Aardvark - 'Fight Back' (official visualizer video)

Look in my eyes of blue, watch the colour fading away
As I accept my fate, It’s a grim, darkened winter’s day
Watch the pain, on my face
Yesterday should fall to memory but not today
I wanna show you, I’m no disgrace
But all you see is an animal in my face

Why won’t you look at me?
You won’t make me plead

Now I’ve seen it, and so will you
you just don't scare me anymore
I’ll show you what I am, I’m not as weak
I’m rotten to the core

Don’t lock me out, I wont ask again
You need to see this, don’t look away

Now that you’ve seen myself,
The way I’m meant to be seen
You push me back to the ground,
Make me scrub ‘til your boots are pristine
Can’t stand it, for much longer
I’m gonna snap and risk all I’ve suffered for
You said you’d help me, to be happy
But I’m weeping as I sleep on the cold, wet floor

You lied to me
I’m gonna make you see

Now you've seen it, your eyes are open
Look how the tables turn
You finally see me now, no longer on the ground
Face in the dirt
I’ve lost the will to put up with you for a second more.

FIGHT BACK
I’ve taken charge
STAND UP
And see the truth
FIGHT BACK
I’m in command
STAND DOWN
You’re in my hand
I know you’re waiting to see paradise
You won't find it here

Don’t try to get away,
I’ve clipped your wings you’re not getting out
You’ve had your fun with me,
Now you’re gonna scream and shout
I’ve just begun, this is gonna be fun
Now i’ve seen it, and so will you
You just don't scare me anymore
I’ll show you what I am, I’m not as weak
I’m rotten to the core
I’ve lost the will to put up
With you for a second more.

FIGHT BACK
I’ve taken charge
STAND UP
And see the truth
FIGHT BACK
I’m in command
STAND DOWN
You’re in my hand
I know you’re waiting to see paradise
You won't find it here
FIGHT BACK
The end is near
STAND UP
Stay holding out
FIGHT BACK
I won’t give in
STAND DOWN
Stop begging
I know you’re looking for that sweet relief
But it isn't here
FIGHT BACK

Νέο συγκρότημα οι Aardvark. Σχηματίσθηκαν προ τριετίας στην Μελβούρνη και μας συστήνονται ως «four vagrants making hard ‘n heavy music». Μας παρουσιάστηκαν πέρυσι με το ομώνυμο single και πλέον αναμένουν την κυκλοφορία του πρώτου "ολοκληρωμένου" τους δίσκου.

Φέρει τον τίτλο "Tough Love" και θα "βγει" στα μέσα του επόμενου μήνα (15 Μαρτίου 2024) σε cd, βινύλιο και ψηφιακή μορφή μέσω της μέσω της δισκογραφική εταιρείας Dying Victims Productions, η οποία μας λέει σχετικά:

«like a thunderous storm, the new HEAVY METAL force Aardvark has taken over Melbourne's traditional metal scene. Time to head on!»

Την τετραμελή Αυστραλιανή μπάντα αποτελούν ο Ed Vaark (κιθάρα, φωνή), ο Danny Smith (μπάσο), ο Dylan Lieberman (τύμπανα) και η Sorcha Wilcox (κιθάρα).

Δελτίο τύπου: «Not to be confused with the cult ‘70s prog band, Australia’s Aardvark are a classic heavy metal quartet hailing from Melbourne.

Born from a desire to bring the masses together with the biting forces of power and honesty, Aardvark aim to prove there is weight to sincerity and strength in vulnerability.

The band's twin-guitar attack keeps fists pumping with tough-yet-melodic riffs, while their thunderous rhythm section drives the tank forward with unyielding brawn.

Formed in 2021, Aardvark burst onto the Australian heavy metal scene seemingly out of nowhere with an increasingly packed weekly residency at the iconic Tote Hotel in August 2023, followed quickly by a sold-out launch show for their debut 7” single.

The Aardvark hasn't slowed down since, with a blistering run of local shows and upcoming supports in 2024 for Cirith Ungol and Riot City.

Now that tank is ready to plow down the gates with the debut album Tough Love.

With its cover art encapsulating all their central themes, Tough Love proves the full potential of Aardvark and that they band is good on their word.

With nine tracks clocking in at 44 minutes, Tough Love is a compendium of songs that present a tough, masculine vulnerability, a mixture of personal anthems and mythical journeys that offer a pertinent contrast of escapism and self-reflection.

With a sound somewhere between NWOBHM and traditional heavy metal, Tough Love aims to impact with a mix of mid-tempo rockers, poignant ballads, and attacking speed.

Reverential to the past but by no means blinkered by it, Aardvark inject their own personality and panache into 1983-vintage heavy metal: moody, melodic, dynamic, and dashing.

If Conan the Barbarian could shed a tear, he’d do it listening to Tough Love!»