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.
The Struggle
Scars of Tomorrow Lyrics
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Can you see what this means to me? Can you see what lies in my heart?
MY HEART it was set on fire I can hear the lie in your words.
YOUR WORDS you were born a coward. I have longed for this day the day that you made.
The wait is over
I WILL WATCH YOU FALL
I will never put me head into the ground
I won't give in I have longed for this day, the day that you made, the wait is over
I WILL WATCH YOU FALL.
I will watch you fall face down so far that you can never rise again
Lay your words upon my hands
I will shove them back until I let this pass.
You have always been the one to hold me down.
I've waited seven years for this to pass as the rest of the world lies at bay,
You are the great deceiver can you see what lies in my heart?
MY HEART it was set on fire
I can hear the lies in your words,
YOUR WORD you were born a coward I will watch you fall
The lyrics to Scars of Tomorrow's song "The Struggle" are about triumph over adversity and overcoming the forces that have held the singer down for years. The singer declares that he is going to live each day with his head up high and with the determination to succeed. He challenges those who have tried to keep him down, saying that he can see through their lies and cowardice. Finally, after waiting for years, he will watch his oppressors fall and will never put his head into the ground again.
The song's lyrics have an empowering message that can resonate with anyone who has struggled to overcome obstacles in their lives. The singer's refusal to give in to those who have tried to bring him down is a powerful message of resilience and perseverance.
The intense tone of the song is further emphasized by the heavy instrumentation, with pounding drums, distorted guitar riffs, and a driving bassline that underscore the lyrics' themes of defiance and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I will live this day. With my head up high. I will live this day, like it was meant to be.
I will face this day with confidence and determination, knowing that it has a purpose and meaning for me.
Can you see what this means to me? Can you see what lies in my heart?
Do you understand the significance of what I'm experiencing, and can you see the depth of my emotions and desires?
MY HEART it was set on fire I can hear the lie in your words.
My passion has been ignited, but I can also detect the falsehood and deception in what you're saying.
YOUR WORDS you were born a coward. I have longed for this day the day that you made.
Your actions and words reveal your fearful nature, and I've been waiting for the opportunity to confront you for a long time.
The wait is over I WILL WATCH YOU FALL
The time for waiting is finished, and I will now witness your defeat and downfall.
I will never put me head into the ground I won't give in
I refuse to succumb to weakness or surrender, and I will always hold my head up high with resilience.
I have longed for this day, the day that you made, the wait is over I WILL WATCH YOU FALL.
This day that you have instigated has been a long time coming, and now that it's here, I will observe your defeat with satisfaction.
I will watch you fall face down so far that you can never rise again
I will witness your complete and utter defeat, to the point where you will never have the ability to recover or retaliate.
Lay your words upon my hands I will shove them back until I let this pass.
I will not allow your words to affect me, and I will push them away until I have overcome this situation.
You have always been the one to hold me down.
You have consistently been an obstacle or source of negativity in my life, preventing me from achieving my goals.
I've waited seven years for this to pass as the rest of the world lies at bay, You are the great deceiver can you see what lies in my heart?
I've been enduring this situation for a prolonged period of time, while everything else seems to be paused or inactive. You, however, are the one manipulating or deceiving me, and yet, you cannot comprehend the intensity of my emotions.
MY HEART it was set on fire I can hear the lies in your words, YOUR WORD you were born a coward I will watch you fall
My passions were ignited, and I can detect your deceitful words. You are fundamentally weak, and I will witness your downfall with satisfaction.
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.