The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Parkway Drive is a metalcore band from Byron Bay, Australia.
The band formed in the summer of 2003, their name coming from the street they used to practice on in their home town of Byron Bay, Australia. Not long after they had formed, they released a split EP with Adelaide band I Killed The Prom Queen. Later that year, the band also made an appearance on the Byron Bay Hardcore compilation What We've Built, preceded by their debut EP, Don't Close Your Eyes.
In May 2005 the PwD headed to the USA to record their debut album with renowned metal producer, Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (who is responsible for acclaimed releases from the likes of Unearth, August Burns Red, Underoath and Johnny Truant.)
Since the release of Don't Close Your Eyes, Parkway Drive have rapidly accumulated a loyal fanbase Australia-wide, courtesy of support slots for international acts including Hatebreed, In Flames, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, Alexisonfire, and performances at Metal for The Brain 2005 and Australia's Hardcore 2005. They have built quite a strong reputation within the music industry, this led to their signing with Epitaph record label.
In June 2006 they released Killing With a Smile in the United States during August of that year.
In late May 2006, second bass player Shaun Cash left the band for personal reasons with the full support of the rest of the members. The band soon found a replacement in their "merch guy" and long-time friend, Jia "Pie" O'Connor. Now a permanent part of the line-up, he played with them for the rest of their first international tour in the United Kingdom, and Europe, and later dates in the United States.
In October 2006, they were billed as the Australian contingent on the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour, playing alongside Anti-Flag, Underoath, Thursday, Senses Fail, Taking Back Sunday and Saosin. During November and December 2006, they appeared at the Homebake Festival, Sound Fest, Resist Records' tour, Soundwave Festival and Gravity G Festival before returning to the UK and Europe.
On 3 March 2007, a new song was previewed to a crowd at Underworld entitled "The Siren's Song". The song would later feature on Horizons. They were placed on the bill for the U.S. Vans Warped Tour 2007 as the only Australian band on the tour. On 15 August, Winston McCall appeared in an interview on the short.fast.loud show on Australia's Triple J Radio station in which he previewed a track off Horizons entitled "Boneyards".
Horizons was released on 6 October 2007. The album was generally acclaimed by critics and fans alike; especially Blunt Magazine, who wrote that the album 'simply slays from the get go' and awarded it 10/10, and planet-loud.com, which suggested that it would 'set the benchmark for metal albums to come'. It debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts. After the release of Horizons, the band toured through the US, Australia and Europe with such bands such as Killswitch Engage, Bury Your Dead, Darkest Hour and others.
In February/March 2008, Parkway teamed up with Byron Bay bands/friends 50 lions and Word Up!, to complete the Surf Rats Tour of east coast Australia. This tour (travelling to towns not listed on the standard touring circuit) was based around surfing big surf spots on the way.
On 12 December 2008 while performing at UNSW Roundhouse, Parkway Drive announced that they were filming a DVD of the show, which would include footage of the performance and a few songs from other bands featured in the Sweat Fest Tour. On 18 January 2009, Parkway Drive announced their headlining US tour with Stick to Your Guns and Mychildren Mybride. On 28 January to 1 February 2009, Parkway Drive went on a tour in Japan with Shai Hulud and Crystal Lake. Parkway Drive played at the 2009 Bamboozle Lineup at the Giant's Stadium parking lots; as well as being confirmed at 2009's Download Festival.
In May 2009, Parkway Drive announced that they would be releasing a live DVD and an Australian tour was also announced with August Burns Red and Architects in support of it. It was on this tour that the band performed a new song entitled "Unrest."
On 11 January 2022, the band announced a North American tour in May and June, supported by Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Stick to Your Guns. However, on 6 April, they announced the cancellation of the tour, stating that "the relentless nature of being in this band has given us very little time to reflect on who we are as individuals, who we want to be and the toll it is taking on ourselves and our friendships". On 23 May, it was announced that for their mental health, Parkway Drive would be taking a break from activity, but clarified that they "are here to stay".
On 7 June, following a series of teasers released on various social media, the band unveiled a brand new single entitled "Glitch" along with a music video. On 8 June, the band announced that their Fall 2022 European tour with Lorna Shore and While She Sleeps would continue as scheduled with a rebrand, and new music to accompany said tour. On 6 July, the band released the second single "The Greatest Fear" and its corresponding music video. At the same time, they officially announced that their seventh studio album, Darker Still, was set for release on 9 September 2022, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.
Discography:
Albums
- 2005 - Killing with a Smile (Resist Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2007 - Horizons (Resist Records, Burning Heart Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2010 - Deep Blue (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2012 - Atlas (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2015 - I.R.E.
- 2018 - Reverence
- 2022 - Darker Still
Other Releases:
- 2003 - Split EP with I Killed The Prom Queen
- 2004 - Don’t Close Your Eyes EP (Resist Records)
- 2006 - Don’t Close Your Eyes (Reissue) EP (Resist Records)
- n/a - “What We’ve Built” BBHC compilation
- 2006 - Smoke ‘Em If Ya Got ‘Em (Resist Records)
- 2007 - Boneyards (Resist Records)
- 2009 - Parkway Drive: The DVD
Members:
Current:
Winston McCall - Vocals (2003–present)
Jeff Ling - Lead guitar (2003–present)
Luke "Pig" Kilpatrick - Rhythm guitar (2003–present)
Ben "Gaz" Gordon - Drums (2003–present)
Jia "Pie" O'Connor - Bass (2006–present)
Former:
Shaun "Cashy" Cash - Bass (2004–2006)
Brett "Lagg" Versteeg - Bass & backing vocals (2003–2004)
A Cold Day in Hell
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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And step forward.
I will separate myself from you.
I will walk this line unassisted and undeterred.
Sever.
Sever the strings.
I’ll cast aside your focus shifted too much for me to not question.
To manufacture misery.
Everything you ever wanted.
Everything you ever knew.
Everything yo ever lust for will be taken from you.
Your reflection.
Ghost of a beauty queen.
Plagued with fashion.
And stain our mouths with worthless deception.
You’re a plastic perfection.
We’ll burn you to the ground.
Everything you ever wanted.
Everything you ever knew.
Everything you ever lust for will be taken from you.
Everything you ever knew.
Everything you ever lust for will be taken from your heart.
When did this all become so meaningless?
As to your second skin.
Now the wolves become nothing more that sheep.
We set flame these apathetic trends.
Set flame the paths that have led us astray for to long.
Set flame the paths that have led us astray for the last time.
Burn.
All bets are off.
I’ll watch the heartless burn.
Tomorrow dawn will be alight with our burning bridges.
All bets are off.
I’ll watch the heartless burn.
Tomorrow dawn will be alight through seasons change I’ve watched you waste away.
Shed your skin and become.
Reach inside your chest and remove what’s left of your blackened heart.
Through the seasons change I’ve watched you waste away.
And become one with the damned.
You lust for.
Reach inside your chest and remove what’s left of your blackened heart with disdain.
The lyrics of "A Cold Day in Hell" by Parkway Drive are intense and speak to the idea of severing ties with someone or something that has become toxic in your life. The repeated use of the word "sever" emphasizes the need to cut ties completely and start anew, even if it means walking alone and unassisted. The chorus speaks to the idea of karma, with the line "everything you ever wanted, everything you ever knew, everything you ever lust for will be taken from you" suggesting that those who manufacture misery for others will ultimately face their own downfall.
The second verse targets those who value appearance over substance, calling out their plastic perfection and worthless deception. The line "we'll burn you to the ground" suggests a desire for revenge or justice. The bridge shifts the focus to burning bridges and setting fire to the paths that have led us astray. All bets are off, and the heartless will burn. The final verse seems to suggest a personal transformation, shedding one's old skin and becoming one with the damned, fueled by a sense of disdain for the blackened heart that has been revealed.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the need for self-preservation and letting go of toxic people and mindsets. The use of fire and burning suggests a desire for purification and a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
Sever.
Cut off the ties between us.
And step forward.
Move ahead without me.
I will separate myself from you.
I'll distance myself from you.
I will walk this line unassisted and undeterred.
I'll stand on my own and move forward without any obstacles.
Sever the strings.
Break the connection between us.
I’ll cast aside your focus shifted too much for me to not question.
I'll reject what you want me to focus on because it doesn't make sense.
Your sincerity.
I doubt your honesty.
To manufacture misery.
You create sadness intentionally.
Everything you ever wanted.
All your desires.
Everything you ever knew.
All your knowledge.
Everything yo ever lust for will be taken from you.
You'll lose everything you crave for.
Your reflection.
The way you perceive yourself.
Ghost of a beauty queen.
A fake image of attractiveness.
Plagued with fashion.
Overwhelmed by trends.
And stain our mouths with worthless deception.
You deceive us with insincere words.
You’re a plastic perfection.
You have a superficial appeal.
We’ll burn you to the ground.
We'll destroy your fake persona.
When did this all become so meaningless?
When did everything lose its value?
As to your second skin.
As you try to hide who you are.
Now the wolves become nothing more that sheep.
The strong ones become weak.
We set flame these apathetic trends.
We'll destroy the lifeless patterns we follow.
Set flame the paths that have led us astray for to long.
We'll change our ways that have been wrong for too long.
Set flame the paths that have led us astray for the last time.
We'll end the misguided paths for good.
Burn.
Destroy everything that is not genuine.
All bets are off.
Anything goes from now on.
I’ll watch the heartless burn.
I'll witness the destruction of the soulless.
Tomorrow dawn will be alight with our burning bridges.
Our relationships will end and we won't look back.
Through seasons change I’ve watched you waste away.
Throughout time, I've seen you deteriorate.
Shed your skin and become.
Transform yourself.
Reach inside your chest and remove what’s left of your blackened heart.
Take out the last bit of your corrupt spirit.
Through the seasons change I’ve watched you waste away.
Over time, I've seen you become more and more hopeless.
And become one with the damned.
Join the lost souls.
You lust for.
What you crave for.
Reach inside your chest and remove what’s left of your blackened heart with disdain.
Get rid of your evil intentions with disgust.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR PERRY
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@Taylormadetdk
The riffs in this song are beautiful
@viniciuscunha4667
This guitar work is just insane
@Jesus4Guitar
Compared to the song "Glitch" they just released this stuff from their first 3 albums sounds like a different band in all aspects. Their newer stuff has notably simpler riffs, rhythms, solos, etc
@viniciuscunha4667
@@Jesus4Guitar yeah man, exactly
@Bell___1
@@Jesus4Guitar yeah best album of theres idk how many songs of this album are in my playlist also. I noticed that their early music was much better than it is now.
@alexiluffy216
I wonder if Adam Dutkiewicz had a part in writing their riffs?
@connorhedges2242
God damn, Winston has legendary vocals.
@Chron880
the first and fave song i ever heard of the boys. long live Parkway Drive <3
@erutne
i still listen to this track every week, can't be topped
@carlossalazar4168
Never gets old!