Dave Gillett - Guitar
Sean Rydquist - Bass… Read Full Bio ↴Andrew Mailloux - Vocals
Dave Gillett - Guitar
Sean Rydquist - Bass
Jesse Smith - Drums
Formed in late 2002, Seattle's Rishloo continue to gain wide-spread recognition for their dynamic sound, thought-provoking lyrics and intense live performance. Often compared to bands like Dredg, The Mars Volta, Tool, and Fair to Midland, Rishloo strives to push the envelope of psychedelic, progressive art-rock, drawing inspiration from classic artists like The Beatles, David Bowie, and Pink Floyd, while incorporating the modern experimentation and emotional depth of artists such as Tori Amos, Deftones, Radiohead, Porcupine Tree, and more.
In February 2012 the band announced that Andrew, the vocalist, decided to leave the band, this being the unexpected end of Rishloo. The remaining members briefly formed the band The Ghost Apparatus, until late in 2013 when Andrew and the band rejoined forces. On October 10th 2013 the band announced that they had decided to move forward making music as Rishloo.
Continuing as they have since their inception as an entirely independent venture, Rishloo have sold 5,500+ units of their debut album, Terras Fames (2004) and 9,500+ units of their sophomore effort, Eidolon (2007) while attracting tens of thousands of fans online from around the globe. Interest in the band continues to grow exponentially on sites such as Myspace, Facebook, YouTube, ReverbNation, and Last.FM.
With a lot of hard work and much appreciated help from their fans, Rishloo continue to travel and perform whenever possible throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada. In the course of their adventures, they have been privileged to share the stage with artists like Karnivool, Papa Roach, Fair to Midland, Ashes Divide, Sevendust, Trapt, Strata, and Judas Priest.
The band's latest effort, Living as Ghosts with Buildings as Teeth, was released December 2014.
Past Member(s) :
Tyler (Drums)
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Discography:
Wet Dolphin (demo, 2004)
Terras Fames (August 21, 2004)
Eidolon (May 22, 2007)
Feathergun (December 8, 2009)
Living as Ghosts with Buildings as Teeth (December 9, 2014)
Omega
Rishloo Lyrics
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Raise my world an ossuary staring through the gate wide-eyed
Did you think I'd salivate and beg
Don't sell me tones of liberation standing in a cage
May you find that in this sinister lapse we'll heal our sight
Save your tears my child
Take it, hold it, keep it, know
We choose this suffering
There they stand straining to scrutinize the sage
String me up these soap box augers
Seeking out the ways divined here from the citadel its claimed
Serpents waiting in the shadows keep us from the dream
May you find that in this sinister lapse we'll heal our sight
Save your tears my child
Take it, hold it, keep it, know
We choose this suffering
I pushed the button and I pulled the trigger
I killed our brothers and murdered our sisters
I am the pattern the plague and the prison
And I tore the wound and let it bleed.
May you find that in this sinister lapse we'll heal our sight
Save your tears my child
Take it, hold it, keep it, know
We chose this suffering and we are not alone
The first lines of Rishloo's song Omega express a feeling of certainty and awe towards a higher power. The singer invokes God while admitting their own vulnerability, suggesting they may be in a state of distress. The use of the word "ossuary" implies a sense of death or decay that the singer may be witnessing. They mention staring through a gate wide-eyed, perhaps in a sense of wonder or dread.
The next few lines express defiance against the idea of being sold "tones of liberation" while in a state of confinement. The singer seems to suggest that their suffering has a purpose, that it is a choice that they have made. The sinister lapse that is referred to may be an allusion to the Fall of Man or a state of moral decay. The singer speaks to a child, urging them to take what they have been given and hold onto it, perhaps as a form of instruction or comfort.
In the final lines, the tone shifts to one of guilt and responsibility. The singer confesses to having pushed a button and pulled a trigger, leading to destruction and death. They claim to be both the cause and the result of the pain they have inflicted. The final lines suggest that the singer is not alone in their suffering, seemingly coming full circle to the idea that there is a higher power at work.
Overall, these lyrics express a sense of struggle not just with external forces, but also with one’s own moral compass. The singer grapples with a higher power and their own sense of agency, ultimately claiming responsibility for their actions but also suggesting that there is a larger purpose at work.
Line by Line Meaning
God this must, must be for certain if you are here
The presence of a higher power is questioned and the need for certainty is expressed
Raise my world an ossuary staring through the gate wide-eyed
The world is viewed as a graveyard and the singer is looking towards the unknown with anticipation
Did you think I'd salivate and beg
The rejection of being subservient to a higher power is expressed
Don't sell me tones of liberation standing in a cage
The idea of being liberated while still being controlled is rejected
May you find that in this sinister lapse we'll heal our sight
The hope of gaining a new perspective through a difficult situation is expressed
Save your tears my child
The idea of emotional restraint in the face of hardship is expressed
Take it, hold it, keep it, know
The importance of self-awareness and acceptance is emphasized
We choose this suffering
The acceptance of the choice to endure hardship is expressed
There they stand straining to scrutinize the sage
The idea of people trying to find answers from a wise person is expressed
String me up these soap box augers
The act of putting oneself on a pedestal to preach is criticized
Seeking out the ways divined here from the citadel it's claimed
The idea of seeking answers from a higher power through religion is commented on
Serpents waiting in the shadows keep us from the dream
The obstacles that prevent us from achieving our goals are highlighted
I pushed the button and I pulled the trigger
The idea of being responsible for one's own actions, including violence, is expressed
I killed our brothers and murdered our sisters
The devastating effects of violence are acknowledged
I am the pattern the plague and the prison
The idea of being trapped in destructive patterns is acknowledged
And I tore the wound and let it bleed
The idea of causing harm and letting it continue is expressed
We chose this suffering and we are not alone
The communal nature of enduring hardship is acknowledged
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.