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.
Sirens
Authority Zero Lyrics
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Take a step outside of my front door,
It's about 110,
And once again my shoes become concrete.
Everybody said it's ok,
It's just a headtrip,
But don't you know,
That I know something must end?
And it's all through the night,
And I know deep inside,
Something evil stands in the way.
Singing all through the night,
Through these hot summer streets.
And take no more,
And answer:
"No I'll never walk away."
Sirens in the street under pressure. [x4]
Over the airwaves,
Through the static from the top of the tower.
Sirens echo out across the land,
Around the world, a ruckus forms down to the backalley streets,
To break the silence, sirens sound out, we stand.
And it's all through the night,
Through these hot summer days.
On and on, nothing stands in the way.
Signing all through the night,
Through these hot summer streets.
And for not good reason,
Be something we must say.
Sirens in the street under pressure. [x4]
Sirens in the street...
Sirens in the street...
Sirens in the street...
Sirens in the street...under pressure
Sirens in the street under pressure [x8]
Sirens!
The song "Sirens" by Authority Zero is an emotive track about the struggles of living in a world filled with chaos and unrest. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer describes the oppressive heat he feels when he steps outside of his house. Despite the assurances of others, the singer knows that something must come to an end and that there is something ominous standing in the way. The chorus brings the sound of sirens in the street, which seems to echo the sense of urgency and danger that the singer feels.
The second verse brings in the idea of the sirens echoing across the world, creating a sense of unity and shared experience in a time of turmoil. The lyrics suggest that there is something that needs to be said or done, even if it is not for a good reason. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song underscores the idea that the sirens are a constant reminder of the pressure and chaos that is part of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sirens in the street under pressure. [x8]
The sound of police sirens can be heard in the busy and tense environment of the city streets.
Take a step outside of my front door,
It's about 110,
And once again my shoes become concrete.
The intense heat of the environment feels oppressive and causes the singer to feel weighed down and immobile.
Everybody said it's ok,
It's just a headtrip,
Everything is alright.
But don't you know,
That I know something must end?
Despite reassurances from others, the singer senses that something is wrong and that change is inevitable.
And it's all through the night,
And I know deep inside,
Something evil stands in the way.
Singing all through the night,
Through these hot summer streets.
And take no more,
And answer:
"No I'll never walk away."
The artist feels a looming threat and sense of danger that persists throughout the night. They are determined to push through and resist the obstacles in their way.
Over the airwaves,
Through the static from the top of the tower.
Sirens echo out across the land,
Around the world, a ruckus forms down to the backalley streets,
To break the silence, sirens sound out, we stand.
The sound of sirens spreads beyond just the city streets and represents a general sense of chaos and unrest throughout the world.
And it's all through the night,
Through these hot summer days.
On and on, nothing stands in the way.
Signing all through the night,
Through these hot summer streets.
And for not good reason,
Be something we must say.
The struggle and resistance persists through both the day and night. Despite obstacles, the singer is determined to make their voice heard and stand up for themselves.
Sirens in the street...
Sirens in the street...
Sirens in the street...
Sirens in the street...under pressure
The repeated phrase emphasizes the pervasive and inescapable nature of sirens and the tense environment they represent.
Sirens in the street under pressure [x8]
Sirens!
The song ends by repeating the opening phrase, underscoring the persistent threat and urgency conveyed throughout.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILL MARCKS, JASON DEVORE, JIM WILCOX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sirens in the streets under pressure. (x8)
Take a step outside of my front door, it's about 110
And once again my shoes become concrete
Everybody said it's ok
It's just a headtrip, everything is alright
But don't you know
That I know something must end?
And it's all through the night
And I know deep inside
That something evil stands in the way
Singing all through the night
Through these hot summer streets
And take no more
And answer: "No I'll never walk away."
Sirens in the streets under pressure. (x4)
Over the airwaves
Through the static from the top of the tower
Sirens echo out across the land
Through out the world, a ruckus forms down to the backalley streets
To break the silence, sirens sound out, we stand
And it's all through the night
Through these hot summer streets
On and on, nothing stands in the way
Signing all through the night
Through these hot summer streets
And not for no good reason
It's for something we must say
Sirens in the street under pressure. (x4)
Sirens in the streets...
Sirens in the streets...
Sirens in the streets...
And they're coming for you
Under pressure
Sirens in the street under pressure (x8)
Sirens!
baxterminator 333
Authority zero hits the spot everytime💯
BriddaOnFire
I love this song :)
Cody Busboom
My favorite band from Mesa, AZ. If you listen they reference the crazy heat often.
Erik Acosta
Why isn't this on spotify 😩
ZankTheGreat
+Erik Acosta It is.
Alex Witholt
+ZankTheGreat Is it really? I couldn't find it.
dave ronner
Here in 2023 and yeah it's on spotify🤘
quirkxzy
best song ever
lizoin38?
Nostalgia
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Sirens in the streets under pressure. (x8)
Take a step outside of my front door, it's about 110
And once again my shoes become concrete
Everybody said it's ok
It's just a headtrip, everything is alright
But don't you know
That I know something must end?
And it's all through the night
And I know deep inside
That something evil stands in the way
Singing all through the night
Through these hot summer streets
And take no more
And answer: "No I'll never walk away."
Sirens in the streets under pressure. (x4)
Over the airwaves
Through the static from the top of the tower
Sirens echo out across the land
Through out the world, a ruckus forms down to the backalley streets
To break the silence, sirens sound out, we stand
And it's all through the night
Through these hot summer streets
On and on, nothing stands in the way
Signing all through the night
Through these hot summer streets
And not for no good reason
It's for something we must say
Sirens in the street under pressure. (x4)
Sirens in the streets...
Sirens in the streets...
Sirens in the streets...
And they're coming for you
Under pressure
Sirens in the street under pressure (x8)
Sirens!