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)
Frostbite
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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And midnight horizons
Herald another night
Without you by my side
Bring me the light
Bring me the dawn
Bring me another day
But further from your arms
And this world is frozen
And my limbs so numb
Feel the frostbite
Exceed all hope of coming back alive
And these roads we've chosen
Leave our hearts so numb
As another day
Sets its teeth ready to strike
But there will be no dawn
At these hours I find my mind
Turns itself in circles
Reigniting the worst of fears
And leaving others to the cold
Powerless
I'm afraid to lose
These thoughts of you
Please leave me the scars
Just leave me the scars
Wake, wake
These are the hours left to ghosts
These are the times reason fails to reach
These are the places from which echoes fail to return
And solitude runs hand in hand with disaster
And this world is frozen
And my limbs so numb
Feel the frostbite
Exceed all hope of coming back alive
And these roads we've chosen
Leave our hearts so numb
So I'll salvage
What little hope I can from the sun
Still I'm choking on the words
I should have said one thousand times
And I'm cursing every memory
And I'm holding on until there's nothing left to save
Let every scar
Let every scar still bear your name
Every scar still bears an angel's face
An angel's face
And still I chase, I chase the sun
(I) and still I chase (chase), I chase the sun
The lyrics of "Frostbite" by Parkway Drive contain themes of loss, isolation, and the struggle to come to terms with the absence of a loved one. The song opens with the singer yearning for someone who is no longer with them, hoping for the dawn of a new day, but at the same time, accepting the inevitability of being further from their arms. The lyrics describe a world that is frozen, reinforcing the sense of being emotionally stuck and unable to move on. The chorus talks about the feeling of numbness, as though the frostbite has taken hold, exceeding any hope of coming back alive from the depths of despair.
The second verse paints a picture of solitude and chaos as the character's thoughts turn in circles, reigniting their worst fears and leaving them feeling powerless. They ask for a physical reminder of the pain, asking for the scars to stay, as a testament that they were once loved. The final lines repeat the concept of "chasing the sun," a desperate sign of hope for a new beginning.
Overall, "Frostbite" conveys a sense of emotional exhaustion at the end of a relationship or the loss of a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the feeling of being trapped in the past, struggling to move on, and ultimately, holding onto the hope that a new day will bring a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Vanishing points
The points where everything disappears
And midnight horizons
The points where the line between earth and sky disappears
Herald another night
Announces the beginning of another night
Without you by my side
Feeling empty and alone without the person you love
Bring me the light
Asking for hope and positivity
Bring me the dawn
Asking for a new beginning
Bring me another day
Asking for more time
But further from your arms
Willing to let go of the past and move on
And this world is frozen
Feeling trapped and isolated
And my limbs so numb
Feeling helpless and powerless
Feel the frostbite
Feeling the emotional pain caused by the situation
Exceed all hope of coming back alive
Losing all hope of being able to recover from the pain
And these roads we've chosen
The paths we have taken in life
Leave our hearts so numb
Causing emotional detachment and disconnection
As another day
The passage of time
Sets its teeth ready to strike
Feeling the pressure and stress of life
But there will be no dawn
Feeling hopeless and lost
At these hours I find my mind
During moments of darkness and despair
Turns itself in circles
Feeling stuck and unable to progress
Reigniting the worst of fears
Bringing back painful memories and emotions
And leaving others to the cold
Feeling abandoned and left out
Powerless
Unable to exercise control over the situation
I'm afraid to lose
Fearful of losing something or someone important
These thoughts of you
The memories and feelings associated with a loved one
Please leave me the scars
Willing to accept the pain and memories as they are
Just leave me the scars
Accepting that the past cannot be changed
Wake, wake
Calling for an awakening or a change
These are the hours left to ghosts
The time before death or the end of something
These are the times reason fails to reach
The moments when logical thinking and rationale do not work
These are the places from which echoes fail to return
The distant memories that cannot be brought back
And solitude runs hand in hand with disaster
Being alone and feeling hopeless or helpless
So I'll salvage
Trying to recover or regain something lost
What little hope I can from the sun
Finding hope and positivity in small things
Still I'm choking on the words
Unable to express feelings or thoughts
I should have said one thousand times
Regretting missed opportunities
And I'm cursing every memory
Feeling angry and resentful towards the past
And I'm holding on until there's nothing left to save
Trying to preserve something even when it's beyond repair
Let every scar
Acknowledging every painful memory and experience
Let every scar still bear your name
Remembering the person who caused the pain
Every scar still bears an angel's face
Seeing the good and positive aspects of the painful experiences
And still I chase, I chase the sun
Holding on to hope and pursuing happiness
Contributed by Ella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@staz8485
Vanishing points and midnight horizons,
Herald another night.
Without you by my side.
Bring me the light,
Bring me the dawn,
Bring me another day.
But further, from your arms.
And this world is frozen,
And my limbs so numb.
Feel the Frostbite.
Exceed all hope of coming back alive.
And these roads we've chosen,
Leave our hearts so numb.
As another day,
Sets in teeth,
Ready to strike.
But there will be no dawn,
At these hours.
I find my mind,
Turns itself in circles,
Reigniting the worst of fears,
And leaving others to the cold.
Powerless.
I'm afraid to lose,
These thoughts of you.
Please leave me the scars,
Just leave me the scars.
Wake (Wake),
These are the hours left to ghosts.
These are the times,
reason fails to reach
These are the places,
For which echoes fail to return.
And Solitude runs hand in hand with,
Disaster.
And this world is frozen,
And my limbs so numb.
Feel the Frostbite.
Exceed all hope of coming back alive.
And these roads we've chosen,
Leave our hearts so numb.
So I'll salvage what little hope I can,
From the sun.
Still I'm choking on the words,
I should've said,
1,000 times.
And I'm cursing every memory,
And I'm holding on until,
There's nothing left to save.
Every scar,
Let Every scar still bare your name.
Every scar still bares an angel's face.
An angel's face.
And still I chase,
I chase the sun.
And still I chase,
I chase the sun
@salikhan12
Really brings me back
@simonsvensson9031
I hear so much In Flames in this!! Soooo melodic !!!
@fatjesus9561
Probably one of the best inro rifts ive ever heard tbh
@Mikasa186_
My favourite of parkway
@doctor_aslanov7279
I'll never stop to listen PARKWAY_DRIVE♡
@staz8485
Vanishing points and midnight horizons,
Herald another night.
Without you by my side.
Bring me the light,
Bring me the dawn,
Bring me another day.
But further, from your arms.
And this world is frozen,
And my limbs so numb.
Feel the Frostbite.
Exceed all hope of coming back alive.
And these roads we've chosen,
Leave our hearts so numb.
As another day,
Sets in teeth,
Ready to strike.
But there will be no dawn,
At these hours.
I find my mind,
Turns itself in circles,
Reigniting the worst of fears,
And leaving others to the cold.
Powerless.
I'm afraid to lose,
These thoughts of you.
Please leave me the scars,
Just leave me the scars.
Wake (Wake),
These are the hours left to ghosts.
These are the times,
reason fails to reach
These are the places,
For which echoes fail to return.
And Solitude runs hand in hand with,
Disaster.
And this world is frozen,
And my limbs so numb.
Feel the Frostbite.
Exceed all hope of coming back alive.
And these roads we've chosen,
Leave our hearts so numb.
So I'll salvage what little hope I can,
From the sun.
Still I'm choking on the words,
I should've said,
1,000 times.
And I'm cursing every memory,
And I'm holding on until,
There's nothing left to save.
Every scar,
Let Every scar still bare your name.
Every scar still bares an angel's face.
An angel's face.
And still I chase,
I chase the sun.
And still I chase,
I chase the sun
@DennisFeinstein08
You're doing God's work putting all these lyrics in the descriptions...
MUCH appreciated 💜🙏
@Lagato445
Thanks Staz for putting up the lyrics to this album you're the GOAT!
@waronpestilence3569
This song is heavy af
@ianbergia5013
His best song