Current members:
Adrain Estrella - Rhythm Guitar, co Lead vocals (2021–present)
Ali Tabatabaee - co Lead Vocals (1996–present)
Dan Palmer - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (2013–present)
Ben Osmundson - Bass, Backing Vocals (1996–present)
Ed Udhus - Drums (1996–present)
Zebrahead spent summer 2006 on the Warped Tour while their new album Broadcast to the World was released in Europe on July 3 through the German based record company SPV. The album which had come out in February of the same year in Japan, went gold in just over a month's time.
Due to Zebrahead's growing popularity in Japan, Matty Lewis and Zebrahead bandmate Ali Tabatabaee were asked by SEGA to record vocals for a new theme song, entitled "His World", which appears in the game Sonic The Hedgehog for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The entire band later recorded an alternate version of the song for the vocal soundtrack.
The rest of 2006 was spent touring Europe and the US as part of the Broadcast To The World Tour.
In March 2007, the band took two months off to begin writing new material for their, currently as of yet, untitled new studio album. The band later returned to Europe in May on a co-healine tour with MxPx and a headline UK tour. From June - July of the same year, Zebrahead toured America, supporting Unwritten Law with the band Bullets and Octane. On completion of the tour, Zebrahead spent more time writing material for their new album which had a planned release date of February, 2008.
Recently, after several of the active users at MFZB.com made it apparent they were in need of update from the band during this 'quiet' period, Zebrahead responded by posting a video update to YouTube which was promised as "the first of many". The video talks about the writing/recording process and has an update on Zebrahead's official fanclub.
October 2007 saw the return of Zebrahead to the UK as part of the annual Get Happy Tour where they shared the stage with Army of Freshmen, The Bloodhound Gang and Bowling For Soup. Zebrahead will be returning to Download 2008 (UK) after their first appearance in 2006. For the rest of 2007 the band continued to write songs for the new album. Demos were recorded and received input from Jason Freese of Green Day fame.
In March 2008 Zebrahead entered the studio and recorded 18 songs for their new album. The first two songs, including "Art Of Breaking Up" were recorded with Howard Benson, while the remaining 16 were recorded with Cameron Webb. Zebrahead released clips giving an insight into the making of the album the same month.
June saw Zebrahead return to the UK and Europe to headline a tour and play certain festival dates including Download, Leeds Slam Dunk Festival and Greenfield Festival. Several new songs from the upcoming album are likely to make their debut appearance in live form.
On May 17th 2008, it was revealed via the band's MySpace tagline that the upcoming album would be entitled "Phoenix". A day later, Zebrahead's fan blog, Postcards From Hell, revealed that the first single from the album would be entitled "Mental Health" and its music video was be directed by Elliot Dillman of Pandaworks.
In August 2010, Zebrahead has confirmed through video updates on their website that they have begun writing a new studio album. In the video, Ali Tabatabaee said that the band intends on entering the studio to record before the end of the year, and it has been mentioned through Twitter that the projected release date is early 2011.
Official Zebrahead Site: www.zebrahead.com
So What
Zebrahead Lyrics
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Eyes making figure eights
A hung over golden state
Rebel radio, through the stereo
Punk rock scenario telling me to let it go
'Cause when it feels like
Everyone's against me
Cops wanna frisk me and no
I stay up high so I'm floating like a ghost
And I make another toast to
The coast with the most
So what if there's a change in the weather
So what if it doesn't get better
So what if the loving ain't free
Cause I'm happy right here
In the California breeze
So what if there's a change in the weather
So what if it doesn't get better
So what if the loving ain't free
Cause I'm happy right here
In the California breeze
Skate around on the town with the summer set
Bummin' on a cigarette, hum like a turbo jet
On a plateau, I forgot to pass go
Kickin' it downtown ended up in the gallows
But when it feels like
Tomorrow's looking risky
The pressure's gonna twist me
And cynics come to diss me
I stay up high so I'm floating like a ghost
And I make another toast to
The coast with the most
Waking up, another day to elevate
Eyes making figure eights
A hung over golden state
I stay up high so I'm floating like a ghost
And I make another toast to
The coast with the most
The song "So What" by the American punk rock band Zebrahead discusses the daily struggles and conflicts a person faces in their life, but despite all the negativity, the person is content and happy in their current situation. The song signifies the importance of embracing and loving oneself despite what others may think or say about them. The lyrics talk about waking up every day and trying to elevate oneself, regardless of how tough the day might be. The "hung over golden state" is a reference to California, where the band originated from. The term "Rebel radio" refers to a radio station that promotes punk rock music and encourages people to forget their worries and enjoy life. The line "cops wanna frisk me and no one wants to kiss me" can be interpreted as the singer feeling lonely and abandoned.
The chorus of the song reinforces the message of self-acceptance and contentment. The line "So what if there's a change in the weather, so what if it doesn't get better, so what if the loving ain't free" signifies that nothing, including external factors, can affect the person's happiness if they choose to be content in their current situation. The song emphasizes the importance of enjoying life's simple pleasures and being happy with what one has. The line "happy right here in the California breeze" emphasizes the natural beauty of California and shows that the singer is content with their surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up, another day to elevate
Starting another day with a positive mindset, looking to improve.
Eyes making figure eights
Feeling energetic and alert, looking around at the world with excitement.
A hung over golden state
Feeling the after-effects of a party, but still feeling good in the sunny state of California.
Rebel radio, through the stereo
Listening to rebellious music and feeling energized by it.
Punk rock scenario telling me to let it go
The music is encouraging the listener to let go of their worries and just enjoy life.
'Cause when it feels like
Everyone's against me
Cops wanna frisk me and no
One wants to kiss me
Feeling overwhelmed by negative experiences and emotions.
I stay up high so I'm floating like a ghost
And I make another toast to
The coast with the most
Using drugs or alcohol to escape from reality and feel euphoric, while still appreciating the beauty of California.
So what if there's a change in the weather
So what if it doesn't get better
So what if the loving ain't free
Cause I'm happy right here
In the California breeze
Accepting that life may have challenges, but still feeling content and happy in the present moment and setting of California.
Skate around on the town with the summer set
Bummin' on a cigarette, hum like a turbo jet
Enjoying a summer day and the adrenaline rush of skating and smoking.
On a plateau, I forgot to pass go
Kickin' it downtown ended up in the gallows
Feeling stuck in life and not making progress, leading to negative consequences.
But when it feels like
Tomorrow's looking risky
The pressure's gonna twist me
And cynics come to diss me
Feeling anxious and stressed about the future and worried about negative criticism from others.
I stay up high so I'm floating like a ghost
And I make another toast to
The coast with the most
Continuing to use drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, while still appreciating the beauty of California.
Waking up, another day to elevate
Eyes making figure eights
A hungover golden state
I stay up high so I'm floating like a ghost
And I make another toast to
The coast with the most
Repeating the same routine and using drugs or alcohol to escape reality, but still finding joy in the setting of California.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Kadino Official
it's just unbelievable how a band can be this underrated
PandaTheGreen
Just as unbelievable as Dan's moustache
Scarlet Kurono
Tell me about it I love bands and adore bands not that I don't like singers it, s just that a bands song is always fresh on the ears ..
Rafael
they deserved a green day/offspring/ blink182 status
Big_Cheese
Rafael, The offspring are underrated too.
UPBenny223
@Rafael In Japan Zebrahead has a GreenDay/Offspring/Blink182 status. They fill stadiums in Japan.
Rui Cloc
Zebrahead is such a great band. First heard years ago because of Sonic the Hedgehog lol now it's one of my favorite bands. I still can't believe they are this underrated.
AVJR
I can't believe it has been 9 years since I started listening to Zebrahead. All because of Sonic The Hedgehog. Keep it up guys! 😎👍✌️
Cine Novay
me too
SanZ
+AVJR SAME AND IM SO GLAD I DID.