After debuting on Century Media Records in 2006 with the critically acclaim… Read Full Bio ↴After debuting on Century Media Records in 2006 with the critically acclaimed 'Death To Tyrants' album and celebrating their 20th anniversary in the same year, SICK OF IT ALL certainly deserve being labelled a “living legend”, and still prove that classic New York hardcore is alive and kicking! With a career spanning 20 years and hundreds of thousands of albums sold worldwide, the band’s highly anticipated new album 'Based On A True Story' will add an exhilarating new chapter to the SICK OF IT ALL legend.

Doubtlessly the band’s hardest hitting effort to date, 'Based On A True Story' easily meets the high quality of its predecessor and offers tons of soon-to-be-classic hardcore hymns like 'Dominated', 'Long As She’s Standing', 'The Divide' and 'Lowest Common Denominator. It features the most catchy and powerful material the band has ever written. It’s astonishing to see the band still boiling with rage at a world gone wrong and successfully transforming this natural and honest aggressiveness into hardcore hits. Two decades of experience as skilful songwriters, endless touring, plus an undying hardcore spirit make SICK OF IT ALL anno 2010 sound stronger and more determined than ever. 'Based On A True Story' is undeniable proof that the quartet is simply unstoppable and unrivalled within the hardcore scene in terms of quality and sheer impact.

Formed during 1986 in Queens, the band released their first self-titled EP on Revelation Records and began to accumulate a strong local following by playing famous clubs like CBGBs ('A Month Of Sundays' actually pays tribute to these glorious days at this legendary venue). Soon after, the band released their first full-length record 'Blood Sweat And No Tears' on In-Effect Records. Often revolving around politics, social injustices and life on the streets of New York, the band wore their heart on their sleeve and made no apologies, often including threads of positivity. When their second album 'Just Look Around' was released in 1992, it was a benchmark for the band and the New York hardcore scene, and kicked off their globe-trotting expansion with tours in Europe, South America and Japan. They released their breakthrough album 'Scratch The Surface' in 1994 on Atlantic, followed by the seminal album 'Built To Last' in 1997. After releasing three albums on Fat Wreck Chords, as well as a live album and a collection of rarities, the band took on the challenge to push themselves further. 'Death To Tyrants' was the band’s first cooperation with Century Media and was mixed by renowned metal producer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Heaven Shall Burn, Dark Tranquillity,) adding a refreshingly heavy edge to the band’s trademark NYHC sound. 'Death To Tyrants' was extremely well received by media and fans alike and followed up with three years of relentless touring.

The new album was also recorded with Tue Madsen, this time at Starstruck Studios in Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark, resulting in a massive metallic heaviness which increases the punch and drive of the new opus. Craig Ahead (bass) comments: “The end result of our three and a half weeks in the studio is something that we are all very proud of. An album that is pure SICK OF IT ALL and will stand up against any of our previous work and I believe raises the bar to a new standard. I hope you enjoy our offerings. We look forward to its release so we can again stomp the world. See you on tour!“ To walk the talk, the band plays a European tour with Dropkick Murphys in January/February 2010, followed by a UK run with AFI in April. More festival shows and touring activities are in the works.

'Based On A True Story' is another sonic statement that SICK OF IT ALL are an institution of hardcore. Their longevity and conviction has kept the band’s reputation untarnished and legendary. As Metal Hammer (UK) puts it: “SICK OF IT ALL – despite their ever-increasing age and fierce competition – are still the finest spokesmen for hardcore’s social conscience and values”, and this new release will allow them to maintain this leading position for many years to come!

Sanctuary
Sick of It All Lyrics

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You wanna jump me in the pack
Rat Pack, rat pack
My crew has got my back
Rat pack, rat pack
Been through this shit before
Rat pack, rat pack
Now you've got a fucking war
Rat pack, rat pack

I got my pride, glory's on my side
I got my pride, glory's on my side

See you alone you start to run
Rat pack, rat pack
Take your chances one on one
Rat pack, rat pack

I got my pride, glory's on my side
I got my pride, glory's on my side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rat Pack" by Sick of It All speak to the band's unwavering loyalty to their friends and crew. The "rat pack" refers to their close-knit group that has each other's backs no matter what. The song starts with a warning to anyone who tries to mess with them, stating that they will face the entire rat pack. The band acknowledges that they have been through it before, suggesting that they have faced challengers in the past and emerged victorious. By declaring war on their enemies, they show that they will not back down in the face of danger, relying on the strength of their rat pack to carry them through.

Line by Line Meaning

You wanna jump me in the pack
You intend to attack me alongside your gang

Rat Pack, rat pack
This is the name you have given your group of attackers

My crew has got my back
My own support team is well-prepared for this confrontation

Been through this shit before
I have dealt with identical situations in the past

Now you've got a fucking war
You have just challenged me to an intense conflict

See you alone you start to run
You exhibit fear and flee when lacking the support of your fellow attackers

Take your chances one on one
Face me alone in a battle, rather than pair up with a group

I got my pride, glory's on my side
I possess self-respect, and my honor is the driving force behind my actions

Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
Written by: LOUIS P KOLLER, PETE M KOLLER, ARMAN MAJIDI, CRAIG SETARI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@hiamusic8687

46w

This is for the one who saved me
Accepts me for who I am, just me
Always gives back tenfold whatever I give
Respect was never ever questioned, every feeling reciprocated
Mutual ideals and passion straight from the soul, from my soul

When I'm safely in your arms there I find my sanctuary
Help me weather every storm, you're my sanctuary, my true love

There are those who tried to use you
Even ones who would abuse you
They never took the time to see what I see
How you're always waiting for me kept me sane while all was crazy
And so I give to you what's dearest to me, my true love

When I'm safely in your arms there I find my sanctuary
Help me weather every storm, you're my sanctuary, my true love

The very first time you touched my soul
From that day on never want to let you go....

All comments from YouTube:

@shahfacekillah

7y↑3

I met my wife at a soia show. After we got married, word got back to the band about us and the next time they played our city, they called my wife and I onstage and dedicated this song to us. I'll never forget it. Also, I have proof if no one believes me.