(drums) who was later replaced by Aaron Gainer.
After performing no more than 12 live shows, the band recorded a demo and went to New York City where they performed at an industry showcase, where the band encountered some minor difficulties,:"Here we are, our first few hours in New York City," McCoy recalls, "and Kevin is puking in the bathroom and I'm chasing some guy who stole my wallet just a few hours before we play the showcase. It was crazy."After that, the band was signed up by Wind-Up Records. The situation improved once 12 Stones signed with Wind-up and began recording with producer Jay Baumgardner (Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm), who helped pump up Eric Weaver’s searing guitar solos in the belief that a new guitar hero might be born. Combined with the propulsive rhythm section of Dorr and drummer Aaron Gainer and McCoy’s distinctive lyrics, the 12 Stones sound conveys real emotion with a visceral punch.
The band's eponymous debut album was released in 2002, produced by Jay Baumgardner. They gained more fame when vocalist McCoy performed in Evanescence's song "Bring Me to Life" opposite Amy Lee. The song was included in both Evanescence's album, Fallen and in the Daredevil film soundtrack. McCoy quotes:"Our songs are about some of the really tough times I went through growing up as a kid," McCoy says. "I really wanted to target subjects in our songs that kids going through tough times can relate to and help them get through tough times. It doesn't mean you can’t be angry and the songs powerful. We just want to stream negative energy in a positive way."
In 2004, Kevin Dorr quit the band and touring guitarist Greg Trammell later became an official member.
Their second album, Potter's Field came out in 2004. Both albums were supported with heavy touring. Clint Amereno and then Aaron Hill were brought in to play bass for the shows. After the tour, the band decided to take a break from the band to be with their respective families.
Trammell left prior to the recording of the next album, leaving the band without a second guitarist. After completion of the CD, one of its collaborators, ex-Breaking Point guitarist Justin Rimer, took over this position. The new lineup was later completed with the addition of former Presence bassist DJ Stange.
Their third album, Anthem For The Underdog, was released in 2007. The album is said to be inspired by the effects of Hurricane Katrina on their hometown.
Shortly after the album's release, Stange quit and was replaced by Shawn Wade, formerly of the band Silence Is Broken.
12 Stones released an EP entitled "The Only Easy Day was Yesterday in the summer of 2010. Shortly after its release, the band left Wind-up Records.
After a lengthy search, they found a new home with EMI. EMG's Jacob Capricciuolo said of the latest expansion move of the company, "signing 12 Stones marks a pivotal turn for Executive Music Group to not only continue its established rock success, but to now elevate its presence in Rock to a much broader audience. Myself and VP Jimmy Swan believe 12 Stones has been underrated within the music industry for far to long. We live for radical movements and artists ready to make radical changes within those movements such as 12 Stones. The excitement to work with their amazing talent is more than exhilarating to say the least! It's an honor to have on our roster a group of hard working guys stopping at nothing for global success!"
They entered the studio in the spring of 2011 to record their 4th full length LP. The first single "Bulletproof" from the new album entitled "Only Human" was released on July 11, 2011 to much fanfare.
Infected
12 Stones Lyrics
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In a million ways
What a desperate disgrace
Strung out
So proud
Big mouth
Have we gone too far to change?
Like Hollywood
Spreading through your neighborhood
Built up
Burned down
Watch out
Now it's gotten in our blood
(Time is running out
It's running out
It's running out)
I feel weak
I feel numb
Had enough of this poison we've injected
Living in this word infected
Out, let me out
Tell me how
We all got so disconnected
Sick of living in this world infected
It's systematic
Livin' in this haze
Sleeping on a live grenade
Blacked out
Face down
No sound
We're blowin' up this place
How long can we endure
When we've tainted all that's pure?
Selfish
High risk
Death wish
What if no one finds a cure?
(Time is running out
It's running out
It's running out)
I feel weak
I feel numb
Had enough of this poison we've injected
Living in this word infected
Out, let me out
Tell me how
We all got so disconnected
Sick of living in this world infected
(Time is running out)
(It's running out)
I feel weak
I feel numb
Had enough of this poison we've injected
Living in this word infected
Out, let me out
Tell me how
We all got so disconnected
Sick of living in this world infected
The song "Infected" by 12 Stones speaks about the destructive and self-destructive tendencies of society. The opening lines of the song, "It's so pathetic in a million ways, what a desperate disgrace" highlights the depth of the sadness and loss that the singer feels. He speaks about how society has gone too far to change and how it is now stuck in a cycle of destruction.
The singer also talks about the pervasive influence of brainwashing and how it has affected the neighborhoods around us. He is disappointed in the lack of resistance and the inability of people to stand up to these destructive forces. The chorus repeatedly stresses how the singer feels drained and helpless due to the poison that society has injected into his life.
The song then shifts to talk about how the problem is systemic and how it has led to the destruction of everything that is pure. The song asks, "What if no one finds a cure?" suggesting that the problem is too deeply rooted to be solved easily. The song ends with a plea to be let out of this system and to find a way to reconnect with one another beyond the things that pull us apart.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so pathetic
The situation is disgraceful and disappointing
In a million ways
In countless ways
What a desperate disgrace
The situation is pitiful and shameful
Strung out
Addicted and out of control
So proud
Arrogant and unwilling to admit faults
Big mouth
Talking recklessly without thinking
Have we gone too far to change?
Is it too late to fix things?
Brainwashed
Influenced and controlled by others' ideas
Like Hollywood
As if living in a movie fantasy
Spreading through your neighborhood
Affecting more and more people around you
Built up
Developed and maintained
Burned down
Destroyed and ruined
Watch out
Be cautious and vigilant
Now it's gotten in our blood
The problem has become part of our very existence
(Time is running out
We're running out of time
It's running out
The time left is decreasing quickly
It's running out)
The time left is decreasing quickly
I feel weak
I'm helpless and vulnerable
I feel numb
I'm desensitized and apathetic
Had enough of this poison we've injected
I'm fed up with the harmful choices we've made
Living in this word infected
Existing in a world damaged by our own actions
Out, let me out
I need to escape
Tell me how
Explain how we got here and how to fix it
We all got so disconnected
We lost touch with reality and each other
Sick of living in this world infected
Tired of enduring the consequences of our mistakes
It's systematic
The problem is part of a larger pattern
Livin' in this haze
Existing in a fog, unable to see clearly
Sleeping on a live grenade
Ignoring the danger and risk around us
Blacked out
Unconscious or unaware
Face down
Helpless and defeated
No sound
Silent and stifled
We're blowin' up this place
Our actions are causing destruction and chaos
How long can we endure
How much longer can we keep going?
When we've tainted all that's pure?
After we've corrupted all that was once innocent and good
Selfish
Only concerned with one's own interests
High risk
Dangerous and likely to fail
Death wish
Unconsciously seeking self-destruction
What if no one finds a cure?
What if there is no hope for redemption?
(Time is running out)
We're running out of time
It's running out
The time left is decreasing quickly
It's running out
The time left is decreasing quickly
I feel weak
I'm helpless and vulnerable
I feel numb
I'm desensitized and apathetic
Had enough of this poison we've injected
I'm fed up with the harmful choices we've made
Living in this word infected
Existing in a world damaged by our own actions
Out, let me out
I need to escape
Tell me how
Explain how we got here and how to fix it
We all got so disconnected
We lost touch with reality and each other
Sick of living in this world infected
Tired of enduring the consequences of our mistakes
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAIR DALY, JUSTIN MARK RIMER, PAUL MCCOY, SKIDD MILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Julian Figueredo
It makes me sad how good bands like this are not famous enough then there's others bands that don't deserve to be famous
Chewmallow
Julian Figueredo Agreed.
I could name so many of those bands...
Julian Figueredo
+Hespra I get your point, but i wasn't talking in that way, i was talking about band's that for example: had copied songs from another band or didn't climb up to get were they are.
Eli Roberts
+Hespra I disagree, some musicians are more deserving than others in some cases. Let's take a band like Nirvana for example and compare it to Justin Bieber. Nirvana went out, bought their instruments, and couldn't play anything but got better and then the became noticed through hard work and dedication. Justin Bieber got famous from being featured in someone's song on the internet and got famous from there. And to go even further, Justin Bieber is praised for writing music but doesn't write his own songs. Not very deserving if you ask me.
D.C. Hernandez
+Julian Figueredo i actually have contact with their bass player and audio engineer David Troia, this band is amazing, :)
Michael Roy
+Julian Figueredo hehe i think there is a band called "13 Stones". That probably doesn't help the situation. Name recognition and stuff.
Danilo Jordão
Eu gosto muito dessa Banda. queria um show deles no Brasil
Natalia Garcia H
Nunca me cansaré de esta canción ❣
MrFatbad
This song has a very powerful message, I couldn't tell you my beliefs at the moment, but this song is incredible, I first heard these guys about 11 years ago or more maybe.. but there are more songs with incredible meanings, listen to Rose by a perfect circle, see what message you get out of that song :)
barronation
wow.... I can't believe how addicting this is. You guys just get better and better. Every time you release something I think "it won't be as good as their last song/album" and time and time again I am proven wrong and LOVING it. Keep it up forever guys.