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."
Detached
Spineshank Lyrics
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Or do you still conceive?
What do you believe?
See what you do to me
You feed off my mind, well then you break my ability
To maintain a 20/20 vision on life
So why not let the pain go...
Detached, crawl inside my head
Open up my mind is all they told me
Detached, and I don't relate to your fantasy
But I'm detached
What do you want from me?
There's nothing left to bleed
What do you want from me?
See what you do to me
You feed off my mind, well then you break my ability
To maintain a 20/20 vision on life
So why not let the pain go...
Detached, crawl inside my head
Open up my mind is all they told me
Detached, and I don't relate to your fantasy
But I'm detached
Away, there's no shame
I can't stop the bleeding
Fall - who killed the lights on me?
Fall - that's how it has to be
Fall - someday you'll come to see
Fall
Don't let it rain, don't let it rain...
Detached, crawl inside my head
Open up my mind is all they told me
Detached, and I don't relate to your fantasy
But I'm detached
Don't you let it rain...
The lyrics to Spineshank's song "Detached" deal with the concept of feeling disconnected from the world around you, and the people in it. The repeated questions "What do you believe? Or do you still conceive? What do you believe?" highlight a sense of confusion and questioning that leads to a disassociation from reality. The lyrics touch on the idea that another person can have a strong influence on one's mental state, and the singer of the song feels like they are being drained by someone. This person is causing them to lose their sense of vision, their ability to see the world clearly. The chorus of "Detached" repeats the idea of the singer feeling like they are separate from the people around them. They cannot relate to the fantasies or illusions of those they come into contact with. The repetition of "Don't let it rain" at the end of the track could potentially mean that the singer is begging for some reprieve from the negative influences they feel are around them, a plea to not let life's difficulties bring them down.
In summary, "Detached" is a song that explores themes of dispassion and disconnection, and the ways in which others can influence one's mental state. The lyrics suggest that it is important to try to maintain a clear view of the world, and to fight against negative influences that may try to pull you away from reality.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you believe?
What is your personal belief system?
Or do you still conceive?
Have your beliefs evolved or stayed the same?
What do you want from me?
What are your true intentions with me?
There's nothing left to bleed
I have given everything I can and have nothing left to give.
See what you do to me
You have a negative impact on me.
You feed off my mind, well then you break my ability
You use my thoughts and emotions to your advantage and destroy my mental and emotional wellbeing.
To maintain a 20/20 vision on life
To have a clear and undistorted view of reality.
So why not let the pain go...
Why not move on from the hurt you have caused me?
Detached, crawl inside my head
I am emotionally detached and have isolated myself.
Open up my mind is all they told me
To overcome my detachment, someone instructed me to be more vulnerable and share my thoughts and emotions with others.
And I don't relate to your fantasy
I do not share your unrealistic viewpoint.
But I'm detached
Despite efforts to connect with others, I remain distant.
Away, there's no shame
It is okay to retreat and protect oneself from harm.
I can't stop the bleeding
I cannot stop the emotional pain caused by you.
Fall - who killed the lights on me?
I feel emotionally trapped and someone caused it.
Fall - that's how it has to be
I have no control over the situation and must accept it.
Fall - someday you'll come to see
Eventually, you will learn the damage you have caused.
Don't let it rain, don't let it rain...
Do not add to the emotional pain I am already experiencing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN SANTOS, ROBERT GARCIA, SOREN SARKISYAN, THOMAS DECKER
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