Revelation Theory's members first met in 1997 at Merrimack College in North Andover, and all moved to New York City in 2001 hoping for a career as a band.
In 2002, bassist Matty, a student at New York University, completed the quartet. They recorded a demo EP and began touring; in 2005 they were tapped for the Girls Gone Wild Rocks America tour in 2005.
The group signed to EMI subsidiary Element Records, releasing a full-length, Truth Is Currency, in 2005 and opening on tour with Breaking Benjamin and Fall Out Boy.[1] A single from Truth Is Currency, "Slowburn", hit #27 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 2005.
They toured the US with Saliva and Evanescence in 2006 and also toured Europe with Evanescence. In 2007, the band toured with Hinder, Papa Roach, and Buckcherry.
The now renamed Rev Theory is currently in the studio recording their sophomore album with new label Interscope Records entitled Light It Up. The release date is scheduled for June 10, 2008. Their upcoming single "Light It Up" was one of two official theme songs for World Wrestling Entertainment's WrestleMania XXIV pay-per-view event. Patrick D won the "Light It Up" contest & introduced Rev Theory on stage at Thunder Field during Wrestlemania weekend. "Hell Yeah" is the official theme song for WWE One Night Stand 2008[5]. Together, WWE and WJRR have put together an exclusive widget to promote the event. Former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro appears in the music video for "Hell Yeah." The song has also become known for being the intro song for the Detroit Red Wings hockey team as well as the Cartoon Network sporting event, SlamBall (Censored as Hey Yeah).
Rev Theory have recently announced their tour with Flyleaf and Seether.
Rev Theory has also confirmed via press release [6] that they wrote "Voices" specifically for WWE superstar Randy Orton.
Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, have joined forces to premiere the hard rock act Rev Theory’s new music video exclusively on the Xbox LIVE Video Store. This will make Rev Theory’s hit single “Hell Yeah” the first ever video premiere on Xbox LIVE.
Members
* Rich Luzzi - Vocals
* Julien Jorgensen - Guitar
* Rikki Lixx - Guitar
* Matt McCloskey - Bass, Backing Vocals
* Dave Agoglia - Drums
Wanted Man
Rev Theory Lyrics
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I won't rest in peace either way
And I won't be forgiven
And I will never give in
I'll give you something if you wanna believe
Won't ever belong
Just wanna be free
[Chorus: ]
I'm a wanted man
Got blood on my hands
You keep tellin' me to back down
Won't do it
Livin' on the wrong side of a bullet
I'm a wanted man
Never stood a chance
Renegade from the day that I knew it
Livin' on the wrong side of a bullet
Laid down in a garden of envy
Time is standin' still every day
And I won't be forgiven
And I will never give in
I'll save you something but I can not be saved
Won't ever belong
Just wanna be free
[Chorus: ]
And if I get out alive
I won't be on my knees (Yeah, yeah)
And if I get out alive...
[Chorus: ]
The lyrics of Rev Theory's song "Wanted Man" follow the story of an individual who is living on the wrong side of the law. The song opens with a vivid image of a person resting their head on a pillow made of concrete, suggesting a long night of being on the run or hiding from the authorities. The lyrics further emphasize that the person's actions have led them to a point of no return, they won't be forgiven or give in to authority. The individual is willing to do anything to survive and give hope to others who want to believe in something, even if it's not entirely clear what that is.
The song's chorus emphasizes the person's rebellious nature and the consequences of their actions. The lyrics mention having "blood on my hands," which is suggestive of a violent past. The person refuses to back down from their lifestyle even though it's clear they are living on the "wrong side of the bullet." The second verse of the song is a reflection on the choices that have led the person to their current situation. They acknowledge that they won't be forgiven for what they have done and that ultimately, they can't be saved. The chorus is repeated, further reinforcing the idea that the person is a "wanted man" who has never stood a chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Head down on a pillow of concrete
I am in a miserable state of homelessness, with nothing but a hard surface as a pillow.
I won't rest in peace either way
Even in death, I know I won't find peace due to the way I've lived my life.
And I won't be forgiven
I've done things for which I know I'll never receive forgiveness from others or myself.
And I will never give in
I refuse to submit, even if it means I will face a dire consequence.
I'll give you something if you wanna believe
Despite my situation, I can still offer hope and inspiration to those who are willing to believe in me.
Won't ever belong
I'm not meant to fit into conventional norms and society's standards.
Just wanna be free
My ultimate desire is to live a life free from restrictions and limitations.
I'm a wanted man
My actions have made me a target for those seeking justice.
Got blood on my hands
I've committed violent acts that have resulted in the spilling of blood.
You keep tellin' me to back down
Others are advising me to give up and stop fighting.
Won't do it
I refuse to back down or surrender.
Livin' on the wrong side of a bullet
I'm constantly putting myself in harm's way and on the losing side of danger.
Never stood a chance
I was destined to be a rebel and never fit into societal norms.
Renegade from the day that I knew it
I've always known I was different and defied expectations from the start.
Laid down in a garden of envy
Others around me are consumed with jealousy and bitterness.
Time is standin' still every day
I feel stuck and stagnant, as if time is at a standstill in my life.
I'll save you something but I can not be saved
Even though I may provide help or support to others, I know I cannot be saved from the fate I've chosen for myself.
And if I get out alive
There is a chance I may survive the dangerous lifestyle I lead.
I won't be on my knees (Yeah, yeah)
If I do survive, I won't be begging for mercy or forgiveness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE AGOGLIA, RUSSEL ALI, SCOTT CUTLER, JULIEN JORGENSEN, RICH LUZZI, MATTY MCCLOSKEY, ANNE PREVEN, RUSSEL
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