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)
Anasasis
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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And those defiant eyes have fallen
Broken by the Floor
Another rain-streaked face
Left alone to drown in malice
And your bleeding heart can only heal so much
We can't weather this storm of longer
And water cannot cleanse the blood from our past
Because your prayers remain... answerer less
Your prayers remain
In sweet decay
Your prayers remain
In this sweet decay
Your Love failed me
Broken hearts and shattered dreams could never carry your fractured world
So just throw it all away
Your love is lost on us
Just throw it all away
Your love is lost on us
The lyrics of the song "Anasasis" by Parkway Drive portray a story of betrayal and heartbreak. The singer of the story has been abandoned by his/her lover, and the warmth and affection that once existed between them have been replaced by coldness and detachment. The eyes of the lover that were once filled with defiance have fallen, and his/her heart is bleeding from the pain of the separation. The singer tries to come to terms with the situation, but the malice and the weight of the past make it impossible to move on.
The lyrics suggest that the storm of emotions and turmoil caused by the breakup is too much to bear, and the water cannot wash away the memories of the past. The singer seems to be pleading with his/her lover to make amends, but the prayers go unanswered, and the love that once existed is lost forever. The singer realizes that the broken hearts and shattered dreams cannot be mended, and the only way out is to throw away the memories and move on with life.
The lyrics of the song are powerful and evoke deep emotions of heartbreak and pain. The metaphorical language used in the lyrics adds depth and complexity to the song's meaning, making it more relatable to those who have experienced the agony of a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Your warm embrace has been replaced by cold
I no longer feel comforted by your embrace, it has turned into something uninviting and frigid
And those defiant eyes have fallen
Your once fierce and rebellious eyes have lost their strength and confidence
Broken by the Floor
You have been defeated and crushed, mentally or emotionally
Another rain-streaked face
Another person feeling sadness and despair, with tears running down their face like rain
Left alone to drown in malice
Abandoned and isolated, surrounded by feelings of hatred and spite
And your bleeding heart can only heal so much
Your emotional pain and suffering can only be mended to a certain extent
We can't weather this storm of longer
We cannot continue to endure this difficult and trying situation
And water cannot cleanse the blood from our past
No amount of washing or cleansing can erase the damage or harm that has been done in the past
Can you hear your crying wish?
Can you hear the desperate desires and pleas that you have been making?
Because your prayers remain... answerer less
Despite your prayers and requests, nothing has changed or been resolved
Your prayers remain
Your desires and hopes persist, but remain unfulfilled
In sweet decay
In a state of deterioration or decline, but with a sense of bittersweet acceptance
Your Love failed me
Your expression of love was not enough to help or support me
Broken hearts and shattered dreams could never carry your fractured world
The pain and disappointment that you caused could never outweigh or make up for the issues you were facing in your life
So just throw it all away
Get rid of everything that is causing problems or negativity in your life
Your love is lost on us
Your love and affection are not appreciated or effective anymore
Just throw it all away
Eliminate anything that is causing harm or failure, even if it seems like a loss
Your love is lost on us
Your love and affection are not appreciated or effective anymore
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@staz8485
Your warm embrace has been replaced by cold
And those defiant eyes have fallen
Broken by the Floor
Another rain-streaked face
Left alone to drown in malice
And your bleeding heart can only heal so much
We can't weather this storm of longer
And water cannot cleanse the blood from our past
Can you hear your crying wish?
Because your prayers remain... answerer less
Your prayers remain
In sweet decay
Your prayers remain
In this sweet decay
Your Love failed me
Broken hearts and shattered dreams could never carry your fractured world
So just throw it all away
Your love is lost on us
Just throw is all away
Your love is lost on us
@walrus2169
Sad to see that Parkway Drive's old stuff has way less views than their new stuff.
@GrAvYxxBooN
+7YearsOfAgony It has views on the old uploaded videos of it by unofficial channels :P Epitaph just decided to upload Killing With A Smile randomly in 2014
@euphoriaj1584
Ikr
@Metal4Life56
@@GrAvYxxBooN because the sound quality sucked on that upload.
@felinekaiju4517
@@GrAvYxxBooN Because Epitaph caught on, being able to monitise on something they own the rights to for views (if they got enough).
@Hero-js7eb
@@felinekaiju4517 Right lets be glad this doesn't have ads. Atlease it didn't for me when I played this
Edit: just noticed this was posted from Epitaph lmao thanks epitaph
@staz8485
Your warm embrace has been replaced by cold
And those defiant eyes have fallen
Broken by the Floor
Another rain-streaked face
Left alone to drown in malice
And your bleeding heart can only heal so much
We can't weather this storm of longer
And water cannot cleanse the blood from our past
Can you hear your crying wish?
Because your prayers remain... answerer less
Your prayers remain
In sweet decay
Your prayers remain
In this sweet decay
Your Love failed me
Broken hearts and shattered dreams could never carry your fractured world
So just throw it all away
Your love is lost on us
Just throw is all away
Your love is lost on us
@AuroraOctane
I miss this Parkway.
@joshcartwright9566
Aurora 0ctane me too, so much 😭
@Jakpet0123455
dun da da dun dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun