1) SUBVERSION UK - Dynamic metal band (so called because of ever changing genre relevance). The music is designed to mutate throughout their début album release "Lest We Forget".
So far the band can be heard to take influence from;
- Epic style sound track artists such as; Hanz Zimmer, Two steps from hell, Immediate music
- Djent Metal such as; Mnemic, Meshuggah, Threat Signal, Tesseract
- Melodic Metal such as: Soilwork, In Flames, Scar Symmetry
- Folk Metal such as: Equilibrium, Eluveitie.
Other influences include: Three Days Grace, Dead by April, Enya, Nine Inch Nails.
Band Members:
Jay Shields - Vox
Kai Giritli - Guitars/Vox/Audio engineering
Sean Moxom - Guitars
Rich Lawry-Johns - Bass
Ben Atkinson - Drums
EP Tracks from Free Christmas EP release "Transcend" include the following:
1. Butchered (Redux 2013)
2. What We Are Entitled (Redux 2013)
3. Revelation
4. Novation
Album Tracks from début release "Lest We Forget" include the following:
1. The City Is Hell
2. In To The City
3. Seizure
4. Butchered
5. To Gain Your Gaze
6. In order to live
7. Te Odio
8. 25 Days
9. What We Are Entitled
10. Failed Alliance
11. Bypass
12. Ultrinque Parato
13. Treason (Beyond Forgiveness)
14. Overwhelming odds
15. Lest We Forget
16. So Many, So Few
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2) French band from the mid 1970s. Subversion's schizophrenic sensibility is actually pretty far removed from what you might expect from a label principally known for issuing psychotropic electronic rock. No, the only thing Subversion are subverting on their one eponymous LP is a cohesive sonic identity, the variable symphonic rock postures they strike here ranging from dewy early Pulsar-like Floydianisms to genteel loungy jazz rock to Ame Son/Total Issue-style pop prog to clumsy gypsy jazz to abstract electronics with very little in the way of a through-line to tie it all together.
3) Black metal band
4) Sludge band
5) Punk band from St Albans, UK
6) Australian hardcore band
7) A hardsound dj/production duo Milan/Based collaborating since 2007.
8) Death Metal band from Vancouver, Canada. They have three songs which feature on the GRRRR!! Compilation put together and produced by Devin Townsend of Strapping Young Lad fame. The songs are: Prototype, Christ Disruptor and Prefabricator. Members on the compilation are: Jim Hun - vocals, Walter Mason - guitar, Stuart Carruthers - bass, Derek Rockall - guitar, Jason Mosdell - drums. According to the inner notes, the bass player "has done extensive touring as a hired member of Dave Lomarbdo's (ex-Slayer) Grip Inc."
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Born of the Sun
Subversion Lyrics
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Imagine the world as its infant
It was born again so we could rise again an endless cycle
Orion why have you forsaken us?
If the gods above could see you now
It makes me proud
Mathematically it is impossible to be unique
Soaked in violence in blood we dance
Freaks of nature we're just a molecular reconstruction
Some will say that we try to stay away
But there will be no doubt that we will be cast out
This is our story, an everlasting impression
This is our glory, just wait and see what we've become
Yes this must be worth it we must exhibit
We've been living a lie
One more time hear us
Reconciliation
I own these darkened lands
All the time I've spent in this daze
All the paths I've tread in life's maze
I cannot be the one that must collate these minds
We were believed so brave it seems, just this one time
Oh I've been led astray
Yeah I don't wanna be the one to question their faith
After all I'm born unto this Earth I bare no shame
I've set out to show the world I'm here to stay!
The first verse of Subversion's song Born Of The Sun talks about an empire that was born from the sun. In the context of the lyrics, it refers to the birth or beginning of the world, and how it started as an infant or a new creation. The lyrics also suggest that this birth was part of an endless cycle that allows humanity to rise again and again. The second line, "It was born again so we could rise again an endless cycle," emphasizes this idea of recurring cycles in human history. However, the reference to Orion in the lyrics alludes to the gods above who have forsaken humanity, perhaps signaling a warning that there may be an end to this cycle.
The second verse discusses human uniqueness, and the fact that mathematically it is impossible for anyone to be truly unique. The lyrics suggest that humans are born with the belief of being unique but are instead just a molecular reconstruction of nature. The reference to "soaked in violence in blood we dance" points to the idea that humans are inherently violent, and this violence is a part of their nature. The lyrics also suggest that some people may try to avoid this violence in life, but there will be no doubt that eventually, they will be cast out.
In the chorus, the lyrics emphasize the need to exhibit worth and show the world that one is here to stay. The lines "reconciliation, I own these darkened lands" suggest that there is a need for peace and reconciliation in a world that is often dark and full of violence. Finally, the lyrics talk about a desire to be brave and question one's faith, indicating a need for deeper reflection and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the empire born of the sun
The world we live in is like an empire, created and shaped by the natural forces of the sun.
Imagine the world as its infant
If the world is like an empire, then we must imagine it in its early stages of infancy - much like a newborn baby.
It was born again so we could rise again an endless cycle
The world undergoes cycles of death and rebirth, and we as humans are a part of this continuing process.
Orion why have you forsaken us?
A question posed to the heavens, wondering if the natural order of things has abandoned us in our modern world.
If the gods above could see you now
A rhetorical question that highlights how the gods may view humanity in the present day, and how far we have come or devolved.
It makes me proud
Despite their hardships, the singer takes some small measure of pride in humanity's achievements.
Mathematically it is impossible to be unique
In a mathematical sense, everyone and everything is unique by definition - though this is hard to grasp when compared to others.
We are hysterically born to believe that we are
Our belief in our own uniqueness is almost irrational, but we cling to it because it gives us meaning.
Soaked in violence in blood we dance
Human history is filled with violence and bloodshed, but we continue to dance and revel in the chaos and destruction.
Freaks of nature we're just a molecular reconstruction
Despite our grand aspirations, we are nothing more than a collection of basic molecules that have been strung together in a complex and unpredictable way.
Some will say that we try to stay away
It is possible that some people may try to distance themselves from humanity's brutality and self-destructive tendencies.
But there will be no doubt that we will be cast out
Even those who try to remove themselves from the fray will find it impossible to do so, as we are all a part of the same interconnected system.
This is our story, an everlasting impression
Humanity's history is a long and complicated story that has shaped the world around us, leaving a permanent mark for all to see.
This is our glory, just wait and see what we've become
Despite everything, there is still a sense of optimism that humanity will ultimately overcome its darker tendencies and achieve greatness.
Yes this must be worth it we must exhibit
The singer believes that their struggles are justified if they can prove that humanity is capable of greatness and progress.
We've been living a lie
It is possible that humanity has been deceiving itself about its own capabilities and its role in the grand scheme of things.
One more time hear us
The singer calls out for attention, hoping to make their message heard and to inspire others to action.
Reconciliation
A desire to heal and make amends for past mistakes and transgressions.
I own these darkened lands
Despite the darkness and turmoil that may surround them, the singer takes ownership of their own life and their immediate surroundings.
All the time I've spent in this daze
The singer reflects on the time they have spent in a sort of mental fog or confusion, struggling to make sense of the world around them.
All the paths I've tread in life's maze
The singer has traveled many different paths in their life, but they have yet to find one that truly resonates with them.
I cannot be the one that must collate these minds
The singer does not feel responsible for shaping or guiding others' thoughts and opinions - they must find their own way to navigate the world.
We were believed so brave it seems, just this one time
There have been moments in human history where we have shown tremendous bravery and resilience, despite our generally violent and chaotic nature.
Oh I've been led astray
The singer is admitting to their own mistakes or failures, and acknowledging that they may have been misguided in the past.
Yeah I don't wanna be the one to question their faith
The singer does not want to challenge others' beliefs, even if they may not agree with them themselves.
After all I'm born unto this Earth I bare no shame
The singer acknowledges their own place in the world, and does not feel guilty or ashamed about their existence.
I've set out to show the world I'm here to stay!
The singer is determined to make their mark on the world, and to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with.
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.