The Band originally formed in 2003 consisting of Rick on Guitar, Jake on drums and Matt on bass and then later on vocals as well. They started off mucking around and playing music just for the fun of it and played a few shows at the ages of 11 and 14.
Over the years they have gone through and experimented with all styles of music and have played just about anything to everything. The boys got to a certain stage in time where they realised that they wanted to take things further than the spare room and recruit new members to suit a heavier genre. School friends Alex Miezio on bass and Timmy Aaron on guitar were then added to the line up of the band in early 2007. Miezio playing bass for the band resulted in Matt taking the full time front man position on vocals. They wrote a few songs and played a few shows until later on going separate way with bass player Alex.
Matt then decided to go back to his roots on bass and search for a new singer. Old friend Rhys Giles was found as the new vocalist completing the line-up in late July 2007. Resist The Thought as much as a family as a band has worked persistently to create their own sound and style and live for music. The band writes the music for their own satisfaction but loves the fans that they have and really appreciates their support.
Extermination
Resist the Thought Lyrics
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to rid the earth of all creation
descendants of the throne will march unto their own god sent perdition
there us no time to hide
salvation is unanswered
condemned to the afterlife
by the antichrist
I possess the power to destroy all that you know
the most malignant beasts envy the vehemence that I hold
a ruthless tyrant abomination of god
the blood of humankind is on my hands and I have no remorse
ill drain the life from the scum
come at me with everything that you have
ill be the last one you live to forget
no pity for anything that I've done
you prey for mercy but I will never stop
ill drain the life from the scum
the life from the scum
the darkest hour is upon humankind
for I am the creature that hunts at night
enticed by the stench of flesh
and the fear in your eyes
repent for your soul
cry out for the saviour
bow down to me and face your final hour
I will rid the earth of you
The lyrics to Resist The Thought's song Extermination embody the imagery of an apocalyptic and vengeful deity, wreaking havoc and destruction upon the earth. The first verse talks about a cursed bloodline meant to suffer divine punishment, and how their descendants are destined to march towards their own perdition. The verse ends by hammering the point that there is no escape or salvation from this destruction, condemning the people to the afterlife by the antichrist. The singer goes on to proclaim their power to destroy all that is known, and how even the most fearsome beasts would not wish to match the hatred they hold. The singer then goes on to portray themselves as a ruthless and remorseless tyrant, admitting to having the blood of humankind on their hands.
The singer then unapologetically declares their intention to drain the life from those they deem as scum, and calls upon their enemies to come at them with everything they have, promising to be the last thing they remember before they die. The singer shows no mercy for what they have done, stating that those who beg for mercy will never receive any. The final verse speaks of a final hour, where the singer will rid the earth of their enemies, imposing themselves as the only salvation.
Overall, these dark and intense lyrics paint a picture of a wrathful, merciless, and unstoppable force that neither seeks nor receives mercy. Extermination is a song that delves into the darkest depths of humanity, using powerful metaphors and brutal imagery to portray the destructive tendencies that reside within individual humans.
Line by Line Meaning
I sent down a curse through the generations
My curse will spread and affect future generations.
to rid the earth of all creation
I want to destroy everything on this earth.
descendants of the throne will march unto their own god sent perdition
Even those from royal bloodlines will not escape their fate.
there us no time to hide
No one can escape from my wrath.
salvation is unanswered
No one can save you from me.
condemned to the afterlife
Your soul will be forever tormented.
by the antichrist
I am the embodiment of evil.
this is the extermination
I am here to destroy everything.
I possess the power to destroy all that you know
I have the power to destroy everything that you hold dear.
the most malignant beasts envy the vehemence that I hold
Even the most vicious beasts cannot match my brutality.
a ruthless tyrant abomination of god
I am an abomination created from evil, and I will show no mercy.
the blood of humankind is on my hands and I have no remorse
I have killed countless humans, and I feel no guilt or regret.
ill drain the life from the scum
I will suck the life out of those who are weak and powerless.
come at me with everything that you have
Try to fight me with all your might.
ill be the last one you live to forget
You will remember me till your dying day, for I will be the one who ends you.
no pity for anything that I've done
I show no mercy for the atrocities I have committed.
you prey for mercy but I will never stop
Even if you beg for mercy, I will not stop till I destroy you.
the darkest hour is upon humankind
Humanity is facing its end.
for I am the creature that hunts at night
I am the monster that roams the darkness.
enticed by the stench of flesh
The smell of blood fuels my desire for destruction.
and the fear in your eyes
I enjoy seeing the terror in my victims' eyes.
repent for your soul
You should ask for forgiveness before I destroy you.
cry out for the saviour
You can beg for help, but it won't come.
bow down to me and face your final hour
Submit to me, and I will end your life quickly.
I will rid the earth of you
I will ensure that you are eradicated from existence.
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MistahDisastah
Rhys Ghilles is probably one of my favorite vocalists. He's managed to figure out a way to make all inhaled vocals sound gnarly as hell.
Giovani Quinteros
This song pumps me up like no other. When the chorus hits, I feel like I can do anything. Keep it up Resist The Thought, you guys are amazing.
Jayce Jones
They didn't keep it up
BAMFlicous
I found this band recently and all I could think to myself is...WHY IS THIS BAND NOT HUGE?!
Randal Graves
the vocals are well strung together and the fast segments sound spot on, no out of place obnoxiousness etc
LIFE'S ILL
Australia is absolutely spewing out incredible music and bands right about now. It's amazing. Good work!
Garrett
Man their drummer is so sick. CANT STOP HEADBANG
97wado
2022 song still slaps, I remember sitting in school getting told off cause it was too loud in the earphones 🤘
Tomboy
His vocals shows hes soul.
MrSmr2010
The vocals are so amazing!!!