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.
Sunburn
40 Below Summer Lyrics
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Fill these eyes With tears it's all you need to do to
Magnify Everything about you is to justify
To feel my pride
Ready to catch a fistful
Now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol
Duck! Said ya run out of luck
Everything about you says I don't give a fuck
I can barely breathe
And did you think I'd let you get away
From just a piece of the pain that you left me with
Everyday
Spin your hate all I ever needed was to
Demonstrate You and all your fucked up rules
I can't relate Every time I try to leave
I can't escape I see your face
Ready to catch a fistful
Now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol
Duck! Said ya run out of luck
Everything about you says I don't give a fuck
You don't know what the pain does to me on my knees in a world where
I can barely breathe
And did you think I'd let you get away
From just a piece of the pain that you left me with
Everyday
Taste this anger ripping you open
Impending danger something you lost
Can I have a moment of silence
And now your gone
Get off get off coming up behind you
Get off get off coming to remind you
Get off get off don't you test me
Get off get off get off get off [repeat]
The lyrics to 40 Below Summer's song "Sunburn" convey a sense of anger, pain, and frustration towards someone who has hurt the singer deeply. The first two lines, "Spill these lies all you ever want to do is, Fill these eyes With tears it's all you need to do to," suggest that the subject of the song is a liar who enjoys making the singer cry. The next few lines, "Magnify, Everything about you is to justify, To feel my pride," indicate that the subject is someone who wants to make themselves look good at the expense of others.
The chorus, "Ready to catch a fistful, Now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol, Duck! Said ya run out of luck, Everything about you says I don't give a fuck," reveals the singer's anger and desire for revenge. The following lines, "You don't know what the pain does to me on my knees in a world where, I can barely breathe, And did you think I'd let you get away, From just a piece of the pain that you left me with, Everyday," express the deep hurt that the singer is experiencing and their determination not to let the person who caused it escape unscathed.
Overall, "Sunburn" is a song that deals with themes of betrayal, pain, and vengeance. The lyrics are anguished and full of anger, but also show a need for closure and a desire to move on from the hurt that has been inflicted.
Line by Line Meaning
Spill these lies all you ever want to do is
You constantly tell falsehoods without any remorse or hesitation.
Fill these eyes With tears it's all you need to do to
You manipulate emotions to elicit tears in order to feel in control and superior.
Magnify Everything about you is to justify
You exaggerate and inflate your self-importance to cover up your insecurities.
To feel my pride
Your pride is built on tearing others down and making them feel small.
Ready to catch a fistful
You are prepared to physically harm those who challenge or threaten you.
Now I'm coming at ya like the crack of a pistol
You are attacking aggressively and quickly, like a gunshot.
Duck! Said ya run out of luck
You are warning your target that they are about to face consequences for their actions.
Everything about you says I don't give a fuck
You openly display your indifference and lack of empathy towards others.
You don't know what the pain does to me on my knees in a world where
You are struggling with the immense emotional pain that you have been subjected to.
I can barely breathe
The pain is so heavy that it is hard to even function or exist.
And did you think I'd let you get away
You refuse to let your perpetrator walk away without consequences or acknowledgement of their actions.
From just a piece of the pain that you left me with Everyday
Even a small amount of the pain you caused can have a lasting and impactful effect on someone.
Spin your hate all I ever needed was to
You spread hateful and negative energy, but all the other person wanted was to
Demonstrate You and all your fucked up rules
You want to prove to the other person that your rules and standards are flawed and harmful.
I can't relate Every time I try to leave
You cannot connect or understand the other person's perspective and feel trapped in the situation.
I can't escape I see your face
The memory of the pain and the person who caused it is always present and inescapable.
Taste this anger ripping you open
You are directing your anger at the other person, tearing them apart emotionally and mentally.
Impending danger something you lost
The threat of harm or repercussions is looming over them, a consequence of their actions.
Can I have a moment of silence
You are asking for a brief moment of peace and quiet to process the pain and trauma.
And now your gone
The person who hurt you is no longer in your life, but the pain remains.
Get off get off coming up behind you
You are pursuing the other person relentlessly, aiming to cause them harm and distress.
Get off get off coming to remind you
You are reminding the other person of the pain they caused you and why they deserve punishment.
Get off get off don't you test me
You are warning the other person not to challenge or provoke you.
Get off get off get off get off [repeat]
You are repeating your demands and threatening language, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
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Derek White
I can't believe more people have not heard of this band!
Krysen Stott
Just now discovered this band 🤟💯🔥🥁 they are dope asf
Sesh517
The live performance of this from 2000 is so much better than the album version
robshults123
this is a bad ass song
Annie Williford
❤❤❤❤
Derek White
I would listen to this with Wicked Twister updates.
pirilampo
First to comment?? this is fuckin awesome!