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 — guitars, programming, producer (2005–Present)
* Jake Bowen — guitars, programming (2005–Present)
* Mark Holcomb — guitars (2011–Present)
* Spencer Sotelo — lead vocals (2010–Present)
* Matt Halpern — drums, percussion (2009–Present)
Former
* Tom Murphy — bass, backing vocals (2005–2011)
* Alex Bois — guitars, backing vocals (2005–2011)
* Chris Barretto — vocals (2008–2010)
* Travis Orbin — drums (2005–2009)
* Casey Sabol — vocals (2007–2008)
* Jake Veredika - vocals (2005–2007)
* Nolly Getgood — bass, (2012–2017)
Jake & Bulb also perform electronic ambient music in their project, Four Seconds Ago.
The Walk
Periphery Lyrics
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Touch the heart of darkness
Reach for the light
Feel the hand of god
The uncertainty of my existence
Can be decided by choice of a path I must walk
So, sick monotone culprit
Bow down to the gods
Or keep on walking further
On the cusp of our enlightenment we march
With the sun at my back
I take my first step outside shading my thoughts and perceptions
Done from the truth I'll never run
Be it the light or the shadow
I walk in hand with all
Born of nothing
My thoughts are unconditional
And I despise the façade of the original martyr
Deep with the void
Higher
Searching for the light
We leave this world behind
The violent twisting of the fates
The eminent collapse of our current state
Born of nothing
My thoughts are unconditional
And I despise the façade of the original martyr
Deep with the void
Higher
Searching for the light
We leave this world behind
Bow down to the gods
Or keep on walking further
On the cusp of our enlightenment we march
The lyrics of Periphery's "The Walk" speak to the idea of navigating uncertainty and finding one's path in life. In the opening lines, the singer describes reaching for both darkness and light, implying a desire for understanding of both the good and the bad in the world. The idea of choice is also present throughout the song, as the singer acknowledges that their existence can be shaped by the paths they choose to walk.
The lyrics also touch on themes of faith and belief, with references to gods and enlightenment. The singer seems to suggest that while there are external forces at play, ultimately it is up to the individual to decide their own path and determine their own beliefs.
The line "Born of nothing, my thoughts are unconditional" also alludes to the idea of individualism, emphasizing the importance of self-determination and personal responsibility in life. Overall, the lyrics of "The Walk" encourage listeners to search for meaning and purpose in their lives even in the face of uncertainty and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach into the void
Explore the unknown
Touch the heart of darkness
Discover the core of uncertainty
Reach for the light
Strive for clarity
Feel the hand of god
Find guidance
The uncertainty of my existence
The doubt within me
Can be decided by choice of a path I must walk
I have to make a decision, and it's solely my responsibility
So, sick monotone culprit
My pessimistic mindset
Come on down and we'll talk about it
Let's address it
Bow down to the gods
Submit to a higher power
Or keep on walking further
Continue to fight for self-determination
On the cusp of our enlightenment we march
We are on the brink of discovering our true purpose
With the sun at my back
Leaving the comfort of what I know
I take my first step outside shading my thoughts and perceptions
Breaking free of my predetermined beliefs
Done from the truth I'll never run
I am committed to being honest with myself
Be it the light or the shadow
Regardless of the outcome
I walk in hand with all
I acknowledge the connectedness of all things
Born of nothing
I came from nothing
My thoughts are unconditional
My perspective is unbiased
And I despise the façade of the original martyr
I reject the idea of suffering for no reason
Deep with the void
The emptiness within me
Higher
Rising above my current state of being
Searching for the light
Looking for clarity and understanding
We leave this world behind
We transcend our physical existence
The violent twisting of the fates
The unpredictable way life unfolds
The eminent collapse of our current state
The potential for drastic change in our lives
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEXANDER BOIS, CASEY SABOL, JAKE BOWEN, MATTHEW HALPERN, MISHA MANSOOR, SPENCER SOTELO, THOMAS MURPHY
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@aye-wull-wundaymaek-muzik5171
Oh, I thought these other replies would be something I could jump in on like people recommending similar-feeling songs to you and I could give my own personal input on the matter--you know, for running, going to the gym, and whatnot. Guess I was wrong. No matter!
Vitalism - Pagan Part II
In Depths And Tides - Parallel
Soilwork - Light The Torch
Sorry, can't help but throw a few recommendations your way.
@neighbourhoodmusician
Good lord if they could re-record this song with modern Periphery production and Spencer vox it would so unbelievably brutal.
@propagrandma
Well it is happening
@dubsgrubz659
@@propagrandma really?
@propagrandma
Chase Walker https://youtu.be/YKAHXMWFhtk
@XdaInsane
I would certainly wanna hear it but...even this record is already dead-ass brutal sounding man :D
@ozanyerli1882
Check out Spencer's Instagram .d
@Kyrnyx
Unironically my favorite song to start an hour long jog with. Turns me into a train with no brakes.
@sauceyguitarist
This song has such an incredible groove to it. This has to be one of the most headbang-worthy songs that Periphery has put out. TRVE PRIMAL GR00VE
@xanderjohnson6315
The epicness of this song brought me to tears... Long Live Periphery!!
@abstract1818
its called walk because this is a song you can go on a nice walk to