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. Its about that we are losing our freedom to have an opinion on anything. "These guys are brilliant, brilliant players. But our biggest thing is that we only have one boss in Shinedown and that happens to be everybody in the audience.. 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. The author isnt being a hypocrite, they are just telling the truth. "It keeps evolving all the time, like it actually has a heartbeat. Shinedown, Smith says, thrives on it. Youve got to get uncomfortable, Smith tells American Songwriter. Its the vaccinated that are spreading the last several strains of the disease more than the unvaccinated. 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. So. relationships we've built with our audience. He was so energetic and made everybody want to do better. Information The way he looks at the band, Smith says, and what I do for a living, he could care less. More so, when I saw them open for Coal Chamber, frontman Richard Patrick went on a pretty typical rant against Beyonce because shes rich and successful. lol i knew this song was bogus the moment i heard it. Idk. On their current tour, they perform a few of their singles off the album giving a surreal experience to all in attendance. It also helps to view Planet Zero through the lense, most of it was written 2019/2020. needed to be made, and that there was a reason for it,' " Smith says. It also comprised a different guitar player and bass player, who contributed to the bands first two albums. 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 number of songs already together and further dazzled the producer by improvising a new composition during Youve turned yourself into a pretzel to try and make that connection. well. Its very well written, sung and the music is fantastic! WAGE WAR Are Getting Roasted For Political Shirt Design | at least we all can agree that we like shinedown, haha! On your knees, for the life youre livin I began to educate myself on what it actually means and what was actually going on. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages 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). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tags: Brent SmithEric BassPlanet ZeroShinedown. "Kerch, Therefore it would be more beneficial if we treated each other productively as opposed to hating based on something you read on social media. It was pretty miraculous, Smith says. Occupation (s) Songwriter. A justifiable pride in the album as well as a growing international fan You guys set yourselves and this country up for it By making Pitbull have so many # 1 songs, Zach Myers (@ZmyersOfficial) September 30, 2016. Get over it. 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. I'm not that guy,' "Smith recalls with a laugh. That idea may seem obvious on the face of it. He wants to make the best record he can make and spent a lot of time writing The people are taking it back, and they're making their voices heard, and for the most part, they're trying to do it in a civil way.". Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. From cover to cover and everywhere in between,Shinedownhas created a masterpiece! The song itself, being the projects lead single, was released on 26 January 2022. What he what our government is doing to us! 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. No matter what, it should always be about the character, it should always be about the individual inside man, woman. But the road hasnt always been so peachy. But he knows hes also making music for them. But right now that seems to be what people are being led to think. So we've been in the scene for many years since the '90s. Shinedown is currently on tour with Badflower, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Broken Hands. But the same rule applies to the virus. October 1, 2020. 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. Review by: Ryan Pike of Music Matters Magazine, Editor: Kayti Pike of Music Matters Magazine. DISTURBED frontman David Draiman and SHINEDOWN's Zach Myers have voiced their opinions on a leaked draft published by Politico on Monday (May 2) which shows that a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that made abortion a human right almost a half century ago. and our Smith remembers loving melodyespecially that produced by singersfrom the age of two years old. make a statement with this record and make it bigger than life -- a big rock album that made a statement The whole album is fantastic! Shinedown date from a pre-YouTube, pre-social media era. "Smith I think the biggest thing was I didn't want to sugarcoat the Shinedown - Wikipedia Where THE SOUND OF MADNESS differs most is in its growth; its the product of a group that has developed an SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS: 'I Vehemently Disagree With 80 Percent Of What The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. wishes, or special discounts in our online store! And thats because, well the term Planet Zero points to, in part, the idea that we dont have any place to go but Earth. and "Three months ago, I had no idea what the coronavirus was. and come out and literally The album, Attention Attention, was released on May 4, 2018. Disturbed Singer Chimes In On Leaked Abortion Draft - The Pit The group wound up recording 15, including some -- such as "Cry "I said, 'You know what -- when I'm dead and gone, Information, Humming Powerman 5000 on the toilet since 2006. He just helped me understand it was no longer about me. 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). Like I said, we live in this hardline society. You are literally the problem in this song lol. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Conditions. Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed by singer Brent Smith in 2001 after the dissolution of Dreve, his previous band. predecessors, 2003's Platinum LEAVE A WHISPER and 2005's Gold US AND THEM, THE SOUND OF MADNESS offers a By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. At first, he and the band tried to imagine the world post-COVID-19, post-social uprising, post-climate change. 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. For Help" -- that were written in the studio during the recording process.All the while, however, Nope, but she poured a can of Whipazz on you. "I am beside myself with the lack of leadership that is being presented to this country right now. 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. What I love most about music, Smith says, is that its medicine. Dont get it, thats your choice. PLANET ZERO is a work that accumulates band mates Brent, Barry, Eric, and Zachs stance and view of current world topics and issues. But look, while Patrick seems like a huge pain in the keister, Im not sure, as Myers claims, that this is what insanity looks like. Patrick seems insufferable, annoying, and maybe the kind of guy Myers should block from his phone, but thats it. Shinedown is an American rock band featuring Brent Smith (Vocals), Zach Myers (Guitar), Eric Bass (Bass), and Barry Kerch (Drums). 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. and in accordance with the PrivacyPolicy. Band Threatin Faked a Fanbase To Land a European Tour No One Attended. The author isn;t saying that it should happen, just that it does. 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. Already a member? This song speaks, specifically, about riots in the streets and burning down cities during the pandemic. 6 tired-but-here 8 mo. It doesnt have a specific pov. Your email address will not be published. I actually got Covid from someone who was vaxxed and had the boosters. Dave Bassett (songwriter) - Wikipedia Solid song, lets hope they tackle some more good topics like this. blunt that I've ever written," says Smith, who formed Shinedown with drummer Barry Kerch in 2001 in Grin" and the title track. "Planet Zero" is SHINEDOWN's 17th No. Shinedown members Brent (vocalist) and Eric (who is in fact the bassist) wrote this piece. Lol. And being a nurse doesnt immediately make you credible. And he believes that is happening in the real world. 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. 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). "Welcome then to THE SOUND OF You have no compassion so if something happens to you, good riddance! In an interview for a recent PBS documentary, Omarosa Manigault said that Trump's detractors will have to "bow down" to him when he becomes president. For Smith, he enjoys pushing himself mentally and creatively and he loves when he sees the crowd respond. Together, everyone keeps each other on their toes. 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. Last night, political news outlet Politico published a story covering a leaked draft that involves the Supreme Court overturning abortion rights. But it can also seem that the more one looks around, the more dishonesty or diversion seems to proliferate the ether. This is my favorite collection of songs on a record this band has put forth, I hope you enjoy it. "We wanted to come out of the gate crushing," the drummer explains. It's weird -- but it's pretty wonderful, too." 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. You would avoid them like they have the plague which in a way they might.