Emerging from the depths of Southern California’s now notorious metalcore s… Read Full Bio ↴Emerging from the depths of Southern California’s now notorious metalcore scene like a bat out of hell, Scars Of Tomorrow are back with their follow up to 2004’s Rope Tied To The Trigger. Their latest effort to take over all things heavy, titled The Horror Of Realization, deals with many an issue, ranging anywhere from haunting self-discovery to quasi-political matters to various personal apprehensions. “The horror of realization is basically realizing what surrounds you. A lot of times people don‘t want to believe what‘s there and want to forget about it, but the reality of the world can‘t be avoided”, said vocalist Mike Milford.

Mike, Carlos, David, Chris, and Bob started Scars Of Tomorrow in October of 2000 with many common goals, one of them being to create a sound that reflected their love of east coast hardcore and the familiar sound of the California scene that they all had been a part of for so long. Scars Of Tomorrow released two full lengths via Thorp Records and released their Victory debut in February of 2002, called Rope Tied To The Trigger.

For Scars Of Tomorrow, these past three years they’ve spent on Victory Records have been tremendously successful. The band has toured the United States and Canada numerous times over with bands like Atreyu, Norma Jean, and Himsa, which built them a rock solid and unstoppably loyal fan base. Features and reviews were seen in AMP, Alternative Press, Revolver, Skratch, Metal Maniacs, and their video could be seen every weekend on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball, forging the band to the front lines of all things ferocious and to thousands of shopping carts. Alternative Press commented: “Scars will leave the scene better than they found it….” The metal and hardcore world is more than prepared and anticipating the new chaos from Scars Of Tomorrow.

The Horror Of Realization issues a battle cry for every heavy music scene to wake up and experience the pulverizing melodies and enlightening lyrics that Scars Of Tomorrow has to offer. Vocalist Mike Milford said, “This record differs from the last in a bunch of different ways. It’s more upbeat, has a faster tempo, and the guitar work is a lot more versatile on this record. Lyrically, a lot more emotion was piled into it as well. People blind themselves and try to believe everything is perfect when it’s not. This is something that needs to be shoved in their faces and hopefully they help make a difference.” The Horror Of Realization also shows Scars Of Tomorrow switching gears a bit and experimenting with ambient noise tracks, catching different emotions and mirroring some situations and events from the band’s past.

Produced by Matt Bayles whose fame has come from working with Mastodon, Isis, Pearl Jam and more, The Horror Of Realization also features a guest appearance by Atreyu frontman Alex Varkatzas on the track called “The Hidden Grudge”. Mike commented on his pairing with Alex: “Alex has always been a close friend and one of the few bands around home that have ever believed in us. Atreyu has done nothing but show us love and help us out with everything possible. I was really excited when Alex agreed to do it.”

Suddenly the hot spot of Southern California has gotten hotter with Scars Of Tomorrow’s latest and greatest effort of hardcore savagery, metal ferocity, and luxuriant atmospheric sensibility. A full scale US tour with labelmates Bury Your Dead will commence this fall and will solidify The Horror Of Realization in headbanging history. Be sure to check out Scars Of Tomorrow’s controversially brutal new video for “The Constant Horror Of Reality”, shot by Dave Brodsky (All That Remains, The Red Chord).

Scars of Tomorrow played a reunion show in 2010 and since then have been active in other bands including Butcher Babies (Chris Warner) and Fake Figures (Bob Bradley). Vocalist Mike Milford is a successful artist manager for Artery Foundation and helps run Artery Recordings.

Reflections
Scars Of Tomorrow Lyrics

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Taken away
To a time and place that brings you peace
That clears your mind
You're changed by a shard of glass
Impaled by grief

Reflections
Reflections

Of a past that you can't forget
Reflections
Reflections
Of a time you can't forget

You saw your tortured past come to an end
Here comes your end
Forsake your life

Reflections
Reflections
Of a past that you can't forget
Reflections
Reflections
Of a time you can't forget

You saw your clouded past
Flash before your eyes
Forsake your life
Brainwashing you

Your reasons for leaving
Your breaking this evening
And you saw the pain that you hide inside

And you damn the day
Reflections

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scars Of Tomorrow's song Reflections depict a moment of introspection and introspection that leads to a release from past pain. The first verse describes the singer being transported to a peaceful place where their mind can be cleared. However, they have been changed by a shard of glass, an image that suggests a traumatic event. The chorus repeats the refrain "reflections," emphasizing that the singer is reflecting on their past, which they cannot forget.

The second verse suggests that the singer has reached the end of their tortured past and is ready to embrace a new beginning, as they forsake their life. However, they are still haunted by their painful memories, brainwashing them into believing things about themselves that may not be true. The bridge continues with the theme of leaving behind the pain and breaking from destructive patterns, but the singer is also acknowledging the pain they hide inside. The final line, "And you damn the day," implies a sense of release but also a finality to the decision.

Overall, the lyrics to Reflections provide a powerful image of someone wrestling with their past pain, trying to find a way to escape it, and finally embracing a new future.

Line by Line Meaning

Taken away
The feeling of being taken away from the present moment.

To a time and place that brings you peace
Going back to a specific moment in life where one felt calm and tranquil.

That clears your mind
A sense of clarity achieved by reflection on past experiences.

You're changed by a shard of glass
A single traumatic event has changed the person forever.

Impaled by grief
Overwhelmed by sadness and despair.

You saw your tortured past come to an end
The realization that one can move on from their troubled past.

Here comes your end
The end of a cycle of negative thoughts or emotions.

Forsake your life
To let go of the past and move forward towards a brighter future.

You saw your clouded past
Recalling the difficult moments of one's life.

Flash before your eyes
The suddenness of past memories or thoughts surfacing.

Brainwashing you
The persistent and overwhelming nature of negative thoughts.

Your reasons for leaving
The motivations or desires behind the decision to move on from the past.

Your breaking this evening
Breaking the cycle of negative emotions that have persisted until now.

And you saw the pain that you hide inside
Confronting one's inner turmoil and emotions that have been suppressed.

And you damn the day
Regretting and wishing to change the past.

Reflections
The act of reflecting on past experiences and emotions.

Reflections
Continuing to reflect on the past in order to grow and learn from it.

Of a past that you can't forget
Memories and emotions that continue to linger and impact one's present.

Of a time you can't forget
A specific period in life that has left a lasting impression on the individual.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Carlos D Garcia, Christopher Alan Warner, David Anthony Rodriguez, Michael Joseph Milford, Robert William Bradley

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