BAND HISTORY
South Florida, a region once known for its humidity and magnetic pull for retirees from across the nation. Now this region is known for its high occurrence rate of hurricanes and home to socio-politico rage-core unit, Remembering Never. This five man unit composed of Mean Pete (vocals), Grease (guitar), Norm (guitar), Aldo (bass) and Danny (drums) is uncompromising hardcore with a message. From a cynical eye towards those who govern in all realms to messages of a vegetarian lifestyle, Remembering Never isn’t afraid to ruffle feathers. Incorporating metallic speed and ire into their guitars, shards of melody and chaotic arrangements that threaten to collapse their sound is a combination of technical skill and primal aggression.
Forming right out of High School around the turn of the millennium, Remembering Never originally had Mean Pete on guitars and Justin Daily on vocals. According to Pete, the band originally sounded like every other band in South Florida and was more based on personal songwriting. The members who were in other bands, including Pete who was a vocalist in Until The End didn’t take Remembering Never too seriously. The group admits at first no one cared for the band and they ended up playing a lot of bad shows. After a year of playing locally, the band recorded an eight song demo that Carl Severson of Ferret Music caught wind of. Severson was impressed enough to want to put the album out, but at the time Ferret was stretched thin on releases. Severson turned the demo over to Chris Tzompanakis of Ferret band, SkyCameFalling who had started his own label, One Day Saviour and was looking for artists. One Day Saviour released the demo in 2001 which went on to sell close to 20,000 copies (it has just been re-released with new artwork).
Shortly thereafter, Daily quit the band to focus on other pursuits. Pete reluctantly picked up the microphone and put down the guitar, a decision he wasn’t entirely comfortable with. At the time of the member switch, Remembering Never had composed a great deal of their first full-length album She Looks so Good In Red and Pete had almost no time to compose lyrics. Musically the album which was released on Ferret Music in 2002 was angrier and more severe than the demo sessions. Lyrically Mean Pete claims it was a joke that only the band members got, as over the top narratives talked about violence against loved one’s and severing of relationships, much like Glassjaw’s first album. Like the aforementioned band, who has since taken a much different approach in their lyrics, Pete regrets anyone thinking that he was serious about any of those lyrics or believing that he advocated abusive acts towards women.
Tour-wise Remembering Never was finally getting out on the road including a stint with Suicide Note as well as tours with On Broken Wings, Evergreen Terrace, Between The Buried and Me, Alexisonfire, and Every Time I Die. When working on material for their next album Women And Children Die First, Pete decided to focus on issues that not only affected him but that would be hardcore anthems. As he wrote in the album’s liner notes “Being in a hardcore band, it is my privilege and my responsibility to share ideas.” As Carl Severson of Ferret claims “That album is really their defining moment. The demo and the first album might as well have been a different band. This album was more extreme, more pissed and more potent.” The second full-length was released in 2004, the significance of the title Women And Children Die First was supposedly the working title of a Slayer album that they were forced to drop by their label. Remembering Never’s album became their signature statement and went on to sell over 70,000 albums worldwide within two years. The album was included in the “Best Of 2004” list for Decibel Magazine as well as coverage in places such as Sirius Satellite Radio, Revolver, Alt Press and other media sources. This album also marked the first time that Remembering Never became a full time band and toured fully behind the album. Tours included co-headlining a PETA sponsored tour with Most Precious Blood as well as tour with Throwdown, The Acacia Strain, ZAO, Terror, Scarlet, Eighteen Visions and It Dies Today.
Several hurricanes and tattoos later, Remembering Never has emerged as one of the most respected voices of the metal-core scene. As of Fall 05, the band entered Planet Z Studios in Massachusetts with wonder producer Zeuss (Hatebreed, Throwdown, Shadows Fall) to record their forthcoming full-length for a spring 06 release titled God Saves Us. It promises to be the most savage and heaviest sounding record to date. It also does a good job of balancing personal lyrics with the worldly messages of the band. The Goddamn Busy Signal is a song that deals with Gay rights. As Mean Pete says “This is not just someone’s opinion on someone else’s lifestyle, it’s about religion and government sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong.” The ironically titled White Devil is about Pete and other members of the band who grew up broke, stealing to get by. “It’s really about an circle of life that it is difficult to break out of, being born into poverty and how it places a limit of what you can accomplish.” Selma named for the character in the film Dancer In The Dark is about the power that women have that is underestimated every day. Pete comments “We are the most negatively positive band out there. We’re really positive but we present it in a negative way.” With the release of God Saves Us 2006 promises to be the year that mainstream takes notice of the band who live by their underground roots.
Plotting a Revolution in a Minor
Remembering Never Lyrics
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Abandon fear to change
Sever concern for the way you're looked upon
Swallow all your shallow pride and decide
Never look back, never, never, never again
Pressed between the boundaries of ridicule
So inadequacy cannot be seen
Be strong, be cold, indifferent
Never looking back
Take my hand and dive in head first into concrete
Throw your fists and bite your tongue
As I drown you in the water that I let you to
I'll sever the ties that lead to lies alone
And I'm never looking back for you
I want my words to shatter your former life
I want my words to open your saddened eyes
The lyrics of Remembering Never's "Plotting a Revolution in a Minor" convey a strong message of defiance and rebellion. The opening lines, "They're out for blood and they won't rest until aspiration is dead," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It paints a picture of a world where those in power are ruthless in their pursuit of crushing dreams and aspirations. The song calls on the listener to abandon their fear of change, to sever their concern for how they're perceived by others, and to swallow their shallow pride. It urges them to take a bold and daring stand and never look back.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of being pressed between the boundaries of ridicule, of feeling inadequate and unseen. The song acknowledges the struggle of going against the norm and standing up for what you believe in, but it encourages the listener to be strong, cold, and indifferent. It speaks of throwing fists and biting tongues, of diving headfirst into concrete, and drowning in the water that's let in. It's a call for action, for severing the ties that lead to lies and for embracing a new life, one where words shatter the old and open up a new perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
They're out for blood and they won't rest until aspiration is dead
There are people who want to succeed at all costs and won't stop until they've crushed everyone who stands in their way.
Abandon fear to change
Don't be afraid of change, embrace it and use it to your advantage.
Sever concern for the way you're looked upon
Stop caring about what other people think of you and focus on your own goals.
Swallow all your shallow pride and decide
Let go of your ego and make a decision that will benefit you in the long run.
Never look back, never, never, never again
Once you've made a decision, stick to it and don't second-guess yourself.
Pressed between the boundaries of ridicule
Feeling trapped and belittled by societal expectations and norms.
So inadequacy cannot be seen
Trying to hide one's insecurities and flaws from others.
Be strong, be cold, indifferent
Put up a tough exterior and don't let anyone see your emotions or vulnerabilities.
Be bold, be daring
Take risks and don't be afraid of failure.
Never looking back
Remaining steadfast in one's decisions.
Take my hand and dive in head first into concrete
Jump into a difficult situation without hesitation or reservation.
Throw your fists and bite your tongue
Fight for what you believe in while also remaining composed and level-headed.
As I drown you in the water that I let you to
Making someone else suffer the consequences of their own actions.
I'll sever the ties that lead to lies alone
Cutting off relationships that are built on deceit and falsehoods.
And I'm never looking back for you
Ending a toxic relationship and refusing to go back to it.
I want my words to shatter your former life
Using powerful words to motivate and inspire someone to change their ways.
I want my words to open your saddened eyes
Helping someone realize the true state of their situation and giving them hope for a better future.
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