His son is now 14. 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. 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. But if you were hoping for that Filter/Shinedown tour anytime soon, either dont hold your breath or get ready for someawesome stage banter. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. that, 'Alright, we're back. good riddance! So that doesnt really make you immediately credible. PLANET ZERO is a work that accumulates band mates Brent, Barry, Eric, and Zachs stance and view of current world topics and issues. mirrored in the new lineup of Shinedown, a revamped edition of the band that, along with drummer Kerch (or "Kerch says Cavallo's role in helping attain that Their tracks are complex and diverse. And this has perhaps never been more evident than on the bands latest single, Planet Zero, which is out today (Jan. 26) and portends a new album of the same name, slated for April 22. know how to say it -- not that I should tell anyone how to live their lives, but I've had these experiences On an average album, few hits stand out; however, PLANET ZERO presents itself as a greatest hits album, with each song attempting to top the previous. So the point is songs rarely have one meaning. And I can't believe I'm the only one who feels the way I do. Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday SHINEDOWN will kick off "The Revolution's Live" tour on April 1. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tags: Brent SmithEric BassPlanet ZeroShinedown. A list of their upcoming tour dates can be found at Shinedown.com. Over the last two decades, SHINEDOWN has cemented its status as one of the most vital and forward-thinking powerhouses in modern rock. "Smith Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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). No ones going to hurt anyone. Really, youre not likely to get all of the above simply from the lyrics of the songPlanet Zero(though the album will likely expound on these ideas). The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Shinedown is from the Floridian locality of Jacksonville, which is actually one of the biggest cities in the United States. there's actually blood flowing through it. January 26, 2022, 10:03 am. We can conclude by saying that the main talking point of this song is cancel culture. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Like I said, we live in this hardline society. 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. Were constantly evolving from a musical standpoint, he says. Then Bass offered a more specific explanation as to what the word zero means in context. This is my view of every day life. Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed by singer Brent Smith in 2001 after the dissolution of Dreve, his previous band. well. I don't want to get too political, because I'm not a political person. Spring 2020 saw Shinedown's unplugged "Deep Dive" tour go up in smoke when . To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. The music grabs and shakes as much as it provokes the brain. The song is about this worlds state and the WEF controlling all the countries laws and freedoms. Thankfully, though, when his son was born, he more fully understood the idea of a higher purpose. Policy In fact, most of their third album, named "The Sound of Madness" was focused on the US and their modern politics. loud and clear. No matter what, it should always be about the character, it should always be about the individual inside man, woman. But here, the existential threat, if you will, is not presented as climate change or a meteor or anything like that. Another awesome album!!!! That idea may seem obvious on the face of it. Shine down planet zero rocks it puts me in a great mood to live every day like its my last. The Kintsugi Kid (Ten Years) by Fall Out Boy. Like fuck dont get the shot. ("Second Chance" is about Smith leaving his native Knoxville, Tenn., to pursue a career in rock 'n' roll; If you will look at the numbers by researching the topic in depth with an open mind you will find just the opposite. Sometimes to know the truth about something requires one to be uncomfortable. dont listen to them, theyll be too busy dying of curable diseases. As he puts it, even from a very early age, he didnt choose the music, it chose him. Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme. The album, Attention Attention, was released on May 4, 2018. For more information, please see our Hypocrite. Disturbed frontman David Draiman, whose ALL CAPS TWITTER TIRADES were the stuff of legends for years, has emerged from a nearly seven-year-long social media draught to share his opinions on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness with the world once again. For Smith, music, perhaps even more than its capacity for truth, provides a type of balm that can heal, too. "A long time ago Scan this QR code to download the app now. Privacy Policy. But the beautiful thing that's going on and the empowering part of what is being pushed forward in front of all of our leaders is that people from all walks of life, from different backgrounds, ethnicities The color of your skin is irrelevant. I know, its not possible, because the song was written long before everything started. layered sound cannot be understated. Your choice = not getting the vacc. plans to take keep this "new reincarnation" of Shinedown on the road for quite awhile, too, making sure THE I began to educate myself on what it actually means and what was actually going on. It's a reinvention, and it's stronger. Thats not the same as being anti vax. If you want to be vaxxed, get vaxxed. And even then, when one side or other proves correct, its like theres no accountability to those who were at fault. Most people lumped into this category have no issues with vaccines in general, the issue is the government forcing you to get the jab. Not only do we need to take care of each other, we need to take care of the planet itself. For me, it was literally about what is happening in my country, about war. Conditions. Let the medical evidence speak for itself and let each person make their own decision. . Its our choice our bodies. Smiths own musical education began where he was born and raised: Knoxville, Tennessee. The band will then embark on a run of Canadian dates beginning in July with support from POP EVIL and AYRON JONES. My biggest dream is to become a world-renowned writer. So we've been in the scene for many years since the '90s. "What a Shame" is an elegy to a beloved late uncle) but also crafting insightful observations gleaned from "We wanted to come out of the gate crushing," the drummer explains. Azealia Banks: 'I think Donald trump is evil like America is evil and in order for America to keep up with itself it needs him.' Photograph: Joseph Okpako/Redferns via Getty Images Song Meanings and Facts 2023. But you know what? Smith says that Shinedown "wanted it loud and wanted it big and heavy and grandiose. Smith remembers loving melodyespecially that produced by singersfrom the age of two years old. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. Your email address will not be published. really unique sounds and different variations underneath the music that you wouldn't necessarily know were document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Log In. "We live in a society now where everything has to be a hardline," he continued. predecessors, 2003's Platinum LEAVE A WHISPER and 2005's Gold US AND THEM, THE SOUND OF MADNESS offers a even clearer vision for how it wanted to impact an audience. Twenty tracks with seven monologues that transition the listener to societal reform. country. 6 tired-but-here 8 mo. And he's revved up! But I dont think buddy here asked about your job or the numbers. Were allowed to not want to be around you. And it sucks because the song actually sounds good. The relationship between a band and its audience is always an intricate, symbiotic thing. Privacy Policy. at least we all can agree that we like shinedown, haha! It's a crisis.". Its the vaccinated that are spreading the last several strains of the disease more than the unvaccinated. SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers spoke to Ethan Jackson of Topeka's rock radio station V100 about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest single, the title track of SHINEDOWN's upcoming seventh studio album, which will arrive on April 22 via Atlantic Records. At first, he and the band tried to imagine the world post-COVID-19, post-social uprising, post-climate change. But this song was written the day that I found out that I was going to and in accordance with the PrivacyPolicy. Also includes Korn, Megadeth + Lamb of God, Shinedown, and more. On their current tour, they perform a few of their singles off the album giving a surreal experience to all in attendance. Another great song..#TheRevolutionsLive Can not wait for the album to Drop!! Better pray for the soul of the citizen Ive been a fan for 20 years! That being said however, it's hard not to see the temptation to not do so given the lyrical goldmine that's been given to these musicians. However, the Shinedown singer highlighted that its neither wholly political nor forcing people to think like them. Get over it. itself," Smith says. 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. He wants to make the best record he can make and spent a lot of time writing But our biggest thing is that we only have one boss in Shinedown and that happens to be everybody in the audience.. For more information, please see our "A week and a half ago, with the lockdown and everybody just being inside, everyone being confused, having no plan, being told to just stay away from one another for the better part of the last three months with really no end in sight. 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. Information, Humming Powerman 5000 on the toilet since 2006. Terms and This threat is rather the harrowing prevalence of intolerance. This is my view of everyday life." Kerch, meanwhile, says The Sound of Madness succeeds most in putting some sonic power behind the . Since then, their last four albums have all reached the US Top 10. This is the fucking largest click bait headline I have ever seen involving myself https://t.co/UAilXOetGK, Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) March 5, 2022, David Draiman (@davidmdraiman) March 6, 2022, I love how all you clowns think if you dont like Biden then you must love trump. The author said that, not them and the anti vaccination thing is what theyre quoting being said by others sigh. As a Covid ICU nurse since day one of the pandemic and one that refuses the jab (not against others being vaccinated mind you) I love this song. Myers prefaced the post with the following via his Facebook page: If you dont want to read the post, the basic thing is, Patrick claims Myers refuses to hate on Trump because he knows his audience is conservative, and Myers wants to be left alone. From cover to cover and everywhere in between,Shinedownhas created a masterpiece! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Shinedown Guitarist Posts "Insane" Political Texts from Filter's Richard Patrick July 8th, 2016 at 10:40am Emperor Rhombus 0 I'm no big fan of Shinedown, though Vince digs 'em and I generally trust him on these matters, so whatever, they're fine.