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.
Beneath the Crown
SubRosa Lyrics
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Don't swallow their sugared seeds of poison
Their Da'ath leads to that black moonrise
Where the bodies stack up to the rafters
We touch the planets yet we're no closer to the heavens
We gaze at the stars from our pig trough
We map the silver depths of the ocean
Spare me from your kingdom
Born without a coin in my mouth
I still crawl toward the sun
Hands in the cracks of the walls of your mind
I dismantle your thoughts
Eating grapes in dens of steel
Buffing that old carnage wheel
Sitting safe on marble thrones
Perched atop levees of bones
The lyrics of SubRosa's "Beneath the Crown" speak of the dangers of following blindly towards the "enlightened" and the lies they feed. The singer warns against succumbing to their sweet-tasting lies, for it leads to the darkness where the body count rises. The next stanza speaks of how humanity has achieved so much in terms of understanding and exploration, yet is still mired in its own selfishness and indulgence. Even with all the advances, we're still no closer to understanding the true nature of the universe we inhabit. The singer laments the pitiful reality of how humanity indulges in luxury while bathing in the blood of those we resent. The next passage speaks of a longing to be spared from this kingdom, indicating the singer does not wish to be a part of this reality. The final section speaks of a persistence despite the odds, born without privilege yet still striving towards the light. The singer seeks to dismantle the thoughts of the inhumane and all the while indulging in luxury, taking advantage of his status.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tread the path of the enlightened
Don't blindly follow those who claim to be enlightened, without questioning the validity of their teachings.
Don't swallow their sugared seeds of poison
Don't be fooled by their sweet-sounding, but potentially harmful teachings.
Their Da'ath leads to that black moonrise
Their knowledge leads to a dark, negative outcome.
Where the bodies stack up to the rafters
Their teachings will result in many casualties.
We touch the planets yet we're no closer to the heavens
As humans, we may have achieved impressive technological feats, but it has not brought us any closer to divine beings.
We gaze at the stars from our pig trough
Although we are capable of looking to the stars and beyond, we remain immersed in our own self-centeredness and ignorance.
We map the silver depths of the ocean
We explore the depths of the ocean and gain new knowledge, but it does not change our fundamental nature.
While we bathe in the blood of the hated
As we pursue our own self-interest and quest for power, we harm and destroy those who stand in our way.
Spare me from your kingdom
I want nothing to do with those who seek to rule over others and impose their will on them by force.
Born without a coin in my mouth
I was not born into wealth or privilege.
I still crawl toward the sun
Despite my humble beginnings, I am determined to achieve great things and reach for the stars.
Hands in the cracks of the walls of your mind
I seek to understand the hidden depths of your thoughts and beliefs.
I dismantle your thoughts
I challenge and deconstruct your beliefs, exposing their weaknesses.
Eating grapes in dens of steel
The wealthy indulge in decadent luxuries, heedless of the suffering of those around them.
Buffing that old carnage wheel
They perpetuate the cycle of violence and destruction, without thought for the consequences.
Sitting safe on marble thrones
Those in power surround themselves with opulence and luxury, while others suffer and die.
Perched atop levees of bones
Their wealth and power rests on the backs of those who have been crushed by their rule.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.