All parts of the album Tiger and the Duke were recorded individually and each member was only able to hear the part they contributed to the album. The only member who heard the whole album during its recording process was Balling. The group released their next album Lover, the Lord Has Left Us... on May 30th, 2006.
Keith Goodwin was announced as one of the vocalists for the next album, taking on the pseudonym of 'The Penguin'.
The Sound of Animals Fighting have only performed live four times, all of which were released on a DVD, entitled "We Must Become The Change We Want To See". Three of their four shows took place in California (Anaheim, L.A., and San Diego), USA, and one in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
With the release of The Ocean And The Sun, the band issued a series of 400 masks, 100 of each of 4 designs, paired with a 7" for a limited preorder of the album. This was the first and only vinyl release and novelty item sold by the band.
In 2022 the band would be revived with a similar line-up as before, and would release the 4 track EP "APESHIT" (their first musical content in 14 years) to promote their 13 date tour across the US in January of 2023.
Original Lineup(Tiger And The Duke):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Lead Guitar), Lead Vocals/Guitar for Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for Rx Bandits.
The Tiger - Randy "R2K" Strohmeyer (Guitar), Guitar for Finch.
The Tortoise - Derek Doherty (Bass), Bass for Finch.
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Bear - Chris Fudurich (Mixing and Programming), Produced for Rx Bandits, Nada Surf, and Allister.
The Raven - Marc Mcknight (Artwork), Bass for Atreyu.
The Swan - Vanessa Chibba (Public Relations)
The Dog - Chris Haynie (Author of Story that Accompanies the Music)
The Ferret - Kyle Homme (Engineer)
The Octopus - Charlie Adams (Patrone)
The Armadillo - Rich Zahniser (Engineer, Vocals), Ex-Hippos
The Llamma - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns
Previous Lineup(Lover, The Lord Has Left Us...):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Lead Guitar), Lead Vocals/Guitar for the Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for the Rx Bandits.
The Hyena - Ryan Baker (Recording, Mixing).
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Giraffe - Stephen O'Malley (Album Artwork), Guitarist for Sunn O))).
The Ram - Craig Owens (Vocals), former Vocalist of Chiodos and Cinematic Sunrise.
The Penguin - Keith Goodwin (Vocals), Vocalist for Days Away and Good Old War.
The Wolf - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns.
Previous Lineup (The Ocean and The Sun):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Guitar, Bass, and Production), Lead Vocals/Guitar for the Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for the Rx Bandits.
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Wolf - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns provides guest vocals on "On The Occasion Of Wet Snow"
Current Lineup (APESHIT):
The Nightingale - Rich Balling (Vocals), formerly of the Rx Bandits.
The Walrus - Matt Embree (Guitar, Bass, and Production), Lead Vocals/Guitar for the Rx Bandits.
The Lynx - Chris Tsagakis (Drums), Drums for the Rx Bandits.
The Skunk - Anthony Green (Vocals), Vocalist for Circa Survive.
The Wolf - Matthew Kelly (Vocals), Vocalist for The Autumns
The Penguin - Keith Goodwin (Vocals), Vocalist for Days Away and Good Old War.
Jonathan Hischke (Bass) and Steve Choi (Guitar and Keyboard) are also in the touring lineup, however have not been listed with monikers.
The Heretic
The Sound of Animals Fighting Lyrics
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It's starting to bleed
And couldn't be stopped, that's justice
Incredible luck, to lift and be struck
What curious things..
A moment to think, before we will sing
The beauties alined, so sweetly
Don't be afraid...
Does this look like that?
(My bumpkin boy)
How cruel you get
I've started again
(My bumpkin boy)
To miss your hands
What carnage you've left
(My bumpkin boy)
And you were dead
Remember your flesh
(My bumpkin boy)
To see us break
Our souls are unrest
What kind of pride is this?
Dry your, dry your eyes
They'll salt his wounds
If burning the flesh means finding the one
Does this look like that?
(My bumpkin boy)
How cruel you get
I've started again
(My bumpkin boy)
To miss your hands
What carnage you've left
(My bumpkin boy)
And you were dead
Remember your flesh
(My bumpkin boy)
To see us break
(Flesh is heretic
My body is a witch
I am burning it)
My bumpkin boy
How cruel you get
I've started again
My bumpkin boy
To miss your hand...
The Sound of Animals Fighting's song The Heretic is a haunting track that infuses elements of post-hardcore and experimental rock, allowing for a visceral yet ethereal sound. The song seems to be meditating on the theme of revenge, justice, and self-destruction, with the lyrics -- "Inevitably it's starting to bleed / and couldn't be stopped, that's justice" -- suggesting that the singer has reached a tipping point where they can no longer turn back. There is a sense of reckoning that is taking place, with the line "what kind of pride is this?" perhaps indicating that the singer recognizes that their actions may have gone too far. Nonetheless, there is a cathartic aspect to the song's imagery of burning flesh and unrestful souls, suggesting that there can be a power in self-destruction and retribution.
The repeated refrain of "does this look like that? / how cruel you get" adds to the song's overall sense of confusion and uncertainty. The singer seems to be struggling to make sense of their circumstances, and may be presenting a nuanced critique of revenge culture. The line "my body is a witch / I am burning it" also adds to the song's dark, symbolic imagery. The song ultimately urges listeners not to be afraid, which could be interpreted as a call to stand up for oneself, even if that means engaging in self-destructive behavior. Overall, The Heretic is a complex and thought-provoking song that speaks to the human experience of grudges, violence and ultimately, the quest for catharsis.
Line by Line Meaning
Inevitably
Without exception, this situation will occur
It's starting to bleed
The issue at hand is beginning to negatively impact those involved
And couldn't be stopped, that's justice
It's not possible to prevent what's happening, but it's fair it's playing out as it does
Incredible luck, to lift and be struck
An unanticipated and fortunate opportunity led to an unfortunate outcome
What curious things..
How strange and unexpected this situation is
A moment to think, before we will sing
It's important to take some time to evaluate and consider before acting
The beauties alined, so sweetly
The positive aspects of this situation came together in a perfect way
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid
There's no need to feel scared
Don't be afraid...
Please don't be frightened.
Does this look like that?
Does this resemble something I've seen before?
(My bumpkin boy)
Addressing someone fondly, perhaps in a patronizing way
How cruel you get
How mean you can be
I've started again
I've gotten carried away once more
To miss your hands
I'm regretting losing your help
What carnage you've left
The aftermath of what's happened is devastating
And you were dead
You were gone
Remember your flesh
Thinking back on what you used to be made of
To see us break
Watching someone else cause us pain and chaos
Our souls are unrest
We're uneasy and unsettled inside
What kind of pride is this?
This problem arose from someone feeling overly confident and stubborn
Dry your, dry your eyes
Stop crying, try to stay calm
They'll salt his wounds
Others will take advantage of his vulnerabilities
If burning the flesh means finding the one
If causing harm leads to a positive outcome
(Flesh is heretic
The tangible, physical parts of us are condemned
My body is a witch
The singer's body is accused of something bad, like a witch accused of practicing magic
I am burning it)
Trying to destroy what's bad within themselves
(My bumpkin boy)
Fondly addressing someone, potentially patronizing
How cruel you get
How mean you can be
I've started again
Getting carried away once more
To miss your hand...
Regretting the help someone used to provide
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Sinking Night
Inevitably
It's starting to bleed
And couldn't be stopped, that's justice
Incredible luck, to lift and be struck
What curious things..
A moment to think, before we will sing
The beauties alined, so sweetly
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid
Don't be afraid...
Does this look like that?
(My bumpkin boy)
How cruel you get
I've started again
(My bumpkin boy)
To miss your hands
What carnage you've left
(My bumpkin boy)
And you were dead
Remember your flesh
(My bumpkin boy)
To see us break
Our souls are unrest
What kind of pride is this?
Dry your, dry your eyes
They'll salt his wounds
If burning the flesh means finding the one
Does this look like that?
(My bumpkin boy)
How cruel you get
I've started again
(My bumpkin boy)
To miss your hands
What carnage you've left
(My bumpkin boy)
And you were dead
Remember your flesh
(My bumpkin boy)
To see us break
(Flesh is heretic
My body is a witch
I am burning it)
My bumpkin boy
How cruel you get
I've started again
My bumpkin boy
To miss your hand...
Jordan J
I’m actually INFURIATED that this only has 5k views. How? This is one of the best tracks I’ve ever heard, I found it years and years ago. At least it hit 750k on Spotify. It’s not about numbers, it’s about the amount of people who could be inspired by this incredible song
Jordan J
@This Is Chris That’s good, they deserve it
This Is Chris
There are much, much earlier downloads with higher view counts.
GuiFFI
Such a beautiful underrated song
Sinking Night
Inevitably
It's starting to bleed
And couldn't be stopped, that's justice
Incredible luck, to lift and be struck
What curious things..
A moment to think, before we will sing
The beauties alined, so sweetly
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid
Don't be afraid...
Does this look like that?
(My bumpkin boy)
How cruel you get
I've started again
(My bumpkin boy)
To miss your hands
What carnage you've left
(My bumpkin boy)
And you were dead
Remember your flesh
(My bumpkin boy)
To see us break
Our souls are unrest
What kind of pride is this?
Dry your, dry your eyes
They'll salt his wounds
If burning the flesh means finding the one
Does this look like that?
(My bumpkin boy)
How cruel you get
I've started again
(My bumpkin boy)
To miss your hands
What carnage you've left
(My bumpkin boy)
And you were dead
Remember your flesh
(My bumpkin boy)
To see us break
(Flesh is heretic
My body is a witch
I am burning it)
My bumpkin boy
How cruel you get
I've started again
My bumpkin boy
To miss your hand...
Urapizzaship !
Super band supered 🖤
Ty Smith
Never gets old
OK
Almost forgot about this one... the ol ace in the hole “you’ve never heard it”
C Madd
HELL YEAH!
Don Julio the boss
thank you......:) you are a hero