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. People arent against the vaccine, they are just against being forced into a one size fits all solution that has been proven to be quite ineffective. In an interview last month, Disturbed frontman David Draiman argued President Trump is "given too much credit" for division that . Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock news blogger who's well versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. lumping everyone into a category and then using that to accuse them of stupidity is ridiculously childish and ineffective. Wanting people to be held accountable for things they say and wanting people held accountable for blatant and dangerous misinformation (Joe Rogan I'm looking at you) isn't a bad thing. Twenty tracks with seven monologues that transition the listener to societal reform. Its ironic that this song is about tolerating others points of view, and the author labels them akin to an anti-vaxxer. Grin" and the title track. 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. All images are their respective owners. 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. Shinedown is currently on tour with Badflower, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Broken Hands. Smith performing with Shinedown in 2016 In early 2016, the band started recording their sixth album, as they revealed in an interview with Wes Styles of the 97.7 WQLZ radio station. Who can we trust? 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. This is a democracy in the United States. He wants to make the best record he can make and spent a lot of time writing The worst my Covid got was a sore throat for two days. June 27, 2020 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. What he what our government is doing to us! The way he looks at the band, Smith says, and what I do for a living, he could care less. 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. well. MADNESS, Shinedown's third album -- and the Florida rockers' boldest effort to date. Shinedown actually vocally protested George W Bush's presidency. 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. At first, he and the band tried to imagine the world post-COVID-19, post-social uprising, post-climate change. The author isnt being a hypocrite, they are just telling the truth. Planet Zerois the title track from Shinedowns 2022 album. "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. But this song was written the day that I found out that I was going to I said, 'I'll never write a love song. I don't want to get too political, because I'm not a political person. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages Review by: Ryan Pike of Music Matters Magazine, Editor: Kayti Pike of Music Matters Magazine. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Where THE SOUND OF MADNESS differs most is in its growth; its the product of a group that has developed an "We really wanted to 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. 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. Were really big fans of education and learning new things, Smith says. 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. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. . Their tracks are complex and diverse. Smith didn't hesitate. statement to him; 'This is the end of your presidency, and this is what you have to show for it' -- Not that 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. Your email address will not be published. What he also knows is how tricky it can seem to be honest, both with oneself and with others. When it just means freedom of expression. He left the first meeting with Cavallo and returned with nearly 60 songs by the fall, when Already a member? Im from Ukraine, and the first time I heard this song, I was shocked! February 2, 2022. But our biggest thing is that we only have one boss in Shinedown and that happens to be everybody in the audience.. You guys set yourselves and this country up for it By making Pitbull have so many # 1 songs, Zach Myers (@ZmyersOfficial) September 30, 2016. Top 5 Fan Favourite Guns N Roses Memes And Their Backstories, The 10 Best Guns N Roses Songs of All Time, Top 5 AC/DC Guitar Solos Written By Angus Young, The Top 10 Greatest AC/DC Guitar Riffs Ever, Metallicas Recent Small Venue Performance Proves How Their Sound Has Changed, Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrates The Return Of Live Music At A Festival, Sammy Hagar Gives An Important Update On Vaccination Requirements For His, Korn Gives An Update On Jonathan Davis Health After He Tests, Metallica Guess The Song Challenge (8-Bit Edition You Have. 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. says. OF MADNESS also contains Smith's first-ever political song Devour, which he says was inspired by Become a member. 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. So that doesnt really make you immediately credible. Shinedown, Smith says, thrives on it. Everything is about social distancing: stay away from one another; stay inside. 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 Shinedown's Brent Smith Jumps In The Crowd To Break Up A Fight Rock Feed 745K subscribers Subscribe 89K views 7 months ago During Shinedown's show in Toronto, two fans appeared to be involved. Manny Carabel, Getty Images. SOUND OF MADNESS is heard worldwide. Its the vaccinated that are spreading the last several strains of the disease more than the unvaccinated. country. 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. about Shinedown based on my information, interests, activities, website visits and device data BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. "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. On their current tour, they perform a few of their singles off the album giving a surreal experience to all in attendance. The Information, Humming Powerman 5000 on the toilet since 2006. Let the medical evidence speak for itself and let each person make their own decision. 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. about similar artists, products and offers. 1s in the 40-year history of the chart. "Our Constitution says on the front page it's the biggest lettering on the Constitution it says 'we the people.' 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. But here, the existential threat, if you will, is not presented as climate change or a meteor or anything like that. number of songs already together and further dazzled the producer by improvising a new composition during THEN just a week later, they will kick off their PLANET ZERO WORLD TOUR that will have over twenty shows with support by Jelly Roll and JohnHarvie! Band Threatin Faked a Fanbase To Land a European Tour No One Attended. any time by emailing privacypolicy@wmg.com. Why? in accordance with the PrivacyPolicy. Better pray that youre not erased The whole album is catchy as hell though! Pray for your family and cry yourself to sleepPledge your allegiance to the flag under your feetIs this apocalypse now? You are literally the problem in this song lol. 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. 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. Smith added: "I'm not speaking for any other country, I'm only speaking for the U.S. when it comes to the lack of leadership, the lack of having a plan. Theres a lot of triumph on this record, though, too an immense amount of triumph but there are also elements here where some people will say that its a bit more aggressive than usual, but its necessary because the only way to get the point across in some of this material, we have to be aggressive. Brent, Zach, Barry, and Eric have put together a twenty-track album that displays Rock n Rolls positive evolution. The "Planet Zero" single rings the alarm with a cautionary warning that if we shut each other down, we risk losing empathy, respect for one another, and our ability to communicate and unify in a way that leads to actual progress and understanding. I'm watching the people take that, and I'm seeing a lot of leaders starting to rise up in the communities all over the world right now, especially in the United States. Cookie Notice record producer. The writers of Planet Zero, Shinedowns Eric Bass and Brent Smith, have offered plenty of backdrop behind its meaning, since it is the title track to an album. Scan this QR code to download the app now. "A long time ago Lol. Thats not the same as being anti vax. This was in fact confirmed by the CDC during the omicron outbreak. If you will look at the numbers by researching the topic in depth with an open mind you will find just the opposite. The group wound up recording 15, including some -- such as "Cry On this tour,Shinedownwill return to the LOUDER THAN LIFE stage again, where expected attendance will break new records this fall. 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. It doesnt have a specific pov. For the heavy songs, we The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 6 tired-but-here 8 mo. But if you were hoping for that Filter/Shinedown tour anytime soon, either dont hold your breath or get ready for someawesome stage banter. ambitions.Smith and company began the recording process for THE SOUND OF MADNESS with the formidable That's kind of what the song is about.". Over the last two decades, SHINEDOWN has cemented its status as one of the most vital and forward-thinking powerhouses in modern rock. 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. But if you look on social media or in the news, its all fire and brimstone. People commenting about intolerance need to to a little bit of reading up on the concept of tolerance of intolerance and the dangers therein. It's not about how both sides need to be more understanding, it's saying one side is being mistreated. 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. "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. Smith became a father at 30 years old. Test: Do You Think Youre The Ultimate Metallica Fan? "What a Shame" is an elegy to a beloved late uncle) but also crafting insightful observations gleaned from 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. 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. Required fields are marked *. meanwhile, says THE SOUND OF MADNESS succeeds most in putting some sonic power behind the power of Smith's 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. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. rock and alternative radio hits that included "Fly From the Inside," "45," the chart topping "Save Me," and People get cancelled for saying it. Dont get it, thats your choice. needed to be made, and that there was a reason for it,' " Smith says. January 10th, 2022 at 10:40am. Think for yourself and beware of the government. It's about who you are inside, and it should always be about that. When that project didnt work out, he started Shinedown in 2001 in Jacksonville, Florida. Your choice = not getting the vacc. Smith knows this, too. But I dont think buddy here asked about your job or the numbers. Were allowed to not want to be around you. Theres a lot of psychology to it This bands been writing about mental health for 20 years. Its an ecosystem. For someone (author of this article) that says the threat is intolerance, you sure are intolerant of anyone who takes a stance against vaccines. They are mentioning one particular vaccine as opposed to vaccines across the board. But, if you were to pick up their new politically themed t-shirt, would . 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. They did it the old fashioned way: hard graft and earnest, impassioned tunes. Therefore it would be more beneficial if we treated each other productively as opposed to hating based on something you read on social media. 1 and sixth consecutive chart-topper, breaking a new record for the most No. But every word just felt like it describes everything without any hidden content. Were all on this planet together. there, but, if they were gone, you'd miss them. A list of their upcoming tour dates can be found at Shinedown.com. 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. Where is polio??? The song itself, being the projects lead single, was released on 26 January 2022. Privacy Policy. I am an anti-vac person. So youre here, why? "I said, 'You know what -- when I'm dead and gone, MetalSucks Readers Declare Pantera The Most Unnecessarily Shat Upon Band in Metal!!! Not only do we need to take care of each other, we need to take care of the planet itself. Nobody writes records like these anymore.. "Elsewhere on THE SOUND OF MADNESS, listeners will find Shinedown waxing autobiographically The relationship between a band and its audience is always an intricate, symbiotic thing. 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. The author said that, not them and the anti vaccination thing is what theyre quoting being said by others sigh. ago I honestly have taken it as a shot at the extreams of both sides, which both sides have. "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'. On to Russia now!!! IDC about through main meaning as much I just know that they dont want to be controlled and thats enough for me IDC about the politics. I think that's a real wide range. The four released prior to this one all scored within the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Dave Richard Bassett is an American songwriter and record producer. the hundreds of shows and millions of road miles the band has logged. Here are 12 bands who provided all the Music From The Motion Picture. It's weird -- but it's pretty wonderful, too." Thankfully, though, when his son was born, he more fully understood the idea of a higher purpose. MP: We all come from different bands, mainly death metal bands and punk bands. Hand in hand goes Planet Zero, exposing the cancel-culture of society, proving that if people arent ingesting the information the media feeds them, then they and their heroes are canceled. Youve got to get uncomfortable, Smith tells American Songwriter. 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. "On THE Its written by the people for the people, Smith says. Now . And while the band made big imprints with its first two LPs, Leave a Whisper in 2003 and Us and Them in 2005, Smith says the group really hit its stride with their third album, The Sound of Madness in 2008. And thats because, well the term Planet Zero points to, in part, the idea that we dont have any place to go but Earth. 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 "These guys are brilliant, brilliant players. Or going back to the example of the vaccine debate, its like nobody these days is really considerate of the other sides feelings or argument. 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. ("Second Chance" is about Smith leaving his native Knoxville, Tenn., to pursue a career in rock 'n' roll; "He would sit on the couch and we'd be Get over it. The Only Led Zeppelin Album Featuring Robert Plants Bass Parts, Smashing Pumpkins Billy Corgan Debuts New Song During The Highland Park, Corey Taylor And Shawn Crahans Sons Release A New Single, Johnny Depp And Jeff Beck Cover Killing Jokes The Death And, Tobias Forge Explains Why Hes Impatient To Release New Ghost Album Impera, Sepultura Guitarist Andreas Kisser Says Doors Are Open For A Tour With Stars From Their Album, Duran Durans Andy Taylor Opens Up About His Battle With Stage 4 Prostate Cancer, Neal Schons Wife Reveals Two Members Are Against Reunion With Gregg Rolie, Mtley Cres Vince Neil Confirms He Wont Be Able To Sing At Upcoming Live Shows. make a statement with this record and make it bigger than life -- a big rock album that made a statement He was the only one in his family much interested in music. But he knows hes also making music for them. twitter. "THE SOUND This is our third record, and this is what we're about.By the time SOUND OF MADNESS, Smith and Shinedown express those thoughts and ideas in ways they never have before. and If change is to be made, we have to do it together, Smith says. I think the biggest thing was I didn't want to sugarcoat the "Kerch says Cavallo's role in helping attain that This is my view of every day life. My aunt is a nurse and spouts conspiracies all the time. This screams Great Replacement Theory which is a white nationalist belief that white Christian populations are being culturally and demographically replaced by brown immigrants, Jews, Muslims or atheists. It also helps to view Planet Zero through the lense, most of it was written 2019/2020. Sign up to receive the latest news, rumors and updates from Metal Sucks and The Orchard Metal Newsletter. Yeah Also includes Korn, Megadeth + Lamb of God, Shinedown, and more. Just outside your door, he says, people are helping one another, working for a better tomorrow. The lyrics give a harsh reality to what has transpired over the last few years. "Listen, I vehemently disagree with 80 percent of what Eddie Vedder says politically; I'm still gonna listen to PEARL JAM.
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