The powerful musical collective is created by a rotating line-up that features some of the best Rock musicians on the planet with a sound that’s influenced by late ‘70s and early ‘80s hard rock, in that soulful Bad Company meets Foreigner via The Faces kind of vibe – big choruses, powerful melodies and strong hooks. To help capture their sound best, Stevens and Lowy turned to American engineer/producer and multi-instrumentalist John Fields. The Dead Daisies debut album was recorded at Wishbone Studios in Los Angeles.
In early 2013 The Dead Daisies were invited to open for ZZ Top in Australia. Word about their dynamic live show spread quickly and the band soon joined legendary American rockers Aerosmith on their first Australasian tour in 23 years. In August and September The Dead Daisies were part of the massive 25-date Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival through the US and Canada a long side Alice In Chains and Jane’s Addiction among others. The Dead Daisies Uproar lineup featured Jon Steven, David Lowy, Americans Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses/Thin Lizzy) on guitar, Frank Ferrer (Guns N’ Roses/Psychedelic Furs) on drums, Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake) on bass and Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses) on keyboards.
The Dead Daisies’ self-titled debut album was released in the US and Canada through Caroline/Universal on August 9th, 2013 to exceptional reviews and was a featured iTunes release. Their first single “Lock ’N’ Load”, a new track co-written by and featuring legendary guitarist Slash received airplay on radio networks across the US including national airplay on SiriusXM satellite radio, both Alice Cooper’s and Nikki Sixx’s popular syndicated radio programs and was named Rolling Stone’s Daily Download. The video for the single has been shown on over 20 outlets including play on Much Music, which beams into more than 30 million homes across North America.
Mid November saw The Dead Daisies head to the UK where they played an 18 date tour as special guests of Black Star Riders. To kick it off, the bands first headline UK show at the prestigious Underworld rock club in Camden was SOLD OUT. The band released their self-titled debut album “The Dead Daisies’ on November 11th in the UK after having released the first single “Lock ‘N’ Load” featuring Slash the month earlier.
The song stormed the UK radio airwaves and was placed on a number of key playlists including Team Rock, Kerrang Radio, and went to number 1 on Planet Rock Radio. It has also received spins on the nations largest station BBC Radio 2. In addition to radio, “Lock ‘N’ Load” can be heard throughout English football stadiums and even received in stadium play to a sold out 80,000 plus crowd at Wembley Stadium for the NFL’s American football match between the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars on the 27th of October in London.
The Dead Daisies were also heavily featured in the November issue of Britain’s influential Classic Rock Magazine and were the spotlight artist for both Classic Rock and Metal Hammer’s websites.
The UK touring line up featured: Jon Stevens (Noiseworks/INXS), David Lowy (Red Phoenix/Mink), Charley Drayton (The X-pensive Winos/The Cult), Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses/Thin Lizzy), Darryl Jones (The Rolling Stones) and Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses).
The Dead Daisies headed to Israel after the UK to play two shows in Tel Aviv and ended 2013 with a SOLD OUT epic headline show at The Barby.
The band then released new singles “Washington” in the US & Australia and “It’s Gonna Take Time” in The UK. Live music videos for both songs were filmed during their recent London show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush. “Washington” has already been added to over a dozen US Rock radio stations and has been receiving airplay on Triple M in Australia. “It’s Gonna Take Time” has been playlisted on both Planet Rock and Team Rock Radio in the UK.
February this year saw the band return to Australia playing dates in support of their debut album, which was released on Feb 7th. The Australian touring line-up included a return for Marco Mendoza, new drummer and first time Dead Daisies member John Tempesta (The Cult/Rob Zombie) along with Jon, David, Richard and Dizzy.
Airplay for the band continues to grow steadily with previous singles gaining airplay on various radio networks throughout the world including the USA, Australia and Japan among others. The new ep ‘Face I Love’ is now available with a video featuring thousands of fans faces taken from an innovative Facebook app earlier in 2014.
In July, the band embarked on a tour across the USA as special guests of Bad Company and Lynyrd Skynyrd playing their first arena shows in the States. This was followed by a month long stint in August with one of the hottest rock tours of 2014, opening for KISS and Def Leppard. Along with Stevens, Lowy, Fortus, Reed and Mendoza came the return of powerhouse drummer and rock veteran Brian Tichy for the American shows.
The fire that The Dead Daisies started over a year ago continues to grow, burning hotter and spreading faster…
Holy Ground
The Dead Daisies Lyrics
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And the full moon rise
Now you will be found
When you open your eyes
Oh Look at my face, the fear it is long gone
No time to waste, as we ride down to Avalon
Oh Lord now the dream is on fire
I roar, and I couldn't get higher
Deep inside of me
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
It's my liberty can't shake the memory
Your Grace is found
Its my serenity
Can't shake the memory
I'm homeward bound
Deep inside of me
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
Transformation, you gotta let go
Soul vibration, down in the fire glow
Realization, it's my belief
Expectation, in like a thief
Oh Lord now the dream is on fire
No more, and I yell down the wire
I roar and I couldn't get higher
Deep inside of me
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
It's my liberty can't shake the memory
Your Grace is found
My serenity
Can't shake the memory
I'm homeward bound
Deep inside of me
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
Deep inside of me
Can't shake the memory
Deep inside of me
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
Its my liberty can't shake the memory
Your Grace is found
My serenity
Can't shake the memory
I'm homeward bound
Deep inside of me
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
Can't shake the memory
On Holy Ground
The song "Holy Ground" by The Dead Daisies is a powerful and emotional anthem about finding liberation and serenity through personal transformation. The song begins with the imagery of the sun setting and the full moon rising, symbolizing the end of one phase and the beginning of another. The lyrics then touch on the idea of personal growth and the release of fear, as the singer declares that there is "no time to waste" and that they are riding down to Avalon, a mythological island associated with paradise and rebirth.
Throughout the song, the singer describes a deep inner struggle and the process of letting go of old beliefs and embracing new truths. The repetition of the phrase "can't shake the memory" suggests that these experiences have left a significant mark on the singer's psyche, but ultimately, they find peace and clarity on holy ground. The chorus is an uplifting declaration of this newfound freedom and a celebration of their personal journey.
Overall, "Holy Ground" seems to be a song about personal transformation and the power of belief to bring about change. The lyrics evoke a sense of catharsis, with the singer working through inner turmoil and ultimately finding peace and resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
When the sun falls down
As the day turns to night
And the full moon rise
The moon illuminates the darkness
Now you will be found
You finally see the truth
When you open your eyes
You must be present to see the reality
Oh Look at my face, the fear it is long gone
I've overcome my fears and am ready for what's ahead
No time to waste, as we ride down to Avalon
Time is of the essence, as we make our way to a better place
Oh Lord now the dream is on fire
The passion burns within me to make the dream a reality
No more, and, I yell down the wire
I'm done with the old and am ready to move forward
I roar, and I couldn't get higher
I'm excited and feel greater than ever before
Deep inside of me
Within my soul
Can't shake the memory
The experience stays with me
On Holy Ground
In a sacred and special place
It's my liberty can't shake the memory
I'm liberated and empowered by the experience
Your Grace is found
Divine grace and love is present
My serenity
I'm at peace
I'm homeward bound
I'm headed towards my true home
Transformation, you gotta let go
To transform, you must release the old and embrace the new
Soul vibration, down in the fire glow
The soul ignites and vibrates in passion
Realization, it's my belief
The understanding I've gained is based on my own belief
Expectation, in like a thief
Hope and anticipation sneak up on us unexpectedly
Can't shake the memory
The experience is unforgettable
On Holy Ground
In a sacred and special place
Can't shake the memory
The experience is unforgettable
On Holy Ground
In a sacred and special place
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Lowy, Doug Aldrich, Glenn Hughes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelwenzel1682
Thank-you iam 70 years old and I never thought I would hear music like that again
@1stSaintsFan
63 and me too!
@incvend5337
66 and still head banging!!!
@ToneD5150
70 here! Rock till you drop my Brothers...!!!
@philipmulcahy7234
I'm the youngest here at 57, still rockin'.
@todddavis4274
Me to also!
@Tharg
This band really went to the next level when Glenn Hughes joined. He sounds as good as he ever did. Truly one of rock's great vocalists.
@keefriff99
Glenn just sounds incredible...to still have such vocal clarity and range at age 68 is truly a gift.
@Katzeninsel1
Never liked his voice in Deep Purple times. When listening to "Burn" (one of my all time favourites) I always thought "let the pro (Coverdale) sing". But in my opionion he is one of the few guys, where the voice got much better with age.
@tompung6802
True and all his teeths are dentures obviously