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."
Forgotten
Spineshank Lyrics
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You're the one who steals the life from
I'm the one who feels the falling
I believe you're nothing but a problem
Everything is so fake
You're just a motherfucking sight to see
And time will block the vision
It's like I'm living in a dream
I have wondered why this always happens
Everything just falls away
Soon you'll be the one who is forgotten
It's so close but it's so far away
You're the one who
You're in disbelief of what you
Thought you could achieve or try to
Once I thought this life was never ending
Must've been my mistake
You're just a motherfucking accident
Offending yet amusing
I should have known that you
And your intensions weren't for me
You're the one who fed the violence
I'm the one who broke the silence
I will sew the hole you left inside me
Leaving you in the past
I will release
my grip and finally be free
Spineshank's song Forgotten is a track that deals with the theme of toxic relationships - one in which the singer, who is being subject to emotional abuse and manipulation, finally realizes that the person they're with is nothing but a problem. The lyrics juxtapose the feelings of the singer with that of the abuser, who seems to be disbelieving of their own capabilities, unsure of their achievements, and at the same time, feeding on the violence that they cause. The singer, on the other hand, feels like they're living in a dream - unable to comprehend the toxicity in the relationship initially but realizing that it can't go on anymore. The chorus indicates that soon the abuser will be forgotten, and the singer will finally break free.
The line "You're just a motherfucking sight to see" is indicative of the abuser's personality - only looking good on the surface but being rotten on the inside. Similarly, the line "You're just a motherfucking accident" is an indication that the abuser is not meant to be in the singer's life - it's a coincidence that they even crossed paths. The line "I'm the one who broke the silence" is a powerful statement in the sense that the singer is finally taking charge of their situation rather than allowing the abuser to continue their mind games.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the one who
The blame for my problems lies with you
You're the one who steals the life from
You drain the joy out of my existence
I'm the one who feels the falling
I bear the weight of your actions
I believe you're nothing but a problem
I have no faith in you and see you only as a hindrance
Everything is so fake
The world we inhabit feels shallow and unreal
You're just a motherfucking sight to see
You are a vulgar and offensive presence
And time will block the vision
Over time, things will become clearer and we will see through the lies
Life with you is so vague
Our life together lacks substance and meaning
It's like I'm living in a dream
Our life together feels surreal and disconnected
I have wondered why this always happens
I question why our relationship always leads to disappointment
Everything just falls away
Our attempts to build something together always crumble
Soon you'll be the one who is forgotten
Eventually, your significance in my life will fade
It's so close but it's so far away
The end of our relationship is near, but it still feels distant
You're in disbelief of what you
You don't understand the impact of your actions
Thought you could achieve or try to
Your goals and ambitions are unrealistic
Once I thought this life was never ending
I used to believe that our life together would go on forever
Must've been my mistake
I was foolish to believe that things could last
You're just a motherfucking accident
You are an unwelcome and unplanned presence in my life
Offending yet amusing
You are often provocative and entertaining, but also hurtful
I should have known that you
I regret not recognizing your true nature sooner
And your intensions weren't for me
You never had my best interests at heart
You're the one who fed the violence
You encouraged and perpetuated conflict
I'm the one who broke the silence
I spoke up against your aggression and tyranny
I will sew the hole you left inside me
I will heal from the damage you caused
Leaving you in the past
I will move on from our toxic relationship
I will release
I will let go of the pain you inflicted
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN SANTOS, ROBERT GARCIA, SOREN SARKISYAN, THOMAS DECKER
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