The band's debut album was released on 14th of June, 2005, entitled Twelve Year Silence.
The single "Brother" ranked 7th on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
In 2008 Clint Lowery left the band to re-join Sevendust, and Troy McLawhorn departed to join Seether (he and Will Hunt have since joined Evanescence ). The band added BC Kochmit from Switched on guitar for touring purposes and singer Brett Hestla would also take the task of rhythm guitarist.
In 2009 following unofficial word that Dark New Day had disbanded, Clint Lowery cleared the air informing fans that Warner Bros. had dropped Dark New Day from the record label and that the new tracks (recorded with producer Dave Bendeth) may never be release to the public. Part of the difficulty with the band releasing this material by their own means was that Warner Brothers owned the exclusive rights to some of the tracks.
Despite the complications with Warner Brothers, Dark New Day would eventually release their unreleased material in the Fall of 2011 (digitally, via iTunes) in the form of 2 compilation albums, both albums released simultaneously. The first of the two albums, Hail Mary featured the 'Bendeth' produced tracks, while the other B-Sides was comprised mainly of unrefined demo tracks. Shortly after this release, the 2 albums were removed from iTunes, presumably due to Dark New Day violating their previous agreement with Warner Brothers.
In late 2011, Clint Lowery (via Twitter) stated that Goomba Music had got ahold of some of Dark New Day's backburner material and were interested in producing an album with the band. This collaboration with Goomba Music would result in Dark New Day's second studio album New Tradition, an album mainly made up re-recorded tracks from B-Sides and Hail Mary, as well as 4 new tracks Caught In The Light, Burns Your Eyes, Rising Sun and Fiend (Hit The Wall version). This album was released on February 28th, 2012.
Storm
Dark New Day Lyrics
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That stone reminds me of every day behind me
I can't rely on the sun
Cause even if I'm shining
The sun comes out to blind me
Sing it one more time
One more time, so loud that the world can hear you
Sing it one more time
So Heaven and the angels will only hear you,
At least for awhile
The wind is blowing in the door
The smell of rain fills the shadows that embrace me
Like a voice from before
Before the flood started rising up to chase me
Sing it one more time
One more time, so loud that the world can hear you
And help you out
Sing it one more time
So Heaven and the angels will only hear you,
At least for awhile
Sing it one more time
Sing it one more time for love
Hey, let him play, it's all for today
Time may make this a moment
Releasing the captured, it is only a matter of time
Sing it one more time
Sing it one more time for love
(Sing it)Sing it one more time
One more time, so loud that the world can hear you
And help you out
(Sing it)Sing it one more time
So Heaven and the angels will only hear you,
At least for awhile
(Sing it)Sing it one more time
One more time, so loud that the world can hear you
And help you out
(Sing it)Sing it one more time
So Heaven and the angels will only hear you,
At least for awhile
The lyrics of Dark New Day's song "Storm" are about finding solace and hope in times of struggle and uncertainty. The opening verse describes the singer staring at a stone, which serves as a tangible symbol of the past. The stone reminds him of every day he has left behind, but he cannot rely on the sun to guide him forward. Even if he is shining, the sun can blind him, representing the unpredictability of life.
The chorus encourages the singer to sing one more time, signaling a call for resilience and determination. By singing louder and stronger, the singer can reach out to the world for help and find comfort in the idea that heaven and angels are listening. The following verse uses vivid imagery of wind blowing in the door and the smell of rain filling the shadows that embrace the singer. There is a sense of fear as he feels chased by floods of emotions.
The bridge introduces the idea of time being limited and fleeting, urging the singer to seize the moment and allow himself to be released from his fears. The final chorus repeats the idea of singing one more time, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and hope in facing life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit and stare at a stone
I am lost in thought trying to remember all my past days
That stone reminds me of every day behind me
That stone makes me reflect on my past and how it shapes me
I can't rely on the sun
I cannot depend on the good times alone, bad times are inevitable
Cause even if I'm shining
Even when I feel like everything is going well for me
The sun comes out to blind me
Something happens that makes me unable to see things clearly
Sing it one more time
Repeat that song again
One more time, so loud that the world can hear you
Sing it again, letting everyone know how you feel
And help you out
With your emotions and your task at hand
So Heaven and the angels will only hear you
Sing it as if it's only meant for heavenly beings to hear
At least for awhile
Even if it's only temporary
The wind is blowing in the door
The wind is coming in noisily from outside
The smell of rain fills the shadows that embrace me
The scent of rain coupled with the shadows makes me feel protected
Like a voice from before
It's like something is calling me from the past
Before the flood started rising up to chase me
Before things got worse and began chasing me
Sing it one more time for love
Sing it once more, this time for love
Hey, let him play, it's all for today
Let the music play, its significance is for only today
Time may make this a moment
This point in time is special but it is subject to change as time goes on
Releasing the captured, it is only a matter of time
Eventually, a person or thing held back will be let go, time is the only barrier
(Sing it)
Repeat the song
Sing it one more time
Sing it once more
So Heaven and the angels will only hear you
Sing it like it is meant for just the heavens and their inhabitants
And help you out
To give you the push you need to move on
At least for awhile
Although not forever, it will influence and change things for some time.
Contributed by Caden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe E. Torres
In the last 5-6 years, I have come to love this band more and more.
My appreciation for this highly talented supergroup knows no bounds and rises by the exponentials!
The vocal harmonies are just so soothing and heartwarming, very heartfelt and are one of the many strengths this band has.
Don't even get me started on the adroitness these guys play with!
Imagine a world where DND rocked the world of music.
You want Innovation?
This band has that and then some—and more!!
Brad Hackett
They are the Eagles of Nu-Metal!
Ryan Fisher
Joe Torres they’re great man! I still listen to them today😬😬
April D
Nice harmonies. Must help to have brothers in a band. Great singing by all. Great song
Pboy7272
I don't believe these guys ever got the credit they deserved. Not sure if they're still together but there was a time when they really had it dialed in. LOVE this performance.
scott hamilton
Clint helped form dnd as something differtent. But he realized that 7dust was on the same level. He went back home as it were. Dnd was definately awesome but when the drummer and Mc went to Evanescense it signaled the end. It was great but, Clint is back where he belonged
claritonclear
this is one great band, i never get tired of their live performances
Charley21
Wow. The harmonizing on this between the brothers is unbelievable.
brando92711
It really is sad! One of THE best bands to come around in a VERY LONG time. I honestly think that DND is better than any of their individual bands after they split.. I prefer DnD over Sevendust by FAR. But I realize that Clint and the rest of the guys had bills to pay and I guess DnD just wasn't commercial enough or went unnoticed in a sea of Emo and other such drivel.. Sort of like Army of Anyone, Kings X, Virgos Merlot, Big Wreck or tons of other great band that most haven't heard of.
ReptileRulesall
Flawless performance of an incredible song, pisses me off that they're split up :(