History
Formation and Lineup Changes (2005 - 2009)
Periphery was formed by guitarist Misha Mansoor in 2005. He slowly gained a reputation on the Internet, primarily via a regularly-updated Soundclick account, Meshuggah and John Petrucci forums, and the sevenstring.org message boards. Before and during Periphery's tenure in the metal scene, Mansoor developed a reputation for doing his own audio production, the majority of which was performed with a home computer and a Pod XT during this period. Mansoor has continued to update his personal project, Bulb, which preceded Periphery, often transferring songs between the two projects. Mansoor continues to be involved in a number of other musical projects.
Between 2005 and 2009, Periphery worked with vocalists Jake Veredika, Casey Sabol and Chris Barretto, gradually moving from a nu metal-influenced sound to a more experimental style, with a focus on innovative production. In 2009, the band announced via their MySpace blog that they had signed a one record deal with Sumerian Records, on which they would release their debut full-length album.
Periphery has toured extensively since 2008, supporting artists including DevilDriver, Emmure, Veil of Maya, Animals as Leaders, God Forbid, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Fear Factory.
Spencer Sotelo and Self-titled Debut (2010 onward)
In January 2010, Sumerian and Periphery set the release of the band's self-titled debut album to April 20, 2010, set to be distributed by Sumerian Records in the United States, Distort Records in Canada and Roadrunner Records in Australia and the rest of the world. On January 20, 2010, amid swirling speculation that they had changed vocalists again, Periphery uploaded an album sampler featuring vocals by Spencer Sotelo, who was later announced to be Periphery's new vocalist. The band later clarified via their MySpace blog that the split with Barretto had not been acrimonious. Barretto continues to sing in metal band Haunted Shores, a project composed of Mansoor and Mark Holcomb. On April 8, 2010, Periphery posted a new track, "Insomnia" on their Myspace page, as well as announced a tour of Australia in support of The Dillinger Escape Plan.
Periphery (2010)
Periphery released their self-titled debut album, Periphery, through Sumerian Records on April 20th, 2010. It debuted at #128 on the Billboard Top 200[1], as well as #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart
Band members
Current
* Misha "Bulb" Mansoor â guitars, programming, producer (2005âPresent)
* Jake Bowen â guitars, programming (2005âPresent)
* Mark Holcomb â guitars (2011âPresent)
* Spencer Sotelo â lead vocals (2010âPresent)
* Matt Halpern â drums, percussion (2009âPresent)
Former
* Tom Murphy â bass, backing vocals (2005â2011)
* Alex Bois â guitars, backing vocals (2005â2011)
* Chris Barretto â vocals (2008â2010)
* Travis Orbin â drums (2005â2009)
* Casey Sabol â vocals (2007â2008)
* Jake Veredika - vocals (2005â2007)
* Nolly Getgood â bass, (2012â2017)
Jake & Bulb also perform electronic ambient music in their project, Four Seconds Ago.
Passenger
Periphery Lyrics
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With rusty nails in our coffins
Among potential of diamonds and pearls
The sea of blood fills the crevice between
Our lifeless body and the whispers for what we reach
Behold as the weather floods the red
Time commands of us to meet again,
If we sever the distance between one another and cross out the fear we learn
All are one and nothing's keeping the love in our souls from burning infinitely
Now what have we become?
An entity of survival.
Rotting flesh of the fallen stains our ego.
Now the moment is at hand to rise above what was once so prevalent.
Folding time within the mortal boundaries lived upon.
Moving onward. We will never fade.
Fall into another dead end. Will it end the same?
Lines are drawn for the rest of the story.
If we sever the distance between one another, and cross out the fear we learn,
all are one and nothing is keeping the love in our souls from bursting infinitely.
This life is one that we must live.
The peace once embraced from so long ago sleeps deep within our mind.
Stay forever or be erased from the harmonic physical state of being existing in this dimension.
Lies are covered, but only for the moment.
The blood of the weak will carve the way for the innocent.
The blood of the weak will carve the way for the innocent.
The lyrics to Periphery's "Passenger" suggest a contemplation on mortality and the potential of human life. The opening lines "As we grow / With rusty nails in our coffins / Among potential of diamonds and pearls" describe how even as we age and have the potential for greatness or beauty, we are also inevitably moving towards death. The "sea of blood" that fills the "crevice between our lifeless body and the whispers for what we reach" seems to be a metaphor for the struggles and obstacles we face in life that ultimately culminate in our demise.
The chorus, "If we sever the distance between one another and cross out the fear we learn / All are one and nothing's keeping the love in our souls from burning infinitely" suggests that perhaps the key to transcending our mortality is to connect with others and to eradicate fear. The idea that "all are one" and that "nothing is keeping the love in our souls from bursting infinitely" suggests that true love and connection can help to overcome the limitations of our physical bodies.
The second verse continues to explore the idea of mortality and our struggle to overcome it, suggesting that we are all "an entity of survival" trying to rise above our shortcomings. The idea of "folding time within the mortal boundaries lived upon" seems to suggest a desire to transcend time and space, perhaps by achieving some form of enlightenment or spiritual evolution. The final lines "The blood of the weak will carve the way for the innocent" suggest that perhaps our struggles in life can pave the path for future generations to achieve greatness and transcend their own limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
As we grow
As we mature and age
With rusty nails in our coffins
Carrying the burden of past mistakes and regrets
Among potential of diamonds and pearls
Amidst possibilities of great things and success
The sea of blood fills the crevice between
Suggesting a divide between what we aspire to be and the harsh reality of life
Our lifeless body and the whispers for what we reach
Our dreams and desires remain unfulfilled as we struggle in life
Behold as the weather floods the red
Metaphor for chaos and destruction in the world
Time commands of us to meet again, in silence awakening to a higher light
We are compelled to come together and seek higher understanding
If we sever the distance between one another and cross out the fear we learn
By overcoming our fears and bridging gaps, we can find unity
All are one and nothing's keeping the love in our souls from burning infinitely
We can experience boundless love and connection if we overcome our barriers
Now what have we become?
Reflecting on the state of humanity
An entity of survival.
We are focused on survival and self-preservation
Rotting flesh of the fallen stains our ego.
Our self-centeredness and greed are harmful
Now the moment is at hand to rise above what was once so prevalent.
Opportunity to overcome our negative tendencies
Folding time within the mortal boundaries lived upon.
We are time-limited beings and should make the most of our time
Moving onward. We will never fade.
We are committed to moving forward despite obstacles
Fall into another dead end. Will it end the same?
Questioning if we will continue to repeat past mistakes
Lines are drawn for the rest of the story.
The course of our lives is determined by our choices
This life is one that we must live.
Acknowledging the reality of existence
The peace once embraced from so long ago sleeps deep within our mind.
Memories of past happiness and peace lay dormant within us
Stay forever or be erased from the harmonic physical state of being existing in this dimension.
We must strive to maintain harmony and peace in our lives
Lies are covered, but only for the moment.
Deception can only be hidden temporarily
The blood of the weak will carve the way for the innocent.
Those who suffer pave the way for future generations to find justice
The blood of the weak will carve the way for the innocent.
Closing line, repeating the previous statement for emphasis
Contributed by Kayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike Ferreira
LYRICS:
As we grow with rusty nails in the coffin among potential of diamonds and pearls.
This sea of blood fills the crevice between our lifeless body and the whispers for which we reach.
Behold as the water floods the red.
Time commands of us to meet again in silence.
Awakening to a higher light.
If we sever the distance between one another, and cross out the fear we learn, all are one and nothing is keeping the love in our souls from bursting infinitely.
Now what have we become?
An entity of survival.
Rotting flesh of the fallen stains our ego.
Now the moment is at hand to rise above what was once so prevalent.
Folding time within the mortal boundaries lived upon.
Moving onward. We will never fade.
Fall into another dead end. Will it end the same?
Lines are drawn for the rest of the story.
If we sever the distance between one another, and cross out the fear we learn, all are one and nothing is keeping the love in our souls from bursting infinitely.
This life is one that we must live.
The peace once embraced from so long ago sleeps deep within our mind.
Stay forever or be erased from the harmonic physical state of being existing in this dimension.
Lies are covered, but only for the moment.
The blood of the weak will carve the way for the innocent.
The blood of the weak will carve the way for the innocent.
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Your Welcome!
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Jonathan Merrow
Dear Sumerian, give the guys the rights to this song so we can have it on Spotify etc. <3
SohamJoshi
It is there in India
Allan Petterson
ITS BEEN TWO YEARS AND SUMERIAN STILL GIVES 0 FUCK ABOUT US
Audiojunkie
They did and now it's down again
Oblivion Productions
@RS3driver I'm in the U.S. though
David Z
Still waiting for Periphery to put this back on Spotify... âšď¸
thrillho
@Will Roadrunner here in Australia. The PI special edition isn't available over here on Spotify. :(
Marche__Z33
ITS BACK
Will
This likely has to do with the context by which the song was released in conjunction with P1, and the fact that periphery had different distribution worldwide versus within the US at this point in their career. There's probably some weird conflict of interest between them buying their sumerian masters back vs for this particular song - This song was a bonus track for the rerelease of P1 in Europe, so I guess it might be kind of special/ still wrapped in red tape by a larger label? I forget if it was century media or road runner that had worldwide rights to P1.
This is just a speculation, I don't know anything about music distribution.
Pyper S
@Juan Pablo Utreras Still available for me, im from the UK, its in their Periphery (Special Edition) Album with a full instrumental of P1