Expanding on these early influences the band now includes impassioned alternative rock hooks and enticing musical left turns inspired by Post Hardcore, Noise Rock, and Math Rock bands in their repertoire.
Following various upheavals with personnel the band have settled into a stable and creatively fertile line-up:Chris Dennett - Vocals and GuitarSam Moran Guitar and vocalsRob Burns - Bass and Backing VocalsJack Craven - Drums.
Their debut single Kiss From A Rebel was released in May 2020 and a sophomore release We Eat the Buffalo followed on 06 November 2020. Both singles were mixed by Home Brew Music in Leeds. Their third single Estranged was launched on Valentine's Day 2021, and is the lead single for a forthcoming EP.
The band have also been busying themselves throughout lockdown releasing short spoken word pieces on their YouTube Channel, entitled The Atomic Age
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We Eat the Buffalo
Radio Aftermath Lyrics
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And when the dust settles
Will we still remember a time
When you could go to sleep without fear of the coming fight
No longer now can we stand idly by
These sleepless nights
In these trying times
We solemnly swearTo make you pay for your crimes
The end is nigh
The end is nigh
Repent, I am becoming death
Bow down, the destroyer of worlds
We are, we are the loins
So eat all the buffalo
Repent, I am become death
Bow down to the destroyer of worlds
Time′s up, we've had enough
It′s the only way to make you learn
Wide eyed to the end of world
So turn your back away from empty promises
And will we act surprised when nothing changes
The sacrifice of giving up, in disarray
The writing's on the wall
Are now your prophecy
The opening lines of “We Eat the Buffalo” by Radio Aftermath suggest that the world is in chaos and there are dark clouds looming in the horizon, as the sun awakens in the midnight sky. The dust is settling after a period of chaos and strife but the question is whether we will remember a time when life was peaceful, and we could sleep without fear of impending danger. The sleepless nights and trying times are now a constant reminder of the darkness that has descended. The lyrics suggest that the situation is dire, and there is no longer room for bystanders, therefore everyone needs to be actively involved in the fight against injustice. The chorus calls for repentance and the acknowledgement of the gravity of the situation. The lyrics suggest that the “end is nigh,” an indication that if people do not take action, things will only get worse.
The bridge of the song invokes a sense of fear and threat, calling for an uncompromising stance against the perpetrators of crimes against humanity. “Repent, I am becoming death” is a statement of self-realization, a call to arms, to stand up and fight against oppression. The imagery continues with a reference to “the destroyer of worlds,” highlighting the destructive nature of those who oppress others. The song continues to resonate with the theme of revolution, rallying people to stand up and demand change, as “times up, we've had enough.”
The final lines of the song suggest that people need to take action, turn their backs on empty promises, and be willing to make sacrifices to bring about change. The overt reference to the “writing on the wall” brings the Old Testament story of Daniel interpreting the writing on the wall to mind, alluding to the idea that unheeded warnings may lead to disastrous consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun will awake in the haze of the midnight sky
The start of the new day will be marked by a hazy midnight sky
And when the dust settles
Once all tumultuous situations settle
Will we still remember a time
Will we remember how things were like
When you could go to sleep without fear of the coming fight
When it was possible to sleep without worrying about an impending conflict
No longer now can we stand idly by
We are no longer capable of standing still and not taking action
These sleepless nights
The nights without sleep
In these trying times
During these difficult moments
We solemnly swear
We declare with utmost seriousness and sincerity
To make you pay for your crimes
To ensure that you face the consequences for the things you've done
The end is nigh
The final outcome is near
Repent, I am becoming death
Atone for your deeds as I transform into the embodiment of destruction
Bow down, the destroyer of worlds
Submit to the entity that destroys entire worlds
We are, we are the loins
We are the ones responsible for taking action
So eat all the buffalo
So take everything valuable and leave nothing behind
Repent, I am become death
Confess your sins for I have transformed into the bringer of destruction
Bow down to the destroyer of worlds
Submit to the entity that shatters every civilization
Time's up, we've had enough
The period has ended and we have had our fill
It's the only way to make you learn
This is the sole method that will make you comprehend the impact of your actions
Wide eyed to the end of world
Stark staring until the end of it all
So turn your back away from empty promises
Refrain from trusting or believing in hollow assurances
And will we act surprised when nothing changes
Will we act amazed when nothing shifts
The sacrifice of giving up, in disarray
The act of letting go, in the midst of chaos
The writing's on the wall
The omen of the upcoming disaster is clear
Are now your prophecy
They are now your prediction
Writer(s): Christopher Dennett
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TRIPprojectMusic
Love the track and the video too, great job guys!
@radioaftermaththeband
Thanks guys ❤️
@TheScottjemma
Love your music!! And that video ... Very excellent 🥰
@dburridgemusic
Guitars sound doooooope
@radioaftermaththeband
Cheers Dan!
@dburridgemusic
Ah love this guys! Video is absolutely class haha
@mikegoleman5659
Cool
@inmydefencemusic4574
Holy shit!!! How’d you do that?? That is awesome.. great tune too!
@radioaftermaththeband
Check out Jim's work from the link in the description. But I doubt he'll reveal his trade secrets about how he managed to animate this. :D