The band created a name for itself in the burgeoning South Florida metal scene of the mid-late '90s. Other notable bands to emerge included Puya, Endo, Darwin's Waiting Room, Lost and The Groovenics.
Nonpoint's first album Separate Yourself was released independently in 1998. The band's first commercially released album Struggle was released on May 18, 1999 on the now defunct Jugular Records.
[edit]Statement (2000-2002)
The band released their debut major label album Statement on October 10, 2000 via MCA Records. To promote the album, as well as the band on a nation-wide scale, Nonpoint toured with such heavy weight artists as Hed PE, Mudvayne, Fuel, Taproot, Drowning Pool, Their main tour was appearing on the United States leg of the 2001 Ozzfest tour. A year after its release, the album entered the Billboard 200 charts, where it peaked at #166. The first single from the album, "What a Day", peaked at #24 on the Mainstream Rock charts.
[edit]Development (2002-2003)
Nonpoint's second album Development was released on June 25, 2002. The album entered the Billboard charts at #52, with the only single released from the album, "Your Signs", peaking at #36 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Nonpoint completed a successful second appearance at Ozzfest, during the Donington Park leg of the European tour. Other tours included Sevendust on the first Locobazooka tour, Did dates with Filter, Sunset Black, Papa Roach.
[edit]Recoil (2003-2004)
Two years after the release of Development, Nonpoint released their third major album Recoil on August 3, 2004 via their new label Lava Records. The album entered the Billboard charts at #115. The album's first single, "The Truth", peaked at #22 on the Mainstream Rock charts. Another single "Rabia" was later released. Tours included Sevendust, Skindred, Dry Kill Logic, Candiria
[edit]To the Pain/Live and Kicking (2005-2006)
After departing from Lava Records, Nonpoint signed with independent label Bieler Bros. Records. The label's co-owner, Jason Bieler, produced the band's previous three albums. Nonpoint re-emerged with their fourth major album To the Pain on November 8, 2005. The album entered the Billboard charts at #147, with approximately 9,000 copies sold during its first week of release.[2] The single, "Bullet with a Name", peaked at #22 on the Mainstream Rock chartsand and was featured on the game "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007", and the album's second single, "Alive and Kicking", peaked at #36. The song and was also featured on the game "SmackDown vs. Raw 2007", "In the Air Tonight" (Phil Collins cover), which previously featured on their Recoil album, was the theme song for the Miami Vice movie. It made a belated appearance on the Mainstream Rock charts, peaking at #34. Beginning in late 2005, band toured extensively with Sevendust for three months, later concluding the tour in New Hampshire. Nonpoint toured on the third annual Music as a Weapon Tour with Disturbed, Stone Sour and Flyleaf. also did tours with Sevendust, Buckcherry
Nonpoint released a CD/DVD combo, Live and Kicking, on November 7, 2006. The live album was recorded at the band's April 29, 2006 show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The album sold 3,475 copies during its first week of release.[3]
As of September 18, 2008, To the Pain has sold 415,356 copies in the United States.
[edit]Vengeance (2007)
On November 6, 2007 Nonpoint released their fifth major album, Vengeance, under Bieler Bros. Records. The album sold 6,400 copies in the first week.[4] Vengeance peaked at 129th on the Billboard charts The first single, "March of War" was released early on the band's Myspace page, as well as a sample of the lead track "Wake Up World."
They went on the first ever Great American Rampage Tour with labelmates Skindred, Ankla and Karnivool. On December 1, 2007 at a show in Florida, Elias broke his ankle during the first song. Despite this, he still sang the last four songs, finishing up their time on stage. On December 2, 2007 in Sayreville, New Jersey (Starland Ballroom) he was helped out on to the stage by band members and played most of the set with his leg propped up on a front speaker. During "Broken Bones" he pointed to his right leg and later explained what happened.
In support of Vengeance the band has also toured with HellYeah, Machine Head, Sevendust, Drowning Pool, Egypt Central, A New Revolution, Skindred, Ankla, Karnivool, 12 Stones, Royal Bliss and Midnight to Twelve.
[edit]Departure of guitarist Andrew Goldman
On Wednesday, September 3rd the band announced via their Myspace page that guitar player Andrew Goldman was leaving the band to "pursue interests outside the world of music." This marked the first time since the band's inception that the original members would no longer play together. The band also announced they would begin touring again in October with a new guitar player, later named as Chicago-based guitarist Zach Broderick, formerly of the St. Louis based band Modern Day Zero.
Nonpoint just finished headlining the What Does Not Kill You tour with 12 Stones, A New Revolution, Royal Bliss and Midnight To Twelve.
Nonpoint is now working on a new album, projected to be released summer 09.
The band has announced that in February of 2009 they will embark on a tour with Mudvayne and In This Moment.
On January 20 2009, drummer Robb Rivera announced that the band had parted ways with Bieler Bros. and were seeking a new label and management.
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Hide And Seek
Nonpoint Lyrics
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Lies in hiding.
Kinda makes the only sound
While I wait for others to be found.
So much for making up rules
While were playing.
Who cares about the rules anyway.
And child's play
This time
This time
This time
Yeah this time
This time
Its my turn its not your turn
Counting out the hiding
But what I seek
I'm not finding
Ready or not
Ready or not
Counting on the hiding
But what I seek
I'm not finding
Ready or not
Ready or not
Why should it make sense?
Why are you so un-spon-tain-eous?
And why does your way
Sound the same as yesterdays?
So I'll shift
And bite again
Draw a mark
On your skin
Red tattoo that turned out pink
What exactly will they think of you?
This time
This time
Yeah this time
This time
Its my turn its not your turn
Counting out the hiding,
But what I seek,
I'm not finding.
Ready or not
Ready or not
Counting out the hiding,
But what I seek,
I'm not finding
Ready or not
Ready or not
Why are you jealous?
Overbearing, over-zealous?
What for? What for?
Is it the lost memory
Of all those games you played with me?
All those games you played with me?
All those games you played on me?
All those games you played on me, me, on me!!!
Counting out the hiding,
But what I seek,
I'm not finding.
Ready or not.
Ready or not.
Counting out the hiding,
But what I seek,
I'm not finding.
Ready or not.
Ready or not.
Ready or not.
Ready
Or
Not!
The lyrics of Nonpoint's song "Hide and Seek" depicts a game of Hide and Seek that goes beyond its conventional boundaries. The singer talks about how lies and deceit can be covered up by one's actions, and how rules don't matter in a game where everyone is trying to look out for themselves. The singer also expresses frustration about not being able to find what they are searching for, despite counting out the hiding.
The lyrics also delve into themes of jealousy, overzealousness, and the memories of past games. The singer questions why the other person is behaving in such a manner and whether it is due to some underlying resentment or memories of the past games that they played together. The lyrics suggest that the game of Hide and Seek is a metaphor for the way people behave in real life when they are trying to hide their true intentions or emotions.
Overall, "Hide and Seek" is a song that explores the complexity of human relationships and the game that people play to hide their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Forearms can cover up
It is possible to conceal certain things from others
Lies in hiding.
Deceitful acts and words can be hidden and kept secret from others
Kinda makes the only sound
Being silent and keeping secrets can be the only noise or action one can make at times
While I wait for others to be found.
Patience is required when looking for someone or something that is hidden or missing.
So much for making up rules
The act of creating guidelines and regulations has proven futile in this context.
While (we're) playing
In the midst of an activity or game.
Who cares about the rules anyway.
Rules and regulations are not a significant concern or priority in this situation.
They're for mindless fools
Rules and regulations are only adhered to by those who lack creativity and intelligence.
And child's play
Rules and regulations are a means of simplifying things for children.
This time, This time, This time, Yeah this time, This time
The current attempt to find or obtain something is a crucial one.
It's my turn it's not your turn
The turn to look for something or someone belongs to the singer, and not anyone else.
Counting out the hiding
The act of counting is being implemented to locate someone or something.
But what I seek
The desired object or person being searched for is missing.
I'm not finding
The search has been unsuccessful thus far.
Ready or not
The desired object or person being searched for must eventually be found or located.
Why should it make sense?
There is no necessity for the situation at hand to adhere to or be explainable by any logical reasoning.
Why are you so un-spon-tain-eous?
Why do you lack spontaneity and originality in your actions and words?
And why does your way
Why do you behave in the way that you do?
Sound the same as yesterdays?
Why is there an unchanging and recurring pattern in your behavior?
So I'll shift
The artist will modify their behavior in response to the situation at hand.
And bite again
The artist will respond to a certain action or behavior in a combative or aggressive manner.
Draw a mark, On your skin
The artist will inflict physical harm upon the other person, leaving a mark on their skin.
Red tattoo that turned out pink
The intended mark left on the skin was meant to be red, but it turned out to be pink.
What exactly will they think of you?
The mark left on the other person's skin may affect how they are perceived by others.
Why are you jealous?
Why do you experience envy?
Overbearing, over-zealous?
Are you domineering and excessively enthusiastic in your behavior?
What for? What for?
What is the purpose of your behavior? Why do you act this way?
Is it the lost memory
Is it the memory of an event or interaction from the past that has been forgotten?
Of all those games you played with me?
Are you jealous of the games the artist played with another person?
All those games you played with me?
The singer is questioning why the other person acted this way towards them.
All those games you played on me?
The singer was affected by the games the other person played, which caused negative feelings and emotions.
Counting out the hiding
The process of counting is being carried out in an attempt to find someone or something that is hiding.
But what I seek
The desired object or person being sought after is still missing.
I'm not finding.
The search has been unsuccessful.
Ready or not.
The desired object or person being searched for must eventually be found or located.
Ready or not.
The desired object or person being searched for must be found.
Ready or not. Ready or not.
The process of finding the desired object or person is a significant and urgent matter.
Ready or not.
The object or person being searched for will eventually be found or located.
Ready or not.
The process of finding the desired object or person may require determination and persistence.
Ready or not.
The process of finding the desired object or person may require a degree of luck or chance.
Ready or not!
The artist is emphasizing the urgency and importance of finding the desired object or person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ERIC GOLDMAN, MICHAEL THOMAS CORCORAN, ZEDRICK KELLEY
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