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Members:
Taylor MacNicholas-Vocals
Evan Stieduhar-Bass
Ryan Hall-Drums
Kyle Kaliszewski-Guitar
Jeff Minor-Guitar
New album IN/FAMOUS out now!
Rising from the Mile High City in early 2010, Taylor MacNicholas (vocals), Kyle Kaliszewski (guitar), Ryan Hall (drums), and Evan Stieduhar (bass) formed Forty Fathoms, crafting a style that Denver was lacking. The sound they produced combined heavy, metal-core riffs memorable of Haste The Day and Bring Me The Horizon mixed with the passionate and catchy melodies of A Day To Remember.
It was only a matter of time before their first recordings blew up the net, including a cover of Ke$ha's "TiK ToK" that received over 570,000 plays on Myspace. A short time after recording their first songs, Forty Fathoms started to tear up Colorado venues including the Marquis Theatre and The Black Sheep, each time with more fans eager to come check out their slamming, in-your-face performance.
Gaining momentum, Forty Fathoms released their debut self-titled EP in November of 2010. The superior song writing and musicianship heard on this album, impressive as it was their first release, naturally gained this young band countless followers. Shortly after releasing this EP, the band realized that in order to take it further they would need a second guitarist. With this in mind they recruited Jeff Minor, a long-time musician and friend.
With a full lineup, Forty Fathoms was truly ready to take over the scene. In August of 2011 the band trekked to White Lake, Michigan to record with Joshua Wickman at Dreadcore Productions (Within The Ruins, Knights of the Abyss). The highly anticipated sophomore EP entitled IN/FAMOUS released in January 2012. IN/FAMOUS is filled with raging riffs, memorable choruses, and heavy breakdowns that keep your heart pounding. Forty Fathoms does an incredible job giving each song its own sound and feel, each one different from the last but sure to entertain all. IN/FAMOUS created such a buzz that the band sold out their CD release show with 500+ fans showing up, as well as selling 200 physical copies of the record and 1000 singles online in just a week.
Forty Fathoms has sold out the Marquis Theatre on several occasions and played with numerous national acts including Silverstein, The Chariot, Miss May I, Oceano, and also won a battle of the bands to open up for the World War III Tour with Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, We Came As Romans, and D.R.U.G.S. at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium in Denver. The band has been on one short tour with many on the way, so keep an eye out for Forty Fathoms!
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Dead Man Walking
Forty Fathoms Lyrics
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We're holding on to the untouchable or so it seems (or so it seems)
When we lay our heads down to dream
This what we, this is what we see
Don't look back now we're not the same
You let our trust slip away
You're the one, you're the one to blame
Are we nothing more than a scene to your dance floor?
We will prevail and proclaim
You are the one to blame
Look at me now
Well I'm a bitter man but I can still tell you who's in the wrong
So what the fuck is your problem?
I can't wait to turn my back on everyone
Because there no more room at the top
Don't look back now we're not the same
You let our trust slip away
We wont forget yesterday
You're the one, you're the one to blame
Are we nothing more than a scene to your dance floor?
We will prevail and proclaim
You are the one to blame
You may be smiling now
Well I've got a feeling this is it
The next time you come around
You better take what you can get (take what you can get)
So go ahead
Take your prisoners
Don't look back now we're not the same
You let our trust slip away
We wont forget yesterday
You're the one, you're the one to blame
Are we nothing more than a scene to your dance floor?
We will prevail and proclaim
You are the one to blame
Betrayal is our new best friend
You did it once and you'll do it again
Betrayal is our new best friend
I see you falling, you're a dead man walking
You're a dead man walking Betrayal is our new best friend
Dead man walking
The lyrics of Forty Fathoms's song Dead Man Walking convey a sense of betrayal and bitterness towards someone who has let the trust slip away. The opening lines suggest the idea of holding on to something that seems untouchable or beyond reach. However, as they lay their heads down to dream, they seem to realize that what they see is a far cry from reality. The subsequent lines of the song carry a tone of accusation and blame as the lyrics suggest that someone has caused the trust to slip away, and they are to be held responsible for it.
The chorus of the song repeats this accusation, with the lyrics asking whether the singer is nothing more than a scene to the other person's dance floor. The song culminates with the lines "Betrayal is our new best friend, I see you falling, you're a dead man walking", indicating that the person has betrayed them once, and it is likely that they will do it again. The song expresses a sense of frustration and bitterness towards someone whom they believed to be trustworthy but who has failed them in some way.
In terms of the music, the song features heavy instrumentation with aggressive guitar riffs and pounding drums that add to the intensity of the lyrics. The chorus is particularly catchy, making the song memorable and impactful. The song's overall sound can be characterized as a blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, with a strong emphasis on the guitar work.
Line by Line Meaning
We're holding on to the untouchable or so it seems (or so it seems)
We're trying to hold on to something that feels unattainable.
When we lay our heads down to dream This what we, this is what we see
We can only dream of what it feels like to actually have what we desire.
Don't look back now we're not the same
Things have changed and we can't go back to the way they were.
You let our trust slip away
You betrayed our trust and caused us to lose faith in you.
We wont forget yesterday
We remember what happened and won't let it go.
You're the one, you're the one to blame
You're responsible for what happened.
Are we nothing more than a scene to your dance floor?
Do we mean anything to you or are we just part of your show?
We will prevail and proclaim You are the one to blame
We'll rise up and make it clear that you're the one at fault.
Well I'm a bitter man but I can still tell you who's in the wrong
I'm angry, but I'm not blind and I can see who's responsible.
So what the fuck is your problem?
What's your issue that's causing all of this?
I can't wait to turn my back on everyone
I want to distance myself from everything and everyone.
Because there no more room at the top
There's no more space for you to try and control everything.
You may be smiling now
You may seem happy presently.
Well I've got a feeling this is it
But I sense that it's all about to fall apart.
The next time you come around
When you show up again.
You better take what you can get (take what you can get)
You should try and grab what you can before it's too late.
So go ahead Take your prisoners
Go ahead and do what you want, but accept the consequences.
Betrayal is our new best friend You did it once and you'll do it again
We've been hurt by you before and we know it can happen again.
I see you falling, you're a dead man walking
I can see you're on your way down.
You're a dead man walking Betrayal is our new best friend
You're finished, and we've learned to never fully trust you.
Dead man walking
You're on your last legs, and we're moving on without you.
Contributed by Oliver E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Owen Pishna
One of my favorite bands from here. They deserve to be way bigger than they are.
TheDarkenedOne
I had the pleasure of seeing these guys during their debut, some pretty cool guys
Phantomhoggie26 Fett
seen these guys live a couple of times. sick shit. hopefully well see them signed soon
Avery schlosser
not fond of the cleans, but the lows are amazing, really hard to scream like that xD. thx for another awesome band that im surprised i never heard of before.
NeRmZ RaDo
These guys are fucking good,I remember when they made that old Tik Tok cover of kesha's song,it was fucking badass
Meghann Dillinger
Badass. Can't wait to see you guys with MIW in Colorado Springs!
Josh
v I actually noticed the ADTR similarities as well, but this song is sick. It doesn't seem like they'd sound all that 'different' but oddly enough they do.
Daniel Hero
Joyitas que uno viene a encontrar jeje
Tyler Muzzin
I feel like they sound like ADTR. I like this a lot, the heavy stuff is great and the cleans are catchy.
Mitochowndria
this should be waaaaay more popular.