1. An alt metal/djent band from … Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous bands named Polaris.
1. An alt metal/djent band from Australia
2. An indie rock band from the United States
3. A punk band from England
4. A rock band from Japan
5. A DJ and producer from France
6. An electronic project from Poland
7. a post-hardcore band from the United Kingdom
8. an indie rock band from Argentina
9. A power metal band from France
10. A techno band from Spain
11. A project of musician Neil Sutherland
12. A thrash metal band from Brazil
13. A Drum n' Bass producer from Canada.
1. Polaris is an Australian metalcore band. The band consists of vocalist Jamie Hails, guitarist Rick Schneider, bassist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari. They released their debut album The Mortal Coil on 3 November 2017 to critical acclaim and it was nominated for the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock. On 14 November 2019 Polaris announced their second full length titled The Death of Me, released on 21 February 2020 through Resist/SharpTone records subsequently earning their second ARIA Award nomination.
Early career (2012–2013)
Polaris was formed in 2012 by drummer Daniel Furnari and Jake Steinhauser on guitar after meeting at their high school battle of the bands, quickly discovering a mutual love for metal and alternative music. The two then recruited guitarist Rick Schneider and vocalist Jamie Hails through mutual friends and word of mouth. Matt Steinhauser, Jake's brother, was brought on board to handle bass duties and completed the line-up with James West on synth/keys. The group began working on music together writing and recording their first single "Summit" and the majority of the Dichotomy EP in early 2012. In late 2012, Polaris announced the departure of both Matt Steinhauser and West. Guitarist Jake then switched onto bass to focus on his singing, as the band was pushing towards a more progressive sound.
The band began looking for a new guitarist, holding public auditions. On 18 November 2013, the band announced Ryan Siew as their new guitarist, who was 15 years old at the time. Shortly after joining the 'Dichotomy' EP was released on 29 November 2013 independently.
The Guilt & The Grief (2014–2016)
On 3 March 2015, the single "Unfamiliar" was released; it was the first track to feature Siew as lead guitarist. Polaris continued to write and finished an additional 5 tracks to complete their second EP titled The Guilt & The Grief. The EP was recorded with Sonny True Love and Evan Lee at STL studios on the North Coast of NSW, and it was mixed by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Atrium Audio in Pennsylvania, USA. The Guilt & The Grief was released independently by the band on 29 January 2016 and landed at #34 on the ARIA charts.
The Mortal Coil (2017-2018)
On 3 November 2017, Polaris released their first studio album The Mortal Coil through Resist Records and Sharptone Records. The album was nominated for the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album as well as for the Australian Album of the Year award at the J Awards.
The Death of Me (2019-2020)
On 21 February 2020, Polaris released their second studio album The Death of Me, also through Resist Records and Sharptone Records. The album has been nominated for the 2020 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album. Sadly, longstanding guitarist Ryan Siew would pass away in June 2023.
2. Polaris was a one-off musical project in the mid-1990s involving members of the New Haven indie rock band Miracle Legion
Mark Mulcahy, Spot "Scott" Boutier, and Dave McCaffrey performed music for the Nickelodeon television show The Adventures of Pete & Pete under the name Polaris because a fourth Miracle Legion member was not available at the time; occasional guests included Joyce Raskin, Dennis Kelly, and Buell Thomas.
Polaris performed many of the songs featured on the show, including the theme song, "Hey Sandy", and its members took "TV names": Mulcahy was "Muggy", Boutier was "Jersey", and McCaffrey was "Harris Polaris." In addition to appearing in the opening credits of each show, the band featured prominently in the episode "A Hard Day's Pete", in which Little Pete (Danny Tamberelli) is mesmerized by a garage band's song (Polaris' "Summerbaby") and forms his own band to keep the tune in his memory.
Music from The Adventures of Pete & Pete, released in 1999 on Mulcahy's Mezzotint label, contains many of the songs Polaris recorded for the show and is the group's only album release.
3. Polaris - an alternative punk band based in St Albans. Having played a variety of local shows, Polaris are slowly gathering a bigger and bigger cult following. It has been hinted that the release of their first EP is coming late April/early May of 2011. The track listing and title is however yet to be confirmed, but fans will be expecting crowd favourite's "She's A Killer" and "Round and Round"
www.facebook.com/polarisuk.
4. Polaris are a Japanese band consisting of ex-LaB LIFe vocalist Ohya Yusuke and ex-Fishmans bassist Kashiwabara Yuzuru.
http://www.polaris-web.com/
5. French DJ and Producer, also known as DJ Arno.
6. Polish electronic music project , established in 1999 by Jakub Kmiec.
7. British post-hardcore/emocore band from 1993-2006.
8. Polaris has been an indie rock band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, since 2002.
9. French power metal band.
10. Spanish Techno/Dancefloor-Project.
11. Polaris is a performance name for Neil Sutherland.
12. Brazillian Thrash Metal band founded in 2009.
13. Hailing from Canada, Polaris rose through the Toronto D+B scene for many years and had his first release on Drumsound & Bassline Smith’s Technique Recordings. On his 29th birthday he signed with Med School from Hospital Records. His work has been featured on ‘The Future Sound of Canada’ EP followed up by tracks on ‘Sick Music 2019’ and ‘Hospital: We Are 21’. In 2019 he dropped his first solo EP entitled 'Uncharted'.
Consume
Polaris Lyrics
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Before we felt desire's sting
We were content with what we had
And never wanted for anything
We know it's futile to compare
Our culture was the culprit, we were taken unaware
Undermining every insecurity
It's a fear growing deeper when no one's around
Like a nagging aching sore
The devil's in the detail, the truth inconsequential
The idle mind is scrutinised and robbed of its potential in time
Begging for redemption
Pleading for solutions
We know we never should have had this cross to bear
Our culture was the culprit, we were taken unaware
We've been led to think we needed more
(Resenting who we are)
Only to find that we were better off before
(Before we bought what we were sold
Before we tried to fit the mould)
We've been chasing false perfection
Searching in the wrong direction
This is the crux of our corruption
Drawn into social seduction
Manifest the weakness, a self-fulfilling prophecy
Undermining every insecurity
To fan the flame, to watch your pride burn away
To reinforce the fear that taught us that we're never good enough
We've been chasing false perfection
Searching in the wrong direction
This is the crux of our corruption
Drawn into social seduction
The lyrics of Polaris's song "Consume" delve into the concept of societal pressures and the destructive nature of consumerism. The song reminisces about a time before the influence of these external forces when people were content with what they had and did not feel the need for more. It highlights how our culture has played a significant role in shaping our desires and creating a sense of dissatisfaction.
The opening lines suggest that there was a time when people were unaware of what they were missing or the impact of desire. They were content with their lives and lacked the urge for material possessions. However, as the song progresses, it becomes evident that societal influences have had a detrimental effect on individuals. The culture we live in perpetuates the idea of never having enough and comparing ourselves to others, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy of weakness and insecurity.
The lyrics also touch upon the feeling of fear and emptiness when no one is around, highlighting the nagging discomfort that arises from societal expectations. The devil is in the detail, implying that the truth is often overlooked or deemed inconsequential, while the idle mind is scrutinized and robbed of its potential. The song suggests that people are yearning for redemption and seeking solutions to break free from this vicious cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Before we knew what we were missing
Before we understood the things we lacked
Before we felt desire's sting
Before we experienced the pain of longing
We were content with what we had
We were satisfied with our possessions
And never wanted for anything
And never desired anything more
We know it's futile to compare
We understand that comparing is pointless
Our culture was the culprit, we were taken unaware
Our society was responsible, catching us off guard
Manifest the weakness, a self-fulfilling prophecy
Bring forth the vulnerability, making it come true
Undermining every insecurity
Weakening every doubt we have
It's a fear growing deeper when no one's around
A fear that intensifies when we're alone
Like a nagging aching sore
Like a persistent and painful wound
The devil's in the detail, the truth inconsequential
The harmful aspects hide in the specifics, while the truth doesn't matter
The idle mind is scrutinised and robbed of its potential in time
The inactive mind is judged and deprived of its potential over time
Begging for redemption
Desperately seeking forgiveness
Pleading for solutions
Begging for answers
We know we never should have had this cross to bear
We acknowledge that we shouldn't have had this burden
We've been led to think we needed more
We've been influenced to believe we required greater things
(Resenting who we are)
(Feeling bitter about our true selves)
Only to find that we were better off before
Only to realize that we were happier in the past
(Before we bought what we were sold
(Before we purchased the things they persuaded us to buy
Before we tried to fit the mould)
Before we attempted to conform to societal expectations)
We've been chasing false perfection
We've been pursuing an unrealistic ideal
Searching in the wrong direction
Looking in the incorrect way
This is the crux of our corruption
This is the core issue of our moral decay
Drawn into social seduction
Pulled into societal temptation
To fan the flame, to watch your pride burn away
To intensify the situation, witnessing your self-importance fade
To reinforce the fear that taught us that we're never good enough
To strengthen the fear that taught us we're always inadequate
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel James Furnari, Jacob Daniel Steinhauser, Jamie Hails, Rick Anthony Schneider, Ryan Siew
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Pardog
This is one of those bands where you can tell every member is on the exact same page with the type of music they are making.
jdmJ03+
@Amethyst true af dude. idk how other music even exists in Australia. Metal would have me pretty well covered over there. Also kinda have to mention the easy access to JDM cars is a massive plus for me.
Amethyst
@jdmJ03+ 100% aussies know how to make some damn good metal
BirdOfHermes83
@Patriotstream Media money
Yoki Sullivan
@Patriotstream Media That's called working a job
jdmJ03+
Not only that, they have talent. Solid talent
Aaron H
Polaris, if you ever see this comment....I am the pickiest person on the planet when it comes to music that actually changes my chemical composition, and your band is the first in over a decade that blew me the fuck away. Australia, and the world, are lucky to be alive at the same time as your music. Thank you.
jdmJ03+
right on a a ron
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My first introduction to metal was polaris and now im fukin addicted
Dylan Gauthier
Polaris can do no wrong, only thing they need is more material to listen to