They have released two EP's: Innocence Surround and Introduction, a demo and four full length albums: Shout The Truth in 2008, which was re-recorded and re-released when Joel Piper joined the band in 2009, Recover in 2010 and then All Is Calm in 2013. The band ended in 2010, but had a comeback for their last album released in 2013.
All former members (in order of joining):
Jeffrey Helberg (2004 - 2010, 2012 - 2013): guitar (only original member left)
Aaron Van Zuthpen (2004 - 2009): guitar, vocals (now in Nekrogoblikon)
Joshua Plesh (2004 - 2007): vocals
Billy Pruden (2004 - 2009): bass
Jason Pickard (2004 - 2006): drums
John Paul Penton (2006 - 2007): drums
Ross Kenyon (2007 - 2010, 2012 - 2013): vocals (Ex-PenknifeLovelife)
Arin Ilejay (2007 - 2009): drums (ex-Avenged Sevenfold)
Joshua Patrick Paul (2009 - 2010, 2012 - 2013): guitar (Ex-In Fair Verona)
Joel Piper (2009 - 2010, 2012 - 2013): drums, vocals (also in Avery PkwyEx-Olivia the Band)
Trevor Vickers (2009 - 2010, 2012 - 2013): bass (Ex-Underneath The Gun)
Confide was formed by Joshua Plesh, Aaron Van Zuthpen, Billy Pruden, Jason Pickard and Jeff Helberg. They were in the same youth group and wanted to start a hardcore band. Two EP's were recorded in this formation: Innocence Surround and Introduction.
In the end of 2006, drummer Jason Pickard left the band and was replaced by John Paul Penton. Joshua Plesh also left the band. Ross Kenyon (who was fronting Penknifelovelife at that time) contacted Jeffey Helberg through the internet and told him he wanted to sing in an American band because his girlfriend lived there.
After being in the States for three months, Ross was forced to move back to England and John decided to quit the band.
In July Ross moved back to California and Arin Ilejay joined the band on the drums. In this formation they recorded Shout The Truth and their videoclip for If We Were a Sinking Ship.
In March 2009 two new members were introduced to the band: Joshua Paul and Joel Piper. Aaron and Arin left the band because they wanted a normal life off the road.
With Joel taking over the clean vocals, they re-recorded Shout The Truth and also a cover of The Postal Service's 'Such Great Heights'. They also recorded a videoclip for that song.
In August 2009 Billy Pruden, bassplayer and founding member, left the band. He was replaced by Trevor Vickers.
Vickers was introduced on their national headliner tour 'Thriller Tour' with Agraceful. They also recorded a video for 'I Never Saw It Coming' in September.
In December 2009 the band recorded their new album with Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Attack Attack!). The album was released in May 2010 and featured one single Tighten it Up..
On October 4th, 2010, it was officially announced by Confide of their breakup. They have stated that they'll part ways when they return from their tour of Japan in early October. The band plans to play a handful of farewell shows on the West Coast. A statement released on behalf of the band says, "There is no easy way to say this at all but it's time to put an end to all the rumors you guys keep hearing about us breaking up. Unfortunately, the rumors are true and we wish we could have been the first to tell you guys but there are reasons why we couldn't release this statement until now. We want to be 100% honest with you guys and let you know the real reasons that Confide will be no longer because you deserve to know. First of all, we want to let you know that each member of the band remains friends and the band breaking up was a positive thing and nothing bad happened to result in this. After being a touring band for over three years now, Confide is on the road for nine to ten months out the year and for some people in the band, it was getting to be a struggle to be gone so much, living in a van, sleeping in parking lots and not eating/sleeping well. We absolutely love making music, playing shows and especially meeting/hanging out with fans but we feel God has a new chapter for our lives right now. Around two weeks ago, Joshua, Trevor & I (Ross) sat down and talked about how we felt about touring and how it is really taking a toll on our lives. After the talk, we then sat down as a full band and told Jeff & Joel how we felt and they were very understanding and knew exactly what we were going through. Jeff & Joel discussed keeping Confide going but we decided as a group that it would be for the best if Confide came to an end after our Japan tour, which is in early October. Each member of the band will continue to work in the music industry in some way or another, whether it be in a band, work for a record label/management company, work in a studio, or whatever it may be, we're not giving up on music and you will definitely hear from each of us again. We hope that you guys will show each of us the same support that you have shown Confide over the years. Since the beginning, Confide has been a band that strives to help, encourage and inspire people and even though the band will be no more, we want you guys to still be able to talk to us on a personal level so if you ever want to talk or just say hey, please never hesitate to contact us through our Facebook, twitter or myspace profiles. As a huge thank you to our fans, we will be doing a bunch of farewell shows. We'll post dates and details on the farewell shows once we get back from Japan and figure all of that out. We want to thank fans and give you guys a chance to come to a show and celebrate the life of Confide with us."
The fans missed Confide and the band listened to the words online. The band started a Kickstarter campaign and on September 30, 2012 Confide was successfully funded and had received $38,709 in fan support for their album project to be released in 2013 called All Is Calm. Confide performed on several festivals after this.
The members of Confide have gone on to take part in many other bands and projects, most notably Avenged Sevenfold and Of Mice & Men. Former drummer Arin Ilejay joined Avenged Sevenfold and then was fired from the band, but as of 2015 has joined the nu metal band Islander. Drummer Joel Piper started his own solo project after quitting Of Mice & Men, and later the band Lifelong with also previous Confide members Ross Kenyon and Trevor Vickers. Aaron Van Zutphen currently plays in the metal band Nekrogoblikon.
If We Were A Sinking Ship
Confide Lyrics
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What is this? We've broken the trust of a fallen man. So quick to pick you up but quicker to put you down. No actions have been thought through by the both of us now. Can we wait to see if they ever understand.
I am the words when you are silent. I am the comfort when you're gone. I am the thought behind your actions. I'm on the end of your last breath.
I can be whoever you want me to. I can be...
Give in now, I can never forget the things you said. I'll look to where I'm known the most for my escape. They won't stop buying your smile they wont stop they wont stop.
I am the words when you are silent. I am the comfort when you're gone. I am the thought behind your actions. I'm on the end of your last breath.
I can be whoever you want me to. I can be...
Your eyes can wait, what do they want to see? If I walk away from everything would that be it? You caught me living my life as someone else.I am the words when you are silent. I am the comfort when you're gone. I am the thought behind your actions. I'm on the end of your last breath
"If We Were A Sinking Ship" by Confide is a song that talks about the trust that has been broken between two people. The first line of the lyrics says, "The great wall that stands between the lost and the seen and the lies we let sink in," which means that there is a barrier between what is true and what is not, and they let the lies sink in instead of trying to fix the things that are not right. The second line of the song says, "What is this? We've broken the trust of a fallen man," meaning that they have betrayed someone and are now feeling guilty. They are quick to pick each other up but not to think through their actions.
The chorus talks about the things that the person singing can be to the other person. "I am the words when you are silent. I am the comfort when you're gone. I am the thought behind your actions. I'm on the end of your last breath." It shows that they can be there for the other person in various ways, but at the same time, they can't compromise this time, and what's theirs will stay theirs.
The second verse talks about walking away from everything and whether that would be it. They feel like they have been living their lives as someone else, and their eyes can wait. This could mean that they are tired of pretending and just want to be themselves, and maybe even their eyes won't recognize what they really want.
Line by Line Meaning
The great wall that stands between the lost and the seen and the lies we let sink in.
We've built up a barrier of falsehoods between what is real and what we want to believe.
What is this? We've broken the trust of a fallen man.
We've betrayed someone who relied on us, and now they've lost faith in us.
So quick to pick you up but quicker to put you down.
We are hypocritical, offering help but also tearing people down without hesitation.
No actions have been thought through by the both of us now.
We are both acting without considering the consequences of our actions.
Can we wait to see if they ever understand.
We hope that eventually the person we betrayed will see things from our perspective and forgive us.
I can be whoever you want me to. I can be...
I am willing to change myself in order to please others.
I won't compromise this time. You can't take what's mine.
I refuse to give in or let others take advantage of me any longer.
Give in now, I can never forget the things you said.
If you apologize and admit fault, I may be willing to move on, but I won't forget what you did.
I'll look to where I'm known the most for my escape.
When I need to escape from life's troubles, I turn to the place or people where I am most comfortable and understood.
They won't stop buying your smile, they won't stop, they won't stop.
Some people will keep accepting the façade of happiness we present, even if it's not genuine.
Your eyes can wait, what do they want to see?
I am not concerned with how others perceive me, but rather focusing on my own needs and desires.
If I walk away from everything would that be it?
I wonder if cutting ties with everything in my life would solve my problems or make things worse.
You caught me living my life as someone else.
Someone has discovered that I am not being authentic and have been pretending to be someone I'm not.
I am the words when you are silent. I am the comfort when you're gone. I am the thought behind your actions. I'm on the end of your last breath.
I am always there, even in the moments of silence or absence. I am the constant force behind your decisions and actions.
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chub Rubb209
Should of kept the album like this man. Seriously one of the most underrated albums of that chug era
SIU
This brings back so many memories. I spent my entire high school life listening to these type of songs. Will always have a soft spot for this genre.
MR.HERO!
I feel you man 😂
BenjaminBass
I miss this era
Noblesse
Yeah
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Ian Barker
“This song plays in my head…many years later while I enter the gates to my employer….then I ask myself…where’s my guitar.”
Dirty Dan
Such underoath vibe
BellaIsDead
Damn it's been awhile. Some of the best shit ever made