Chris Anderson - Guitar, Vocals
Kevin… Read Full Bio ↴James Santiago - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Anderson - Guitar, Vocals
Kevin Young - Bass
Andy Green - Drums
40 Grit is known worldwide for churning out thunderous songs. Now the band has infused thunder with melody to spark a rebirth that will turn heads of die-hard metal fans, while wooing fans from the mainstream. 40 Grit's music is the epitome of hypnotic hooks and seismic rhythms that pump the blood and send fans home from concerts with screams still buried in their throats.
"The meat of what makes us 40 Grit is still very much alive," said Chris Anderson, Guitar/vocal for the group, which is one of the leaders in the Bay Area's booming music scene. "Our sound might have evolved, but we'll still take down a house with our power."
Based in Concord, Calif., this dynamically charged rock band has a talent for belting out a steady blend of ferocious music backed with melodic vocals. With an evolved sound that both empowers and enrages, the band is perfectly poised to capture worldwide interest. Powerslave.com, the Bay Area's Webzine for the underground metal community, calls 40 Grit's new edge "a more healthy, melodic yet sonically pushing style."
The band's members consist of James Santiago (vocals/guitar), Chris Anderson (guitar) Kevin Young (bass), who has been with the band since its inception in 1997, and Andy Green (drums) has been the newest addition to 40 Grit since 2001. The foursome has grown such a reputation for their flawless, invigorating live performances that they have shared stages with heavy hitters such as Soil, Machine Head, Nothing Face, Meshuggah, Testament, Skinlab, Soulfly As well as have done very successful European tours with the likes of Pro-Pain and S.O.D.
40 Grit released its most recent work, "Heads," through Metal Blade Records in August 2000. The band's upcoming release "Nothing to Remember" in stores March 11th 2003!
This band has broken up, unfortunately
Tension
40 Grit Lyrics
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Your shadows bleeding black
Much too far out of reach
No more tunring back
He had the world within his grasp
Until his tragedy
This is the way its going down
Sick, born with disease
A lifetime youve chose to achieve
Angry wounds that cannot mend
I see no room for sympathy
He had the strength in his own mind
Mind strength thought guilts release
This is the way its going down
Visions he wont believe
Give in to this violent end
A lifetime youve chose to achieve
Angry wounds that cannot mend
I see no room for sympathy
Turn it upside down again
A lifetime to live with disease
Angry wounds that cannot mend
Ill watch you die on my TV
Walk the speed of light, emptiness will bring you...
Look at what these lies have done to me
Raped of all my sanity
Tortured by these endless dreams
Only want to hate and scream
The lyrics of "Tension" by 40 Grit describe an individual in a moment of crisis. The shadows are bleeding black, indicating that the individual is deep in despair and is overcome by a sense of darkness. The first few lines explain that this individual has gone too far to turn back and is now faced with a violent end. The singer once had the world within their grasp but their tragedy has led them down this violent path, leading to angry wounds that cannot be mended. The lyrics explain the singer's lack of room for sympathy and encourages the listener to turn it upside down and look at things from a different perspective.
The lyrics touch on themes such as violence, disease, tragedy, guilt, and the inability to find peace. The singer is a victim of their violent tendencies and as the song progresses, they seem to accept their fate. They are given a lifetime to achieve their goals, but their anger and inability to cope with their disease have left them with angry wounds that cannot heal. The chorus reiterates the singer's fatalistic outlook, indicating that their destiny is already set, and there's nothing that can be done to change it. They are resigned to their fate, which will play out on live TV.
The song is dark and brooding, representing a moment of deep despair. Its poetry has a haunting quality, and its lyrics prompt the listeners to observe their own lives and the lives of those around them. The song is a commentary on the consequences of violence and serves to warn individuals of the dangers of allowing their negative emotions to run rampant.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the way its going down
The situation is heading towards its inevitable conclusion
Your shadows bleeding black
You are consumed by darkness and negativity
Much too far out of reach
The thing you desire is too distant or impossible to obtain
No more turning back
There is no option to change course or undo what has been done
He had the world within his grasp
He was once in control and had everything he wanted
Until his tragedy
His misfortune or a traumatic event changed everything
Sick, born with disease
You were born with an ailment or affliction that affects you greatly
Given to this violent end
Your fate is to meet a violent or unhappy demise
A lifetime you've chose to achieve
You have committed your entire life to achieving a certain goal
Angry wounds that cannot mend
You bear emotional scars that will never fully heal
I see no room for sympathy
I cannot and will not empathize with your situation
He had the strength in his own mind
He possessed great mental fortitude and resilience
Mind strength thought guilts release
By drawing on mental strength, one can alleviate the burden of guilt
Visions he won't believe
He cannot accept or comprehend the things he sees
Turn it upside down again
Shake things up and try a different approach
A lifetime to live with disease
You must endure a lifetime of suffering and illness
Ill watch you die on my TV
I will bear witness to your death in a detached, impersonal way
Walk the speed of light, emptiness will bring you...
If you rush through life without purpose or meaning, you will be left feeling empty and unfulfilled
Look at what these lies have done to me
The deceitful actions of others have negatively impacted my life
Raped of all my sanity
My sense of reason and mental stability have been violated and taken from me
Tortured by these endless dreams
I am tormented by unattainable aspirations that plague me constantly
Only want to hate and scream
My only desire is to lash out in anger and frustration
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.