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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What A Day
Nonpoint Lyrics
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Thinkin' bout your hangover and the par-tay
You left your fuckin' keys at
And had to beg for a
Ride from a stranger that I never met before
He acted so friendly that I had to take the ride
But for some reason he resembled that guy
Wanted for a robbery
"You remind me of my stepson"
He chuckled with a grin
What was that move
That they taught in self-defense
You block the killer's knife
Move with some confidence
The signal when you're trapped inside a moving car I wonder if he'll drive real far
What a day, What a day
Should've stayed home shootin' the breeze all day
What a day, What a day
What a day, What a day
You should think next time
Before you start to play
What a day, What a day
I wonder what'll happen today
Rub your eyes from
No sleep this week
Tap your heels home
Then fall asleep
Sittin' 'round looking for a fight
Kinda' pissed off how I'm turnin' my life
Up-side down from insecure insecurities
Makin' up my mind through old hypocrisy
Up and out of harms way
Down cause I want to be there
Here because you want me
Not because you're caught in my stare
What was that move
That they taught in self-defense
You block the killer's knife
Move with some confidence
The signal when you're trapped inside a moving car
I wonder if he'll drive real far
What a day, What a day
Should've stayed home shootin' the breeze all day
What a day, What a day
What a day, What a day
You should think next time
Before you start to play
What a day, What a day
I wonder what'll happen today
Rub your eyes from
No sleep this week
Tap your heels home
Then fall asleep
Alseep in me
There is something wrong instead
What a day, What a day
Should've stayed home shootin' the breeze all day
What a day, What a day
What a day, What a day
You should think next time
Before you start to play
What a day, What a day
What a day, What a day
What a day, What a day
The song "What A Day" by Nonpoint is about the consequences of careless behavior and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings. The lyrics paint a picture of a day gone wrong, starting with the singer who is hungover and stranded after leaving their keys at a party. They then take a ride with a stranger who makes them uneasy, and they wonder if they'll be able to escape if things go south. The chorus repeats the phrase "What a day," emphasizing the feeling of frustration and regret that comes with making bad decisions.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest a lack of control over one's life, either due to bad luck or the singer's own shortcomings. They feel like they're "turning [their] life up-side down" and are "insecure." However, they also express a desire to take charge of their situation and protect themselves, as seen in the lines about the self-defense move and being "up and out of harms way."
Overall, "What A Day" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of not thinking things through and the importance of being aware of potential threats. It's also a commentary on the feeling of helplessness that can come with navigating a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' on your ass all day
Lazily sitting around with nothing productive to do
Thinkin' bout your hangover and the par-tay
Reflecting on a past party and the aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
You left your fuckin' keys at
Misplaced or lost the keys to a location
And had to beg for a
Asking or pleading for a specific action or item
Ride from a stranger that I never met before
Accepting transportation from an unknown person
He acted so friendly that I had to take the ride
The person who offered the ride appeared approachable and kind
But for some reason he resembled that guy
There is something about the stranger that is causing suspicion or doubt
Wanted for a robbery
The person in question is a criminal and wanted by the authorities
And beatin' on his kid
The criminal is also guilty of abusing a child
"You remind me of my stepson"
Connecting or relating to someone based on a shared characteristic
He chuckled with a grin
The person offered a smile or laugh in response to the previous statement
What was that move
The artist is asking about a specific maneuver or technique
That they taught in self-defense
The technique is something learned for the purpose of protecting oneself
You block the killer's knife
A potential scenario wherein someone is attacked with a knife
Move with some confidence
Being assertive and sure in one's actions
The signal when you're trapped inside a moving car
A sign or cue given to indicate a need for help or intervention while in a moving vehicle
I wonder if he'll drive real far
The artist is questioning the possibility of a stranger taking them somewhere unwarranted or potentially dangerous
Should've stayed home shootin' the breeze all day
Reflecting on the regret for not staying home and doing something leisurely
You should think next time
The singer is advising someone to take a moment to consider the potential consequences of their actions
Before you start to play
To take action or make decisions without contention or forethought
Tap your heels home
The act of leaving a location or event, possibly out of exhaustion or dissatisfaction
Up-side down from insecure insecurities
Feeling unsure or uncertain about oneself and the resulting implications
Makin' up my mind through old hypocrisy
Making decisions based on previous patterns that may conflict with current beliefs or values
Up and out of harms way
Moving away from a place of danger
Down cause I want to be there
Moving toward something desired or intentional
Here because you want me
Being in a certain place or circumstance because someone has requested or invited it
Not because you're caught in my stare
Being in a certain place or circumstance not due to manipulation or coercion by another person
Asleep in me
Feeling tired or devoid of energy, possibly associated with depression or anxiety
There is something wrong instead
An underlying and unidentified issue within oneself
I wonder what'll happen today
Uncertainty or anticipation for future events or circumstances
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW JASON GOLDMAN, ELIAS P. SORIANO, KENNETH CHARMAN, ROBERT RIVERA
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Nirvana7734
The clothing. The hair. The gestures and mannerisms. The half-body headbang. The hard, downtuned riffs, coupled with rap--and-metal vocals. This was nu metal. This was my fucking adolescence.
L Megg
It still is, I love these guys and they're still going strong!! It's still my adolescence because I refuse to grow up!
Greg Khar NÜ-METALhead
@L Megg well I'm kid nowadays and we been trying to revive the genre along with the fashion...I mod my adidas track pants with belt looper so i can put my wallet chain in it 😊😊😊
tyo9409XX
It’s still my 30s
Jonas Tallmadge
I love this so much
Smbat
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FF
This is problably the most underrated band ever
gorrillafoot
This whole album will always remind me of my freshman year of high school. Here's to all the metal kids out there! It was hard to be a freshman in 2014 and be literally the only one not listening to rap!
Axer 599
Damn, 2014 was my graduation year. I feel old now , Kudos. You had good taste in music. Hope you still do.
Jeffrey Hilliker
I love how so called "nu metal" was dismissed by metal's supposed fans yet here we are 20 years later after that movement came along and Nonpoint, Sevendust, Slipknot, System of a Down & Korn are still kicking our asses!!!