances over authenticity and deeper connections with others.
The line "self-destruction is what's packaged, promoted and sold as fun" speaks to the insidious nature of the message that our society sends to us through advertising and other media. Whether it is legal or illegal drugs that are being sold, the underlying message is that we should prioritize personal pleasure and instant gratification over long-term wellness and the greater good. The idea that "work your life away, spend to ease the pain" emphasizes the idea that people are caught in a cycle of consumption and wage slavery that keeps them from being able to break free from their addictions and find true happiness.
The song concludes with a warning that if we continue down this path, we are ultimately headed towards assisted suicide, either through the destruction of our bodies or the erosion of our souls. The message is clear: we need to wake up and actively resist the forces that keep us trapped in a cycle of addiction and materialism.
Line by Line Meaning
Dissatisfaction, it haunts you, you fail to question why
You are constantly troubled by feeling unsatisfied, yet you never question why.
Drugs of solace consumed to fill the void, unrest pacified
You consume drugs and other things that pacify you and make you feel better in order to fill a void within you.
Willingly you've gone along, content to be deceived
You have willingly gone along with what you are being told, even if you know you are being deceived.
Anesthetize any resistance to the fantasy perceived
You try to dull any resistance you have towards what you perceive as an ideal fantasy.
Running from the symptoms, suppress the pain, medicate confusion
You try to run from your problems, suppress your pain, and medicate yourself in order to clear up any confusion you may have.
Spend to emphasize exterior, maintain the illusion
You spend money to make it seem as though everything is fine and to keep up the illusion of a perfect exterior.
Accept chemicals and surgeries, prevention is denied
You accept chemicals and surgeries without considering prevention first, ultimately denying yourself possible prevention methods.
Consumption without consequence, your life's intent's a lie
You consume without considering the consequences, therefore your intent in life is a lie.
Self-destruction is what's packaged, promoted and sold as fun
Self-destruction is disguised as fun and marketed towards consumers as something enjoyable.
The conditioning of future addicts has already begun
Addictive behaviors are being normalized and marketed towards future consumers.
Legal or illegal their message is clear and you buy in
Regardless of the legality of certain behaviors, the message of self-destruction is clear and you still participate in it.
Work your life away, spend to ease the pain
You work constantly to suppress your pain through spending money.
Rapacious hunger never satisfied
Your excessive hunger is never satisfied, causing you to constantly consume and participate in self-destructive behaviors.
In your state assisted suicide!
Your current state of mind leads you towards self-destructive choices, which can ultimately lead to a form of assisted suicide where you cause your own demise.
Ears shut eyes closed, in your mind you're running
You refuse to listen or see the warning signs of self-destruction, causing you to run from these problems within your mind.
Do your best to hide but the plague is coming
You try to hide from your problems, but they will eventually catch up to you and cause harm.
Be not deceived
Do not be fooled by self-destructive behaviors disguised as enjoyable or appealing.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.