Began in February of 1996, rising from the ashes of a previous band, Basic Enigma (which included future Spineshank members Jonny Santos on vocals, Mike Sarkisyan on guitars, and Tom Decker on drums). Basic Enigma broke up but soon reformed with a different sound and moniker, and a new bassist (Robert Garcia).
The band soon befriended Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares, who upon hearing their demo, offered the new band to open a show for F.F. at the Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles. This led to other coveted opening slots (with such popular acts as Coal Chamber, Snot, Soulfly, Sepultura and Danzig, among others), and label interest, with Roadrunner eventually signing the band. Their debut, Strictly Diesel, was released in September of 1998, and featured yet another tie-in with their favorite band, Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell sings on the track Stain. The Height of Callousness followed two years later. Two singles were released off of this album (as well as became available in video form); Synthetic & New Disease. The band would hold a second stage slot on Ozzfest 2001 for the majority of that summer as well as touring with the likes of Disturbed, (Hed) P.E., Orgy& Mudvayne.
2003 saw the release of the much anticipated Self Destructive Pattern, as well as the single Smothered.
After the departure of Jonny Santos in 2004, the remaining members searched for a new vocalist and stated earlier in 2005 they have been working with a new vocalist. No name was given and no other news has been reported since then. Jonny Santos has since re-emerged in a new band dubbed Silent Civilian.
After a very long wait, Spineshank updated their official website (11/7/2005) with news that the band had found a new vocalist in Brandon Espinoza and that they had been working together for a month and had recorded 5 songs during this time. The band goes on to say that their new music is: "still heavy and dynamic with melody, but its a little darker and more raw. Our sound is a little different from what a lot of bands are doing these days and we wont be jumping on any bandwagons to fit in, we're just writing what feels right to us. So far there are no loops or electronics, and no plan to use them any time soon." It also went on to say that the future of the band was very much in doubt, unless they found the ideal replacement for Jonny Santos.
Almost 3 years later, on September 18, 2008, the band issued a press release from their myspace page, stating that the issues that led to the break up have been put behind them and they are working together better than they have before. The band has completed 5 songs since reuniting and plan to write 15 more before recording their new album. One of the new songs, "Born Conform Repent" can be heard at the band's myspace page.
Spineshank's long-awaited fourth studio album "Anger Denial Acceptance" is set to be released June 19, 2012 through Century Media.
After years of silence, The band's Facebook page responded to a post on July 26, 2017 when a fan had asked about Spineshank's status, simply stating "Sorry, Spineshank is broken up. Thanks for the support over the years."
Fixed
Spineshank Lyrics
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It's bigger than the helplessness I felt
It comes around without a face
And redefines my subconscious again
I can't be fixed
I can't be fixed
I can't be fixed
Stall
Reverse the cause to numb the sense
It's meaningless if I can't be ashamed
I latch myself onto the need
The only thing that isolates me now
I can't be fixed
I can't be fixed
I can't be fixed
Cause I won't change
Stall
It goes beneath who I am
And turns into the recklessness I felt
It comes around without a face
And redefines my subconscious for good
I can't be fixed
I can't be fixed
I can't be fixed
Cause I won't change
Stall
The lyrics of Spineshank's "Fixed" seem to address a personal struggle with one's own thoughts and emotions. The lines "It goes beneath what I've done" and "It goes beneath who I am" suggest that this is not just about a specific action or experience but is rooted in something deeper. The second verse implies a desire to numb these feelings, but also a need to feel something--the line "I latch myself onto the need" suggesting both desperation and a form of self-isolation.
The repetition of the phrase "I can't be fixed" throughout the song highlights a sense of hopelessness or resignation, as if the singer has resigned themselves to these feelings and does not believe they can be changed. The final line, "Cause I won't change," reinforces this idea and suggests that the struggle is ongoing.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the song is about depression or anxiety. The idea of something "redefining my subconscious" and the mention of feeling "helplessness" and "recklessness" could be associated with these conditions. The repetition of the phrase "I can't be fixed" could also be seen as reflecting the sense of hopelessness that often accompanies mental health issues.
Overall, "Fixed" seems to be a deeply introspective and personal song that explores the complexities of mental health and emotional struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
It goes beneath what I've done
The problem is deeper than my actions
It's bigger than the helplessness I felt
The problem is more significant than my feeling of powerlessness
It comes around without a face
The problem is amorphous and undefined
And redefines my subconscious again
The problem alters my thoughts and emotions
I can't be fixed
I cannot be repaired or cured
Cause I won't change
I refuse to alter my behavior or mindset
Stall
I am deliberately delaying or avoiding addressing the problem
Reverse the cause to numb the sense
Try to eliminate the source of the problem to avoid feeling it
It's meaningless if I can't be ashamed
The solution does not matter if I cannot feel regret or guilt
I latch myself onto the need
I cling to the thing that isolates me further
The only thing that isolates me now
The only thing keeping me apart from others is myself
It goes beneath who I am
The issue is even deeper than my identity
And turns into the recklessness I felt
The problem causes me to act recklessly
And redefines my subconscious for good
The issue permanently alters the way I think and feel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN SANTOS, ROBERT GARCIA, SOREN SARKISYAN, THOMAS DECKER
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