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."
The Endless Disconnect
Spineshank Lyrics
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It's just the way the your memory betrays
You're like a second hand at suicide
It's just defeat of the image you portray
It all serves you, but who deserves you?
Its how you blur out the vision left inside
A clean infection, your misdirection
Now you've fallen to the ground
The kill just compensated
It's all the endless disconnect
That keeps you isolated
Break and bleed until you see the light
No need to struggle cuz it never seems to fade
It all becomes a social suicide
Another way to keep your damage on display
Your faith is empty, your hope is fleeting
I'm not impressed with
The way you followed through
There's no redemption, you're disconnected
It's your seclusion that will kill what's left of you
Now you've fallen to the ground
The kill just compensated
It's all the endless disconnect
That keeps you isolated
[Solo]
Your star's fading
You're just a memory
And I expected nothing less of you
It always bleeds
Just for your needs
Now I see exactly what you are
Now you've fallen to the ground
The kill just compensated
It's all the endless disconnect
That keeps you isolated
Now you've fallen to the ground
The kill just compensated
It's all the endless disconnect
That keeps you isolated
The song "The Endless Disconnect" by Spineshank is a somber tune that focuses on the theme of disconnection, both from oneself and from others. The lyrics suggest that the main character in the song is struggling with identity, and their memory is playing tricks on them, leading to a sense of betrayal. The idea of suicidal thoughts and desires is mentioned, but only as a secondary thought, as if the character has already given up on that idea. The defeat they face comes from the false image they present to the world, which is not really who they are.
The chorus speaks of the "endless disconnect" that keeps the character isolated, but it is not clear what this refers to. It could be their inability to connect with others on an emotional level or their feeling of being separated from themselves. The lyrics urge the character to break free and see the light, to stop struggling against themselves and to embrace who they are, damage and all. The solo in the song provides an instrumental break that reflects the mood of the lyrics, a plaintive call for help that cannot be answered.
Overall, "The Endless Disconnect" is a powerful song that explores the difficulties of being disconnected from oneself and others, and how this can lead to a sense of despair and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
I see all your reasons why
I understand why you act the way you do
It's just the way the your memory betrays
Your memory distorts reality
You're like a second hand at suicide
You repeat your own self-destructive behavior
It's just defeat of the image you portray
Your behavior doesn't match the persona you present
It all serves you, but who deserves you?
Your behavior is self-serving, but who benefits?
Its how you blur out the vision left inside
You distract yourself from your problems
A clean infection, your misdirection
Your actions are harmful, but you're in denial
It's you delusion that begins the end of you
Your denial will lead to your downfall
Now you’ve fallen to the ground, the kill just compensated
You've hit rock bottom and your actions haven't helped
It's all the endless disconnect that keeps you isolated
Your detachment from reality keeps you alone
Break and bleed until you see the light
Keep trying until you see the truth
No need to struggle cuz it never seems to fade
Don't fight the truth because it won't go away
It all becomes a social suicide
Your behavior pushes people away
Another way to keep your damage on display
You use your behavior as a way to show your internal pain
Your faith is empty, your hope is fleeting
You have no faith or hope
I'm not impressed with the way you followed through
Your actions have not impressed me
There's no redemption, you're disconnected
You can't be saved because you won't face reality
It's your seclusion that will kill what's left of you
Your isolation will be your downfall
Your star's fading, you're just a memory
Your reputation is diminishing
And I expected nothing less of you
Your behavior is predictable
It always bleeds just for your needs
Your actions are only self-serving
Now you’ve fallen to the ground, the kill just compensated
You're still at rock bottom and your actions haven't helped
It's all the endless disconnect that keeps you isolated
Your detachment from reality keeps you alone
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.