1) (current) … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands that have used this name:
1) (current) The Deal are a Chino, CA based street punk band with rock-n-roll & hardcore tendencies and a spirit-filled message. The band formed at the end of 1998 with a vision to be a first of its kind, as they saw a lack of solid hard-hitting punk bands with moral conviction. Now four years on, the Deal has gone through some major line-up changes but continues to be a uncompromising hardcore punk band.
The Deal have done some extensive touring in the past three years with bands such as Headnoise, Point of Recognition, No Innocent Victim, xDisciplex AD, One 21, Hanover Saints, and Comeback Kid. They also shared the stage with several classic bands like Agnostic Front, the Adicts, DI, TSOL, and UK Subs, as well as newer scene giants such as the Casualties, A Global Threat, Pressure Point, and Death Threat. Keep a eye out for new material from the Deal and expect a rejuvenated sound.
2013 Update: The Deal are about to release their next full length album "Cry Wolf". A follow up to their two singles released in 2011 "She Is The Cage, I Am The Lion" and "Nancy, Don't Fall Asleep"
They are active on Facebook, Instagram and at www.thedealfanpage.com.
Original founding members, Tom Clark (bass), Collin Cuevas (vocals), Derek Wilson (guitar / vocals), are joined with new drummer Dave Edmunds to bring music with high energy, rockin riffs and melodies that get stuck in your head for the rest of the week. Reunited in 2009, after a short US Tour, they quickly entered the studio to create an album packed with songs from their hearts.
Look for them to play shows in your area in 2014.
2) (Past) PowerPop band from Charlottesville Virgina. Formed in 1979 around the trio Haines Fullerton, Mark Roebuck, and Eric Schwartz. The group was heavily inspired by pop icons Big Star. What separates The Deal from other PowerPop bands of the era was their terrible luck. They had high level supporters - Ramones manager Linda Stein, who helped get them signed to Bearsville records. As the EP was being launched Bearsville went under due to a split with parent company Warner Bros.
The Deal went back into the studio. Albert Grossman - head of Bearsville was so impressed with the result, he planned to use The Deal as a large part of his plan to get Bearsville going again - Amazingly, Grossman dies in route flying to see financial backers.
With no record deal and simply playing live for a few years, the band decided to break up. Before they can, they're contacted by Jody Stephens from Memphis' Ardent Studios in another effort to create a record. 'Brave New World' is finished in 1987 - 8 years after the band formed. Few labels were interested in the record even with The Deal being listed in Musician Magazine as one of the top 20 unsigned bands
The Deal briefly tried to sell the record themselves, but limited funds and building disgust with the music industry lead The Deal to complete their plans to disband in 1988. Rumor has it that drummer Mike Clarke just left - leaving his drums in the studio and never came back for them.
24 years after they formed, Not Lame Records releases the compilation 'Goodbye September' finally getting The Deal songs to the public
3) The Deal was also one of the better Belgian hardcore bands. They have split up. Vocalist Bjorn now sings fulltime in the former sideproject Rise And Fall. The Deal played their final show at The Frontline, Ghent.
Revolt
The Deal Lyrics
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We're calling out for change
You can keep on mocking but well never stop rockin
With our friends fists up pilein up the stage
We'll show respect till the day we die
But we wont change our battle cry
We're calling out REVOLT
Were calling out REVOLT
The plot thickens but well never deny that
...were calling out REVOLT!
Tell us that its all bout rebellion
And how the sytems failed
We couldnt agree more but we still have no remorse
For the things we believe we wont keep to ourselves
The lyrics of The Deal's song Revolt are a powerful call for action and change. The song starts with a call for revolution and change, indicating that they are tired of the way things are and are ready to make a stand. They are aware that people might mock them for their efforts, but they refuse to give up their passion for rock music and their desire for change. The band talks about how they will never change their battle cry and are calling out for a revolt against the current system.
The second verse of the song talks about how people might say that their actions are just rebellious behavior, but they claim that it is more than that. They believe that the system has failed and that it's time for people to take control of their lives. They won't keep to themselves the things they believe in, they will stand strong with their heads held high, and not deny their beliefs despite the plot thickening against them.
Overall, the song is an inspiring call to arms, urging people to not back down in the face of adversity and to fight for the changes that they desire. It is a powerful and passionate anthem that speaks to those who feel that they have been left behind by the establishment.
Line by Line Meaning
We're calling out for a revolution
We're demanding a complete overthrow of the existing system that has failed us.
We're calling out for change
We're demanding transformative change that goes beyond cosmetic fixes and addresses the root causes of the problems we face.
You can keep on mocking but we'll never stop rockin
We're aware of the ridicule and derision we face for our beliefs, but we won't let it intimidate us, and we'll continue to express ourselves through music and art.
With our friends fists up pilein up the stage
We're creating a community of like-minded individuals who share our passion and are willing to stand with us in defiance of the oppressive forces we're fighting against.
We'll show respect till the day we die
We'll remain respectful and true to ourselves and our beliefs even in the face of hostility and adversity.
But we won't change our battle cry
We won't compromise or back down from our struggle for justice and equality.
Heads towards the sky as the conflicts arise
We're not afraid to face conflict and adversity head-on and are willing to stand our ground and fight for what we believe in.
The plot thickens but we'll never deny that
The obstacles and challenges we face may grow more difficult, but we remain committed to our cause.
...we're calling out REVOLT!
Our message is one of defiance and resistance to the oppressive forces that seek to silence us and maintain the status quo.
Tell us that it's all bout rebellion
We're aware that we're seen by some as mere rebellious trouble-makers, but we see our cause as one of fundamental change and transformation.
And how the systems failed
We acknowledge that the current systems and structures have failed us and perpetuated injustice and inequality.
We couldn't agree more but we still have no remorse
We fully believe in the rightness of our cause and refuse to apologize for standing up for what's right.
For the things we believe we won't keep to ourselves
We're passionate about our beliefs and won't remain silent or complacent in the face of injustice and oppression.
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.