Other bandmembers included David Gabbard (vocals, 1994-1995), Jerry Montano (2001, 2005-2007) and Tommy Sickles (2000-2004, 2005-2007).
Formed in 1994, the band's original line-up consisted of vocalist David Gabbard, guitarist Tom Maxwell, bassist Bill Gaal and drummer Chris Houck. They released three tapes with this lineup, until Gabbard left the band. At this point Matt Holt took over singing duties. The band then recorded a self-titled album featuring ten songs. DCide then discovered Nothingface, and they re-recorded the album, with six of the songs featuring on their debut album Pacifier, released February 6, 1997.
The band were often mislabeled as nu metal, however many music critics denied them as nu metal. They also are known for their extremely aggressive and heavy style.
The band's second album An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity was released on September 22, 1998 via DCide/Mayhem Records. The band toured in support of the album throughout the United States with Stuck Mojo,[2] Sam Black Church and Ministry.[2]
Two years later, the band released their third album Violence on October 10, 2000. It was the band's national debut, released via TVT Records. Chris Houck recorded drums for this album but had to leave the group due to medical issues that would prevent him from touring. He was replaced by Tommy Sickles of Ingredient 17 fame (Matt and Tommy's band before Nothingface).
In early 2001, Bill Gaal left the group to pursue a career in music production and engineering. He was replaced by Jerry Montano, formerly of The Deadlights. A few months later, Gaal returned.
The band released their fourth album Skeletons on April 22, 2003 via TVT Records. That summer, the band played on the second-stage of the popular Ozzfest tour.
The group disbanded on February 10, 2004, citing musical differences, inner turmoil, and label troubles. Bill Gaal went on to form Kingdom of Snakes with former members of the band Gunfighter. Their debut EP features vocal work from Matt Holt on one track. Tom Maxwell and Tommy Sickles were in the band Blessed in Black featuring ex-Skrape vocalist Billy Keeton, as well as Jerry Montano on bass.
On November 24, 2005, a posting on the Jägermeister website showed Nothingface as the opening act for Disturbed in a 2006 show. The line-up for this show was Matt Holt, Tom Maxwell, Jerry Montano and Tommy Sickles. The band released two new songs online and went on to do a small U.S. club tour that winter/spring, bringing along Crossbreed and Silent Civilian.
Later that year, guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Jerry Montano began a project entitled Hellyeah with Vinnie Paul, formerly of Pantera and Damageplan, as well as Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett of Mudvayne. They released their debut album on April 10, 2007 via Epic Records. Following its release, Montano was fired from the band after allegedly assaulting HellYeah producer/engineer Sterling Winfield and making gun threats while drunk at the album release party.
During the first half of April 2008, the band sent out a Myspace bulletin and changed their default profile picture to one of the band in the studio, signaling that they were indeed working on new material. On the 20th of May, they posted a short YouTube clip which features them performing and sent out a Myspace bulletin containing said clip. Four days later, on May 24, it was announced through Blabbermouth.net that original members Bill Gaal and Chris Houck have rejoined Nothingface, with Tommy Sickles now playing drums for the L.A.-based band Noise Within. The band then released several additional "teaser" videos and on February 19, 2009, announced that "the band is at Wrightway Studios in Baltimore MD for the next 2 weeks writing and recording."
The re-release of their self-titled album with remastered songs and new artwork was released on April 8, 2009.
On August 14, 2009, it was announced via Blabbermouth.net that Nothingface would be disbanding,[3] with Maxwell citing Holt's lack of work ethic as the main reason for an unfinished album three years in the making, as well as his decision to leave. Houck would later state that this is "only one side of the story" and that "there were a lot of other factors involved in all of this beyond anything with (Holt)." In a summer 2011 interview, Bill Gaal spoke publicly about the split, stating, "It’s one of those situations where everyone’s story will be different. Broadly, what it boiled down to is that we’re all older now, we all have different responsibilities. Making everything line up time-wise is difficult– I’m in LA, Chris is out in North Carolina, Tom’s out on tour with Hellyeah most of the year, Matt stays home in Baltimore now. And me and Tom have families now, too. You don’t just get together and write a great song, especially with Nothingface. It takes a chunk of time, and we’d always rework songs hundreds of times before releasing them. We only had a couple of intense, 1- or 2-week writing sessions and really, we just ran out of time. We had to get a lot done in a short amount time before we had to get back to other things we had going on. So the timing didn’t work out, but that being said, it doesn’t rule out anything for the future. As pissed-off as Nothingface was back in the day, we’ve definitely all cooled down, and if we could just find one week where all of us were just calm enough and got together, we could do it."
On September 1, 2009, the band released "One Thousand Lies" on their official website. It is a rough "first draft" demo and was recorded in March 2008. On November 13, 2009 the band uploaded "D2" which is another rough "first draft" demo with no vocals.
In early 2011, the band launched their brand new website Nothingface.com. Videos linked to YouTube are present so is a Nothingface wiki, forum, guest book, photo gallery and a section for fans to upload their own videos of Nothingface music. Links to other bands are present also.
Piss And Vinegar
Nothingface Lyrics
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Things seem to spin uncontrolled
They're all paper faces
Some withered, not old, some legends uproot evil
Some made of silver & gold
But why is brimstone worthless
When we're all so cold
You threw it in my face
But still I can't believe you're not at fault
Circumstance allowed me to seek out my revenge
When I find you I'll feel peace again
I see love from Angels
I saw no love in the past
I thought you made us perfect
I guess you're laughing last
Your thoughts don't seem much greater
But still you're better than us
Why don't you check your mirror?
Will it break your trust?
[Repeat Chorus]
Instilled the ways of hate
I understand that it is too late to save you know
From all the dirt in hell
There, you saw it, you know it's all inside the eyes
The weakness & sadness
To feel you've burned alive
I forgot I could feel it
And fear it, and be it
The thought that I'm alive
Unchanging my standing
I feel used up inside
I can't bear anymore
The screams have fought
Into my dreams
And the snakes they speak just like me
I see love from Angels
I saw no love in the past
I thought you made us perfect
I guess you're laughing last
Some legends uproot evil
Some made of silver & gold
But why is brimstone worthless
When we're all so cold
Fuck
The song "Piss and Vinegar" by Nothingface is a dark yet introspective commentary on the state of the world and humanity's place in it. The opening lines of the song paint a picture of chaos and confusion, with the world spinning out of control and people wearing "paper faces," suggesting that they are hiding their true selves. The references to brimstone and coldness suggest a sense of despair and hopelessness.
The chorus of the song deals with themes of revenge and justice, with the singer expressing a desire to find peace by taking revenge on someone who has wronged them. The lyrics suggest that the person in question may have shown their true colors before, but the singer is still struggling to believe that they are not at fault.
The second verse explores the idea of perfection and humanity's shortcomings. The singer questions whether humans are truly capable of greatness, and whether our flaws will always hold us back. The line "Why don't you check your mirror? Will it break your trust?" suggests that the singer is challenging the listener to examine their own flaws and weaknesses.
Overall, "Piss and Vinegar" is a powerful commentary on the human condition and our place in the world. The lyrics are dark and introspective, but they also contain a sense of hope that suggests that we can overcome our flaws and find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
As if the world was ending
The situation seems chaotic and out of control, as if it's the end of the world.
Things seem to spin uncontrolled
The situation is spiraling out of control and nobody seems to have a handle on it.
They're all paper faces
The people involved are fake and lack depth or substance.
Some withered, not old, some legends uproot evil
Some of the people involved are weak and helpless, while others have a reputation for defeating evil.
Some made of silver & gold
Some people involved are wealthy and powerful.
But why is brimstone worthless
Even though the situation is hellish, it still feels like nothing or worthlessness.
When we're all so cold
The people involved are cold-hearted and indifferent to each other's suffering.
No, you showed it all before me
You revealed your true self to me before, and now I see through your lies.
You threw it in my face
You rubbed your bad behavior in my face, and I couldn't ignore it anymore.
But still I can't believe you're not at fault
Despite your obvious wrongdoing, I somehow can't accept that you're truly to blame.
Circumstance allowed me to seek out my revenge
Due to the situation and events that have occurred, I feel justified in seeking revenge.
When I find you I'll feel peace again
I believe that taking revenge will give me a sense of closure and inner peace.
I see love from Angels
The concept of love is something pure and angelic to me.
I saw no love in the past
I experienced a lack of love and connection in my past.
I thought you made us perfect
I expected you to create a perfect and harmonious situation, but you failed to do so.
I guess you're laughing last
You seem to be getting the last laugh in this situation, despite your misdeeds.
Your thoughts don't seem much greater
Your thought process doesn't appear to be superior or more intelligent than anyone else's.
But still you're better than us
Despite your flaws and shortcomings, you still seem to have some superiority over those involved.
Why don't you check your mirror?
Perhaps you should reflect on your own actions and behavior.
Will it break your trust?
Will examining your own actions and faults cause you to lose faith or trust in yourself?
Instilled the ways of hate
Hatred and negativity have been ingrained in the situation and the people involved.
I understand that it is too late to save you now
I accept that it's impossible to change the people and circumstances involved in this situation.
From all the dirt in hell
The situation feels like it's coming from the depths of hell, full of chaos and destruction.
There, you saw it, you know it's all inside the eyes
When you really look at someone, you can see their true intentions and character.
The weakness & sadness
There's an overwhelming sense of weakness and sadness in the situation.
To feel you've burned alive
The situation feels like it's slowly killing you from within, like being burned alive.
I forgot I could feel it
After a long time of trying to numb myself, I'm starting to feel the pain and sadness again.
And fear it, and be it
I'm afraid of the pain and sadness, but also willing to fully embrace and feel it.
The thought that I'm alive
I'm starting to realize that I've been numb and dead inside for a while.
Unchanging my standing
My perspective and position on the situation hasn't changed much over time.
I feel used up inside
The situation has drained me emotionally and mentally, leaving me feeling empty and used up.
I can't bear anymore
I'm reaching my breaking point and can't handle any more stress or pain.
The screams have fought into my dreams
The yelling and screaming that occurs during the situation have infiltrated my dreams and thoughts.
And the snakes they speak just like me
The people involved in the situation speak and act just like me, and it's starting to scare me.
Fuck
An expression of intense anger and frustration at the situation.
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