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.
The Mission
Path Of Resistance Lyrics
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Screaming private prayers in a public place
Expose the causes, extract corruption, proclaim the antidote
Track down the demons in your mind and cut the bastards' throats
To eradicate, defend, liberate and to ascend
This is our mission
Denying temptation, uplifting fallen brethren
This is our mission.
Disprove we're mere monsters of genetics and society
Freewill is ours to claim, accept the responsibility
Deny this popular culture of death, refuse to consent defeat
The truth is on our side, a mission to complete
Time is short, stay the course.
To educate, defend, liberate and to ascend
This is our mission
It's not just a diet or the things you consume,
It's a reconstruction of attitude
This is our mission
The lyrics to Path of Resistance’s song “The Mission” highlight the band's call to action for their followers to stand up against corruption and negativity in society. The song starts off with the image of a group of people coming together to scream private prayers in a public place, showcasing the band’s emphasis on the power of unity and faith. From there, the lyrics delve into the thematic content of the song: the need to combat corruption and darkness in the world. The band calls for their listeners to "expose the causes" of societal problems, "extract corruption," and "proclaim the antidote."
The second verse consists of the band urging their listeners to push back against the idea that people are inherently negative beings just because of society and genetics. They advocate for freewill and the responsibility to stay strong in light of the popular culture of death. The overarching theme of the song comes through most poignantly in the repeated line "This is our mission." The mission of the band and their followers is to "eradicate, defend, liberate and to ascend." By encouraging their listeners to follow through with this mission, Path of Resistance delivers a call to arms that is both urgent and empowering.
Overall, the lyrics to “The Mission” offer a clear idea of Path of Resistance’s ethos of standing up for what you believe in and fighting against negativity and corruption in society. The empowering language and vivid imagery in the lyrics all serve to underscore the band’s overarching message.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are assembled in glory and in faith
We have come together with pride and conviction
Screaming private prayers in a public place
We express our personal beliefs openly, regardless of social setting
Expose the causes, extract corruption, proclaim the antidote
Identify issues, remove deceit, and offer solutions
Track down the demons in your mind and cut the bastards' throats
Confront negative thoughts and act against them decisively
To eradicate, defend, liberate and to ascend
Our goals are to eliminate, protect, free, and rise
This is our mission
This is our purpose
Denying temptation, uplifting fallen brethren
Fighting against temptation and supporting those who have fallen
Disprove we're mere monsters of genetics and society
Reject the idea that our nature and environment define us as monstrous
Freewill is ours to claim, accept the responsibility
Acknowledge our ability to make choices and take accountability for them
Deny this popular culture of death, refuse to consent defeat
Reject the trend of promoting death and refuse to accept defeat
The truth is on our side, a mission to complete
We have the truth behind us and a mission to fulfill
Time is short, stay the course.
We need to act quickly and remain determined
It's not just a diet or the things you consume,
Our mission goes beyond what we eat or drink,
It's a reconstruction of attitude
It involves changing our way of thinking
This is our mission
This is what we are striving for
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.