The band's latest album, entitled The Tipping Point was released on April 2nd 2013. The band toured with Rehab on the "Lack of Luxury" 2007 tour. This album is the final one featuring Jeremy Wood on bass, leaving in November 2006 due to personal differences within the band.
Lead singer Jason DeVore has also released material as a solo artist.
Authority Zero was started in 1994 when Bill Marcks met Jason DeVore at Westwood High School. Marcks didn't actually meet DeVore until the summer of 1995, until then Authority Zero consisted of two guitarists (Marcks & Jerry Douglas) and a drummer J.W. Gordon, all from Westwood. This trio put a few songs together without lyrics or basslines. When that summer rolled around, Douglas was expecting the yearly visit of his friend Jason DeVore, from Wyoming. Douglas introduced his long time friend and Marcks jokingly asked if he wanted to be their singer, soon later it was no joke.
Marcks was impressed with DeVore's ability to "write catchy songs in fifteen minutes with really sticky hooks". The two quickly enlisted Jeremy Wood on bass. His experience with lead guitar and musical theory separated his bass playing from others'. Not just a "follow along," his baselines were independent and yet fluid with the music. (Wood actually taught Marcks & Douglas how to play guitar). However, because of Gordon's commitment to the Air Force, his position as drummer soon had to be replaced. Fellow classmate, skateboarder, and drummer Daniel Garcia fit this empty stool like a missing puzzle piece. He brought a new charge and tempo that evolved Authority Zero's music into a faster, more complex, punk rock style. Eventually, however, differences and family obligations led to Garcia's exit from the group.
Marcks, Douglas, DeVore, and Wood finally came upon Los Angeles native Jim Wilcox formerly of Welter/The New Militia who's tragic events ended the group, and he fittingly completed the Authority Zero's lineup. Later Douglas also left the group and joined the Air Force.
After releasing a local EP that sold very well, Authority Zero released their debut album A Passage In Time in 2002 on Lava Records. The album featured a blend of genres including punk rock and reggae, with obvious Spanish and Portuguese influences. A Passage In Time included the hits "One More Minute" and "Over Seasons".
The success of A Passage In Time propelled the band into new popularity. Authority Zero appeared on many tours, such as Warped Tour, the No Use for a Name/The Starting Line tour, and Sum 41's "Sum on Your Face". The band has also toured with the likes of Everclear, Guttermouth and H2O.
In 2004, Authority Zero released Andiamó, again on Lava Records. "Andiamó" means literally "We go" in Italian, but can also be read as "And I am Zero", the title of their live DVD released following Andiamó. The album again featured a blend of genres and Spanish/Portuguese influences. Andiamó is somewhat politically charged, evident in the songs "Revolution", "A Thousand Years of War", and the cover of the song "Mexican Radio", originally written by Wall of Voodoo (the version that appears on Andiamó has lyric changes in order to make a statement against the 2003 invasion of Iraq). In the summer of 2006, Authority Zero released a live acoustic compilation album titled Rhythm and Booze on Suburban Noize Records.
The band's next album, entitled 12:34 was released on January 30, 2007. The track "Courage" was released as a single. The band recently toured with Rehab on the "Lack of Luxury" 2007 tour. This album is the final one featuring Jeremy Wood on bass, who left Authority Zero in November 2006 due to personal differences within the band.
On December 30th, 2008 Bill Marcks posted a blog on his MySpace stating he left the band to spend more time with his family and to focus 100 percent on his new band, Sanziggo.
Jason DeVore has also been working on a side project called The Bollox, an Irish punk band he started with longtime friends.
It has also been confirmed that Authority Zero is working on a new studio album to be released February of 2010.
Dean "DJ" Farmer resigned as the bass player on July 20, 2009 citing personal, business, and creative differences.
Jeremy Wood has rejoined Authority Zero as the bass player.
Find Your Way
Authority Zero Lyrics
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What were you waiting to see?
Just take a look around, you'll see the same old story
I'm unconscious again finding a means to an end
I'm trying to forget all about forgotten
So what's the use in making lies up, when promises have dried up
Go out in the end
Find your way
The more I walk around these streets the more they all look this way
Crooked situations on a different day
How'd I survive? With friends by my side
Now pick me up to watch me fall down
Bottled up dreams will make it alright
I've got to make a choice and hope I make it right
It always seems to come around and kick you down
To let you know that nothing comes free
I don't know where I'm going, and can't wait to understand
In times like this I vouch for myself, because I know no one else can
I find myself in question
Sometimes I lose control
No big surprise I'm sure
Just saying I'm aware, this I know
What did you want?
What were you waiting to see?
Just take a look around, you'll see the same old story
I'm unconscious again finding a means to an end
I'm trying to forget all about forgotten
(You'll find your way)
Would someone tell me what is this?
Only my existence
The only way to face this is bumps and bruises
No resistance
I've got to try and face this
The more I pick up my feet the more I land on my face
It's dimmer situations
No resistance
I've got to try and face this
Bumps and bruises
Tell me what is this thing that I'm faced with
No more excuses
Bound to find your way
The lyrics of Authority Zero's song "Find Your Way" talks about finding one's way amidst the chaos and difficulties of life. The first verse asks what the person wanted or was waiting for, only to find that things remain the same. The singer then admits that they have been struggling to forget about the past, but realizes that making up lies won't solve anything. The chorus encourages the listener to find their own path and not to let their misfortunes break them.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the challenges they have faced and how they have relied on their friends to help them through tough times. However, the lyrics also suggest that bottled up dreams can offer comfort and hope, but ultimately, one has to make the right choices in order to move forward. The bridge highlights the importance of perseverance and embracing challenges as a means of finding one's way.
Overall, "Find Your Way" is a song about resilience and the power of self-reliance in difficult times. The lyrics urge the listener to take control of their life and find their own way, even when things seem dire and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
What did you want?
The singer is asking someone what they were hoping to achieve.
What were you waiting to see?
The singer is asking someone what they were expecting to happen.
Just take a look around, you'll see the same old story
The singer suggests that things have not changed despite time passing by.
I'm unconscious again finding a means to an end
The singer is in a state of mind where he is not fully aware of what is happening but is trying to achieve a goal.
I'm trying to forget all about forgotten
The singer is trying to forget the things he has forgotten in the past.
So what's the use in making lies up, when promises have dried up
The singer questions why anyone would make up lies when promises have not been fulfilled as well.
Go out in the end
The singer advises someone to just move on eventually.
Living in your misfortune and dying to break way someday
The singer implies that living in unfortunate circumstances can be difficult, but people want to break away from it eventually.
Find your way
The singer encourages someone to find their own path in life.
The more I walk around these streets the more they all look this way
The singer suggests that the environment he walks around in seems repetitive.
Crooked situations on a different day
The singer feels that things can take a turn for the worse even on days when everything seems normal.
How'd I survive? With friends by my side
The singer reflects on how he has managed to survive with support from his friends.
Now pick me up to watch me fall down
The singer acknowledges that despite help, he can still fall down and fail.
Bottled up dreams will make it alright
The singer believes that holding on to dreams will make things better eventually.
I've got to make a choice and hope I make it right
The singer feels that he has to make choices and hope that they are the right ones.
It always seems to come around and kick you down
The singer suggests that there are obstacles that keep coming back and causing problems.
To let you know that nothing comes free
The singer implies that everything has a price or some kind of cost.
I don't know where I'm going, and can't wait to understand
The singer is unsure of his destination in life but is looking forward to understanding it.
In times like this I vouch for myself, because I know no one else can
The singer acknowledges that during tough times, he has to believe in himself because others may not be able to help him.
I find myself in question
The singer is beginning to doubt himself or his choices.
Sometimes I lose control
The singer admits that sometimes he is unable to control a situation.
No big surprise I'm sure
The singer implies that this is a common occurrence for him.
Just saying I'm aware, this I know
The singer is acknowledging that he is aware of the situation and the consequences.
Would someone tell me what is this?
The singer is asking for clarity or understanding of the situation.
Only my existence
The singer acknowledges that he is the only one who can make something out of his own existence.
The only way to face this is bumps and bruises
The singer believes that the only way to deal with a difficult situation is to go through some pain and hardship.
No resistance
The singer implies that he will not resist the challenges.
I've got to try and face this
The singer realizes that he has to try to overcome the obstacles.
The more I pick up my feet the more I land on my face
The singer believes that the harder he tries, the more he fails or faces rejection.
It's dimmer situations
The singer suggests that things are getting worse.
Bumps and bruises
The singer implies that going through struggles will result in physical or emotional pain.
Tell me what is this thing that I'm faced with
The singer is looking for an answer or explanation to the struggle he is facing.
No more excuses
The singer accepts that there are no more reasons to avoid the challenge.
Bound to find your way
The singer believes that everyone is destined to find their own path in life.
(You'll find your way)
The singer reassures someone that they will find their way eventually.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: LOUISA BOBB, JONATHAN DOUGLAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Oswaldo Netto
I'm in Brazil and I'm not only a huge fan, but I'm very influenced by them onto creating my own musics!
One of the greatest band ever!
Mr. Jay
its been a couple of months now and im still amazed and mad as hell for not discovering this amazing band before in my teenage years!!!!!! love them to death!
Shawn Wojcik
i wish more people liked this band. they should be HUGE!
Brian McCall
Sooo good
Jake Dietrich
The versatility of this band is incredible. You won't find another band with so many different aspects to their music.
Christian Lefebvre
I did not know these guys until recently. One of the best punk rock songs i heard in a long time!!
John D'oh
Get their album "A Passage in Time" it was one of their first albums. Best album to drink and break shit to. Glad you discovered them man
Brian McCall
So glad I got to see them in Melbourne, FL. They rock so hard!!!
ForIAmJedi
Take advantage of your life. I've only recently learned about them.
Jc sse
This really brings back memories from years ago. Really great memories. This band reminds me of home. <3