1) Subrosa was a doom meta… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Subrosa:
1) Subrosa was a doom metal group hailing from Salt Lake City, UT, United States, formed in 2005. Bandmembers Rebecca Vernon (Guitar, vocals, The Keening), Sarah Pendleton (Electric violin, vocals, The Otolith/Asphodel Wine/Avarice), Kim Pack (Electric violin, vocals, The Otolith/Avarice/Teleprom), Levi Hanna ( Bass, The Otolith) and Andy Patterson ( Drums, The Otolith/Insect Ark/Døne) produced an eclectic mix of stoner / sludge metal with neoclassical undertones. To quote Sarah,"We are attempting to be the sonic interpreters of that which is intangible".
The band's first full-length album, Strega, emerged in 2008 on I Hate records. Lineup instability undulated up to the following year's EP Swans Trapped in Ice, afterwhich the current lineup solidified and began conception.
The sophmore release No Help for the Mighty Ones found release through leading indie metal label Profound Lore in early 2011, granting the group much-deserved praise and exposure. The band has played festivals and shows in Salt Lake City, and a couple short tours in the US and Europe, recently rounding out CrucialFest with Witch Mountain. Latest album to date More Constant Than The Gods was released September 17 2013. Subrosa announced their breakup on Facebook on 20 May 2019.
Official website: http://subrosa.cc
2) Subrosa was a rock band from Gainesville, FL, United States, founded by Travis Tooke and Jack Griego after the accident that involved the band For Squirrels, killing members Jack Vigliatura and Bill White and tour manager Tim Bender. Griego and Tooke suffered multiple injuries, but survived the crash.
A few months after the accident, Tooke and Griego regrouped with school friend Andy Lord on bass and Tooke taking over on vocals. In February 1996, the new lineup began by playing a few low-key shows centered around classic For Squirrels songs and a selection of covers under the pseudonym Revlover. Eventually, they resurrected the For Squirrels moniker and began writing and performing new material, favoring a heavier grunge sound.
By late 1996, the trio was playing under the name Subrosa. In the summer of 1997, they released their only record under this name, "Never Bet the Devil Your Head", on Sony Records, to decent reviews but poor sales. Second guitarist Mike Amish was later added, which was followed by a tour supporting popular alternative rock act Creed. Griego eventually parted ways with the group and was replaced in the band’s final years by Rusty Valentine. They disbanded in 2001.
3) Subrosa is an acoustic three-piece hailing from the Midlands, UK. They play a mix of pop, folk, soul and rock inspired guitar. The two guitarists have a background in post hardcore and progressive rock. The vocalist comes from a background in soul and jazz funk. Official website: http://www.subrosamusic.co.uk
4) See Sub Rosa for the Chicago based indie group.
Attack On Golden Mountain
SubRosa Lyrics
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In my shadow
Walk just behind me
Never stray
The sun is setting
Mountains on fire
We're so alone here
Sing a lullaby, sleep now
It's just a dream, sleep now
This can't be real, sleep now
The starlight marks
The path of the fearful
The ice caves glitter
In the dark
They're coming fast now
Blood on the snow
He holds her hand
Shuts her lifeless eyes
It's just a dream, sleep now
This can't be real, sleep now
The cold invites, sleep now
Open wide the gates
Horns sound from the bay
Open wide the gates
Don't look back in vain
You are like a swan
Trapped in ice
Beautiful, strong
And now I'm alone
This can't be real, sleep now
The cold invites, sleep now
I've found my peace, sleep now
The lyrics to SubRosa's "Attack On Golden Mountain" depict a hauntingly beautiful scene of a mountain landscape erupting in chaos and destruction as two people face their imminent demise. The opening lines of "Walk just behind me, in my shadow. Walk just behind me, never stray" suggest a protective and domineering relationship dynamic. The following lines, "The sun is setting, mountains on fire. We're so alone here, don't go far" creates a dark, apocalyptic atmosphere. The urgency of the situation is emphasized by the repeated plea to "Sleep now" as they try to make sense of the violence and terror surrounding them.
The lyrics then describe the scene of the attack in vivid detail, with "The starlight marks, the path of the fearful. The ice caves glitter, in the dark," heightening the sense of otherworldliness and surrealism. As the attackers approach, the singer mourns the loss of their loved one, "He holds her hand, shuts her lifeless eyes," as they cling to the hope that what's happening is just a dream, "It's just a dream, sleep now. This can't be real, sleep now."
The final lines of the song, "Open wide the gates, horns sound from the bay. Open wide the gates, don't look back in vain," create an eerie sense of finality and a dread of the unknown. The closing lines, "You are like a swan, trapped in ice. Beautiful, strong. And now I'm alone. This can't be real, sleep now. The cold invites, sleep now. I've found my peace, sleep now," serve as both a desperate plea to wake up from a nightmare and a melancholic acceptance of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk just behind me
Follow me closely and do not stray
In my shadow
Stay behind me and do not be seen
Walk just behind me
Continue to follow me closely
Never stray
Do not wander away from me
The sun is setting
It is becoming dark outside
Mountains on fire
The sky is lit up with bright colors
We're so alone here
We are isolated and without companionship
Don't go far
Do not venture too far away from me
Sing a lullaby, sleep now
Sing a calming song and rest
It's just a dream, sleep now
Convince yourself that this is not really happening and rest
This can't be real, sleep now
Assure yourself that what is happening is not true and rest
The starlight marks
The stars serve as a guide
The path of the fearful
Those who are afraid follow the stars to safety
The ice caves glitter
The icy caverns reflect light, appearing to sparkle
In the dark
Amidst a lack of light
They're coming fast now
The attackers are approaching quickly
Blood on the snow
Evidence of violence and death
He holds her hand
A man's final moments with a loved one
Shuts her lifeless eyes
Closes the eyes of someone who has died
Open wide the gates
Allow entry into a place
Horns sound from the bay
The sound of a warning alarm
Don't look back in vain
Do not regret your decision to leave
You are like a swan
You are beautiful and graceful
Trapped in ice
Stuck and unable to move
Beautiful, strong
Exhibiting qualities of strength and beauty
And now I'm alone
I am now without your companionship
I've found my peace, sleep now
I have come to terms with my situation and can now rest
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Abhorrent Création tapes
Incredible Band and Album ! Thanks for sharing this brillant sound !!
Akhin
This music is breathtaking !!
Salobatera
beautiful band
worldwindow
The album is feckin amazing.
Daniel
Yeah, great track, no doubt.
DoomMantia
Damn, there was an amazing live video of this song but I can't find it anymore. Most probably taken down :-(
TalesFromTheBuzzard
It's like the earth opened up and started roaring at me ... from Utah. Totally unexpected. Yall fucking rule.
MusicOfAdam
"Everything happens for a reason." This was no accident.
Sha Raman
How can you claim biblical inerrancy when the oldest known copy of the New Testament contains two books that are no longer canon.
thrashgordon88
v regardless... this sounds bloody awesome!