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."
Beginning of the End
Spineshank Lyrics
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Has replaced the motivation
That I had not long ago
I know that
I don't ever want to be the one
To make you forget it
To make you resent it
I don't ever want to be
It's the beginning of the end
And I don't know where we lost control
It's the beginning of the end
And I know that I am all alone
Interrogation has replaced the trust we had
Your misguided accusations
Helping me to turn my back
I know that
I don't ever want to be the one
To make you divide it
To make you deny it
To make you deprive it
I don't ever want to be
I thought that we would find our way
I thought our life would be ok
I thought that you believed in me
But now it seems so far away
The life we knew before is gone
There is no compromising
The life you save will be your own
To find your inner senses
The lyrics to Spineshank's "Beginning of the End" are about a relationship that has deteriorated to the point where trust and motivation have been replaced by irritation and interrogation. The singer acknowledges that they don't want to be the cause of the other person's negative emotions or make them forget the positive aspects of their relationship. They lament that they have lost control and feel alone in the situation, as their partner's accusations have caused them to turn their back. The singer expresses disappointment that their previously consistent and strong relationship has crumbled.
The beginning of the song asserts that the irritation felt in the relationship is a symptom of the beginning of the end. The phrase "beginning of the end" implies that there is no reversing the damage done to the relationship, and the loss of trust and motivation will only continue to intensify. The chorus accentuates the singer's loneliness and powerlessness in their relationship.
The second verse highlights the severity of the damage done to their relationship. The singer acknowledges that the trust they had is gone and that their partner's misguided accusations have driven them apart. They express that they don't want to be the cause of their partner's negative emotions or cause them to deny the truth of the relationship.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the end of a relationship and the emotions of loneliness and helplessness that come with it. It acknowledges the disappointment and hurt of a failed relationship and the effects of lost trust and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
The irritation we're pretending not to show
We are both annoyed with each other but we are not showing it.
Has replaced the motivation
Our annoyance has made us lose the drive we once had.
That I had not long ago
The drive that we lost was still present not so long ago.
I know that
I am aware of what is happening between us.
I don't ever want to be the one
I do not want to be the cause of
To make you forget it
Making you forget the drive we once had.
To make you resent it
Making you feel anger or bitterness towards me for our lost motivation.
To make you repress it
Making you suppress the emotions and not deal with the problem at hand.
It's the beginning of the end
Our relationship is now reaching its downfall.
And I don't know where we lost control
I am unsure when we lost our grip on our relationship.
And I know that I am all alone
I realize that I am on my own in this situation.
Interrogation has replaced the trust we had
We no longer trust each other and we constantly question motives.
Your misguided accusations
Your unfounded claims against me.
Helping me to turn my back
Your accusations are causing me to distance myself from you.
I don't ever want to be the one
I do not want to be responsible for
To make you divide it
Causing division between us.
To make you deny it
Making you deny the reality of the situation.
To make you deprive it
Depriving you of the happiness and love we once had.
I thought that we would find our way
I had faith that we would eventually figure things out.
I thought our life would be ok
I believed that our relationship would work out.
I thought that you believed in me
I believed that you had faith in me.
But now it seems so far away
That hope and faith now feel like they are no longer present.
The life we knew before is gone
Our relationship has changed and will never be the same again.
There is no compromising
It feels like there is no solution to our problems and no way to meet each other halfway.
The life you save will be your own
The onus is now on you to salvage what you can from our relationship.
To find your inner senses
Looking within to find your own path to happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS DECKER, JONATHAN SANTOS, SOREN SARKISYAN, ROBERT GARCIA, BRAD KANE
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