Consequently, Extreme's music is never easy to classify; it's not just heavy metal, hard rock, or pop— their albums cover all of that territory with a sweeping ambition and a social consciousness to match. Although a mostly hard rock band, it was the Everly Brothers-style acoustic ballad, "More Than Words," that crossed them over into the mainstream — it hit number one and the follow-up single, the acoustic-based pop rocker "Hole Hearted," hit number four.
They released two albums in the hey day of glam metal but received diminished attention from the mainstream following the grunge explosion following the release of Nirvana's "Nevermind" in 1991. Despite this, they released two more albums before the hiatus. Vocalist Gary Cherone went on to join Van Halen in 1997, replacing Sammy Hagar, and the group released "Van Halen III." He left Van Halen soon after, in 1999 and formed Tribe of Judah, with fellow Extreme members Pat Badger and Mike Mangini.
The group reformed in 2004 for a short tour of Boston and Japan as well as reforming in 2006 for a small U.S. tour. On November 26th 2007, it was announced that Extreme would come back in 2008 with a new album & tour.
In July 2007 Bettencourt quit Satellite Party for the Extreme reunion with Cherone and Pat Badger. On November 26, 2007, the band announced plans for a world tour in the summer of 2008 with King's X as well as a release date for their new album, Saudades de Rock, produced by Bettencourt. Kevin Figueiredo, who played with Bettencourt in DramaGods and Satellite Party, took over drum duties for the band. Original drummer Paul Geary would still remain involved with the band, albeit in a management position.
2015–present: Six
In a May 2015 interview with Eddie Trunk, vocalist Gary Cherone said that Extreme had been writing and demoing new material for their follow-up to Saudades de Rock, and would enter the studio in the fall to begin recording.
In a September 2016 interview, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt revealed that Extreme had been working on approximately 17 songs for their new album, and added, "We're about 17 songs into it. We're just wrapping them up. We've got to do vocals, some guitar. Slowly but surely."
In 2016, the band released Pornograffitti Live 25: Metal Meltdown, an audio/video presentation of its 2015 concert at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Casino.
During the 2017 KISS Kruise, the band invited original drummer Paul Geary to join them on stage to play "Hole Hearted". In June 2018, Extreme toured Australia with Mr. Big, which marked the latter's first tour of Australia and Extreme's first tour of the continent since 1993. After their Australian tour, they went on to tour Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Taipei. Extreme headlined Shirock 2019 alongside Scottish hard rock band Nazareth. On October 19, 2019, the band performed in India in front of over 30,000 fans in Ukhrul.
On February 17, 2023, the band began to release a different teaser each day, to end on February 28. On March 1, 2023, Extreme released the single "Rise" and announced that 'Six" would be released on June 9. On April 19, 2023, Extreme released the official videos for "Banshee" and "#Rebel" on their YouTube channel.
Current members
Gary Cherone – lead vocals (1985–96, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007–present)
Nuno Bettencourt – guitars, brass/orchestration arrangements, keyboards, piano, backing and lead vocals (1985–96, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007–present)
Pat Badger – bass, backing vocals (1986–96, 2006, 2007–present)
Kevin Figueiredo – drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals (2007–present)
Diskogs
Extreme (1989)
Extreme II: Pornograffitti (1990)
III Sides to Every Story (1992)
Waiting for the Punchline (1995)
Saudades de Rock (2008)
Six (2023)
He-Man Woman Hater
Extreme Lyrics
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Let me tell you about this love and hate relation
Between a man and a woman
And so none of you all get the wrong interpretation
I can't live with them
I'm gonna die without them
Sooner or later
It's inevitable
And to become one
You've gotta really hate to love them
He man woman hater
He, he man woman hater
You know I love to hate cause I hate to love them
He man's behavior
Doesn't need no explanation
We all got a one track mind
He men have always had a sexual preoccupation
It's gonna be your place or it's gonna be mine
Sooner or later
You'll be a he man woman hater
It's inevitable
And to become one
You've gotta really hate to love them
He man woman hater
He, he man woman hater
You know I love to hate cause I hate to love them
He, he man woman hater
Can't live with em gonna die without 'em
The lyrics of Extreme's song "He-Man Woman Hater" are about the love and hate relationship between a man and a woman. The song suggests that men have a one-track mind and are preoccupied with sex. The chorus is about the inevitability of men becoming "he-man woman haters", who love to hate women because they can't live without them. The song implies that despite all the difficulties in the relationship between men and women, they cannot survive without each other.
This song can be interpreted in several ways. One possible interpretation is that it is a satirical take on the idea of stereotypical masculine behavior. The lyrics suggest that men have a tendency to be preoccupied with sex and love to hate women. However, the song makes it clear that men cannot live without women, and it is important to maintain a balance between love and hate.
Another possible interpretation of the song is that it is a critique of toxic masculinity. The lyrics suggest that men who hate women are not really happy and that their behavior is destructive. The song implies that it is important to break free from the cycle of hate and love and find a way to form healthy relationships with women.
Overall, the lyrics of "He-Man Woman Hater" are insightful and thought-provoking. The song raises important questions about gender dynamics and relationships between men and women.
Line by Line Meaning
No Women Allowed!
Let me talk about the complicated dynamic between men and women in relationships, but please don't misunderstand my message - I'm not saying women aren't allowed.
Let me tell you about this love and hate relation
Allow me to explain the complex emotions of love and hate that exist within relationships.
Between a man and a woman
Specifically addressing the dynamics between heterosexual couples.
And so none of you all get the wrong interpretation
Clarifying my intentions to avoid any misinterpretations of my message.
I can't live with them
I struggle to coexist with women in relationships.
I'm gonna die without them
Despite the difficulties, I cannot imagine a life without women.
He, he man woman hater
Reiterating the phrase 'he man woman hater' while emphasizing the playful nature of this description.
You know I love to hate cause I hate to love them
Admitting to the conflicted feelings that exist in relationships and how they can lead to both love and hate.
He man's behavior
Referring to the stereotypical behavior of men in relationships.
Doesn't need no explanation
This behavior is so well-known and understood that it requires no further explanation.
We all got a one track mind
Admitting that men can be single-minded in their desire for physical intimacy.
He men have always had a sexual preoccupation
Acknowledging the long-standing preoccupation with sex that has existed among men throughout history.
It's gonna be your place or it's gonna be mine
Describing the sexual dynamic in relationships where a man or woman's home will be the location for sexual encounters.
Sooner or later
Implying that eventually all men will become 'he man woman haters'.
You'll be a he man woman hater
Reiterating the idea that all men will eventually become jaded towards women.
It's inevitable
Asserting that becoming a 'he man woman hater' is an unavoidable part of male-female relationships.
And to become one
Explaining that in order to become a 'he man woman hater' certain conditions need to be met.
You've gotta really hate to love them
In order to become a 'he man woman hater', there must be a deep-seated love/hate relationship with women.
Can't live with em gonna die without 'em
Repeating the sentiment that life without women is unimaginable despite the difficulties that come with relationships.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY F. CHERONE, NUNO BETTENCOURT
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