go all the way. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. And I absolutely adore him for this and respect him for this. Its very well written, sung and the music is fantastic! Spring 2020 saw Shinedown's unplugged "Deep Dive" tour go up in smoke when . Anyway, I bring this all up because apparently Filter frontman Richard Patrick has been harassing Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers via text, and Myers has decided to post these messages online to show how insane Patrick is. ago I honestly have taken it as a shot at the extreams of both sides, which both sides have. Not only do we need to take care of each other, we need to take care of the planet itself. Nope, but she poured a can of Whipazz on you. Now . He saved me from my vanity.. Photo credit: Paris Visone. This song speaks, specifically, about riots in the streets and burning down cities during the pandemic. Being critical of one means completely against all of them and then going to cancel everyone based on the strawman they built to tear down. section), while Smith counts "If You Only Knew" as his first straight-up love song. Privacy After two years of a politicized pandemic, ideological howling and torpedoing strangers' livelihoods by smartphone, Shinedown is ready to "throw down on the road" and "give people their confidence back." Hence, one type of racket a joyful one can supplant the din of daily existence. On Shinedowns new single, Planet Zero, Smith says the intention was to write a song and take a side. And the entire chorus really hits it "We've had enough of all these pointless points of view (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Just cash the checks, you'll never have to tell the truth (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)" = how our media just throws our there points of view that pander and cashes out at the end of the day with the lies they fell, "While the aliens are coming and we're staring at the sun And the band plays on while the wild things run It's the end of the world, but it sure is fun", But my all time favorite song is the dead don't die. Marking Shinedown's seventh overall studio album, before we even place the magnifying glass over Planet Zero, we must recap its clear companion, ATTENTION ATTENTION. Shinedown talking about cancel . Number 2 would be "sure is fun" because I comprehend it as our media issues and the issues at the border regardless of what opinion you have its a mess. ^ Dumb, ignorant redneck. "I won't lie; I got really angry," Smith explains about the first single. Whatever. there's actually blood flowing through it. "We wanted to come out of the gate crushing," the drummer explains. Photo by Jimmy Fontaine, courtesy Press Here Publicity, Brent Smith of Shinedown Just Wants Honesty, Debuts New Single Planet Zero, Janet Jackson Reveals Michael Jackson Insulted Her About Her Weight in New Documentary, Eric Clapton Discusses New Material, Says Im [For] Freedom of Choice, Follow American Songwriter for More Breaking News, Nashville Bars: 6 Country Stars Who Made Broadway Nashvilles Newest Hot Spot, Behind the Iconic and Androgynous Horses Album Cover by Patti Smith, Meaning Behind Marvin Gayes Sensual Hit Lets Get It On, The Story Behind the Retracted Band Name Natalie Portmans Shaved Head, The 5 Best Eminem Guest VersesFrom The Notorious B.I.G. Think for yourself and beware of the government. Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday If you stay in the same systematic ideology or just do the same thing over and over and over againwhats the definition of insanity? I also didnt get the polio vaccine. But, if you were to pick up their new politically themed t-shirt, would . Then, as revealed in the second verse, said individual runs the risk of being ostracized. lol i knew this song was bogus the moment i heard it. Shinedown claims to be a band that agrees with opinions from both sides, and also disagrees, and with this song theyve actually communicated that, the song could be taken from the perspective of an anti vaxxer, which would be an ironic take from a pov of someone on the left, or can be taken from the perspective of a victimized person on the right, making comments on cancel culture and following herds. All Rights Reserved. All images are their respective owners. at least we all can agree that we like shinedown, haha! and Perhaps anto-vaxers should be considerate of other peoples desire to not be exposed and possibly die from or lose someone to a highly contagious possibly fatal disease. Were really big fans of education and learning new things, Smith says. Again, who do we trust? But the road hasnt always been so peachy. It also comprised a different guitar player and bass player, who contributed to the bands first two albums. . From cover to cover and everywhere in between,Shinedownhas created a masterpiece! SOUND OF MADNESS is heard worldwide. For me, it was literally about what is happening in my country, about war. Honesty is not about consistency or regularity. PLANET ZERO is more than a feel-good album and stretches farther than controversial; its a wake-up call to the world. Prior to becoming a parent, however, Smith suffered from what many in his line of work do: addiction. record producer. mirrored in the new lineup of Shinedown, a revamped edition of the band that, along with drummer Kerch (or Information Smith, still under contract with record label Atlantic Records, recruited the band's original lineup of Jasin Todd as guitarist, Brad Stewart on bass, and Barry Kerch on drums. As human beings, that's not what we're supposed to do. So the point is songs rarely have one meaning. Planet Zerois the title track from Shinedowns 2022 album. I understand that I to Dr. Dre, Lyric of the Week | Neil Young > December 8, 2009, Ashley Judd Shares Tribute to Naomi Judd on One-Year Anniversary of Her Death, Aerosmith to Peace Out from Touring with Farewell Run, American Songwriter: a Savage Ventures Brand. Conditions. "In the seven years of this When youre in a writing session and something like Daylight happens, we call it a gift because it kind of writes itself, Smith tells PEOPLE of the new single. I remember the moment, Smith says, when I said, I want to do that!. Privacy Policy. We live in a society where if you disagree with someone, that means you don't respect them and you can't be friends anymore. The author isnt being a hypocrite, they are just telling the truth. Not sure where they asked about the numbers? A member of one of hard rock's most tireless bands, Smith talks about the vinyl re-issue of Shinedown's last studio album, going to Iraq and the importance of Fleetwood Mac. Dave Richard Bassett is an American songwriter and record producer. One of my favorites on the entire album must be Dysfunctional You, simply for its mental health awareness that spotlights being yourself and not whatsociety says is acceptable. Im no big fan of Shinedown, though Vince digs emand I generally trust him on these matters, so whatever, theyre fine. includes work with Green Day, My Chemical Romance, the Goo Goo Dolls and Kid Rock -- the frontman had a The album poses controversial subjects and continuously encourages listeners to engage in self-thinking and evaluation rather than be spoon-fed opinions. I, however, also have the right to think that their perspective is ignorant, immature, and ultimately dangerous. Another great song..#TheRevolutionsLive Can not wait for the album to Drop!! The album, Attention Attention, was released on May 4, 2018. LMAO. Test: Which Metallica Song Describes Your Life? By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages This album is a voice, not of influence, but one of reason and self-worth. Only members can comment. The result has been more Top Five hits than most can count (27, to be exact) to go along with 10 million albums sold, 14 platinum and gold singles, and nearly 5 billion streams. Summary: intolerance of intolerance is not, in fact, hypocrisy, but the ultimate state of tolerance. KEANU REEVES' Rock Band DOGSTAR Is Working On First New Music In 23 Years, SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET And GEORGE LYNCH: New Single 'Leaving It All Behind' Now Available, METAL CHURCH Announces June/July 2023 U.S. Tour. But if you were hoping for that Filter/Shinedown tour anytime soon, either dont hold your breath or get ready for someawesome stage banter. Just outside your door, he says, people are helping one another, working for a better tomorrow. theatre. We decided to make sure that the songs had that potential. Wage War, in the context of music, is a metalcore band from Ocala, Florida. It's just that one banger that you'll never get sick of. What's the worst thing about being in a band? Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock news blogger who's well versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. This is what we have to do!' character named Cyren from the album's interludes whom we hear at the end of the music video) that warns of the dangerous dehumanizing consequences of cancel culture run rampant. As he puts it, even from a very early age, he didnt choose the music, it chose him. wanted it as heavy as it could be, but using different kinds of styles with a lot of different guitar But that was impossible and, he says, to ignore the past two-plus years would be irresponsible. "It just feels like the planet [is] kind of headed into this weird future, and we felt like we had to say something about it. The way he looks at the band, Smith says, and what I do for a living, he could care less. and in accordance with the PrivacyPolicy. But it can also seem . On "Planet Zero", SHINEDOWN is serving up an incisive look at some of societys most critical issues, including the increasingly toxic division among those of differing ideologies, the need for honesty in our public discourse, and the corrosive effects of social media and cancel culture on mental health and humanity. And it sucks because the song actually sounds good. I find that its coming from the right side of the isle with this song though, they reference cancelation, following herds, and the lyrics all hail power to the people is more of a right wing statement, however, except you, you dont check the box we like could also be another reference to cancel culture. loud and clear. Shinedown frontman Brent Smith spoke to Loudwire Nights host Toni Gonzalez and talked about their upcoming album, which he defined as aggressive but necessary and shared some details. Theres a lot of psychology to it This bands been writing about mental health for 20 years. The record is not a complete political record, thought-provoking record in regards to, This is what we think, and you should think that way. Its the complete opposite of that. He just helped me understand it was no longer about me. Its heavy stuff. for Shinedown's next step. The bands upcoming seventh studio album entitled Planet Zero will be released on April 22, 2022, and their fans are very excited about it. My life outweighs your feelings. "On THE Im not just saying thatIve seen it with my own eyes. From the time we came up with the name, it's felt like it's Meanwhile, Im not a huge Filter fan either, though between the neck tattoo restaurant fiasco andthe Swedish venue controversythey seem to court drama. See you can just go f yourself all the way! Grin" and the title track. In an interview last month, Disturbed frontman David Draiman argued President Trump is "given too much credit" for division that . "All of a sudden it started growing into this other thing," Smith Otis Redding, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, HEAL! For the heavy songs, we number of songs already together and further dazzled the producer by improvising a new composition during statement to him; 'This is the end of your presidency, and this is what you have to show for it' -- Not that I hope you listen to this album for way more than face value I hope you dive into lyrically what its saying, This album is Anti one sided authoritarianism, This album is Anti Facism (by its ACTUAL definition). Shinedown did play dates during 2021, while Smith and Myers toured as a duo last year and in 2020 to promote a pair of EPs. However, there is also an expressed and related concern as to where we, as a race you can say, are headed. "Smith heard the message Band Threatin Faked a Fanbase To Land a European Tour No One Attended. Who can we trust? Sometimes to know the truth about something requires one to be uncomfortable. Twenty tracks with seven monologues that transition the listener to societal reform. reason to write a love song before. Who let the animals out?Hip hip hooray, say something shockingWho doesnt love a parade with gasoline and grenades?Dont be afraid, its just America burning -AMERICAN BURNING. However, the Shinedown singer highlighted that it's neither wholly political nor forcing people to think like them. They're part of the last generation of bands who broke big without the help of relentless online hype or viral campaigns (or much in the way of mainstream media coverage for that matter). "If you're a ridiculous person and you're spewing hate speech or whatever, that's a different ballgame. well. L.A. You said in your article that any prominent figure that takes this stance should expect to get canceled and THAT is intolerance at its finest. The relationship between a band and its audience is always an intricate, symbiotic thing. That idea may seem obvious on the face of it. . My biggest dream is to become a world-renowned writer. The author isn;t saying that it should happen, just that it does. Shinedown had started as a four-piece with Smith and drummer Barry Kerch. The If Trump becomes president. In other words, people like to idealize themselves as a generally-unified front that is until someone in the fold disagrees with the prevailing ideology. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. And inside of that, we're working with an incredible organization called Direct Relief, which is working all over the world to help the medical and the scientific community these men and women that need resources on the ground during times of crisis. From the beginning of the album, starting with 2184 to the end of What You Wanted, Brent Smith and company bring a heavy, hard-hitting rock album that (we think) will take top contention for album of the year. [1] Originally from Chicago, a Deerfield High School graduate, Bassett relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career after a chance on-stage performance with U2. I'm Melisa. Also includes Korn, Megadeth + Lamb of God, Shinedown, and more. They are trying to cancel our culture, to erase us if we dont agree, they are murdering our heroes, and when you are waiting for the next missile to land somewhere near your house, it teaches you to live like theres no tomorrow. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. I love them so much More posts you may like r/pearljam Join 1 yr. ago Earthlings 0 47 r/FrankOcean Join 1 yr. ago Do Not Sell My Personal everything he did was bad or wrong. On your knees or youll be replaced "We live in a society now where everything has to be a hardline," he continued. I said, 'I'll never write a love song. Were constantly evolving from a musical standpoint, he says. So. Terms and So are 3 more variants. Shinedown will perform Friday at the Bryce Jordan Center. We're on this planet together. But the full quartet is more than ready for its global return.. When one exhales, the other inhales, and vice versa. Brent, Zach, Barry, and Eric have put together a twenty-track album that displays Rock n Rolls positive evolution. It's weird -- but it's pretty wonderful, too." I released my first demo with my first death metal band in . But if you just say, 'This is what I think,' and you're not a bigot or a racist and you're [not] throwing our hate speech, you shouldn't be canceled for your opinion. "That was the motivation behind this In fact, describing its ability to aid, Smith quotes the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who said that, Without music, life would be a mistake. Eric and Zachs distorted guitar and bass clashing perfectly with Barrys intense drumming lays an adrenaline rush that heightens the lyrics that vocal powerhouse Brent presents. For the record, their current bandmates are. But this song was written the day that I found out that I was going to Curious to what you think and comprehend of these songs? The satire of American Burning is terrific in the raw, unfiltered, transparent truth of mockery America has become. Where THE SOUND OF MADNESS differs most is in its growth; its the product of a group that has developed an Your email address will not be published. Their first album, "Leave a Whisper", came out in 2003. Today, July 1st, 2022,Shinedownreleased their seventh studio album in their 20-plus year presence in mainstream rock. In high school, Smith started a band that later signed to Atlantic. And that doesn't have to be that way; I don't think so. Your choice = not getting the vacc. Shinedown members Brent (vocalist) and Eric (who is in fact the bassist) wrote this piece. presidency. expression. rock and alternative radio hits that included "Fly From the Inside," "45," the chart topping "Save Me," and In fact, Shinedown dropped the lead single Planet Zero on January 26, 2022, as a part of promoting the new record. Since then, their last four albums have all reached the US Top 10. At first, he and the band tried to imagine the world post-COVID-19, post-social uprising, post-climate change. And he's revved up! That idea may seem obvious on the face of it. You dont have to bow to the chaos. appetite for the road. "It's interesting it's very, very interesting because at this moment in time, with what's going on, the public, the people of America are coming together, and that is the most important element in all of this. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Shinedown keep doing what you do ..all your songs talk the reality of life, I think we have lost the whole meaning its not about one thing its about everything. PLANET ZERO is a work that accumulates band mates - Brent, Barry, Eric, and Zach's stance and view of current world topics and issues. Already a member? And thats because, well the term Planet Zero points to, in part, the idea that we dont have any place to go but Earth. Late last month, SHINEDOWN's 2012 song "Atlas Falls" arrived on digital services, after being available since March only as part of a charity T-shirt bundle sold through the band's merch site. Another thing, this might be far stretched but I feel its worth mentioning, the lyric, on to better days or so they say could be a subtle nod to Donald Trump not getting re-elected and biden coming in, considering this is a new song and better days can be the loss of trump and bringing in of biden, but the so they say could be referencing the current state of the country. Its our choice our bodies. You must figure out a way. Brent further explains. Weve all knownthose people, no matter what their political stance; even I, a hardcore liberal, had to block someone because of their long, intense, annoying Facebook rants about how I wasnt liberal enough. Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed by singer Brent Smith in 2001 after the dissolution of Dreve, his previous band. This line right "Who doesn't love a parade with gasoline and grenades?" The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. country. Especially, the one like this. Politics aside everything is really burning to the ground here and this song speaks especially after the last 5 years. Omarosa has also been vocal in defending. Better pray for the soul of the citizen Shinedown first met with producer Rob Cavallo -- whose own Grammy award winning, multi-platinum track record the almighty Barry Kerch as Smith likes to say), includes Eric Bass on bass and former touring guitarist Song points out the problem with intolerance and you take it personal Then follow by doing exactly that.. My aunt is a nurse and spouts conspiracies all the time. 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