Members:
Jeff Gutt – vocals
Danny Hartwell – guitar
Judd Gruenbaum – bass, backup vocals
Brandon Brown – drums
History.
1. Dry Cell's formation.
Part of the band formed in 1998 when guitarist Danny Hartwell and drummer Brandon Brown met at the Ratt Show on the Sunset Strip. They later met up with then-vocalist Judd Gruenbaum. The original name of the band was "Beyond Control".
After forming, the band caught the attention of Warner Brothers' Jeff Blue, an A&R Executive responsible for discovering Linkin Park. He later signed the band to a development deal, and found a new lead singer for the band in Jeff Gutt from Detroit.
In an interview with the website, The A&R Online, Blue described Dry Cell (at the time tentatively called "Impur") as: "they're like Metallica meets Incubus meets Linkin Park but heavier. No DJing, no rapping, very melodic and the kids are just phenomenal musicians".
Blue also goes on to tell how he discovered the band: "A friend of mine told me about the drummer who was 11 at the time and said how amazing he was. I ended up hearing a demo that wasn't very good but because I was right down the street from where they were playing I went up and saw them and was actually very impressed. I made a development deal and have now been working with them for over a year and a half. I'm with them six hours, six days a week. I have them in a rehearsal room right next to Warner Brothers".
2. The Disconnected album.
Signed to Warner Bros. Records, the band went to work recording their debut album titled Disconnected.
The 12-track album was due to be released on July 16, 2002. It was later pushed back to August 27, 2002. In the end, one of the band members father's got into a heated argument with Blue regarding the size of the band's promotion budget, the result of months of behind-the-scenes disagreement. Within 48 hours the father took his complaints to Warner, and two days later they released Dry Cell from their contract.
The only place Disconnected was ever sold at (albeit in limited quantities) was during the Locobazooka Festival in 2002. These were the final Warner pressed copies complete with artwork. On extremely rare occasions copies are sold on eBay. However, advanced copies of the album which come in a paper sleeve cover and contain different artwork, can be found more regularly.
The band always stated there was no chance of releasing the album, even if they were to sign a new record deal.
They shot a music video for their only single"Body Crumbles" from Disconnected. The song was included in the OST to the 2002 film Queen of the Damned, in the soundtrack for EA Sports Madden NFL 2003 and was featured on Rob Zombie's sampler disc Call All The Maniacs.
Dry Cell recorded a Stone Temple Pilots cover Heaven & Hot Rods which was featured on NASCAR: Crank It Up compilation.
3. After Warner Brothers.
After their departure from Warner Music, Dry Cell continued on. It was reported that a deal had signed with Epic Records in March 2003. For reasons unknown, nothing further eventuated.
In early 2004, Dave Wasierski was named as the band's new vocalist. At the time, it was reported that 8 new songs had been completed.
In 2005 vocalist Jeff Gutt re-joined the band, and they recorded four new demo tracks. The two songs released to the public were titled "New Revolution" and "The Lie". In late 2005, Danny Hartwell left the band. The group subsequently disbanded. After their split, two other tracks titled "Into Oblivion" and "Find a Way" were made available for download via their MySpace page.
During the split drummer Brandon Brown played in several bands including "Katsumoto", "Beneath the Vultures", "Live Like Were Dead", "AllurA" ,"Far From Flesh" and "Her and Her Friends" (which features Brandon on drums and vocals as well as Judd of Gruenbaum on vocals). Jeff Gutt formed Band With No Name and also sung in bands such as "Punch" and "Acrylic".
In February 2008, bassist Judd Gruenbaum noted on the bands MySpace that they have gotten back together for Guitarist Danny Hartwell's Birthday Party at The Roxy on Sunset strip. They were also recording new music according to Judd.
On December 15, 2009, Dry Cell announced through a comment left on their MySpace, that they released two full length records on iTunes, saying that one was of old songs (assumed to be Disconnected), and one was of new songs. But the songs were not found on iTunes for several days. A few days later, the Disconnected album (advance version) appeared on iTunes, with alternate cover art.
Later in January, the second album appeared on iTunes with the title "The Dry Cell Collection", which included mostly previously released material, such as "Find a Way", "Sick", "Velvet Elvis", "Grape Jelly" (retitled Living For Nothing) and several more. Four songs on the record ("The Lie [new version]", "I Deny", "Affliction", and "Tragedy") had been on the band's MySpace months before the release. So only one song off the album, entitled "So Alive", had never been released or heard before.
Both albums are currently available as Amazon MP3 downloads as well as iTunes. The albums are also available in audio CD format on Amazon.com.
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Brave
Dry Cell Lyrics
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Reach out! Nothing's there, I can't see
Black out! Gets so cold I can't breathe
Who's there? I'm sweating, though I'm freezing
I'm scared, I'm venting, releasing
Rewind! Just enough to know what's behind
Does anybody know trust?
In fact, has anybody seen me?
Satellite's receiving
Are all my loved ones grieving?
And does it matter at all?
Chorus:
If I was brave enough to fall
I'd find the answers
But now my back's against the wall
Forever
Big world and I am feeling small
The slow are faster
And I know I don't have it all
Together
Today everybody's slacking
Within I wish that I was back in
High school where everything's easy
No cares, just childhood teasing
In fact, now it gets depressing
Relax. Everything is stressing
I don't know if I can take this
But I'm somehow gonna make it through
Satellite's receiving
Are all my loved ones grieving?
And does it matter at all?
Chorus
Go ahead and look at me now
It's like I'm stuck in between
Getting up or just falling down
Is anyone there to catch me?
Chorus
If I was brave enough to fall
Let's fall together
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The lyrics to Dry Cell's song Brave speak to the feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that many people experience at some point in their lives. The song's opening lines depict a sense of disorientation and confusion, with the singer unable to see or breathe as they feel themselves starting to panic. The repetition of the question "Who's there?" suggests a feeling of vulnerability and a need for support from others.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their past experiences and wonders if anyone really knows them or understands the trust issues they struggle with. The lines "Look back! Life is but a daydream" suggest a longing for simpler times, perhaps a desire to escape from the pressures and anxieties of adult life. However, the song also explores the idea that falling and facing one's fears might ultimately lead to growth and self-discovery, with the chorus asking "If I was brave enough to fall / I'd find the answers."
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be searching for connection and meaning, wondering if their loved ones are okay and whether anything really matters. The use of the metaphor of a satellite receiving signals from afar adds to the sense of distance and disconnection, as does the repeated question of whether anyone is there to catch the singer if they fall.
Overall, Brave touches on themes of fear, anxiety, and the search for meaning and connection in a world that can often feel overwhelming and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
Reach out! Nothing's there, I can't see
Feeling alone and unsupported, unable to see a way forward.
Black out! Gets so cold I can't breathe
Overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, struggling to cope.
Who's there? I'm sweating, though I'm freezing
Feeling paranoid and anxious, physically struggling with fear and uncertainty.
I'm scared, I'm venting, releasing
Acknowledging and expressing fear and stress as a way of coping.
Rewind! Just enough to know what's behind
Reflecting on the past in order to gain perspective and understand how it has shaped the present.
Does anybody know trust?
Questioning whether anyone can truly be trusted.
In fact, has anybody seen me?
Feeling invisible and ignored, questioning whether anyone truly sees or understands them.
Look back! Life is but a daydream
Reflecting on the impermanence and fleeting nature of life.
Satellite's receiving
Acknowledging the reality of being monitored or watched by an outside force.
Are all my loved ones grieving?
Worrying about the impact of their struggles on the people they care about.
And does it matter at all?
Questioning the significance or value of their own life and struggles.
If I was brave enough to fall
Contemplating the potential risks and rewards of taking a bold and daring action.
I'd find the answers
Believing that daring to take risks can lead to greater understanding and insight.
But now my back's against the wall
Feeling trapped and powerless, with no clear way forward.
Forever
Emphasizing the long-lasting and permanent nature of their struggles.
Big world and I am feeling small
Feeling overwhelmed and insignificant in the face of a vast, complex world.
The slow are faster
Noticing that time seems to move more quickly for people who are not struggling or suffering.
And I know I don't have it all
Acknowledging that they do not have all the answers or solutions to their struggles.
Together
Expressing a desire to face their struggles alongside others, rather than alone.
Today everybody's slacking
Feeling frustrated and resentful towards people who appear to be living easy, carefree lives while they struggle.
Within I wish that I was back in
Longing for a simpler or more carefree time in the past.
High school where everything's easy
Idealizing the simplicity and ease of childhood or adolescence.
No cares, just childhood teasing
Remembering a time when problems and worries seemed insignificant or trivial.
In fact, now it gets depressing
Acknowledging that their struggles have become more serious and difficult to cope with over time.
Relax. Everything is stressing
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious even when trying to relax and unwind.
I don't know if I can take this
Feeling uncertain and doubtful about their own ability to cope with their struggles.
But I'm somehow gonna make it through
Remaining hopeful and determined in the face of adversity, even when unsure how to proceed.
Go ahead and look at me now
Challenging others to acknowledge their struggles and see their strength and resilience.
It's like I'm stuck in between
Feeling caught between conflicting emotions or desires, unsure how to proceed.
Getting up or just falling down
Feeling torn between trying to persevere and risking failure or defeat.
Is anyone there to catch me?
Wondering whether anyone will offer support or help if they stumble or fall.
Let's fall together
Expressing a desire to support and uplift others who are struggling or facing challenges.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN MOSLEY, MARK KELLY, PETER TREWAVAS, STEVE HOGARTH, STEVE ROTHERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rossmiester1
2019 and still listen to this band. Went on Ebay and bought the album years ago for around $20. Love these guys too bad it never worked out..
Elijah
Singer is now in Stone Temple Pilots if you didn't know.
GMoneyTV
You think you can still find it?
Elijah
Just recharged my ipod from 10 years ago and found the song in my playlist. Can't find it anywhere on spotify and this is like 1 of 3 videos of this song. What a throwback.
Daniel Matzkov - Bergeron
the more i listen to this the more i love it haha
SANshine
Of course it is Dry Cell. This song is in their album, and it's their style, and it's their vocalist.
denestygg
@cdoering83 one of the most underrated bands of all time
Mathias Vanthuyne
No prob, awesome song !
PRATIK GURUNG
this is sick man still makes me bang in 2018
Zed-kun
this is amazing. by the way this is not trapt its dry cell