Vendetta Red independently released their first record, Blackout Analysis, in 2000, and followed that with White Knuckled Substance in 2001, through Loveless Records. Vendetta Red signed to Epic Records and released their major label debut, Between the Never and the Now, in 2003. Sisters of the Red Death, released in late 2005 before the band's 2006 breakup, charted at #21 on the Top Heatseeker's Chart
After their split, former Vendetta Red members Zach, Leif, and Jeff started the band Sirens Sister.
Vendetta Red reunited in March 2011, playing the entirety of Sisters of the Red Death at El Corazon in Seatle, Washington. Afterwards they started creating new record and played the 2011 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. In 2012 they released single Close To Me.
In 2013 they released two EPs: Scripture and Light Year Anniversary.
In 2018 they suddenly released an LP Quinceañera.
Current Members
Zach Davidson - Vocals (Sirens Sister)
Leif Anderson - Guitar (Sirens Sister)
Jonah Bergman - Bass (Schoolyard Heroes)
Burke Thomas - Drums (Megasapien)
Studio Albums
- Blackout Analysis (2000)
- White Knuckled Substance (2001)
- Between the Never and the Now (2003)
- Sisters of the Red Death (2005)
- Quinceañera (2018)
EPs
- 6 Kisses, A Blatant Reminder of Why We Are Alive (1999)
- Cut Your Noose EP (2002)
- Shatterday EP (2003)
- Scripture (2013)
- Light Year Anniversary (2013)
Shatterday
Vendetta Red Lyrics
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and I'll begin the countdown by calling off the circus
somewhere in these cryptic scriptures
I'll find myself drifting in a sky full of scars they cut into you
Blisters rose colored you
mayday we're going down
These mescaline memories are morose
Your kerosene company is comatose
And when you bit the bullet I held the smoking gun
Somewhere in these violent volumes
I'll find myself drifting in a sky full of scars
And I would sick up half of my cold eye
to set you on your head
If I were you then I would memorize
this loose lipped lullaby instead of waiting
carving out your own.
The lyrics of Vendetta Red's song "Shatterday" are filled with cryptic, yet powerful imagery that speaks to themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the fleeting nature of life. The opening line "Our days are numbered 666" immediately sets a foreboding tone, invoking ideas of devilish mysticism and dark foreshadowing. The singer then goes on to call off the circus, suggesting that the superficial and distracting elements of life need to be set aside in order to confront one's own mortality.
The lines "Somewhere in these cryptic scriptures, I'll find myself drifting in a sky full of scars they cut into you" suggest a search for meaning and understanding in the face of pain and suffering. The use of "scars" as a metaphor for the wounds inflicted upon one's soul by life's hardships is particularly poignant. The refrain of "mayday we're going down" reinforces the idea that there is a sense of impending doom that the singer is grappling with.
As the song progresses, the countdown continues with the lines "Our days are numbered 321, and when you bit the bullet I held the smoking gun". This twist in the narrative adds a layer of complexity to the singer's internal struggle, implying that they may have played a role in someone's demise. The singer returns to the theme of searching for answers in "violent volumes" and the "sky full of scars", and then muses that they would "sick up half of my cold eye to set you on your head". This line is particularly jarring, suggesting a violent impulse that may have contributed to the singer's guilt.
The song ends with a warning to the listener to "memorize this loose-lipped lullaby instead of waiting, carving out your own" - perhaps suggesting that the only way to cope with the inevitability of death is to confront it head-on, rather than being caught off guard.
Line by Line Meaning
Our days are numbered 666
We have a limited time to live, and the number 666 is often associated with evil or the end of the world.
and I'll begin the countdown by calling off the circus
I will start counting down towards the end by stopping the distractions and illusions of everyday life.
somewhere in these cryptic scriptures
In some mysterious or hard to understand texts or messages.
I'll find myself drifting in a sky full of scars they cut into you
I will be lost in a sky that has been marked and scarred by the pain and struggles of others.
Blisters rose colored you
Your pain has changed you and given you a new perspective or outlook that is tinged with sadness or despair.
mayday we're going down
We are in a state of emergency, and things are falling apart or getting worse.
These mescaline memories are morose
These memories of intense experiences, possibly involving drugs, are dark and melancholic.
Your kerosene company is comatose
Your source of energy, passion, or inspiration is inactive or unresponsive.
Our days are numbered 321
We are getting closer to the end, and the countdown continues.
And when you bit the bullet I held the smoking gun
When you accepted your fate, I was the one responsible for the outcome.
Somewhere in these violent volumes
In some brutal or forceful texts or records.
I'll find myself drifting in a sky full of scars
I will feel lost and adrift in a world that has been marked by hurt and pain.
And I would sick up half of my cold eye
I would be willing to sacrifice part of myself, even if it causes me discomfort or pain.
to set you on your head
To make you realize the truth or wake you up from your illusions or delusions.
If I were you then I would memorize
If I were in your position, I would remember and learn from this message or song.
this loose lipped lullaby instead of waiting
This song, which is both soothing and unsettling, can offer a way to cope with the upcoming end of days, rather than passively waiting for it to arrive.
carving out your own.
Creating your own path or destiny instead of being a passive follower or victim of circumstances.
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Mr. Mashup
Winning the stanley cup in NHL 2004 dynasty mode... the memories
champiov
Omg yes
RAEL ROW
Been looking for this song for a long time. I was 10 years old watching MTV rock good times.
Rene Sanchez
Bro , all to remember was the word’s vendetta red
Anonymous Anonymous
I agree wholeheartedly with both of you... I spent too long searching for this song haha
Blake G
Yeah, same here. For some reason I was searching for the keywords crimson and thursday, but was not getting anything. It was a miracle I remembered the song name was shatterday.
crxpunkb16
no way i seen these guys live like 7 years ago open for finch and i can still remember this song which was given away on a demo haha good song!!
Eric Willard
I also heard this on a demo DVD. I think it was KungFu Records. I bought a lot of skating, surfing and Alt Rock dvd's back then.
Sandz
I know your comment is 10 years old, but I had a similar experience with Papa Roach a long time ago. I was in a bar in Salt Lake and the band was there handing out demo tapes (Yes, I said tapes…) with 1 song per side - one of them being Last Resort. I was like, “Yeah, thanks man. I’ll definitely listen to it later…” and just blew him off. Lol. Still have that thing somewhere…
kitkat200020
Perfect song to listen to just after winning the Stanley Cup