Stemage's original work is a combination of pop, metal, and 90's influenced rock. In 2006, he released Strati, a collection of original compositions with vocals.
On January 16, 2011, Stemage released his first video game soundtrack, for the Xbox Live Indie game, Alpha Squad.
Stemage has also released a new original album in August 2011, which contains new songs such as "Three Minutes", "Shut Up and Listen", and "Ground Pink".
His Bandcamp site can be found here, and Metroid Metal's is here.
Main discography:
2004 - Metroid Metal
2006 - Strait
2011 - Alpha Squad
2011 - Zero Over Zero
2011 - Frets of Valmar: Grandia II
2012 - Where Good Marbles Go to Die
2013 - Priority One: The Music of Tron
2016 - Narrowband
2017 - Retrogression: Vol.1
Metroid Metal discography:
2009 - Varia Suite
2010 - Expansion Pack (EP)
2014 - Other Album
Metroid Metal also has an anthology entitled Game of the Year, which compiles Varia Suite and Expansion Pack into a single package. Its release date is unclear. The band's complete lineup is Stemage (Grant Henry, guitar), danimal (Dan Behrens, guitar), Kirby Pufocia (Micheal Molnar, guitar), chunkstyle (Dan Taylor, bass), and Cheddar (Kevin Lawrence, drums).
Library
Stemage Lyrics
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Log on to wonderland, see what you can steal
CDs are dead
Cassete is dead
But you know molting is a virtue, so just let go
I'm innocent man
Please don't point that gun
Fight the cause you came up with standing on one foot
Here's the battering ram I don't need but you would
Don't lose your balance, you're almost there
Molting is a virtue but you don't care
Care about nothing with my ass in full gear, fly away
Curled up in the bathroom with my head in my lap, fly away
Are they on the roof? Man, I think I'd better not fly away
I've worked my whole life building my Library
Lacking all that is sensible and defines real
Can't touch, or taste, but certainly can feel
Molting is a virtue but don't go
Care about nothing with my ass in full gear, fly away
Curled up in the bathroom with my head in my lap, fly away
Are they on the roof? Man, I think I'd better not fly away
I've worked my whole life building my Library
Whatever you do man, don't wipe my library
I'm innocent man
Please don't point that gun
I'm lost like the cause, pleading the 5th, and numb
I'm innocent man
Please don't point that gun
I'm lost like the cause, pleading the 5th, and numb
I'm innocent man
Please don't kill me
The lyrics of the song "Library" by Stemage speak about the importance of building and preserving a personal library of experiences and knowledge. The first few lines suggest that people should appreciate and like things that make sense and define reality, but also explore what they can "steal" from the virtual world of the Internet. The song seems to imply that traditional mediums of music are dead or obsolete, but the act of molting or letting go of old things is a virtue in itself.
The chorus talks about feeling lost and numb, and the singer's desire to escape from negative situations. He feels like he is being chased or hunted, and is afraid to fly away or leave because he has built his entire life's work - his "Library" - in this place. The final plea to not wipe away his library suggests that the singer is hoping to preserve the memory of the work he has done.
Overall, the song seems to call for a balance between the tangible world and the digital world, and the importance of personal growth and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Liking all that is sensible and defines real
Enjoying all that makes logical sense and is a true representation of reality
Log on to wonderland, see what you can steal
Accessing a fantastical world online and searching for things to take or borrow
CDs are dead
Compact discs are no longer popular or in use
Cassette is dead
Cassettes are no longer popular or in use
But you know molting is a virtue, so just let go
The process of shedding old ways and embracing new growth is beneficial, so don't hold on to outdated technology
I'm innocent man
Please don't point that gun
I'm lost like the cause, pleading the 5th, and numb
A plea of innocence and a request not to be harmed, feeling confused and overwhelmed by circumstances and using one's right to remain silent to protect oneself
Fight the cause you came up with standing on one foot
Supporting the belief or idea you developed with conviction and determination
Here's the battering ram I don't need but you would
Offering a tool or method that is powerful but unnecessary for oneself, but useful for someone else
Don't lose your balance, you're almost there
Maintain stability and focus because success is almost within reach
Molting is a virtue but you don't care
The process of shedding old ways and embracing growth is important, but you may be resistant to change
Care about nothing with my ass in full gear, fly away
Curled up in the bathroom with my head in my lap, fly away
Are they on the roof? Man, I think I'd better not fly away
I've worked my whole life building my Library
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape, but also recognizing the value and effort put into one's creative works and intellectual property
Lacking all that is sensible and defines real
Can't touch, or taste, but certainly can feel
Missing what is logical and true to life, but still able to experience and feel intangible things
Whatever you do man, don't wipe my library
A plea to protect and preserve one's creative works and intellectual property
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.