Since those early days Gwen Stacy has maintained a diligent work ethic rivaling older, more experienced bands and have toured America on multiple occasions sharing the stage with today's favorites such as The Devil Wears Prada, mychildren mybride, and metal sensation The Human Abstract among others. "I would say the best part about the tours that we've done is that we've gotten to travel and play with bands that are, above all else, our friends," Schindler states from the studio.
On the band's full-length Ferret debut, "The Life I Know", Gwen Stacy convened with Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, The Bled, From Autumn to Ashes), and well-known producer Brian Mcternan to record in the fall of 2007. "I think the biggest thing I'll take away from this recording experience is the fact that an outside opinion is not always a bad one," laughs the band's bassist. "I think the songs are better because of it. Paul and Brian are definitely trying to bring out the best in us." "I have learned that we really work best creatively as a unit rather than individually," states the band's drummer.
On "The Life I Know", Gwen Stacy come out and immediately destroy the listener's expectations. Vocalist Cole Wallace's delivery hearkens back to a time when the message and the need to be understood were an essential part of hardcore. "A lot of our lyrics are about faith, how we struggle through life, and other things people can relate to," admits Wallace. "The newer stuff is more mature than our earlier material," continues guitarist Patrick Meadows. "We've all grown stronger at what we do."
In the coming year Gwen Stacy will go nationwide once again and take "The Life I Know" to bigger crowds and venues around the country. "Our goal is to play every town and every city," concludes Sego. "Above all else, we want to play and hang with the kids and bring our message to every place our van can take us."
News about Cole ( 6/19/08 )
"Hey ya'll
So to address the lineup change. I'm not about to sugar coat this and pass it off with the usual "creative differences." As our fans I feel that you deserve to know what's been going on in the world of Gwen Stacy, even the not so pleasant stuff.
For a while we had been having a lot of issues with Cole, which I won't get into details about out of respect for him, but nonetheless, issues. Members had quit, and it became a choice of letting Cole go, or Gwen Stacy being finished. And Gwen Stacy being finished is just out of the question. I don't think any of us can stomach the idea of missing out on all of the shows yet to be played. Long story short, GS must continue on.
We know it's a hard thing to understand. It's a hard thing for us to deal with, but there's a lot of life left in Gwen Stacy. We've only just begun. We're writing a crap ton of material for the next record and touring like crazy, and we hope that you all will help us through this hard time so that we can keep jamming with all of you.
Much love,
-T.J.
--GS"
BREAK UP (11-7-10)
Gwen Stacy 2004-2010
After six years, nineteen countries, countless US tours, two albums, and an EP, Gwen Stacy has decided call it quits. We feel like now is the best time to end the band and pursue other options and directions in life. We would like to thank everyone who has been involved with the bands career over the years. There are too many people to thank everyone individually, but we would like to send a special thanks to past members TJ Sego, Cole Wallace, Bobby Oakley, Josh Rickard, Mike Bryant, and Chris Suter, our manager Mark LaFay, Carl Severson and everyone else at what was Ferret Music, Once Nothing, Life In Your Way, Poison The Well, Haste The Day, Vanna, and every other band that we’ve been able to share the road with. Thank you as well to anyone who came out to a show, bought a shirt or cd, sang along, let us crash on their floor, or was just supportive in any way.
A few of the members will be starting new projects and we will be updating our pages as these projects start to unfold. We want to assure everyone that we are splitting up on good terms. We’re all excited to see what everyone has in store for their future endeavors. Be sure to keep checking back to follow up with what everyone is doing.
Our last show will be Saturday November 20th at Rhino’s, 331 S Walnut St. Bloomington, IN. Please come out and get gross with us one final time.
Thanks again for everything…
Brent, Geoff, Patrick, Matt, and Brett
Geoff: Vocals
Brent: Bass/Vocals
Matt: Guitars
Patrick: Guitar
Brett: Drums
www.myspace.com/gwenstacy
2) Gwen Stacy is a swedish band with only two members:
Johan Rosell & Petter Bergeling.
The genre is a mix of electronica, Gameboysynth and Synthpop.
The name 'Gwen Stacy' comes from the Marvel comic book Spider-Man. A blonde college co-ed, Gwen was the first true love of Peter Parker (Spider-Man). Gwen was killed by Spiderman accidentally while trying to save her(her neck snapped) in The Amazing Spider-Man issue #121 (June 1973).
Words Of The New Prophet
Gwen Stacy Lyrics
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"But you're about to mislead them all.
Your words they drip with ruin."
"I've come to show the world the way."
"You've shown them nothing of what you think.
"How can this be? I speak the truth."
"You speak your own truth in vain.
You'll eat your words.
I swear, one day you'll eat your words.
Using my name to slander theirs.
How does that show integrity?
Ride your plank to rivers end.
Because of you these rivers run red.
Flowing from a war that's blood on blood.
Love is patient, but I guess it's time has run out.
It's all conditional.
Who put you in the position to cast judgment?
There is two sides to every story.
So do not judge the walk unless you step foot in those shoes.
There is nothing complex about this.
The fire that burned this bridge down
Was caused by the sparks from your mouth.
Ignorance has plagued your mind, and now there is no going back.
You can't go back.
If you could see the world through my eyes,
Then you would know love, this love, you've lost."
The lyrics to Gwen Stacy's song "Words of the New Prophet" highlight the dangers of self-righteousness and the consequences of using one's own truth to slander others. The song describes a person who believes they have been called to show the world the way, but in reality, they are about to mislead and ruin others. Despite their claims of speaking the truth, their words do more harm than good. The lyrics suggest that this person should step back and consider the impact their words are having on those around them before it's too late.
The song goes on to condemn the actions of those who use their own truth to judge and criticize others, particularly those who use someone else's name to slander others. The lyrics suggest that this kind of behavior is not a display of integrity or love, but rather the cause of problems and strife. The song ultimately asks its listeners not to judge others until they have walked in their shoes and to consider the impact their words are having on others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've come to show the world the way.
I want to guide the world towards the right path.
But you're about to mislead them all.
Your words they drip with ruin.
You are going to misguide everyone with your destructive language.
You've shown them nothing of what you think.
One day you'll eat your words.
You haven't proven what you say and someday you'll have to admit your mistakes.
How can this be? I speak the truth.
How is it possible that I speak the truth?
You speak your own truth in vain.
You'll eat your words.
I swear, one day you'll eat your words.
Your truth is worthless and someday you'll have to admit your wrongs.
Using my name to slander theirs.
How does that show integrity?
How can you claim to be righteous when you're using my name to defame others?
Ride your plank to rivers end.
Because of you these rivers run red.
Flowing from a war that's blood on blood.
Your actions have led to a bloody conflict that has stained the rivers red.
Love is patient, but I guess it's time has run out.
It's all conditional.
Although love should be patient, it seems that its endurance has a limit, and it depends on certain conditions.
Who put you in the position to cast judgment?
There is two sides to every story.
So do not judge the walk unless you step foot in those shoes.
Who gave you the right to be judgmental without knowing the whole story? Don't criticize someone until you've walked in their shoes.
There is nothing complex about this.
The fire that burned this bridge down
Was caused by the sparks from your mouth.
It's a simple matter: the destructive words that came from your mouth caused the fire that collapsed this bridge.
Ignorance has plagued your mind, and now there is no going back.
You can't go back.
Ignorance has consumed your mind, and there's no reversing the damage.
If you could see the world through my eyes,
Then you would know love, this love, you've lost.
If you could see the world as I do, then you'd realize how much love you've let slip away.
Contributed by Addison N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.