Cousins Matt Lov… Read Full Bio ↴Mest is a pop punk band from Blue Island, Illinois.
Cousins Matt Lovato and Tony Lovato formed the band together in October 1995. The band's last guitarist, Jeremiah Rangel, joined the band in 1998. Their previous guitarist was Steve Lovato, Tony Lovato's brother. Nick Gigler joined the band in 1997 and has been their drummer ever since.
In 1998, the band self-released Mo' Money, Mo' 40z. Their debut album on Maverick Records, Wasting Time, was released in July 2000 and Destination Unknown in 2001. They toured as an opening band for Goldfinger on July 20, 2002 in Las Vegas and then a few months later, released a DVD called The Show Must Go Off! in January 2003. Later that same year, the band released their self-titled album, which featured the single Jaded (These Years), featuring Benji Madden of Good Charlotte.
In 2005, a tour with Social Distortion was cut short when drummer Nick Gigler required surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in his wrists which was affecting his drumming. The band's last album, Photographs, was released October 18, 2005.
In 2006, the band announced on their MySpace blog that they had decided to cease performing together.
Their vocalist Tony Lovato released this statement:
Friday, January 13, 2006
"someday ill explain xoxo, sorry to say this is not some sort of joke or something to do with Friday the 13th weird though i didn't even realise it. well when i typed it, it was the 14th. Im in Japan.. we are not turning our backs on our fans.. come on. someday ill explain the reason/reasons. i debated telling everyone but figured its better to be honest and to let the people know that want to see us one last time.. its been 10 years, 5 records and I've seen the world. its been my life. trust me this is harder on me than ANY of you. i wouldn't have changed a thing. I've done and seen more in the past 10 yrs than most people will experience in there entire life. and its because of you guys so thank you. thank you to the people that I've affected with my music and thank you to the people that have affected me through my music. weve had a great run.. i love you all.....Tony"
On March 13, 2008, Tony Lovato posted a bulletin on his MySpace about "Mest's ONE NIGHT STAND," a show that Mest would play at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California, on April 17, 2008. In response, Nick Gigler posted a bulletin through his personal MySpace and confirmed that he would not be taking part, and that he had called Jeremiah Rangel and Matt Lovato, who had confirmed that they would not be appearing with Tony either.
After the one-off "ONE NIGHT STAND" show, Tony decided to rebuild Mest and go on a month long tour, with help from Chris Wilson (Good Charlotte, The Summer Obsession), and his brother and founding member, Steve Lovato (at the time in Room One Eleven). Although Matt showed interest, he and Jeremiah were both reported to be too busy with other commitments to join. Nick and Tony have not been on speaking terms since the band broke up.
Mest went on a European in Spring 2012 with its current members and also toured the US with Escape the Fate and Attack Attack in 2012.
Mest released their album "Not What You Expected" in September, 2013, making it available for free to download from their website. Mest played 3 dates on the Warped Tour 2013
Broken Down is an acoustic album, funded by a Kickstarted project. On November 13, 2013 a Kickstarter was started by Tony Lovato, and was successfully funded December 11. Much of the songs are acoustic renditions of songs from almost all their albums except Mo' Money, Mo' 40z and Not What You Expected.
A 2014 tour is in the works.
Discography
Mo' Money, Mo' 40z (1998, self-released)
Wasting Time (2000, Maverick Records)
Destination Unknown (2001, Maverick Records)
Mest (2003, Maverick Records)
Photographs (2005, Maverick Records)
Not What You Expected (2013)
Broken Down (2014) Kickstarter Project
Current Members
Tony Lovato - lead vocals, guitars (1995–2006, 2008–present)
Richie Gonzales - drums (2010–Present)
Mike Longworth - lead guitar, bass (recording) (2010–Present)
Past Members
Matt Lovato - bass (1995–2006)
Nick Gigler - drums (1995–2006)
Steve Lovato - bass (2008-2012), lead guitar (1995–1998)
Jeremiah Rangel - lead guitar, vocals (1998–2006)
Chris Wilson - drums (2008)
Dody Road
Mest Lyrics
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Well I don't think tonight I'll participate
Then Ricky shows up he looks like a toad
He says let's go I say where and it's dody road
No matter what you say and no matter what you do
You can't convince me can't pull me through
Can't you tell I think it is a joke
Only the raddest dudes like to hang there
With their one tattoo and their slicked back hair
They say their car is the raddest WOO-HOO
Would you like to race me too
But no matter what you say and no matter what you do
You can't convince me can't pull me through
Can't you tell I think it is a joke
I'll never go to dody road
It's dody
It's dody
That's the place
That I'll never go
It's dody
It's dody
That's the place that's the place that's the place
That I'll never go
But no matter what you say and no matter what you do
You can't convince me can't pull me through
Can't you tell I think it is a joke
I'll never go to dody road
I'll never go to dody road
The lyrics to Mest's song "Dody Road" describe the singer's reluctance to go to a place called Dody Road with his friend Ricky, who persuades him to go despite his initial hesitation. The mood of the song is playful and lighthearted, with the lyrics poking fun at the idea of a cool hangout spot and the appeal of trying to fit in with the "raddest" crowd. The repeated refrain of "I'll never go to Dody Road" underscores the singer's stubbornness and the absurdity of the whole situation.
Despite the humorous tone, the lyrics also hint at deeper themes of alienation and conformity. The singer resists going to Dody Road because he doesn't want to be a follower or compromise his values. He sees through the facade of the cool kids and their posturing, realizing that it's ultimately a hollow pursuit. The song can be read as a critique of the pressure to conform to social norms and the desire to be accepted at all costs.
Overall, the lyrics to "Dody Road" are clever and catchy, with a memorable chorus that sticks in the listener's head. The song's playful attitude belies its deeper message about individualism and the dangers of peer pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
It's about 11:30 and it's getting kinda late
The night is ending and it is getting late.
Well I don't think tonight I'll participate
The singer does not want to participate in any more activities tonight.
Then Ricky shows up he looks like a toad
Ricky, an unattractive person, arrives.
He says let's go I say where and it's dody road
Ricky suggests going to Dody Road, but the artist is hesitant.
Only the raddest dudes like to hang there
Only the coolest guys hang out on Dody Road.
With their one tattoo and their slicked back hair
These cool guys have a distinct look, including a single tattoo and slicked back hair.
They say their car is the raddest WOO-HOO
The cool guys boast about having the coolest car.
Would you like to race me too
The cool guys challenge others to race them on Dody Road.
It's dody
Dody Road is the subject of the song.
That's the place that I'll never go
The artist has no interest in going to Dody Road.
But no matter what you say and no matter what you do
Others cannot convince the singer to go to Dody Road.
Can't you tell I think it is a joke
The artist considers the idea of going to Dody Road ridiculous.
I'll never go to dody road
The singer will never go to Dody Road.
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