By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages So that doesnt really make you immediately credible. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tags: Brent SmithEric BassPlanet ZeroShinedown. And I absolutely adore him for this and respect him for this. Also includes Korn, Megadeth + Lamb of God, Shinedown, and more. I understand that I can opt-out from messages at rock and alternative radio hits that included "Fly From the Inside," "45," the chart topping "Save Me," and 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. This song is starting to grow onto me big time. dont listen to them, theyll be too busy dying of curable diseases. All Rights Reserved. "If you're a ridiculous person and you're spewing hate speech or whatever, that's a different ballgame. 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. And that doesn't have to be that way; I don't think so. Since then, their last four albums have all reached the US Top 10. Made me an even bigger fan than before if that is even possible. any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com. The lyrics give a harsh reality to what has transpired over the last few years. However, there is also an expressed and related concern as to where we, as a race you can say, are headed. their discussion. Solid song, lets hope they tackle some more good topics like this. 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. Idk. So the point is songs rarely have one meaning. Its very well written, sung and the music is fantastic! 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 four released prior to this one all scored within the top 10 of the Billboard 200. I said, 'I'll never write a love song. just tried to express that in the most artistic and the most honest way I possibly could. The way he looks at the band, Smith says, and what I do for a living, he could care less. From cover to cover and everywhere in between,Shinedownhas created a masterpiece! Planet Zero is a song that is giving power back to the individual and back to people from all walks of life, Smith says. Today, July 1st, 2022,Shinedownreleased their seventh studio album in their 20-plus year presence in mainstream rock. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). The band will then embark on a run of Canadian dates beginning in July with support from POP EVIL and AYRON JONES. A critical yet optimistic look at the fractures and frays of a society that has undergone many challenges in recent years, the album is part social commentary and part in-depth exploration of the human psyche. This threat is rather the harrowing prevalence of intolerance. After they released Attention Attention, Shinedown gave a break to their recording sessions until they announced the new album in 2021. "On THE Like fuck dont get the shot. 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. Think for yourself and beware of the government. "I won't lie; I got really angry," Smith explains about the first single. We're on this planet together. Their most ambitious and masterfully realized work to date, "Planet Zero" is a high-concept, ultra-vivid, viscerally charged saga. 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. Your email address will not be published. OF MADNESS also contains Smith's first-ever political song Devour, which he says was inspired by Because he knows his audiencemassive as it iswill always be changing, too. His grandmother got him a record player in 1979 and it came with the vinyl of Good Ol Boys, the Dukes of Hazzard theme song, sung by Waylon Jennings. "Lyrically, these songs are the most and our Quiz: Are You True Metallica Fan Or Poser? Ive been a fan for 20 years! In fact, describing its ability to aid, Smith quotes the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who said that, Without music, life would be a mistake. 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. "He brought to the table not only knowledge of music in general but a Directed by Charles De Meyer, the video brings to life a glimpse of a dystopian future (complete with a menacing A.I. I have had Covid just as many times as my friends that were vaccinated that had Covid. In fact, Shinedown dropped the lead single Planet Zero on January 26, 2022, as a part of promoting the new record. make a statement with this record and make it bigger than life -- a big rock album that made a statement I am an anti-vac person. well. This is my view of everyday life." Kerch, meanwhile, says The Sound of Madness succeeds most in putting some sonic power behind the . brave and unsparing look into the soul and psyche amidst a fierce musical attack that, even in its quieter Thats the part they should be explaining. Privacy Policy. SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith spoke to Singapore's LAMC Productions about the racial unrest in the United States following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and many other black people who have died at the hands of the police. Their most ambitious and masterfully realized work to date,. Early in 2007, producer Rob Cavallo asked Shinedown frontman Brent Smith about his goals Wage War, in the context of music, is a metalcore band from Ocala, Florida. "In the seven years of this In 2014, Brent Smith and Zach Myers, one-half of the chart-topping multiplatinum rock band, Shinedown, got together for an acoustic project where fans chose ten songs for them to cover and post on social media.The concept was met with overwhelming success and the duo's subsequent intimate, capacity-filled tour, was equally well-received. For Brent Smith, frontman of the acclaimed Jacksonville, Florida-based rock group Shinedown, honesty is always the best policy. That's kind of what the song is about.". If you stay in the same systematic ideology or just do the same thing over and over and over againwhats the definition of insanity? Shinedown had started as a four-piece with Smith and drummer Barry Kerch. "A long time ago If you will look at the numbers by researching the topic in depth with an open mind you will find just the opposite. 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We listen to a lot of different music, inspired by a lot of different genres. Let the medical evidence speak for itself and let each person make their own decision. And if you are sick, it can heal you. He saved me from my vanity.. 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 Why? 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. Its ironic that this song is about tolerating others points of view, and the author labels them akin to an anti-vaxxer. SHINEDOWN will kick off "The Revolution's Live" tour on April 1. So go on and be your dysfunctional selfLifes too short to play someone elseCause being normal is just a trapBut youre never so gone that you cant turn backSo go and be unpredictableShatter the glass when its half fullThe audience has waited all this timeYoure well-rehearsed and you know your linesSo introduce them toThe wonderful dysfunctional you. This is my favorite collection of songs on a record this band has put forth, I hope you enjoy it. "I just never had a 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. 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. 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. 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. On your knees, for the life youre livin [2] Published. The four released prior to this one all scored within the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Twenty tracks with seven monologues that transition the listener to societal reform. Terms and Use your brain, not your fear. People commenting about intolerance need to to a little bit of reading up on the concept of tolerance of intolerance and the dangers therein. Over the last two decades, SHINEDOWN has cemented its status as one of the most vital and forward-thinking powerhouses in modern rock. And he's revved up! blunt that I've ever written," says Smith, who formed Shinedown with drummer Barry Kerch in 2001 in task of following up two massively successful albums that yielded a staggering seven consecutive Top five | 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. making sure it all mattered. Brent Smith added that the album carries psychological elements which they have been working on for years and it will stand out since most contemporary musicians dont write or compose about mental health anymore. Their first album,Leave a Whisper, came out in 2003. Zach Myers posted on his social media in speaking of the new album PLANET ZERO: Planet Zero is a warning of THIS Planet becoming Planet Zero if we keep, Its easy and blatantly obvious for any musician/artist/creator to claim whatever their newest thing is as their favorite album or work, I can say today.. right now. You dont have to bow to the chaos. Im from Ukraine, and the first time I heard this song, I was shocked! Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock news blogger who's well versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. What he also knows is how tricky it can seem to be honest, both with oneself and with others. A place for all things Shinedown! He continued: "I wish I so wish that it wouldn't have taken something as barbaric as what happened to George Floyd to completely turn and twist the narrative back on people's human rights. Whatever. Everything is about social distancing: stay away from one another; stay inside. I'm not that guy,' "Smith recalls with a laugh. Information, Humming Powerman 5000 on the toilet since 2006. Their tracks are complex and diverse. 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. "We wanted to come out of the gate crushing," the drummer explains. "We live in a society now where everything has to be a hardline," he continued. She also got an abortion and currently witch-hunts anyone who supports them online because shes a hypocrite. Then concerning the title of the song, Eric Bass went onto further explainthat believing one stance or the other, as provided by the media, should not be something that causes beef between us. Privacy "I was just taken with (Smith)," Cavallo says. LMAO. Smith remembers loving melodyespecially that produced by singersfrom the age of two years old. I don't want to get too political, because I'm not a political person. Brent Smith opened up about their highly anticipated album, saying that its very heavy and aggressive but necessary to make people realize some things going on around them. Its an ecosystem. The You have no compassion so if something happens to you, good riddance! 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. That idea may seem obvious on the face of it. "That word [crisis] is being used so much, not only in America, but globally. Jacob Uitti I actually got Covid from someone who was vaxxed and had the boosters. 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. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. "I sometimes look at Shinedown as an entity unto "Our Constitution says on the front page it's the biggest lettering on the Constitution it says 'we the people.' Smith didn't hesitate. The group wound up recording 15, including some -- such as "Cry Who can we trust? I'm Melisa. But after coming back from Iraq, I just had to write that song and get it out of my As he puts it, even from a very early age, he didnt choose the music, it chose him. Im no big fan of Shinedown, though Vince digs emand I generally trust him on these matters, so whatever, theyre fine. and our SOUND OF MADNESS, Smith and Shinedown express those thoughts and ideas in ways they never have before. "I think what's going on is you have an element of an unknown virus that, not just in America but the entire world literally had the rug ripped out from underneath all of us in a very violent way and in a very quick way too. I released my first demo with my first death metal band in . Planet Zero the song is out now. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. The band also donated $20,000 of its own money. I think that's a real wide range. 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. 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. 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. My son has given me a whole different perspective on things, especially love. Their first album, "Leave a Whisper", came out in 2003. The whole album is pure genius as liberal as I can be I take no offense to anything shinedown makes they have away to make my bad days or boring days into sonething spectacular and it may just be a day where I clean or cook. 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. Most people lumped into this category have no issues with vaccines in general, the issue is the government forcing you to get the jab. 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. I also didnt get the polio vaccine. The talented collective group of guys encompassingShinedown, using their musical platform, poured heart and soul into PLANET ZERO, delivering an eye-opening album to fans with the most positive and uplifting message. thanks for the explanation. February 2, 2022. Planet Zerois the title track from Shinedowns 2022 album. Jimmy Fontaine Photo provided. playing a take and he'd pop up and go, 'Oh fuck! In addition, if I have checked the box above, I agree to receive such updates and messages "The concept is really this kind of dystopian future that we're kind of staring down, and just losing our humanity to be able to talk to each other and have a difference of opinion without going, 'Oh, you're a bigot' or, 'That's hate speech'. and these thoughts that are in my head. Instead, he was one of those people who always knew what he wanted to do and that was songwriting and singing. I liked planet zero until I stared understanding the lyrics. Brent Smith founded US rockers Shinedown in the early 00s, releasing their debut album, Leave A Whisper, in 2003. Were all on this planet together. 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. data I know, its not possible, because the song was written long before everything started. Cookie Notice On their current tour, they perform a few of their singles off the album giving a surreal experience to all in attendance. Jacksonville, Fla. "I feel that on this record I wrote what a lot of people want to say, but they just don't itself," Smith says. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. The relationship between a band and its audience is always an intricate, symbiotic thing. 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. layered sound cannot be understated. "He was really just on fire to do "We really wanted to There's no reason a guy with that voice and intensity shouldn't be able to The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Links to our other Shinedown related articles: https://musicmattersmagazine.com/2018/08/23/godsmack-and-shinedown-in-virginia-beach-august-18-2018/, Your email address will not be published. "In the seven years of this thing called Shinedown," Smith says, "I've seen a lot of different things - what we've all gone through on the road, things in our personal lives or witnessed firsthand through the fans that we've made and the relationships we've built with our audience. In high school, Smith started a band that later signed to Atlantic. I dont really care that much about the specifics. The author isnt being a hypocrite, they are just telling the truth. "Planet Zero" was produced by SHINEDOWN's own Eric Bass (who also helmed the band's 2018 album, "Attention Attention"),and recorded at Bass's newly built Big Animal Studio in South Carolina. On this tour,Shinedownwill return to the LOUDER THAN LIFE stage again, where expected attendance will break new records this fall. They use the media, fear mongering, and empty promises to do whatever they can to get your votes but when they get in office they don't deliver and end up just dividing the country more. So by that definition anybody with a different opinion should be canceled. Why are you so authoritarian? record producer. Do Not Sell My Personal 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. "I said, 'You know what -- when I'm dead and gone, 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. The prevailing debate concerning the pandemic has been whether or not to get vaccinated, with the mainstream media espousing the latter. really unique sounds and different variations underneath the music that you wouldn't necessarily know were twitter. "You've got people who, if they have an opinion about something, it doesn't matter what it is, but if it's not the popular opinion of what's going on right now, they're silenced or they're told to shut up," Myers added. 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). PLANET ZERO is more than a feel-good album and stretches farther than controversial; its a wake-up call to the world. Btw Ive been a critical care RN for 28 years. For me, it was literally about what is happening in my country, about war. And now you see, 20 weeks later, in this where the media is changing their stories even more, in the last 72 hours, because of just what is going on.". show us. about Shinedown based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device | section), while Smith counts "If You Only Knew" as his first straight-up love song. I quickly realized after the first time listening it was all about the pandemic and the current craziness the world is in. Im not just saying thatIve seen it with my own eyes. they literally just said more tolerance and less cancelling for opinions? "Smith heard the message It also comprised a different guitar player and bass player, who contributed to the bands first two albums. The album poses controversial subjects and continuously encourages listeners to engage in self-thinking and evaluation rather than be spoon-fed opinions. When one exhales, the other inhales, and vice versa. I felt off when I started to understand what planet zero meant-. "THE SOUND Shinedown talking about cancel . Shinedown entered the studio in Los Angeles. ambitions.Smith and company began the recording process for THE SOUND OF MADNESS with the formidable Dont get it, thats your choice. I didn't understand what COVID-19 was, or is. We can conclude by saying that the main talking point of this song is cancel culture. Shinedown will perform Friday at the Bryce Jordan Center. appetite for the road. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. I understand that I conducting us and flowing through us. The formula 4 good music: Generic, but with a gimmick (*please read*), Video: Vocalist Performs Ten Styles of Metal, Complete with Appropriately Silly Lyrics, Do Not Sell My Personal The worst my Covid got was a sore throat for two days. For the record, their current bandmates are. "He would sit on the couch and we'd be It was pretty miraculous, Smith says. "I thought they definitely had a greater potential than the success they'd It's not about how both sides need to be more understanding, it's saying one side is being mistreated. This was a record that was written for the people by the people. In June, SHINEDOWN will head overseas for a European run featuring festival appearances at Rock Im Park and Rock Am Ring in Germany, Download festival in the U.K. and Hellfest in France along with select shows with IRON MAIDEN. wanted it as heavy as it could be, but using different kinds of styles with a lot of different guitar But looking at their library as a whole, I think they are left leaning. He dealt with substance abuse and weight gain. Test: Which Metallica Song Describes Your Life? Following this April and May run with special guests THE PRETTY RECKLESS and DIAMANTE, SHINEDOWN will head to Daytona Beach for Welcome To Rockville 2022 where they'll headline Saturday, May 21 alongside GUNS N' ROSES and RISE AGAINST. Incorporating synthesizers and the aforementioned strings, Smith notes that, "we used a lot of . Eric also holds the songs production credits. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends.
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