TRC were formed in spring 2003 and shortly after their formation they released their much discussed split Demo with fellow new blood band Prowler and instantly became one of the most talked about bands in the London scene the demo is now very hard to find and is also referred to as a joke by the band.
Drawing influences from all over and combining harsh, street influenced Hardcore with strict underground UK Hip Hop and Grime. Their first EP was “North West Kings”. Some comparisons can be made to bands like Krutch, Irate and early E Town Concrete, but despite these comparisons, TRC are considered to have a sound that is strictly their own.
In 2004 TRC self-released ‘North West Kings’ EP and in 2007 released the 10 track album ‘Destroy and Rebuild.’ This release has seen the band grow dramatically and step towards pastures new. The band also had a line up change which included the bands drummer Chris Robson moving to Vocals and recruiting new guitarist Charlie Wilson (formerly from 50 Caliber, Bun Dem Out and The King Blues)
In 2009 TRC released The Revolution Continues E.P five tracks featuring London’s Greatest Love Story and Bastard. The music video for London’s Greatest Love Story became viral and is still one of the bands biggest tracks to date.
In 2010 the band release their single “Go Hard or Go Home” which entered into the itunes alternative chats top 20, Later that year the band did a 4 week UK tour with “Lower Than Atlantis” and then a string of dates with Gallows and Bring Me The Horizon.
2011 they released of their new album, ‘Bright Lights’, which due to a number of line up changes the band consider it their debut. The music video for the lead track “H.A.T.E.R.S” stars their drummer Lasselle Lewis as a traffic warden the rest of the band also had small cameo roles.
In the summer of 2011 TRC appeared at Download Festival, Ghost Festival and Hevy Fest and put on some of there best live performances to date.
In early 2012 their former guitarist Miles Langford re-joined the band as the bass guitarist, How ever this was short lived and the band later recruited former Tides of Virtue and Pay No Respects bassist Oliver Reece.
TRC were nominated as "Best British Band" at the 2012 Metal Hammer Awards this was the first award nomination for the band.
The band then toured the UK with The Acacia Strain and BWP were they recorded the video footage for the single "TEAMUK" many people considered this to be the best song the band has done to date it entered at number 2 on scuzz TVs most requested chat and was played by Dan P Carter, Mike Davis, Ferne Cotton and Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1 Zane Lowe was the first time TRC had been played on prime time radio. The band also signed a licensing deal with No Sleep Records are are due to release a re-mastered version of their self titled EP with additional tracks of "TEAMUK" and previously unreleased "Heartless"
The band are currently in the writing process of their new record.
Line up -
Chris Robson - Vocals.
Anthony Carroll - Vocals.
Charlie Wilson - Guitar.
Ben Taylor Dingwall - Guitar.
Oliver Reece - Bass.
Lasselle Lewis - Drums.
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Anthem
TRC Lyrics
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Say what you want, say what you will - TRC remain here still,
We bomb the lines, who gives a fuck? Step to me and come unstuck,
Dont try and slate what you dont understand, this is our life - we live while we can,
THIS LIFE I CHOOSE TO LEAD - FOR ME - NOT YOU - FUCK YOU
TRC putting hard back in the scene, HARDCORE - LBU family,
Fucking fakes, leave this shit, youre not real and youre gonna get cut,
The first lines most important, intergalactic nuisance like flash
alone again, so now all I need is this hallucinogen, but who
actually gives a fuck, in a world where everybody pushes there luck,
when stuck turns to rut, how long till you start giving up, yo all I
want is my cut, so im gonna twist the knife in, intuition of spitting
got me reciting, un-told words that curve with precision and verve,
you observe to, have the nerve to say my whole outlook is tinted,
printed easily becomes cryptic, im a kindred sprit, live by the
minute, half Greek, half English, which means my physique so to
speak leaves females weak
TRC - FOR ME - NOT YOU - FUCK YOU
Let me enter the track just like I’m getting platinum plaques for
this attack, just for heaviness of rap, now fuck everybody else this
is all us, this is all TRC motherfuckers, realistic shit, relax the
clit, relax the clit, when I finger it, when I finger it, no lick
though, only put my dick in though, then im going to smoke what
B.I.G says - that’s endo, now you know im not playing Nintendo, the
X-box or PS2 is what I rock, Smack Down 3 I said, you see no need
for metaphors, when girls are dropping there draws all over floors,
yo, your whores coming at me, coming at A.C, give me some weights and
what ill lift em, hell im spitting now im flipping, right back to
the freestyle composition...
The lyrics of TRC's song "Anthem" speak to the band's resilience and commitment to their music. The opening lines emphasize their unwavering dedication, even in the face of criticism or doubt from others. They stand strong in their identity, both as individuals and as a collective within the "LBU family" of hardcore music. The lyrics also address the presence of "fakes" in the scene, who are not genuine in their passion for the music and are therefore at risk of being cast out. The band members assert their authenticity and determination to stay true to themselves, as expressed in the repeated refrain: "FOR ME - NOT YOU - FUCK YOU."
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer admitting to feeling isolated and seeking solace in drugs. The lyrics are more stream-of-consciousness, with fragmented phrases and wordplay that seem to reflect the singer's jumbled thoughts. However, even in this more introspective section, there is a sense of defiance and energy. The singer describes their own skills as a rapper, using clever wordplay and rhythm to express their angst and frustration. Overall, the lyrics of "Anthem" are a bold statement of TRC's dedication and authenticity, as well as their willingness to speak their minds and challenge the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Unphased we stand here strong, putting all into what we belong,
We are not affected by anything and stand firmly with our beliefs and endeavors.
Say what you want, say what you will - TRC remain here still,
People can say what they want, but we will remain resilient and unchanged.
We bomb the lines, who gives a fuck? Step to me and come unstuck,
We go hard in what we do and do not care about the opinions of others. Those who oppose us will face consequences.
Dont try and slate what you dont understand, this is our life - we live while we can,
Do not criticize something you cannot comprehend. We live our lives to the fullest.
THIS LIFE I CHOOSE TO LEAD - FOR ME - NOT YOU - FUCK YOU
This is my life and my choice, and I do not care about what others think of it.
TRC putting hard back in the scene, HARDCORE - LBU family,
TRC is bringing back the heavy sound and is part of the LBU family.
Fucking fakes, leave this shit, youre not real and youre gonna get cut,
Those who are not genuine should leave this scene, or they will face consequences.
The first lines most important, intergalactic nuisance like flash gordan, got me resorting to the pen again, fucking around, got me alone again, so now all I need is this hallucinogen, but who actually gives a fuck, in a world where everybody pushes there luck,
The beginning of the song is crucial, and it compares the stresses of life to an intergalactic problem. The songwriter has turned to writing again due to personal issues and does not care about others' luck in life.
when stuck turns to rut, how long till you start giving up, yo all I want is my cut, so im gonna twist the knife in, intuition of spitting got me reciting, un-told words that curve with precision and verve, you observe to, have the nerve to say my whole outlook is tinted, printed easily becomes cryptic, im a kindred spirt, live by the minute, half Greek, half English, which means my physique so to speak leaves females weak
When a difficult situation turns into a routine, how long until you give up? The songwriter wants only what is rightfully his and will do whatever it takes to get it. He speaks intuitively and with great skill. Though some may criticize his perspective, he is unique and has a Greek and English background which makes him physically attractive to women.
TRC - FOR ME - NOT YOU - FUCK YOU
TRC is doing this for themselves, and others' opinions do not matter.
Let me enter the track just like I’m getting platinum plaques for this attack, just for heaviness of rap, now fuck everybody else this is all us, this is all TRC motherfuckers, realistic shit, relax the clit, relax the clit, when I finger it, when I finger it, no lick though, only put my dick in though, then im going to smoke what B.I.G says - that’s endo, now you know im not playing Nintendo, the X-box or PS2 is what I rock, Smack Down 3 I said, you see no need for metaphors, when girls are dropping there draws all over floors, yo, your whores coming at me, coming at A.C, give me some weights and what ill lift em, hell im spitting now im flipping, right back to the freestyle composition...
The songwriter compares his performance to someone receiving a platinum trophy. This is a TRC exclusive, and they do not care about anyone else. He uses realistic terms in his lyrics and makes sexual references. He prefers the X-box or PS2 over Nintendo and enjoys playing games where females undress. He talks about lifting weights and goes back to freestyle rapping.
Contributed by Makayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.