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 JƤgermeister Music Tour with Drowning Pool, Coal Chamber and Ill NiƱo, 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 (2011āpresent)
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.
Rain
40 Below Summer Lyrics
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I've gone too far, I can't rectify this
I walk away falling into
It's such a shame how I'll miss you
I feel shot, can you reach me?
You cannot bring me back
And I'll always sink into nothing
And I'm on my knees again
Under my skin
Don't leave me out, leave me hanging
Don't keep me down, down and dragging
You're so sure that I won't splinter
You're so good, you're so good
Shift time to come back in line
'Cause when I tried to embrace my life
Gonna dry up was it something you're fed
Got you sickened was it something I said
All it did was rain
The song "Rain" by 40 Below Summer tells the story of a person who is struggling with their emotional turmoil. The opening lines of the song, "It's cold it's hard and I'm locked inside this, I've gone too far I can't rectify this" indicate that the singer is in a difficult place emotionally and may have fallen into a depression or a deep sense of anxiety. They have distanced themselves from others and are in danger of becoming lost in their own thoughts and emotions. As the song progresses, the singer seems to be reaching out to someone for support, but they are unable to fully connect with that person. Despite their pleas for help, they feel that they are sinking into nothing and can't be brought back to reality. The lyrics "And I'll always sink into nothing, and I'm on my knees again, and I can't believe that it's always under my skin" indicate that the singer is resigned to their fate and feels powerless to change their situation.
The chorus of the song, "Don't leave me out, leave me hanging, don't keep me down, down and dragging" is a cry for help - the singer wants someone to lift them up and help them back onto their feet. The lines "You're so sure that I won't splinter, you're so good, you're so good" are a direct address to the person the singer is reaching out to - they are imploring this person to believe in them and help them through their struggles.
Overall, "Rain" is a song about the deep emotional pain and isolation that can occur when a person feels trapped in their own mind. Despite the desperate pleas for help and the desire to connect with others, the singer feels like they are sinking deeper and deeper into their own despair, unable to break free. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of reaching out for help when we need it most, and the need for compassionate support from those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's cold it's hard and I'm locked inside this
I feel stuck in a tough situation and it's weighing heavily on me.
I've gone too far I can't rectify this
I've made a mistake or wrong decision and it's too late to fix it.
I walk away falling into
I'm making an effort to move on but it's difficult and I feel like I'm failing.
It's such a shame how I'll miss you
I regret losing someone important and will feel their absence greatly.
I feel shot can you reach me
I'm emotionally wounded and need help or support to start healing.
You cannot bring me back
I've reached a point of no return and can't go back to how things were.
And I'll always sink into nothing
I feel worthless and like I have no purpose or direction.
And I'm on my knees again
I'm feeling defeated and at a low point in my life.
And I can't believe that it's always
I'm stuck in a cycle of negative emotions and situations that seem to repeat.
Under my skin
These issues and feelings are deeply ingrained and affect me on a personal level.
Don't leave me out, leave me hanging
I need support and don't want to feel abandoned or left alone to deal with my problems.
Don't keep me down, down and dragging
I don't want to be held back or weighed down by my negative emotions and circumstances.
You're so sure that I won't splinter
Others have confidence in me and believe I'm strong enough to overcome my difficulties.
You're so good, you're so good
The person providing support is doing a great job and is appreciated.
Shift time to come back in line
I need to make changes and get back on track to improve my situation.
'Cause when I tried to embrace my life
I've attempted to make positive changes but it hasn't been successful yet.
Gonna dry up was it something you're fed
I feel drained and unfulfilled, wondering if it's due to external circumstances or influences.
Got you sickened was it something I said
I may have hurt or offended someone, causing tension or conflict in our relationship.
All it did was rain
Everything seems to be going wrong and life is full of negativity.
Lyrics Ā© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SALAZAR CARLOS ALBERTO AGUILAR, JOSEPH GEORGE D AMICO, HECTOR JUAN GRAZIANI, MAX LOVING ILLIDGE, JORDAN MICHAEL PLINGOS
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It's cold it's hard and I'm locked inside this
I've gone too far I can't rectify this
I walk away falling into
It's such a shame how I'll miss you
I feel shot, can you reach me?
You cannot bring me back
And I'll always sink into nothing
And I'm on my knees again
And I can't believe that it's always....under my skin
Yeah....
Don't leave me out, leave me hanging
Don't keep me down, down and dragging
You're so sure that I won't splinter
You're so good, you're so good
And I'll always sink into nothing
And I'm on my knees again
And I can't believe that it's always....under my skin
Yeah....
Shift time to come back in line
Cause when I tried to embrace my life
Gonna dry up was it something you're fed
Got you sickened, was it something I said?
And I'll always sink into nothing
And I'm on my knees again
And I can't believe that it's always....under my skin
Yeah....
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Matias
I will never understand why these guys never made it big
imsodamnhot
Napster.Ā They debuted right when Napster was huge.
Ep0nz
+AVET87 You should check them out.. they JUST released a new CD.
Ep0nz
+imsodamnhot They're STILL around, JUST released a new CD, the sound is fuckin awesome!
jared lieto
they just came out with a new album. new members and such
Jim Graven
Took the words right out of my mouth! They split up for a few years......that may not have helped. There's still time. A lot of bands spend YEARS grinding it out before they make it. And these guys are road dogs! No comfortable, fancy tour buses!
Mikey Hodge
One of the most underrated bands of all time
sneke tec
exactly thoughts of everyone listening to this album. lol.
Justin Jewell
For sure. My fav
serial sean
Agreed. Seen these guys at least 15 times back in the day. Whenever they came through Chicago area I was there