Underoath (occasionally typeset as underOATH or UNDERØATH) is an American b… Read Full Bio ↴Underoath (occasionally typeset as underOATH or UNDERØATH) is an American band originally formed on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, but later relocated to Tampa, Florida, which was home to some of their newer members.
During the band's early years, when they were fronted by former vocalist Dallas Taylor, Underoath displayed a heavier style than their later, more well-known work, incorporating disparate influences from death and black metal. With Taylor, they released Act of Depression, Cries of the Past, and The Changing of Times. Following Taylor's departure, Spencer Chamberlain became lead vocalist. The band then released They're Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line, gaining a certified gold rating and the highest-charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997, respectively. These two albums have given them more mainstream and commercial success. They're Only Chasing Safety marked an extreme departure from their earlier work, with extensive use of clean vocals and poppy rhythms, and a near-complete eradication of breakdowns and the use of double-bass. Define The Great Line reflected another shift in style, once again incorporating heavier styles into Underoath's sound. While the album still featured extensive clean vocals, its use of heavier vocals, detuned guitars, and Botch-inspired guitar work paved the way for Underoath's future.
Underoath released a live album called Survive, Kaleidoscope on May 27, 2008. Earlier that year, the band recorded a new studio album called Lost in the Sound of Separation, which was released on September 2, 2008, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200. In April 2010, Aaron Gillespie announced his resignation from the band, stating that there are no hard feelings and that he will continue to pursue his other band, The Almost, leaving Underoath with none of its founding members.
The band recorded their seventh album with new drummer Daniel Davison, formerly of Norma Jean. The album, Ø (Disambiguation), was released on November 9, 2010.
In October 2012, Underoath announced that they would be disbanding the following year, in addition to a career-spanning compilation album, Anthology: 1999–2013, which was released on November 6, 2012. The band then embarked on a nine-date farewell tour, which wrapped up at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 26, 2013.
In January 2015, the band launched a campaign to finalize production of documentary film about their farewell tour of 12 shows, posting two trailers on that subject to their YouTube channel.
In July 2015, Underoath began teasing the phrase "rebirth is coming" and an accompanying cryptic video across their social media accounts. The audio portion to the cryptic video, when played backwards, turned out to be the chorus for "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door" off the band's 2004 album They're Only Chasing Safety, and later a countdown timer ending on August 24, 2015 later appeared on the band's website.
On August 17, 2015, the band's first show since disbanding in 2013 was announced, headlining the Self Help Fest in San Bernardino, California on March 19, 2016, along with A Day to Remember. In an interview article for Alternative Press, Chamberlain and Gillespie confirmed that the band was reuniting.
During the band's early years, when they were fronted by former vocalist Dallas Taylor, Underoath displayed a heavier style than their later, more well-known work, incorporating disparate influences from death and black metal. With Taylor, they released Act of Depression, Cries of the Past, and The Changing of Times. Following Taylor's departure, Spencer Chamberlain became lead vocalist. The band then released They're Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line, gaining a certified gold rating and the highest-charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997, respectively. These two albums have given them more mainstream and commercial success. They're Only Chasing Safety marked an extreme departure from their earlier work, with extensive use of clean vocals and poppy rhythms, and a near-complete eradication of breakdowns and the use of double-bass. Define The Great Line reflected another shift in style, once again incorporating heavier styles into Underoath's sound. While the album still featured extensive clean vocals, its use of heavier vocals, detuned guitars, and Botch-inspired guitar work paved the way for Underoath's future.
Underoath released a live album called Survive, Kaleidoscope on May 27, 2008. Earlier that year, the band recorded a new studio album called Lost in the Sound of Separation, which was released on September 2, 2008, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard 200. In April 2010, Aaron Gillespie announced his resignation from the band, stating that there are no hard feelings and that he will continue to pursue his other band, The Almost, leaving Underoath with none of its founding members.
The band recorded their seventh album with new drummer Daniel Davison, formerly of Norma Jean. The album, Ø (Disambiguation), was released on November 9, 2010.
In October 2012, Underoath announced that they would be disbanding the following year, in addition to a career-spanning compilation album, Anthology: 1999–2013, which was released on November 6, 2012. The band then embarked on a nine-date farewell tour, which wrapped up at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 26, 2013.
In January 2015, the band launched a campaign to finalize production of documentary film about their farewell tour of 12 shows, posting two trailers on that subject to their YouTube channel.
In July 2015, Underoath began teasing the phrase "rebirth is coming" and an accompanying cryptic video across their social media accounts. The audio portion to the cryptic video, when played backwards, turned out to be the chorus for "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door" off the band's 2004 album They're Only Chasing Safety, and later a countdown timer ending on August 24, 2015 later appeared on the band's website.
On August 17, 2015, the band's first show since disbanding in 2013 was announced, headlining the Self Help Fest in San Bernardino, California on March 19, 2016, along with A Day to Remember. In an interview article for Alternative Press, Chamberlain and Gillespie confirmed that the band was reuniting.
Hallelujah
Underoath Lyrics
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
I can't remember, no, remember yesterday
I got a taste for apathy, I let it wash away the dream
I wanna know the madness
And how it eats me inside out
I wanna feel the echo
The shame coursing through my veins
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
I've been awake so long, reality escapes
I can't find a place to sleep let the devil swallow me
I'm swimming in the madness
The living water that I drink
I wanna be the virus
Decay
This is madness maybe in my head
This is madness maybe in my head
This is madness maybe in my head
This is madness maybe in my head
(This is madness maybe in my head)
There's a hundred million ways to feel alive
Time flies trying to find a place to hide
(This is madness maybe in my head) Get a grip
Get a grip
Take a different number
Get a fix
Will I ever get break from this
Will ever get away from it
Make it stop
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is, this is fucking hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
I can't remember, no, remember yesterday
I got a taste for apathy, I let it wash away the dream
I wanna know the madness
And how it eats me inside out
I wanna feel the echo
The shame coursing through my veins
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
I've been awake so long, reality escapes
I can't find a place to sleep let the devil swallow me
I'm swimming in the madness
The living water that I drink
I wanna be the virus
Decay
This is madness maybe in my head
This is madness maybe in my head
This is madness maybe in my head
This is madness maybe in my head
(This is madness maybe in my head)
There's a hundred million ways to feel alive
Time flies trying to find a place to hide
(This is madness maybe in my head) Get a grip
Get a grip
Take a different number
Get a fix
Will I ever get break from this
Will ever get away from it
Make it stop
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is, this is fucking hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Cut the lights
Face yourself
We're not dreaming
This is hell
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Spencer WIlliam Chamberlain, Aaron Gillespie, Timothy McTague, Chris Dudley, James Smith, Grant Brandell
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Pz
I've been a fan of UO for years and years, and I am super stoked Aaron is back, believe me, this is any Underoath fans dream. I can't believe how electrifying they came back a couple years ago, and now this!?!??!
This song might as well be part of "Lost in the Sound of Separation", an incredibly under rated album. This song has the same subtle eeriness as that album, which I absolutely love.
Aaron, please stay for years to come....!
"to whom it may concern" has had such an impact on my life personally, and the message it brings. Continue to rock on, do what you do, (life kicks you a shit kicker, I get it) but you got your following, and Tim.... Please.... tell the band to play "when the sun sleeps" :P (I remember you laughed at me in Denver, because I KNEW you wanted to play it! but couldn't. ) (Dallas hope you are well)
underoathmusic
This is unlike anything we’ve ever done before. Listen and see Voyeurist in FULL before its release in January. http://momenthouse.com/underoath?ref=yt
Justin Cooley
Buying my copy right now boys. This album kicks ass! Glad to see you guys back. I wanna see you guys tour with Hopefall and Norma Jean.
Brian Nelson
Thanks i heard enough i buy it today thanks again. Just a UnderOath junkie i am
Anthony
Spencer is a killer singer but every time Aaron comes in with those cleans....all I want is more. His voice makes me feel 14 again. I hope we get more of him this time around
Brian Nelson
well the psalms of all time! new apostles. Nothing that will ever get time in church but we all read thats a bunch of hypocrisy so says the bible. Too bright to see too loud to hear? now thats a psalm, bionic
Brian Nelson
UnderOath is white noise!!! most wont listen and its sad! the two men combined with everything, the rest of the the artists, is what you call true white noise. White noise is not anything in particular except a band coming together thats what UnderOath is. iim an electronic technician i understand light and sound?
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Brian Nelson
the two must do it or its not UnderOath. Its a fine balance very fine thats UnderOath. We all heard about white light what about the white noise? both important me thinks
Alexandra Klein
@Kickin' Wing, Animal Doctor Late reply, but it's on their channel and the video is titled "A FEW GOOD BRÜS with Mark Vollelunga #011 feat. Urban South Brewery & Tim McTague of Underoath".
Kickin' Wing, Animal Doctor
@Alexandra Klein where’s this? I checked their channel on YouTube and I didn’t see anything about a podcast
Devan Sobo
As a fan for 17 years, I havent been this excited for UO since Lost in the Sound. Thank you guys for coming back.