Artist bio

Mawcore Biography: Mawcore is an Alternative Modern Hard Art Rock band, from America, driven to “Flood our World with Hope-Driven Fearless Rock”. Pulling in core elements of grinding guitars, pulsing bass, pounding drums, layered electronica sounds and soring vocals, Mawcore has created their brand of Alt. Modern Hard Art Rock. The band draws upon musical influences from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and carries into the present day, stretching and barreling onward towards eternity. From the Hebrew word, meaning “Wellspring”, Mawcore taps into the central line of the hopeless, with a continual supply of hope and life, through faith-based lyrics and a mended-heart filled message Mawcore was formed from the ashes of the former internationally distributed band, Blushing Well, who shared their music with thousands all around the world. They shared the stage with Skillet, Red, Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, Jeremy Camp, Pillar and countless others. Their music was distributed internationally through Nightmare Records and played by radio stations in The Philippines, Yugoslavia, Norway, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Italy and the United States. Although the past had crumbled, the three remaining members Joshua, Jeremy and Jeff found themselves with wounds being healed by the music within their core. Being joined by a variety of other musicians and eventually now permanent guitarist Ben, the programming talents of Chris, and the drumming skills of Ryan, they crafted a sound uniquely their own. Each member brings their own reason to keep them going: Jeremy: “For me, life without music is no life at all. I breathe it. I live it. Being in Mawcore is an amplifier for the music in my head”; Ben: “Music has shown me that there is a way to overcome fears and insecurities. When faith is tested, there is strength to be found in music with a message”; Jeff: “There is new life when the musician gets to share the journey with his offspring. The journey grows deeper and the passion more fervent when you are fighting for the life of others”; Joshua “If you cut me, I bleed music! This is such a deep part of my healing and knowing that we are sharing this healing with others, has made it all the more intense”; Chris: “The things that once made me feel undone and hurt, I now use to embrace others in their healing. This new journey has played a part in helping me believe that there is always hope and redemption”. These passionate members are fueling the forward motion that is Mawcore! In this life, which can be full of disappointment and difficulties, music can be an avenue by which we can find hope again. Mawcore is on a mission to do just that. Ben Perry: Guitars-Rhythm Jeff Redding: Guitars-Lead Ryan Rice: Drums Jeremy Redding: Bass Joshua Redding: Lead Vocal and Keys Chris Strupp: Programming and Tech

Title

Bottom Feed-Forshaw Mix

Artist Statement

Bottom Feed-Forshaw Mix video is a Modern Hard Alternative Rock release, from Mawcore, in support of their first official single, "Bottom Feed-Forshaw Mix", from their full length release "Mud Man". Bottom Feed is a raise your fist in the air hard rock anthem that is meant to inspire those who feel trampled and beaten down by the negativity in this word. Produced and mixed by Justin Forshaw of As We Ascend and Wild North West Studios, this anthem speaks against the many voices that will try to tell us we can't succeed after failure. This song is a voice calling to all those have been beaten down, to rise up against the negativity and realize we are forgiven, redeemed and more than conquerors.

How it fits into contest

When we put on the full armor of God, we will be able to stand against the attacks from the powers and principalities of the air. When we are attacked and pushed down, we will be strengthened to rise up and lift our hands into the air knowing we are free from chains of the enemy. We may be troubled on every side. We may be cast down, but we are not defeated. In the armor of the Lord we will rise up from the bottom and be more than conquerors.

Credits

Music written and performed by: Ben Perry, Joshua Redding, Ryan Rice, Jeremy Redding and Jeff Redding.
Track mixed and mastered by: Justin Forshaw of As We Ascend and Wild Northwest Studios
Video Filmed and Edited by: J P Embrey

How to Purchase this Artwork

Song can be purchased as a Single through all online sources including: https://open.spotify.com/track/2flEqsssR3LLR6oZiJyMED , https://music.apple.com/us/album/bottom-feed-forshaw-mix/1467227856?i=1467227870 , www.mawcore.com/music
Bottom Feed-Forshaw Mix is also a part of the full album: "Mud Man" which is available in limited physical cd's or online digital through: Itunes, CDBaby, Amazon, Mawcore.com , Google Music and pretty much anywhere.

Transcript / Lyrics

Bottom Feed
I’m a liar-or so I’m told-disqualified in the anger-by which you are controlled-I’m a deifier-of all your schemes- crush my spirit-but you can’t have my dreams
You push me down-to the bottom to feed
Beat and tear my flesh-just to watch me bleed
Your crown of scorn- adorn and pierce through my skin
Death’s chains can’t hold-a man free within
I’m a fool- for listening to you-critically disapproving all I do-I’m an outcast-Your point of view-your past haunts you-but I am starting new
You push me down-to the bottom to feed
Beat and tear my flesh-just to watch me bleed
Your crown of scorn- adorn and pierce through my skin
Death’s chains can’t hold-a man free within
Still small voice-Spoke to my soul-fear swept through me-as it gained control-you are mine-peace be still-for the first time in my life-I feel-Alive-I feel ALIVE!
You push me down-to the bottom to feed
Beat and tear my flesh-just to watch me bleed
Your crown of scorn- adorn and pierce through my skin
Death’s chains can’t hold-a man free within
©2019 Mawcore Music and Joshua Redding

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