The group derived their name (as a joke) from celebrity Tony Danza, upon one of his professions being tap dancing. The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza released four studio albums before disbanding in 2012.
The group signed with Corrosive Recording in 2005 after self-releasing their debut album. Their second most recent release, Danza II: Electric Boogaloo, was issued in 2007 on Black Market Activities. The album's name is a parody of the Danzig album, Danzig II: Lucifuge, as well as the 1980s film Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. The album features short, humorous skits interspersed with the songs making fun of their surroundings growing up. In March 2008, the band crashed their tour van after playing a show in Lewisville, Texas. Former member Brad Thomson founded Midgets with Machetes, a record label distributed by Uprising Records. The band released their third album, Danza III: The Series of Unfortunate Events, on July 6, 2010. On the record, Josh Travis performs lead and rhythm guitar on an 8-string guitar as well as the bass. It also marks the first album by the band to include drummer Mike Bradley. The songs "I Am Sammy Jankis" and "The Union" have been released as singles.
On September 24, 2009, the band announced that Layne Meylain and Mike Butler had amicably left the group. At the same time, the band formally announced their next album, Danza III: A Series of Unfortunante Events. The album focuses on lyrical themes such as, personal, social, political and global "unfortunate events" tied around three musical themes, technical, groove-based and ambient. It will be recorded in November with Jeremiah Scott and Steve Blackmon.
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza fits right in with today's emerging mathcore heroes, including Ion Dissonance, Ed Gein, The Red Chord, Premonitions Of War, Into The Moat, and Burnt By The Sun. The schizophrenic high-end guitars provide a blanket of psychotic aural assault amidst massive, dense tech breakdowns that will have you slipping, sliding, and dancing every which way. Much like Into The Moat, these guys barrel through one breakdown after the next, successively building on and expanding some of the tightest grooves tech metal has to offer. The bombarding grind-like speeds make a good part of their material sound like Ion Dissonance and Dillinger Escape Plan, while the massive guitar/bass/drum aesthetic using during stop-n-go breakdowns is very similar to Burnt By The Sun.
The latest album Danza III shows the bands proficiency at infusing elements of post metal into technical hardcore metal with amazing use of polymetric/polyrythmic technicalities!
I Am Sammy Jankis
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza Lyrics
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My hopes, my dreams, my ghost,
As ink soaks through my skin.
Trust no one, I use only strict discipline
My habit is only routine
This shows my life as it seems.
My past seeks revenge
It's when I close my eyes that these pictures fade away
So tonight, I'm burning memories.
I Can't remind myself to forget you.
I feel these extreme moments of then I miss you,
And how I hate the one who took you away.
And the murders will never stop
Take away all my words, all my thoughts,
My hopes, my dreams, my ghost,
As ink soaks through my skin.
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza's song "I Am Sammy Jankis" explores themes of loss and memory. The lyrics suggest a character who is haunted by their past and the memories of someone they have lost, who was taken away from them by someone else. The repetition of the line "Take away all my words, all my thoughts, my hopes, my dreams, my ghost, as ink soaks through my skin" emphasizes the weight of these memories and the feeling of being stuck with them, unable to escape.
The character speaks of strict discipline and routine, perhaps as a coping mechanism for dealing with the pain and trauma of their past. They also speak of burning memories, a possible symbol of trying to move on and let go of the past. However, despite their efforts, the memories continue to haunt them and the murders (literal or figurative) will never stop.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of someone struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event and the grief that comes with it. The repetition of certain phrases and imagery help to convey the weight and intensity of these emotions, making for an impactful and intense listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Take away all my words, all my thoughts.
I feel so helpless and at a loss for words and direction.
My hopes, my dreams, my ghost,
My aspirations, goals, and past regrets continue to haunt me.
As ink soaks through my skin.
It's as if my problems are ingrained into every fiber of my being.
Trust no one, I use only strict discipline
I've learned to rely only on myself and have developed strict habits and routines as a result.
My habit is only routine
The monotony of my daily life highlights my lack of purpose and fulfillment.
This shows my life as it seems.
I'm living a life that appears to be going nowhere and lacks any real meaning.
My past seeks revenge
The pain and hurt from my past experiences continue to influence and affect my present.
It's when I close my eyes that these pictures fade away
The only time I find any relief from my troubles is when I'm able to escape into my own mind and forget my problems.
Into the scribble on my skin.
Unfortunately, even this escape is not enough, as my problems still linger and manifest in physical ways.
So tonight, I'm burning memories.
In an attempt to move on and find closure, I am metaphorically burning all of my painful memories and experiences.
I Can't remind myself to forget you.
Despite my efforts to move on, I can't help but remember and miss someone or something I have lost.
I feel these extreme moments of when I miss you,
I'm overcome with intense emotions of longing and nostalgia for what I once had.
And how I hate the one who took you away.
My pain is only amplified by the fact that someone or something has taken away the person or thing I loved.
And the murders will never stop
Metaphorically speaking, my problems and pain will never truly subside or come to an end.
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RenéeBear
Take away all my words, all my thoughts.
My hopes, my dreams, my ghost,
As ink soaks through my skin.
Trust no one, I use only strict discipline
My habit is only routine
This shows my life as it seems.
My past seeks revenge
It's when I close my eyes that these pictures fade away
Into the scribble on my skin.
So tonight, I'm burning memories.
I Can't remind myself to forget you.
I feel these extreme moments of then I miss you,
And how I hate the one who took you away.
And the murders will never stop
Take away all my words, all my thoughts,
My hopes, my dreams, my ghost,
As ink soaks through my skin.
countdabulous710
here in 2017 still jammin this shit. Joshua Travis is the man
Tom Guerrero
Truth
Gabriel Garcia
2019 and rocks B^)
Jesse Samento
2022 still brutal
Kickin’ Wing
2023 crew where you at
MrBraddockko1
Brutal as hell, love it. 7 strings of fury!
RenéeBear
Take away all my words, all my thoughts.
My hopes, my dreams, my ghost,
As ink soaks through my skin.
Trust no one, I use only strict discipline
My habit is only routine
This shows my life as it seems.
My past seeks revenge
It's when I close my eyes that these pictures fade away
Into the scribble on my skin.
So tonight, I'm burning memories.
I Can't remind myself to forget you.
I feel these extreme moments of then I miss you,
And how I hate the one who took you away.
And the murders will never stop
Take away all my words, all my thoughts,
My hopes, my dreams, my ghost,
As ink soaks through my skin.
MrBraddockko1
You are correct, finger slip! Just got my 8 string yesterday. Can't wait to see how it sounds!
Nick M
this just made sweet, sweet love to my ears!
Karnage Fails
This shit so fucking hard dude.