Formed in 2001, Bury Your Dead began as a side project of the band Hamartia featuring Brendan "Slim" MacDonald (guitar) and Mark Castillo (Drums). With the metalcore sound of Hamartia growing tiresome to both Slim and Mark, they started writing less technical songs in their free time. They recruited Steve Kent to play bass, second guitarist Jesse Viens, and Joe Krewko as vocalist and began playing shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut under the name Bury Your Dead. News of their unbridled energy and destructive live show spread immediately around the East Coast hardcore scenes and the band was courted by Alveran/Eulogy Records.
The band recorded and released their debut album titled You Had Me At Hello in March 2002, borrowed a van, then toured in support of it. After several successful tours Bury Your Dead decided to go their separate ways - Mark (drums) moved back to Philadelphia and began touring with Between The Buried And Me, Rich (bass) went back to running his own screen-printing business, and Slim (guitar) began playing guitar in the band Blood Has Been Shed.
After several months had passed, Rich Casey contacted Slim and expressed his interest in reforming Bury Your Dead. They rounded up some of their old lineup, with a few others to fill in, and played some shows before heading down to Florida to play the annual Gainesville Fest. After acquiring vocalist Mat Bruso, they ran into their old drummer, Mark, who was touring with Between the Buried and Me, and they discussed their desire to make Bury Your Dead a serious band again. Mark agreed, and the band did a few short tours as well as appearances at hardcore festivals including Hellfest and Metalfest. Bury Your Dead was back and stronger than ever.
With their lineup in place Bury Your Dead was approached by Victory Records in July 2003 and they signed a deal with the label the following winter. Bury Your Dead spent the next several months touring and when summer approached they holed up in Massachusetts and did nothing but eat, sleep, and breathe the new Bury Your Dead songs, which would comprise their Victory Records debut titled Cover Your Tracks. "The whole writing process this time around was a lot different than the last", said Slim. "We had so many ideas floating around in our heads, so we decided to shut out the outside world and do nothing but get these ideas put together into songs. Literally, for two weeks, we did nothing else but write Cover Your Tracks. They finally entered the studio in June of 2004, choosing to record at Q-Division studios in Somerville, MA with producer Matthew Ellard. "Recording with Matthew was great, he added so much to the record", notes Slim. "It was also nice that Matthew already knew Mark from his days in Between The Buried And Me, so it was a really comfortable feeling in the studio right off the bat."
Aaron "Bubble" Patrick replaced Casey on bass. Produced by Jason Suecof (Trivium, God Forbid), Beauty and the Breakdown appeared in July 2006. Around this time the quintet could be found on artist Derek Hess' nationwide Strhess Tour, alongside acts like Shadows Fall, Poison the Well, and Throwdown.
In January 2007, vocalist Mat Bruso left the band to focus on "more important things like going back to school to become a teacher."
Soon after in March 2007, Michael Crafter, former vocalist for I Killed the Prom Queen and Carpathian, briefly took over vocal duties for part of the "Don't Call It A Comeback Tour", only to leave during the tour to return to Australia due to homesickness.
Following the departure of Crafter, Bury Your Dead quickly appointed Myke Terry, previously of the hardcore band Cassius, to perform vocals.
In 2008 it was announced that Myke had become the permanent vocalist of Bury Your Dead. On March 18, Bury Your Dead released their self titled album. It is the first album to feature Myke Terry on vocals. The album features Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti, who contributed a guest solo to the track "Year One".
It was announced that Eric Ellis had left the band due to "medical reasons and personality differences." Chris Towning, who has been filling in for several months, has been announced as his replacement.
In 2009, BYD released "It's Nothing Personal." On November 24, 2010 Mark Castillo was announced as the new drummer for Crossfade.
On January 17, 2011, it was announced that Myke Terry was leaving the band to pursue a solo career, as former vocalist Mat Bruso rejoined the band. It was confirmed by Mediaskare Records that Mark Castillo had recorded drums for the new album, but as of their first returning show. Mark was noted to have left the band and Mat announced that Dustin Schoenhofer, previously of Walls of Jericho, has taken over on drums. In addition, Aaron "Bubble" Patrick rejoined the band to replace former bassist Chris Cain, although his absence on the Over The Limit Tour with Evergreen Terrace and For The Fallen Dreams has yet to be explained. Sean Chamilian of Betrayal filled in for him. "Mosh N' Roll" was released on August 2, 2011.
Band Members
Current members:
• Mat Bruso - lead vocals (2003-2007; 2011-present)
• Brendan "Slim" MacDonald - guitars (2001-present)
• Chris Towning - guitars (2008-present)
• Sean Chamilian - bass (2011–present)
• Dustin Schoenhofer - drums (2011–present)
Former members:
• Mark Castillo - drums, percussion (2001-2003, 2003-2011)
• Chris Sansone - drums, percussion (2003)
• Chris Cain - bass (2009–2011)
• Aaron "Bubble" Patrick - bass (2006-2009, 2011)
• Rich Casey - bass (2002, 2003-2006)
• Matt Lacasse - bass (2002-2003)
• Steve Kent - bass (2001-2002)
• Myke Terry - lead vocals (2007-2011)
• Michael Crafter - lead vocals (2007)
• Mike Nunez - lead vocals (2003)
• Joe Krewko - lead vocals (2001-2003)
• Eric Ellis - guitars (2003-2008)
• Dan O'Connor - guitars (2003)
• Rich Gaccione - guitars (2002-2003)
• Jay Crowe - guitars (2002)
• Jesse Viens - guitars (2001-2002)
Outsiders
Bury Your Dead Lyrics
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But my time's wasted by the people who come and then go.
This one's for them cause the scene's for us.
And I'll give you one chance to stand up and prove to me you're not.
You live your life by a broken promise you made to yourself in the seventh grade.
Three years from now when you turn twenty - one, no longer coming out.
You've become just like everyone else.
You'll be forgotten when you are gone.
This one's for you cause the scene's for us.
The lyrics of Bury Your Dead's song Outsiders convey a strong sense of frustration and anger with the betrayal of camaraderie and loyalty within a community. The opening lines of the song describe the singer's sense that their life is made meaningful by their participation in a specific group or subculture, which the lyricist refers to as "the scene." To the singer, this is their last chance at making an impact or finding a sense of purpose. However, they feel that others come and go from this space and do not fully appreciate the community they're a part of.
The following lines are a direct challenge to those who don't seem invested in the scene. The singer gives these people one chance to prove themselves as committed to the group as they are. They view these people as living their lives by broken promises made in childhood, promises to stay true to oneself and one's passions that were quickly abandoned for more typical life paths. As the lyrics continue, the singer describes the inevitability of leaving the scene behind as one grows older. They describe this as a metamorphosis into someone who is "just like everyone else," and who lacks any meaningful connection to the scene. The final lines of the song are a direct message to those who have abandoned the community, asserting that they will eventually be forgotten once they're gone, unlike those who continue to participate in the scene.
Overall, the lyrics of Outsiders capture a sense of frustration and sadness over the transient nature of belonging to a specific community or subculture. The singer's sense of purpose and meaning comes from being a part of this scene, but they observe many others who don't seem to share this same level of investment in the group. The lyrics are a challenge to those individuals and a warning that they will eventually fade away into obscurity once they move beyond their connection to the scene.
Line by Line Meaning
The life I live, my last chance at an impact.
I have one chance to make a difference with the life I'm living.
But my time's wasted by the people who come and then go.
My time is wasted by those who are not fully invested in the scene.
This one's for them cause the scene's for us.
This song is dedicated to those who are not true members of the scene.
And I'll give you one chance to stand up and prove to me you're not.
I challenge those who are not dedicated to prove their commitment to the scene.
You live your life by a broken promise you made to yourself in the seventh grade.
You've broken the promise you made to yourself as a kid to stay true to your beliefs.
Three years from now when you turn twenty - one, no longer coming out.
You'll lose interest in the scene as you grow older and move on.
You've become just like everyone else.
You've lost your unique identity by conforming to society.
You're our permission to work the walls.
You are only allowed to participate at a surface level.
You'll be forgotten when you are gone.
Your lack of true involvement will result in being forgotten in the scene.
This one's for you cause the scene's for us.
This song is a reminder that the scene is for dedicated members only.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Brendan Alexander MacDonald, Mark Edward Castillo, Matthew Robert Bruso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Reverend Shadow
This band's kick ass! They scream a lot, and are one of the few to actually make it sound good!!! Hell ya! Thanks for uploading!
dan darsh
I just recently starting listening to BYD and this is my favorite. I never knew what it was called so upon searching, i stumbled into the new album. Immediate chunks blown.
Vision Media
Jaw dropping. I can't get enough of them haha.
bElLtOn14
Just got this album today, these guys bloody rock love there entire album, COVER YOUR TACKS!! MY TIMES WASTED BY THE PEOPLE WHO COME AND THEN GO, THIS ONES FOR THEM ' CAUSE THE SCENES FOR US AND ILL GIVE YOU ONE CHANCE TO STAND UP AND PROVE TO ME YOUR NOT.
Raydeen Keller
Oh how I love these amazing men.
n1sh_k
\m/ I have an extended version of this song, if u want i can send it to u. Its basically has the loop of the beginning guitar riffs and ending loops. Its awesome.
HurricaneDT 77
no way man, they were much better then than they are now! Well, IMO
bpaintball1
SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Personal videos
this is real hardcore
Sam Osborne
x] fucking sick stuff