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)
Gimme a D
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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You could never be my jealousy.
You could never be my envy.
You could never be my jealousy.
A world without you is a world I could only wish for.
A world with out is a world I'd fucking die for.
You've taken everything...
Poison and despise lay in rampant wake in the shadows you have created
You disgust me
The guise of a true murderer
Killing with a smile
As your cyanide lips rip us apart
Now there'll be no forgiveness
‘cause this is.... this is the end'
A world without you is a world I could only wish for,
And a world without you is a world I'd fucking die for.
So I'll hold that pretty face beneath the surface
Until your lungs hold nothing but the affliction you've created
This world is wasted on your life
Through evils eyes I've seen your soul betrayed
I'll watch you fucking drown
So I'll hold your pretty face beneath the surface
Until your lungs hold nothing
There'll be no forgiveness, no forgiveness
The lyrics of Parkway Drive's song "Gimme A D" depict a powerful message of anger and betrayal towards an individual who has caused great harm and suffering. The singer highlights how this person can never be their envy or jealousy, indicating that they are unraveling their true feelings of disdain towards them. They then eloquently state how a world without this person is the world they'd die for because of the havoc they've wreaked on their lives.
The song suggests that this person has taken everything from them and left them with nothing but apathy, poison, and despise. The singer sees them as a "true murderer," one who kills with a smile but leaves poisonous destruction in their wake. The lyrics, "now there'll be no forgiveness 'cause this is the end' and "I'll hold that pretty face beneath the surface until your lungs hold nothing," emphasize the depth of resentment that the singer feels towards this person, who they see as having betrayed their very soul.
Overall, "Gimme A D" is a passionate and emotionally intense song that highlights the deep scars that betrayal can leave. It depicts the great lengths that a betrayed individual can go to in order to seek revenge and find closure for the wrongs that have been done to them.
Line by Line Meaning
You could never be my envy.
I would never want to be like you.
You could never be my jealousy.
I would never be jealous of you.
A world without you is a world I could only wish for.
My life would be better without you in it.
A world with out is a world I'd fucking die for.
I hate your existence so much that a world without you is worth dying for.
You've taken everything...
You have destroyed my life and everything I hold dear.
Poison and despise lay in rampant wake in the shadows you have created
You have caused nothing but destruction, anger and hatred.
We've been left to drown in an endless tide of apathy
You have made us feel nothing but indifference towards life.
You disgust me
I am completely repulsed by you.
The guise of a true murderer
You pretend to be someone good while causing harm like a true murderer.
Killing with a smile
You take joy in causing pain and suffering.
As your cyanide lips rip us apart
Your lies and deceit tear us apart like poison.
Now there'll be no forgiveness
I will never forgive you for what you have done.
‘cause this is.... this is the end'
This is where our relationship has ended.
So I'll hold that pretty face beneath the surface
I will drown you to get rid of you.
Until your lungs hold nothing but the affliction you've created
I want you to suffer as much as you have made others suffer.
This world is wasted on your life
You are not worthy of living in this world.
Through evils eyes I've seen your soul betrayed
I have seen how evil you truly are and how you have betrayed others.
I'll watch you fucking drown
I will enjoy watching you die.
There'll be no forgiveness, no forgiveness
I will never forgive you.
Contributed by Max T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FullMetalcoreJojo
I can't fucking get enough of this. Still here in 2019, who else is still standing?
The breakdown is enough of a reason to come back time and time again.
@JamesGarbutt33
2020 🤙
@odfkjdhgovj
2021 🤙🏼
@dignifieddan.4198
2023 and I’m still fucking here. It’s been a while, but I never left. Keep fighting, keep rocking. 💪
@metalligeek093
Epic doesn't even begin to describe this song.
@CleansingScreamer
smashing this again after almost 5 years (I know it's way older but I've found Parkway Drive at that time) brings back so many memories. love this song!
@fatefatefate
Epic intro, badass guitar solo and A LOT of swear words in the lyrics. My ears have been exposed to gold.
@EpsilonMalone23
Best Metalcore band from the actual panorama.
@EVV224
I would say best metalcore band ever
@Bramme1991
Fernando Maidana nope, best metalcore band is All Out War