Current members:
Caleb Shomo - Vocals (2012-present)
Zach Huston - Guitar (2018-present)
Oshie Bichar- Bass (2014-present) (ex-City Lights)
Will Deely - rhythm guitar (2021-present)
Connor Denis β drums, percussion (2016βpresent)
Former members:
Taylor Lumley - Guitar (2013-2018)
Nick Reed β bass, backing vocals (2013β14)
Brandon Mullins β drums, percussion (2013β16)
Kamron Bradbury β rhythm guitar (2014β2020)
Discography:
Sick EP (2013)
Disgusting (2014)
Aggressive (2016)
Disease (2018)
Below (2021)
The Surface (2023)
Label- Red Bull Records
Rock is dead
Beartooth Lyrics
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Turn it up, let the music save me
If I need to ease my pain
When everyone says my world is changing
I'd rather be deaf
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
I'd rather be deaf
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
If I make sound, it better be loud
Till my voice is blowing out
What if one day everything changed
Will these words have any use to me
I didn't make it here to let anyone drag me down
If I make sound, it better be loud
If rock and roll's dead you can kill me right now
So you don't understand a word I say
Either way it's probably worth listening
If this whole thing's fading away
You better know it's going down swinging
I'd rather be deaf
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
I'd rather be deaf
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
If I make sound, it better be loud
Till my voice is blowing out
What if one day everything changed
Will these words have any use to me
I didn't make it here to let anyone drag me down
If I make sound, it better be loud
If rock and roll's dead you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
Turn this riff up
If I make sound, it better be loud
Till my voice is blowing out
What if one day everything changed
Will these words have any use to me
I didn't make it here to let anyone drag me down
If I make sound, it better be loud
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
The lyrics of Beartooth's song Rock is Dead express a deep love for the genre of rock music. The singer admits that music is the only way they can feel okay and that they would rather be deaf or dead than bored out of their mind. The lyrics highlight the passion and the dedication needed to be a rock artist, and how important it is to always stay true to oneself, no matter what.
The singer asserts that if they are ever going to make a sound, it better be loud, and they won't let anyone drag them down. The song speaks of the fear of losing something that has been a part of their identity for so long. The singer doesn't want to come to a point where the music they love is fading away, and all they're left with is the thoughts of what could have been.
The song's central message is about the survival of rock music and the passion that drives its artists to keep it alive. The phrase "If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now" emphasizes that nothing can stop the power of rock music, and artists will fight to keep it alive. Overall, the song celebrates the raw energy and the soul of rock and roll, and its essential role in the lives of those who love it.
Line by Line Meaning
The only way I could feel okay
Music is the only thing that can ease my worries and make me feel better
Turn it up, let the music save me
I need music to be as loud as possible to drown out everything else and save me from my problems
If I need to ease my pain
Music is my go-to solution for any pain or distress I feel
When everyone says my world is changing
People are always talking about how the world is changing, and it's disheartening to hear
I'd rather be deaf
If I can't listen to music as loud as I want, there's no point in hearing at all
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
A life without music would be so dull and uneventful that death would be preferred
If I make sound, it better be loud
When I make music, it has to be as loud and impactful as possible
Till my voice is blowing out
I'll keep singing and screaming until my voice physically can't handle it anymore
What if one day everything changed
If the world changes so much that music is no longer valued or celebrated, what will happen to me?
Will these words have any use to me
If the future doesn't appreciate rock and roll, what's the point of me continuing to make music?
I didn't make it here to let anyone drag me down
I'm not going to let anyone or anything stand in the way of me making and enjoying music
If rock and roll's dead you can kill me right now
Music is my life, and if the genre I love is dead, there's no reason for me to continue living
So you don't understand a word I say
Even if people don't get the lyrics or the message, the music itself is worth listening to
Either way it's probably worth listening
Rock and roll is worth listening to even if it's not understood or appreciated by everyone
If this whole thing's fading away
If rock and roll is on the decline, I'll keep fighting for it until the end
You better know it's going down swinging
I'm not going to give up on music without a fight, and I'll keep trying until the very end
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
Music is my passion, and if it's truly dead, there's no reason for me to exist
Turn this riff up
Make the music louder, so I can feel it in every bone in my body
Lyrics Β© RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE NA, INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALEB SHOMO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mauro Ramirez aguilar
Rock Is Dead
Beartooth
The only way I could feel okay
Turn it up, let the music save me
If I need to ease my pain
When everyone says my world is changing
I'd rather be deaf
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
I'd rather be deafΒ
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
If I make sound, it better be loud
Till my voice is blowing out
What if one day everything changed
Will these words have any use to me
I didn't make it here to let anyone drag me down
If I make sound, it better be loud
If rock and roll's dead you can kill me right now
So you don't understand a word I say
Either way it's probably worth listening
If this whole thing's fading away
You better know it's going down swinging
I'd rather be deafΒ
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
I'd rather be deaf
I'd rather be dead than bored out of my mind
If I make sound, it better be loud
Till my voice is blowing out
What if one day everything changed
Will these words have any use to me
I didn't make it here to let anyone drag me down
If I make sound, it better be loud
If rock and roll's dead you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
Turn this riff up
If I make sound, it better be loud
Till my voice is blowing out
What if one day everything changed
Will these words have any use to me
I didn't make it here to let anyone drag me down
If I make sound, it better be loud
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
If rock and roll's dead, you can kill me right now
MastusGaming0
Caleb went from banging his head playing a keyboard for attack attack, transitioned to vocals for attack attack. Left AA to start his own band. Gets signed with Red Bull and makes this band an icon. Such a Legend!
Anissa Wilson
MastusGaming0 What's even more impressive is that he did all that between the ages of 15 - 23.
bestieswithtesties
Which is kind of funny because I remember when Attack Attack was just first starting out they had a behind the scenes video of them in the studio and red bull had sent them boxes and boxes full of red bull for some reason. Fast forward to now and Caleb is signed to their record label. Funny how things work out.
Krista Moody
No way, i had no idea caleb was in AA i used to love them back in the days
matt p
with songs like this, rock wont die anytime soon
GalacticNipple
fuckin oath
ΡΠΎΡΡ
it's not a rock-n-roll
why why!!!
Its hard punk
Broto theWilliams
Rock is dead because of bands that sound like this there is nothing lasting about this band
Give Me A Word
This is hardcore punk..not rock.. it's completely different.