The track "Debonaire" is notable for being used in the 2001 film The Fast & The Furious.
Successful headlining tours and Dope’s second album “Life” followed in 2001. The band’s sound matured and the record was received with excellent reviews by both the media and fans alike. Unfortunately, the band’s two labels were not functioning well together anymore. The label support and focus was non-existent for Dope at this very crucial time and there was very little awareness surrounding the album’s release.
Instead of becoming bitter and fading into oblivion, Dope decided to take matters into their own hands. After confirming the band’s release from both of their original record deals, Dope quickly returned to the studio and created its third album “Group Therapy”; a collection of 13 new songs which included a full-length music video for every song on the album. With the major label jitters still fresh in their heads, Dope chose not to shop this new record to the record labels. Instead, Dope independently released “Group Therapy” in October of 2003 and set out on tour to promote the album themselves. The band did several successful headlining runs and supported acts like Mushroomhead, Slayer, Static-X and Saliva. Independently, “Group Therapy” has scanned nearly 50,000 units in less than a year. In total, Dope has scanned close to 400,000 combined units in its career.
Now that they have proven to themselves and to the industry that there is still a strong demand for Dope, the band has completed its fourth album “American Apathy” and has inked a new deal with Artemis Records (home of Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Kittie, and Sugarcult). The new album is a return to the band’s roots with a heavy guitar driven roar and political overtones in the lyrical content. This may very well be the strongest, most exciting Dope album to date.
Dope has just finished up headlining the Jagermeister sponsored “American Apathy Tour 2004” featuring Dope and former Ozzfest acts Motograter and Twisted Method. The tour hit over 70 cities in 11 weeks. Dope utilized this tour to showcase songs from the new album and as the first step to begin creating awareness around the new Dope album “American Apathy” to be released this spring.
Dope has survived the politics of the business and the ever-changing flavor of the month trends. They are proving that they are not part of any one genre, instead, they have created their own. Ask anyone wearing a black t-shirt at a hard rock or heavy metal concert what they think of the band Dope, and they are sure to respond with devil horns and a smile. The conclusion is that people like Dope. Reconnecting Dope with the people is their goal in 2005.
Now preparing to release their 5th studio album, Dope has recruited a new drummer, Angel, formerly of the Genitorturers, to kick off their promotional tour.
Dope has recently released their highly anticipated new album "No Regrets". The album was launched March 10th 2009, on Koch Records. Tracks included on the album include "6-6-Sick", "Addiction" Ft. Zakk Wylde, "Nothing For Me Here" (was featured on Guitar Hero 3), and Billy Idol Cover Song "Rebel Yell".
To Date (6/13/09) The album is rated 4 1/2 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews on cdnow.com.
After releasing album No Regrets along with lots of touring after and before, they decided to take a little easier and stopped touring regularly for a while. Dope started working their new album "Blood Money, Part 1" and they dropped a few teasers from the album in 2012 and in 2013 which also said that the album would be released in 2014.
In 2015 Dope played a few gigs in Russia for the first time with their original "Die MotherFucker Die" line-up and they also recorded their very first live album in Moscow. Live album, titled "Live In Moscow", was released in 2016 summer with crowdfunding process via their website where all the people who pre-ordered the live album could f.ex. have their name on its live albums liner notes and also could make the thermometer grow with their shopping at their band website. Thermometer had different types of goals like releasing live dvd and going to U.K. and Europe for a tour.
After releasing Dope's first live album, band announced that they will be releasing their long awaited album "Blood Money, Part 1" in the autumn of 2016 also stating that the second part of "Blood Money" wouldn't take so long time to release as "Part 1" did.
Dope released their first tour dates in USA for a long time after releasing their live album in summer. The tour was called "Die Mother Fucker Die Reunion" it including the original line-up from the "Life" album. "Blood Money, Part 1" was released in October 28th in 2016. After releasing the record, band went to Russia and United Kingdom as a headline tour along with the "Die Mother Fucker Die Reunion" tour.
In the beginning of 2017 Dope released some more tour dates for spring 2017 with co-headliner Combichrist and support acts September Mourning and Davey Suicide.
It's been rumored that Dope will come to Europe to play some festival gigs in the summer of 2017 but nothing official yet hasn't been released.
Now is the time
Dope Lyrics
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For me to step into your mind, listen up
Cause now is the time
For me to stand and be the one
Second to none
And time for you
To stand and be
The man that I am
Now is the time
What are you waiting for
Now is the time
For me to step into the light, step it up
Cause now is the time
Now is my time
Now is our time
Now is the time
For me to stand up for the right
And I'm ready and willing to fight
For the master plan of the man
With the jam has the upper hand
Here I am
Now is the time
What are you waiting for
Now is the time
Now is the time
For me to rise above the crowd
And I'm doing it loud and proud
For the master plan I begin
With the jam here I am
Now is the time
These lyrics are an anthem for personal empowerment and self-realization. The singer is urging the listener to take action and seize the moment rather than waiting for the perfect opportunity to come along. The repetition of the phrase "now is the time" emphasizes the importance of acting in the present moment and not putting off important tasks.
The singer is confident in their ability to take control of the situation and become a leader. They encourage the listener to do the same and become the best version of themselves. The line "Now is my time, now is our time" suggests that everyone has the potential to be successful and achieve their goals.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of standing up for what is right and fighting against injustice. The singer is motivated to fight for a master plan, which could refer to a specific goal or a greater purpose. They are willing to be loud and proud in their actions, showing that they are not afraid to speak up and take a stand.
Line by Line Meaning
Now is the time
This is the moment that we have been waiting for, the opportune time to take action.
For me to step into your mind, listen up
I need your attention and focus, as I enter your thoughts and communicate my message.
Cause now is the time
This crucial moment calls for us to take action and make a difference.
For me to stand and be the one
I am ready to take on this challenge and emerge as a prominent figure.
Second to none
I strive to be the best and excel above all others.
And time for you
It is also your turn to rise up and take action.
To stand and be
It is now your moment to step forward and assert your presence.
The man that I am
Be the same kind of prominent figure that I am, be strong.
The man
Be the confident and powerful person that you are capable of being.
What are you waiting for
The question being asked to you is, why are you hesitating, why are you waiting, this is your opportunity.
For me to step into the light, step it up
I am stepping forward and taking on this challenge which requires me to be seen in a positive light and perform at my best.
Now is my time
This is my moment of greatness and success.
Now is our time
This is our collective opportunity to succeed and emerge as a powerful force.
For me to stand up for the right
I am taking a stand for what is correct and morally just.
And I'm ready and willing to fight
I am prepared and willing to put up a fight and make a difference.
For the master plan of the man
This is for the greater plan and vision for our society and community.
With the jam has the upper hand
I have the power and control to make a change and succeed.
Here I am
I am present and ready to make my mark and enact change.
For me to rise above the crowd
I will distinguish myself from the rest and become a prominent figure that stands out.
And I'm doing it loud and proud
I am confidently and boldly making my statement and my presence known.
For the master plan I begin
I am initiating the greater plan and will make an impact in our society.
With the jam here I am
With my power and influence, I am here and ready to make a change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUANE CHARLES HARDEN, MOISES MODESTO, LIBERO GIUSEPPE BOVOLENTA, DANIELE CONTRINI, ALESSANDRO RIPAMONTI, BOBBY L HARDEN
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