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.
Solitude
Authority Zero Lyrics
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I'm wondering about a poem
I can't express the way that I feel in words
I start to write, when I'm all alone.
I can't say that I know what I'm talking about
I can't say that I can keep below a shout
I can't say that I want what I'm writing about
As my body turns to stone
I start to peel my brain right to the bone
I'm trying to bring justice to my thoughts
I'm trying just to let my mind reign
Now I can't feel a fucking thing
Well then I ask my self, hey now why should I sing
I'm trying to bring justice to my thoughts
I'm trying just, to let my fucking mind reign!
The lyrics of Authority Zero's song "Solitude" speak about the experience of being alone and the struggle to express oneself through words. The first verse talks about the difficulty in articulating emotions through a poem, which is a form of written expression. The second verse admits to the lack of understanding of the topic that is being written about and feeling the need to express oneself but struggling to keep it contained.
The chorus speaks about the heavy toll that expressing oneself can take, with the body turning to stone and the brain feeling like it's being peeled. But despite this, the desire to bring justice to one's thoughts and let one's mind reign is still present, even if it means not feeling anything at all.
The song's lyrics touch on themes of introspection, self-expression, and identity. It highlights the struggle of trying to articulate one's thoughts and emotions honestly, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
By myself I sit alone
I am alone and in solitude
I'm wondering about a poem
My mind is preoccupied with thoughts about a poem
I can't express the way that I feel in words
I am struggling to verbalize my innermost feelings
I start to write, when I'm all alone.
I use writing as a tool to cope with my loneliness
I can't say that I know what I'm talking about
I lack self-assurance in my own thoughts and opinions
I can't say that I can keep below a shout
I struggle to remain calm and composed when I express myself
I can't say that I want what I'm writing about
I am uncertain about my desires and motivations
I can't say that I know what I'm talking about
I lack confidence in my own thoughts and opinions
As my body turns to stone
I feel paralyzed and frozen in place
I start to peel my brain right to the bone
I attempt to dig deep into my thoughts and emotions
I'm trying to bring justice to my thoughts
I seek clarity and fairness in my thinking
I'm trying just to let my mind reign
I desire to have control over my own thoughts and emotions
Now I can't feel a fucking thing
I feel numb and disconnected from my own emotions
Well then I ask my self, hey now why should I sing
I question the point of self-expression and creativity
I'm trying to bring justice to my thoughts
I seek clarity and fairness in my thinking
I'm trying just, to let my fucking mind reign!
I am determined to take control of my own thoughts and emotions, no matter what
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN GRAY, ALI SLAIGHT, TOMI SWICK, SIMON WILCOX
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