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)
Deliver Me
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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From the darkest abyss
From the depths of eternal rest
Grasping at the threads of sanity
Only to watch them slip through my hands
I see the light
I see the end
Crushed by the weight of the world
I see the light
I see the end
I see a frail hope
Crushed by the weight of the world
Crushed by the weight of the world
My will is broken
My will is broken
Sinking
Always sinking
The sands of time forever slipping
Clawing at the emptiness
But a ghost I reach towards the end
Lost in darkness
Lost in time
Losing a grip on my fucking mind
Ignorance is an easy friend
But in the end it takes everything
Fear, it finds me and it binds me
Illuminate the planes of consciousness
Fear, it finds me and it binds me
But I'm lost
Guilt draws me down like a stone
it chokes my throat, and gnaws my bones
Regret breeds a heavy heart
Reality
Torn in two
Torn in two
Torn in two
Canonised
Canonised
A life that fades
A life that fades before, before my eyes
Canonised
A life that fades before, before my eyes
Ever faithful friend, sorrow, sets its teeth
Eaten alive
Canonised
A life that fades before, before my eyes
Ever faithful friend, sorrow, sets its teeth
Eaten alive
But I will survive
I survive
Fury, deliver me
How can you defeat what you can't kill?
Deliver me
I see the fear that twists inside
Deliver me
I watch the shadows fill with doubt
Deliver me
Fury deliver me
The lyrics of Parkway Drive's Deliver Me are a powerful representation of a person's struggle with their inner demons. The song starts by calling out for help to be delivered from the "darkest abyss" and the "eternal rest" that seems to consume them. The singer mentions the fragility of hope, which is easily crushed under the weight of the world. The repetition of "I see the light, I see the end" emphasizes a need for a way out, but the singer is stuck in the cycle of sinking sands of time that "forever slipping".
The lyrics go on to describe the fear and guilt that bind the singer, eating away at them alive. The singer acknowledges the easy friend that ignorance can be but ultimately realizes it takes away everything in the end. Despite the turmoil within them, the singer calls out for deliverance, asking for fury to deliver them.
The song is a reflection of how the weight of the world can crush a person's spirit, and how sometimes all it takes is a spark of hope or fury to get through the darkness. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but the themes of inner turmoil, fear, guilt, and hopelessness are all evident throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
Deliver me
Asking for salvation and deliverance from the singer's current state of suffering.
From the darkest abyss
From the deepest despair and sadness the singer is experiencing.
From the depths of eternal rest
From the idea of giving up hope and permanently resting, whether in death or in a coma-like state of mind.
Grasping at the threads of sanity
Trying to hold onto sanity like it's a thread, barely holding onto coherence.
Only to watch them slip through my hands
Seeing sanity and control slip away despite efforts to hold onto it.
I see the light
Seeing a glimmer of hope or a way out of despair.
I see the end
Seeing the end of the suffering, whether through death, recovery or deliverance.
I see a frail hope
Seeing the aforementioned glimmer of hope, but acknowledging its apparent weakness and vulnerability.
Crushed by the weight of the world
Feeling the burden and pressures of life, which can sometimes feel insurmountable.
My will is broken
Having lost the will to continue fighting or pushing forward, feeling defeated.
Sinking
Feeling like drowning, being pulled under and losing the ability to stay afloat.
Always sinking
Consistently experiencing the same sinking feeling, not finding a reprieve or way out.
The sands of time forever slipping
Feeling like time is fleeting and evading the singer, that they cannot stop it from slipping by.
Clawing at the emptiness
Desperately trying to grasp onto anything or anyone that can fill the void created by despair.
But a ghost I reach towards the end
Despite trying to find something to hold onto, the singer feels like they are unable to truly grasp it, feeling ghostlike or insubstantial.
Lost in darkness
Feeling completely consumed and swallowed by darkness, hopelessness and despair.
Lost in time
Feeling like time is not moving, hopeless, and static.
Losing a grip on my fucking mind
Feeling like the darkness of despair is beginning to chip away at their mind and sanity.
Ignorance is an easy friend
Choosing to ignore the pain and hopelessness of the world is easy, but not a real solution or relief.
But in the end it takes everything
Ignoring the pain of the world can lead to losing everything, including any hope or the ability to fight back.
Fear, it finds me and it binds me
Fear is overwhelming the artist and keeping them locked in despair and hopelessness.
Illuminate the planes of consciousness
The artist is trying to somehow find an answer or a way to free themselves from fear and despair but can't quite do it.
Guilt draws me down like a stone
Guilt is a heavy burden weighing the singer down and causing them to feel more hopeless.
it chokes my throat, and gnaws my bones
Guilt is suffocating the artist and feels like it's eating away at them from the inside out.
Regret breeds a heavy heart
Regret is making the singer feel weighed down, heavy and like they can't bear it anymore.
Reality Torn in two / Torn in two / Torn in two
The harshness of reality is becoming too much for the singer to bear, breaking them apart from the inside out.
Canonised
This could mean that the singer is referring to religious canonization, or could also mean they feel like their pain and despair is being recognized or lionized.
A life that fades
Feeling the life leaving them, as emptiness and despair continues to consume them.
before, before my eyes
Watching as their life slowly fades away or devolves before them.
Ever faithful friend, sorrow, sets its teeth / Eaten alive
Sorrow has become a constant presence that is slowly devouring the singer's sense of hope or relief.
But I will survive / I survive
Despite all the hopelessness and pain, the singer is trying to remain determined to survive, to endure, to live.
Fury, deliver me
Asking for ferocity and a sense of strength to help them overcome the despair and pain.
How can you defeat what you can't kill?
Feeling like the despair, fear and pain is inescapable or unbeatable, and wondering how to overcome it.
I see the fear that twists inside
Recognizing the fear inside themselves that is causing the despair and pain.
I watch the shadows fill with doubt
Feeling like any hope is slowly being swallowed by doubt and despair.
Fury deliver me
Asking for strength once again to try and fight or overcome their pain and despair.
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@touchmyGstring
That scream at the beginning tho! 1 2 3 DELIVER ME!
@brettemig4446
touchmyGstring I played this loud on my home intertanent center had my nabors start concert outside 😂🤘🤘
@rodolfofigueiredo201
Until today I stay crazy when this start song, is fucking amazing . 2019 PARKWAY DRIVE É FODA PORRA !!!!
@nunomarques4238
@@rodolfofigueiredo201 when this song starts * abraço de Portugal amigo. Parkway Drive é foda mesmo
@kentinkabrewu5142
@@brettemig4446 that's all 😂😂
@Lex11778
4:24 also 😍
@93RememberMe
7 years later, this performance still gives me goosebumps
@briancostello939
This performance has gotten me through 2020
@lolilolmdrxd
@@briancostello939 and 2021 still fire, their old stuff was better
@lord7220
2022 and it's still fire