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)
Mutiny
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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We’re dead at every turn.
So spin your fucking shit and we’ll die with every twist of tongue.
Your hollow gaze has shifted past my eyes.
Another dead face fades away.
Now what’s left to take?
Another day I regret your memory.
In my mind you will never be more that this.
So what’s left to fucking take?
Now my trust is gone.
As your world comes crashing down I’m going to watch it fucking burn.
Everything we had lies in pieces.
Everything we had fucking dies... tonight.
Through those deceiving eyes I’ve seen the blackest heart.
The blackest heart.
Everything you love fucking dies tonight.
The song "Mutiny" by Parkway Drive is a powerful and emotionally charged track that explores themes of betrayal, loss, and the devastating impact of broken trust in relationships. The first line, "Fuck the memories," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer expresses their frustration and anger towards someone who has hurt them deeply. The line "we're dead at every turn" suggests a sense of hopelessness and despair, as if the singer feels trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering.
The chorus of the song is particularly intense, with the lyrics "Everything we had lies in pieces. Everything we had fucking dies... tonight." The repetition of the word "everything" drives home the enormity of the loss that the singer is experiencing. The line "Through those deceiving eyes I've seen the blackest heart" suggests that the person who has hurt the singer is not only untrustworthy but actively malicious. The use of the word "mutiny" in the song's title suggests a rebellion or uprising against this person, as if the singer is refusing to let them continue hurting them.
Overall, "Mutiny" is a powerful and emotionally raw song that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of betrayal and broken trust in relationships. The lyrics are intense and impactful, perfectly matched by the band's energetic and aggressive sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck the memories.
We want to forget the memories we have.
We’re dead at every turn.
We feel hopeless and defeated in every situation.
So spin your fucking shit and we’ll die with every twist of tongue.
We are tired of the lies and empty words, and they make us feel worse.
Your hollow gaze has shifted past my eyes.
You don't even see me anymore, emotionally or mentally.
Another dead face fades away.
Another person we cared about has passed away and the pain is lingering.
Now what’s left to take?
What else do we have to lose at this point?
Another day I regret your memory.
We wish we could erase the memories and regrets associated with you.
In my mind you will never be more that this.
We cannot see you in a positive light anymore.
Now what’s left to fucking take?
What else do we have to lose?
Now my trust is gone.
We can't trust anyone anymore.
As your world comes crashing down I’m going to watch it fucking burn.
We are angry and resentful at the person who hurt us, and want them to suffer.
Everything we had lies in pieces.
Everything we had is destroyed and broken beyond repair.
Everything we had fucking dies... tonight.
We have accepted that everything we had is gone for good.
Through those deceiving eyes I’ve seen the blackest heart.
We have realized that the person who hurt us has a truly malicious and cruel nature.
Everything you love fucking dies tonight.
We hope that the person who hurt us experiences the same pain and loss that we have.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffrey Cleve Ling, Benjamin Michael Gordon, Winston Thomas McCall, Luke Kilpatrick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexandruovedenie5739
The deepest circle of Hell is reserved for betrayers and mutiniers.
Fucked up memories.
We're dead at every turn.
So spin your fucking shit and we'll die with every twist of tongue.
Your hollow gaze has shifted past my eyes.
Another dead face fades away.
Now what's left to take?
Another day I regret your memory.
In my mind you will never be more that this.
So what's left to fucking take?
Now my trust is gone.
As your world comes crashing down I'm going to watch it fucking burn.
Everything we had lies in pieces.
Everything we had fucking dies... tonight.
Through those deceiving eyes I've seen the blackest heart.
The blackest heart.
Everything you love fucking dies tonight.
@darthsidious1959
15 years of this masterpiece
@Rudolphius100
Listening rigt now;)
@awfuldemonspit6761
Underground classic forever.
@aussieinalandupover
Vintage
@leviclark7230
Such a sick intro. Been lucky to see them perform this a few times live.
@NotaReliableSource
On Spotify they took out the captain jack intro. Like wtf that's the whole vibe
@adg21092
@@NotaReliableSource If I had to guess, it's due to it being a sample from a movie, and at the time they probably didn't have the proper approval to put it in the song, so it was omitted from Spotify for the sake of monetization
@1stRateSerrvice
Really miss the samples in later releases of these songs.
@mattkoz22
"The deepest circle of hell, is reserved for betrayers, and mutineers."("You know nothing of hell")
@Star-po6gq
And you do?