Formed in 1998, 40 Below Summer came together after drummer and Peruvian native Carlos Aguilar met with singer Max Illidge. Joey D'Amico later joined the duo, followed by Jordan Plingos and Puerto Rican-born Hector Graziani. Their first album Side Show Freaks (1999) and EP Rain (2000) were self released.
Invitation to the Dance (2001-2002)
Eventually, a deal was signed with London-Sire Records. Their debut major label album Invitation to the Dance was released on October 16, 2001, and was produced by GGGarth. Two months after its release, Warner Music Group dissolved the London-Sire label, and the album was reissued by Warner's Reprise label.
After performing on the Jägermeister Music Tour with Drowning Pool, Coal Chamber and Ill Niño, and then again with Slipknot, Fear Factory, and Chimaira, but only on select dates. They started to write material for their second album. While the band started writing almost immediately after the release of their previous album, they threw out some fifteen songs before coming up with twenty one that they reduced down to the final ten (plus a bonus track, "The Day I Died").
The Mourning After (2003-2005)
Unsigned at this point, Razor & Tie Records saw the band in February 2003 when they played in New York with E.Town Concrete. A deal was signed in June just as the band entered the studio. The band would later strike a licensing deal with Roadrunner Records for the album's UK release.
Their second album The Mourning After was released on October 28, 2003. Two singles were released from the album in "Self-Medicate" and "Taxi Cab Confession". The video for the former received a fair amount of airplay on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball. The band negotiated a release from their contract in 2004. Not long after this Jordan was temporarily replaced by Ty Fury. The band then recruited Ryan Juhrs (formerly of Flaw) to fill the spot officially and Carlos left soon after.
Ali Nassar replaced Carlos, and after playing two shows under the 40 Below Summer moniker, they decided to rename the project Black Market Hero. They were soon joined by another former member of Flaw, drummer Micah Havertape, who replaced Nasser. In January 2006, Graziani was forced to leave the band due to severe hearing loss he had suffered after years of performing. Former Confliction bassist Matt Fortin joined in August 2006. Black Market Hero's first single, "Freedom Dealer," was released in summer 2007.
The Last Dance (2006)
Despite breaking up, 40 Below Summer released The Last Dance on October 31, 2006 via Crash Music Inc. The album features nine demo versions of songs intended for their third LP, as well as a bonus DVD featuring footage of the band's "last" performance at the Starland Ballroom (September 2005). The album sold 1,095 copies during its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[1]
In October 2006, there was speculation that the band had reunited. This was later dismissed by guitarist Joey D'Amico who stated that the band was just going to do a few shows to promote the release of The Last Dance. However, D'Amico also stated that there was a possibility that 40 Below Summer would record a new album in the future.
The band filmed a music video for the single "Relapse" with director Frankie Nasso. The song was originally written by 2005 guitarist Ty Fyhrie (Fury). Ty went on to work with the band Murder Of Crows but now resides in the band Dirty Little Rabbits with Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn Crahan also known as Clown.
In a radio interview with All Knowing Force, Illidge stated that he expected 40 Below Summer would tour and play 5-10 shows a year. Although his main priority is with his new project Black Market Hero, he didn't rule out the possibility of the band one day recording another album. According to Max and Joey, 40 Below Summer is dead.
The band did however re-issued their independently released EP Rain with seven bonus tracks on July 31, 2007 via Crash Music. In addition to the five songs originally released, seven demo tracks have also been included, as well as all new cover artwork. Sideshow Freaks was also re-released on July 15, 2008 by ex-Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's record label Driven Music Group.
Reformation and new album (2011–present)
On July 12, 2010 it was announced that 40 Below Summer would play a reunion show on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. God Forbid played support. 40 Below played "Invitation to the Dance" from cover-to-cover.
On April 20, Max Illidge posted on his Facebook stating "Starting pre production for the new 40 below record. Oh boy." indicating the band has reunited for a new record. The band's next two albums, "Fire at Zero Gravity" (2013) and "Transmission Infrared" (2015) were released by Super Massive Media Group.
Disease
40 Below Summer Lyrics
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Think about your pain think about it then suck it down
Think about the road think about that your on
Think about your life now its gone
Face up - and change
Your time - displaced
No way - you're gonna
If you could see through my eyes
You'll see I'm fucked up inside
I can't get away I can't get away from this place
I am drowning in I am drowning in my mistakes
I can't get it off I can't get it off yes its real
I can't get it off theirs nothing to feel
No life - this is the
Last time - I've got it
All wrong - ?????
?????
If you could see through my eyes
You'll see I'm fucked up inside
Can't you just see it's a trap
You been jacked you been smacked you been cracked
It's a fact in the black that's designed to hold you back
You can try you can die you can fly you can run you can hide
But the pain that you feel inside
You been hooked you been booked you been shook you been took
Why can't you take a look
Take a look
Take a look
You're gonna burn and bleed on your knees gonna
Feel the freeze as you feel my disease
Feel the freeze as you feel my diseas
My disease
My disease
The song "Disease" by 40 Below Summer is a heavy, aggressive song that deals with themes of pain, regret, and feeling trapped by one's own mistakes. The opening lines urge the listener to reflect on their life and the road they are on before it's too late. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer is trapped in his own pain and that he cannot escape the consequences of his actions. The bridge of the song features a call to action, urging the listener to take a closer look at their own life and the things holding them back.
Musically, "Disease" features pounding drums, distorted guitars, and intense vocals that convey a sense of urgency and desperation. The lyrics are delivered with a growling, aggressive vocal style that adds to the overall sense of anger and frustration in the song. The instrumentation is heavy and dark, with plenty of dissonant notes and feedback that create a sense of chaos and confusion.
Overall, "Disease" is a powerful song that explores themes of pain, regret, and feeling trapped by one's own actions. The aggressive guitar riffs and intense vocals help to convey the sense of desperation and anger that the lyrics describe, making it a compelling and memorable track.
Line by Line Meaning
Think about your life think about your life in the ground
Reflect on how your life will end, buried underground.
Think about your pain think about it then suck it down
Contemplate on your pain and forcefully accept it.
Think about the road think about that your on
Consider the path you are currently on in life.
Think about your life now its gone
Think about how your life has ended, it's now gone.
Face up - and change
Take responsibility for your situation and make a change.
Your time - displaced
You're out of sync with your life and its flow of time.
No way - you're gonna
It's impossible to continue on the same path.
Escape
Find a way out of your current situation and leave it behind.
If you could see through my eyes
If you could understand my perspective
You'll see I'm fucked up inside
You'd see that I'm mentally damaged and broken on the inside.
I can't get away I can't get away from this place
I'm stuck in this situation and can't leave.
I am drowning in I am drowning in my mistakes
I'm suffocating under the weight of my mistakes.
I can't get it off I can't get it off yes its real
I can't make it go away, it's a real problem.
I can't get it off theirs nothing to feel
I'm numb to the situation, there's no emotion left.
No life - this is the
I have no life, this is the end.
Last time - I've got it
This is my last chance to make things right.
All wrong - ?????
Everything I've done has been a mistake.
?????
This line is not clear.
Can't you just see it's a trap
Realize that you're in a dangerous situation.
You been jacked you been smacked you been cracked
You've been taken advantage of, hurt, and broken.
It's a fact in the black that's designed to hold you back
It's true, the situation is designed to keep you from moving forward.
You can try you can die you can fly you can run you can hide
You can attempt to escape or confront the situation in various ways, but it's difficult.
But the pain that you feel inside
However, the internal pain will remain.
You been hooked you been booked you been shook you been took
You've been lured in, captured, shaken, and manipulated.
Why can't you take a look
Why can't you see the situation for what it is?
Take a look
Take a look at the truth of the situation.
You're gonna burn and bleed on your knees gonna
You're going to suffer painfully and humiliatingly.
Feel the freeze as you feel my disease
You'll experience the sensation of being paralyzed by my disease.
Feel the freeze as you feel my diseas
Feel the numbness and paralysis of my disease taking over.
My disease
This is my affliction that I'm projecting onto you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jagger, Robert Thomas
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