Black Tide was founded in Miami, Florida in 2004 by guitarist Gabriel Garcia and his older brother Raul Garcia. Raul recruited second guitarist Alex Nuñez. At the time, Gabriel Garcia was 11 years old and Nuñez was just 13 years old. Garcia and Nuñez recruited bassist Zachary Sandler and drummer Steven Spence, after Raul's departure from the group. This completed the band's lineup. Originally known as Radio, the band's name was changed to Black Tide by Interscope records soon after its inception. The band started playing local shows, eventually gaining the attention of record labels due to the members' young age and talent. In 2005, Black Tide signed a demo deal with Atlantic Records as Radio. The deal lasted for only a year, before the band was spotted by a record executive for EMI, who notified Interscope Records of the band. By mid 2007, Black Tide was signed on to Interscope.
Black Tide recorded a single, "Shockwave", which gained rotation on MTV2's Headbangers Ball and is also available as downloadable content on the video game Rock Band. The band started touring and gained a position on the second stage of Ozzfest, but were kicked off the tour because the stage was sponsored by Jägermeister and all of the members of Black Tide were under the legal drinking age. Although the band was no longer appearing on the second stage, Black Tide was able to be the opening act on the main stage in some areas, opening for Lordi, Static-X, Lamb of God, and Ozzy Osbourne. After Ozzfest, the band toured with Avenged Sevenfold and All That Remains. They are well known partly due to their age. They are all under the age of 21 and two members are still in High School.
In late 2007, Black Tide entered the studio in Chicago, Illinois with producer Johnny K. The band recorded 12 new tracks which included a cover of Metallica's first written song, "Hit the Lights", which originally appeared on Kill 'Em All. The resulting album, Light From Above, was released on March 18, 2008. The album was critically praised, with Dan Epstein of Revolver Magazine saying "Listening to the debut album from Miami's Black Tide is a little like stumbling across a cool late-80s metal record you'd completely forgotten about. A very promising debut" and Scott Alisoglu of Blabbermouth.net stating the album contains "Big, sometimes pop-based, melodies meets crunchy, guitar-driven metal that falls somewhere between thrash/traditional metal and the dirtier end of '80s glam/hair metal." Light From Above debuted at number 73 on the Billboard 200, with 11,400 copies sold in its first week of sales. Black Tide has also won the Kerrang! Award for Best Newcomer.
On March 27, 2008, the band performed on the late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live on the ABC television network in the United States and Citytv in Canada.
The band will be opening for Bullet For My Valentine on their forthcoming November UK tour, alongside Lacuna Coil and Bleeding Through. Black Tide will also support Bullet For My Valentine on their US tour in September. The band is now touring on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival with Slipknot, Disturbed, and other bands. They have started performing Prowler an Iron Maiden cover on this tour, which was formally recorded for Kerrang Magazine's Iron Maiden Tribute CD, Maiden Heaven.
As of now, Nuñez is a former member of Black Tide. He left due to disagreement on which direction the band should go. Currently filling in for Alex is Austin Panix from the band, The Panix. The Panix also lists Alex as a member.
Black Tide has announced that "Shout" will be the next video.
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Warriors Of Time
Black Tide Lyrics
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Woah, oh, oh
We are the ones
We are the warriors
We are the ones who fight for our right
We fight alone
And yeah we get what we want
We love the battle
And we will die for our cause
Woah, oh, oh
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
Yeah
Now we will fight (we will fight)
'Til the day that we die
And we will live (we will live)
For the battle
For the people
And they will tell (they will tell)
All the stories
About the warriors of time
Woah, oh, oh
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
Yeah
We
Are
The warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time
Yeah
The warriors
The warriors
The warriors
Of time
The warriors
The warriors
The warriors
Of time
The warriors
The warriors
The warriors
Of time
We are the warriors of time
We are the warriors of time (of time)
The song "Warriors of Time" by Black Tide is a powerful anthem that celebrates the strength and determination of people who fight for what they believe in. The lyrics capture the essence of battle, passion and courage, which are reflected in the repeated chants of "Woah, oh, oh" and "We are the warriors of time". The opening lines, "We are the ones, we are the warriors" set the tone for the song, making it clear that this is a battle cry for those who stand up for their beliefs.
The lyrics go further to emphasize that these warriors are self-sufficient and fiercely independent, "We fight alone" and "We get what we want". The battle is not one for personal gain, but for something meaningful, and the line "We will die for our cause" highlights the seriousness of their intention. The chorus repeats the title line, "We are the warriors of time" which fortifies the sense of unity among the fighters, and drives home the message that they are fighting for a cause that transcends their individual selves.
In conclusion, "Warriors of Time" is an ode to resilience and the unwavering spirit of fighters who are determined to see through their mission. The lyrics paint a picture of fierce soldiers ready to take on anything that stands in their way, and the repetition of the chorus reinforces the sense of unity and strength of their cause. The song is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to find their own battle to fight and reminds them that, like the warriors of time, they too can emerge victorious.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah, oh, oh
A spirited, enthusiastic yell to rally the warriors of time.
We are the ones
We are the chosen, the self-selected who will stand up for what is right.
We are the warriors
We are strong, brave fighters who are ready to battle for our cause.
We are the ones who fight for our right
We are not afraid to stand up for what we believe in and will fight for our rights.
We fight alone
We face our challenges by ourselves, but we are never defeated.
And yeah we get what we want
Our determination and hard work lead to our success.
We love the battle
We crave the challenge of conflict and enjoy the fight.
And we will die for our cause
We would rather die fighting for what we believe in than live in surrender.
We are the warriors of time
We are the fighters who exist in all places and times, always ready to defend our beliefs.
Now we will fight (we will fight)
We embrace the battle, unwavering in our determination and commitment.
'Til the day that we die
We will never give up or surrender.
And we will live (we will live)
Our mission and our passion are what give us life.
For the battle
We exist for the conflict and the challenge it brings.
For the people
We fight for those who cannot fight for themselves and protect their interests.
And they will tell (they will tell)
Our story will be retold, and our legacy will endure.
All the stories
Our bravery, our sacrifices, and our successes will inspire and be remembered.
About the warriors of time
We are the legendary protectors of the truth and defenders of justice.
The warriors
We are those who fight for what is right, those who stand for justice.
Of time
We are eternal, always ready to fight for our cause, in all times and all places.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GABRIEL GARCIA
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