Parkway Drive
Parkway Drive is a metalcore band from Byron Bay, Australia.
The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Parkway Drive is a metalcore band from Byron Bay, Australia.
The band formed in the summer of 2003, their name coming from the street they used to practice on in their home town of Byron Bay, Australia. Not long after they had formed, they released a split EP with Adelaide band I Killed The Prom Queen. Later that year, the band also made an appearance on the Byron Bay Hardcore compilation What We've Built, preceded by their debut EP, Don't Close Your Eyes.
In May 2005 the PwD headed to the USA to record their debut album with renowned metal producer, Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (who is responsible for acclaimed releases from the likes of Unearth, August Burns Red, Underoath and Johnny Truant.)
Since the release of Don't Close Your Eyes, Parkway Drive have rapidly accumulated a loyal fanbase Australia-wide, courtesy of support slots for international acts including Hatebreed, In Flames, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, Alexisonfire, and performances at Metal for The Brain 2005 and Australia's Hardcore 2005. They have built quite a strong reputation within the music industry, this led to their signing with Epitaph record label.
In June 2006 they released Killing With a Smile in the United States during August of that year.
In late May 2006, second bass player Shaun Cash left the band for personal reasons with the full support of the rest of the members. The band soon found a replacement in their "merch guy" and long-time friend, Jia "Pie" O'Connor. Now a permanent part of the line-up, he played with them for the rest of their first international tour in the United Kingdom, and Europe, and later dates in the United States.
In October 2006, they were billed as the Australian contingent on the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour, playing alongside Anti-Flag, Underoath, Thursday, Senses Fail, Taking Back Sunday and Saosin. During November and December 2006, they appeared at the Homebake Festival, Sound Fest, Resist Records' tour, Soundwave Festival and Gravity G Festival before returning to the UK and Europe.
On 3 March 2007, a new song was previewed to a crowd at Underworld entitled "The Siren's Song". The song would later feature on Horizons. They were placed on the bill for the U.S. Vans Warped Tour 2007 as the only Australian band on the tour. On 15 August, Winston McCall appeared in an interview on the short.fast.loud show on Australia's Triple J Radio station in which he previewed a track off Horizons entitled "Boneyards".
Horizons was released on 6 October 2007. The album was generally acclaimed by critics and fans alike; especially Blunt Magazine, who wrote that the album 'simply slays from the get go' and awarded it 10/10, and planet-loud.com, which suggested that it would 'set the benchmark for metal albums to come'. It debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts. After the release of Horizons, the band toured through the US, Australia and Europe with such bands such as Killswitch Engage, Bury Your Dead, Darkest Hour and others.
In February/March 2008, Parkway teamed up with Byron Bay bands/friends 50 lions and Word Up!, to complete the Surf Rats Tour of east coast Australia. This tour (travelling to towns not listed on the standard touring circuit) was based around surfing big surf spots on the way.
On 12 December 2008 while performing at UNSW Roundhouse, Parkway Drive announced that they were filming a DVD of the show, which would include footage of the performance and a few songs from other bands featured in the Sweat Fest Tour. On 18 January 2009, Parkway Drive announced their headlining US tour with Stick to Your Guns and Mychildren Mybride. On 28 January to 1 February 2009, Parkway Drive went on a tour in Japan with Shai Hulud and Crystal Lake. Parkway Drive played at the 2009 Bamboozle Lineup at the Giant's Stadium parking lots; as well as being confirmed at 2009's Download Festival.
In May 2009, Parkway Drive announced that they would be releasing a live DVD and an Australian tour was also announced with August Burns Red and Architects in support of it. It was on this tour that the band performed a new song entitled "Unrest."
On 11 January 2022, the band announced a North American tour in May and June, supported by Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Stick to Your Guns. However, on 6 April, they announced the cancellation of the tour, stating that "the relentless nature of being in this band has given us very little time to reflect on who we are as individuals, who we want to be and the toll it is taking on ourselves and our friendships". On 23 May, it was announced that for their mental health, Parkway Drive would be taking a break from activity, but clarified that they "are here to stay".
On 7 June, following a series of teasers released on various social media, the band unveiled a brand new single entitled "Glitch" along with a music video. On 8 June, the band announced that their Fall 2022 European tour with Lorna Shore and While She Sleeps would continue as scheduled with a rebrand, and new music to accompany said tour. On 6 July, the band released the second single "The Greatest Fear" and its corresponding music video. At the same time, they officially announced that their seventh studio album, Darker Still, was set for release on 9 September 2022, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.
Discography:
Albums
- 2005 - Killing with a Smile (Resist Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2007 - Horizons (Resist Records, Burning Heart Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2010 - Deep Blue (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2012 - Atlas (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2015 - I.R.E.
- 2018 - Reverence
- 2022 - Darker Still
Other Releases:
- 2003 - Split EP with I Killed The Prom Queen
- 2004 - Don’t Close Your Eyes EP (Resist Records)
- 2006 - Don’t Close Your Eyes (Reissue) EP (Resist Records)
- n/a - “What We’ve Built” BBHC compilation
- 2006 - Smoke ‘Em If Ya Got ‘Em (Resist Records)
- 2007 - Boneyards (Resist Records)
- 2009 - Parkway Drive: The DVD
Members:
Current:
Winston McCall - Vocals (2003–present)
Jeff Ling - Lead guitar (2003–present)
Luke "Pig" Kilpatrick - Rhythm guitar (2003–present)
Ben "Gaz" Gordon - Drums (2003–present)
Jia "Pie" O'Connor - Bass (2006–present)
Former:
Shaun "Cashy" Cash - Bass (2004–2006)
Brett "Lagg" Versteeg - Bass & backing vocals (2003–2004)
The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Parkway Drive is a metalcore band from Byron Bay, Australia.
The band formed in the summer of 2003, their name coming from the street they used to practice on in their home town of Byron Bay, Australia. Not long after they had formed, they released a split EP with Adelaide band I Killed The Prom Queen. Later that year, the band also made an appearance on the Byron Bay Hardcore compilation What We've Built, preceded by their debut EP, Don't Close Your Eyes.
In May 2005 the PwD headed to the USA to record their debut album with renowned metal producer, Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (who is responsible for acclaimed releases from the likes of Unearth, August Burns Red, Underoath and Johnny Truant.)
Since the release of Don't Close Your Eyes, Parkway Drive have rapidly accumulated a loyal fanbase Australia-wide, courtesy of support slots for international acts including Hatebreed, In Flames, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, Alexisonfire, and performances at Metal for The Brain 2005 and Australia's Hardcore 2005. They have built quite a strong reputation within the music industry, this led to their signing with Epitaph record label.
In June 2006 they released Killing With a Smile in the United States during August of that year.
In late May 2006, second bass player Shaun Cash left the band for personal reasons with the full support of the rest of the members. The band soon found a replacement in their "merch guy" and long-time friend, Jia "Pie" O'Connor. Now a permanent part of the line-up, he played with them for the rest of their first international tour in the United Kingdom, and Europe, and later dates in the United States.
In October 2006, they were billed as the Australian contingent on the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour, playing alongside Anti-Flag, Underoath, Thursday, Senses Fail, Taking Back Sunday and Saosin. During November and December 2006, they appeared at the Homebake Festival, Sound Fest, Resist Records' tour, Soundwave Festival and Gravity G Festival before returning to the UK and Europe.
On 3 March 2007, a new song was previewed to a crowd at Underworld entitled "The Siren's Song". The song would later feature on Horizons. They were placed on the bill for the U.S. Vans Warped Tour 2007 as the only Australian band on the tour. On 15 August, Winston McCall appeared in an interview on the short.fast.loud show on Australia's Triple J Radio station in which he previewed a track off Horizons entitled "Boneyards".
Horizons was released on 6 October 2007. The album was generally acclaimed by critics and fans alike; especially Blunt Magazine, who wrote that the album 'simply slays from the get go' and awarded it 10/10, and planet-loud.com, which suggested that it would 'set the benchmark for metal albums to come'. It debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts. After the release of Horizons, the band toured through the US, Australia and Europe with such bands such as Killswitch Engage, Bury Your Dead, Darkest Hour and others.
In February/March 2008, Parkway teamed up with Byron Bay bands/friends 50 lions and Word Up!, to complete the Surf Rats Tour of east coast Australia. This tour (travelling to towns not listed on the standard touring circuit) was based around surfing big surf spots on the way.
On 12 December 2008 while performing at UNSW Roundhouse, Parkway Drive announced that they were filming a DVD of the show, which would include footage of the performance and a few songs from other bands featured in the Sweat Fest Tour. On 18 January 2009, Parkway Drive announced their headlining US tour with Stick to Your Guns and Mychildren Mybride. On 28 January to 1 February 2009, Parkway Drive went on a tour in Japan with Shai Hulud and Crystal Lake. Parkway Drive played at the 2009 Bamboozle Lineup at the Giant's Stadium parking lots; as well as being confirmed at 2009's Download Festival.
In May 2009, Parkway Drive announced that they would be releasing a live DVD and an Australian tour was also announced with August Burns Red and Architects in support of it. It was on this tour that the band performed a new song entitled "Unrest."
On 11 January 2022, the band announced a North American tour in May and June, supported by Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Stick to Your Guns. However, on 6 April, they announced the cancellation of the tour, stating that "the relentless nature of being in this band has given us very little time to reflect on who we are as individuals, who we want to be and the toll it is taking on ourselves and our friendships". On 23 May, it was announced that for their mental health, Parkway Drive would be taking a break from activity, but clarified that they "are here to stay".
On 7 June, following a series of teasers released on various social media, the band unveiled a brand new single entitled "Glitch" along with a music video. On 8 June, the band announced that their Fall 2022 European tour with Lorna Shore and While She Sleeps would continue as scheduled with a rebrand, and new music to accompany said tour. On 6 July, the band released the second single "The Greatest Fear" and its corresponding music video. At the same time, they officially announced that their seventh studio album, Darker Still, was set for release on 9 September 2022, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.
Discography:
Albums
- 2005 - Killing with a Smile (Resist Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2007 - Horizons (Resist Records, Burning Heart Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2010 - Deep Blue (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2012 - Atlas (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2015 - I.R.E.
- 2018 - Reverence
- 2022 - Darker Still
Other Releases:
- 2003 - Split EP with I Killed The Prom Queen
- 2004 - Don’t Close Your Eyes EP (Resist Records)
- 2006 - Don’t Close Your Eyes (Reissue) EP (Resist Records)
- n/a - “What We’ve Built” BBHC compilation
- 2006 - Smoke ‘Em If Ya Got ‘Em (Resist Records)
- 2007 - Boneyards (Resist Records)
- 2009 - Parkway Drive: The DVD
Members:
Current:
Winston McCall - Vocals (2003–present)
Jeff Ling - Lead guitar (2003–present)
Luke "Pig" Kilpatrick - Rhythm guitar (2003–present)
Ben "Gaz" Gordon - Drums (2003–present)
Jia "Pie" O'Connor - Bass (2006–present)
Former:
Shaun "Cashy" Cash - Bass (2004–2006)
Brett "Lagg" Versteeg - Bass & backing vocals (2003–2004)
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Parkway Drive Lyrics
... I don't wanna die. They're still alive You mustn't die …
02 Old Ghost/New Regrets Forever fucked We wage a war of suffering a deceit 100 tho…
11. Snake Oil and Holy Water You want a piece of my mind, there is no…
A Cold Day in Hell Sever. And step forward. I will separate myself from you. I …
A Deathless Song Let me beat in your heart Be your drum of war…
Absolute Power Your heart, your home, your voice, it's got a price…
Alone Shifting light outlines my battered form Stranger to the wo…
Anasasis Your warm embrace has been replaced by cold And those defia…
Atlas My life is a weathered down shipwreck Splitting at the seams…
Blackout Tragedy. Another day lies broken and lost. A shattered life …
Blue and the Grey Dear sky, Dear sky don't cry for me, be the hope…
Boneyards Take all the sentiments Of a cold blooded cynic So believe m…
Bottom Feeder I've heard enough No more, no more You've had your time in…
Breaking Point Black plagues, line a fading sky. A dying world stripped to…
Carrion Carrion In a moment I'm lost Dying from the inside Her eyes …
Cemetery Bloom You sweep across the heavens, an extinction grade event And …
Chronos You answer to me I am the thunder and the rain The…
Crushed Brothers, my brothers is this all that we are Sisters, my…
Dark Days What will you tell your children When they ask you "What…
Darker Still I'm buying acres in the sky And building stairs with every…
Dead Dreams Kill the lights I'm so sick of your face Another night waste…
Dead Man When your lungs collapse, When your last breath fails. When …
Dead Man's Chest When your lungs collapse When your last breath fails Upon …
Dead Man´s Chest When your lungs collapse When your last breath fails Upon re…
Deadweight This is survival This is my exile I find no solace I fi…
Dedicated Twelve years I've fought for this Twelve years, my heart sti…
Deliver Me Deliver me From the darkest abyss From the depths of etern…
Destroyer Destroy, destroy, destroy, destroy destroyer We speak in li…
Devil's Calling We are the pushers, are you awake? I heard the devil,…
Don't Close Your Eyes The warmth of your embrace Has lifted me from the ground The…
Dont Close Your Eyes The warmth of your embrace Has lifted me from the ground T…
Dream Run Do you remember all those nights When we stood side by…
Dying to Believe Like dragging nails through my skin Strip the scar, scratch…
Emotional Breakdown Gazing upon your face Your love has released my heart To d…
Feed 'Em To The Pigs This is life This is worthless Is there consequence? This ap…
Feed Them To The Pigs This is life This is worthless Is there consequence? This…
Five Months The night creeps through my bones with a winter's chill Sen…
Flesh Bone And Weakness Shades drawn across No light may enter In my moment of weakn…
Fractures The devil's at our door The bloodwoods shiver in the glare…
From The Heart Of The Darkness From the heart of the darkness I took a walk last…
Frostbite Vanishing points And midnight horizons Herald another nigh…
Gimme A D You could never be my envy. You could never be my…
Glitch Close your eyes, let your mind submit Are you ready? Three,…
Ground Zero The fights, the falls, the scars and broken bones Beneath it…
Guns For Show Knives For A Pro I saw the disappointment from across your face. A mark of…
Hollow Lies! My truth has been revealed At the cost of everythi…
Hollow Man *Scream* No more then shadows, to be forgotten. No more th…
Home Is For The Heartless If home is where the heart is Why do I feel…
Hopeless Tear my heart from my chest still warm in my hands feel…
Horizons So it begins Our eyes torn open Free from the thoughts of…
I Watched [PARKWAY DRIVE] In an instant this world's hate engulfed …
I Hope You Rot From crooked faith, the darkness flows From hallowed halls, …
I Watched [PARKWAY DRIVE] In an instant this world's hate engulfed …
Idols and Anchors Now your heroes have fallen Championless The seas are risi…
If A God Can Bleed If a god can bleed, then I'll bleed you out If…
Imperial Heretic Watch out What will it take to get it into your…
In Blood And through it all, we wore the pain We held our…
Into The Dark There was a time I felt invincible In the cradle of…
It's Hard To Speak Without A Tongue After everything you’ve done. After your second face failed.…
Karma Crashing to the surface My convictions lay bare before the …
Land Of The Lost Like drones to their makers Like pigs in the trough Never so…
Leviathan I But there is no silence. My thoughts drowned out. Screeching…
Like Napalm Burn it all away Burn it Burn it all away Burn it Burn it…
Looks Like Yoda In a world of devoid of emancipation Like leaves too many…
Moments In Oblivion There is nothing There is nothing I would not give These …
Mutiny Fuck the memories. We’re dead at every turn. So spin your fu…
Old Ghost / New Regrets Forever fucked We wage a war of suffering a deceit 100 thous…
Old Ghost/New Regrets Forever fucked We wage a war of suffering a deceit 100 tho…
Pandora The daylight's gone. The empty streets echo our past and the…
Picture Perfect Pathetic If looks could kill. You would be a fucking shot gun. Agains…
Pressures Their voices search for me through the darkness Yet I feel…
Prey I got an axe to grind, a crooked mind You better…
Romance Is Dead The incisions on your wrist were all for show. Just like…
Samsara Freedom is slavery War is peace Ignorance is strength Exi…
Schattenboxen Do you see me? Do you see what I've become? I'm not…
Set To Destroy Brothers of abandonment Sisters of despair Orphans to the …
Shadow Boxing Do you see me Do you see what I've become I'm not…
Sleepwalker Consumed, I feel the rage Growing inside me A fear I canno…
Sleight of Hand No comfort Fear, in the face of the unknown Born to die…
Smoke 'Em If Ya Got 'Em Die Thoughts replaced by placid romance Without movement, I …
Snake Oil and Holy Water You want a piece of my mind, there is no…
Some 'Em If Ya Got 'Em Die Thoughts replaced by placid romance Without movement, I …
Soul Bleach Poison, poison Soul bleach Bow the fuck down to your new pa…
Sparks Born of dust and stone Dead hearts, roaming a dying home Lif…
Stranger We are all but strangers in a stranger world We are…
Swallowing Razorblades [PARKWAY DRIVE] I'd give the world for you to look my…
Swing This soul was born for battle My heart was built for…
The Cruise [Instrumental]…
The Greatest Fear Master of the darkness Siren of the storm Whisper in the sil…
The Negotiator Tell me how does it feel. To watch a child…
The River Follow your heart to the water Fill your pockets with stone …
The Siren's Song Virtue is lost Beyond this sleek veneer Beneath the neon…
The Sirens Song Virtue is lost Beyond this sleek veneer, beneath the neon ex…
The Sirens' Song Virtue is lost Beyond this sleek veneer Beneath the neon…
The Slow Surrender You've got to fight for your life There is nothing to…
The Sound of Violence We cut our teeth on sadness We hunt our sorrows down We…
The Void Nothing can save us, nothing between Infinite madness and th…
Unrest I've walked these streets a thousand times Still this world…
Vice Grip A system of complete control The pressure builds It wraps it…
Vicious Live, with your back to the wall The bigger they come,…
Wild Eyes Oh oh oh Oh oh oh Oh oh oh Oh oh oh Oh oh…
Wishing Wells I spoke a vow today and asked if God would…
Wreckage I am the blackest soul The child of a loveless world The…
Writings on the Wall When you're born in the dirt the only way to…
You're Over Harmless? Don't make me laugh Reduce yourself to a poisone…
Youre Over Harmless? Don't make me laugh Reduce yourself to a poisoned …