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!

Thin Skin
Sick of It All Lyrics

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Please don't be the sensitive one
Cause negative thruts are too damn funny
Don't frak out the words from my mouth
Are against everybody no one is singled out
Nobody's protected - nobody's safe

what stereotype ist that
How can you help but laugh

Who's feelings are hurt again
This one with the thin skin
Who should learn to laugh at himself
At himself

evil for yuks is never malicious
Just some bunk to raise the spirits
Every group and orientation
Is fair game for me to rip on
Thin skin - stay away
Nobody is safe

what stereotype ist that
How can you help but laugh
Who's feelings are hurt again
This one with the thin skin
Who should learn to laugh at himself
And everybody else

evil for yuks
Thin skin - you suck

Evil for yuks
Thin skin - you suck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sick of It All's song Thin Skin play with the concept of sensitivity and how easily some people can be offended. The opening lines urge the listener not to take things too seriously and to find humor in negative truths. The singer addresses the listener, warning them not to twist his words and misunderstand his intentions. The message is that everyone is fair game, and no one is protected or singled out. The chorus emphasizes the idea that having thin skin is not desirable, as it makes people overly sensitive to criticism or humor directed at them.

The song also critiques the concept of political correctness, as the singer asserts that every group and orientation can be mocked without malicious intent. The lyrics suggest that humor can raise spirits, and there is no harm in poking fun as long as it is not meant to hurt anyone. The conclusion further emphasizes the idea that thin-skinned people should learn to laugh at themselves and not take themselves too seriously.

Overall, the song Thin Skin is a commentary on the importance of not being overly sensitive and the freedom to express oneself through humor without causing offense. It encourages people to find humor in negative situations and emphasizes the importance of not taking oneself too seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Please don't be the sensitive one
I hope you're not the type to get easily offended

Cause negative thruts are too damn funny
I find it amusing to say harsh things that might upset people

Don't frak out the words from my mouth
Don't overreact to what I say

Are against everybody no one is singled out
I criticize everyone, not just one specific group

Nobody's protected - nobody's safe
No one is immune to my criticism

what stereotype is that
What group of people are you talking about?

How can you help but laugh
It's hard not to find humor in being mean

Who's feelings are hurt again
Who is upset by my comments this time?

This one with the thin skin
This is the person who can't take a joke

Who should learn to laugh at himself
This person needs to develop a sense of humor about themselves

At himself
And not just others