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Death of the Rockstar

by DEAD BY WEDNESDAY

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Death of the Rockstar   Fuck the industry, fuck labels and radio The second you get original, they never wanna play you They'll betray you, fake backing you then hate you Amazing what they say when the smoke and mirrors engage you Like an angel, come from heaven here to save you You swear you've got you're problems solved 'till the bill comes in for payment You're enslave then, they own every single angle You're bound and gagged, you can't run back, the underground won't help you It's the death of the rockstar All over again And assured as I write this I don't give a shit Fuck the t.v. and movies And all that they've shown me 'Cause this sure ain't it All the lives that they've sold Skinny jean 12 year olds I'm just so sick of it Waltz your pace please the crowd Waltz your pace face the crowd Traded everything for nothing, sold my childhood for pennies Gunning for this great reward but never getting any And there's plenty, artists to pick from 'cause there's many Deserving of your precious love, and the spending of your money It's the death of the rockstar All over again And assured as I write this I don't give a shit Fuck the t.v. and movies And all that they've shown me 'Cause this sure ain't it It's the death of the rockstar Over, no more, this is all that you get Waltz your pace please the crowd Waltz your pace face the crowd Some things some fans don't care for Some things some bands don't care for Some thing some fans won't care for Some thing some bands won't care for It's the death of the rockstar All over again And assured as I write this I don't give a shit Fuck the t.v. and movies And all that they've shown me 'Cause this sure ain't it All the lies that they've told There's no strippers, no blow So fuck it, I quit
2.
Left for Dead   I wish the stars would shine Everybody hates me Don't remind me That all I am is shit Broken pieces of my past The life I was supposed to lead Stop, ever thinking that this worthless slop Would amount to be anything but The broken man you see before you No. I've rejected all remnants of hope Absolutely unwilling to cope The unpredictable life I've chosen Take all I am, all I have Why aren't you listening, hearing me? Through all we've made, all we've bled How could you ever leave me for dead? It ain't so simple now I'm so fucking angry Even if you want me gone I'm still here Like pane glass for walls Completely exposed Stark raving naked in front of you all The look in your eye has always mirrored mine Could you imagine not seeing again? These are the things that I hold true And I'm giving them all to you Take all I am, all I have Why aren't you listening, hearing me? Through all we've made, all we've bled How could you ever leave me for dead? How could I ever leave you for dead?
3.
When in Rome 03:56
When in Rome A hidden rose grows deep in the vines 'Neath the bloody thorns, there entwined Petals heart shaped in size, tried my best to disguise Though no green thumb am I And while I write this our dreams are fading Are your feelings dissipating? I'm still ready and waiting for the glorious mending of the story book ending How did you get inside my head? I guess your aiming was true but it's Dead to love me After all the things I couldn't do There is no falling from grace No gravity in this place it's Dead to love me But when in Rome we'll do as the Romans do Watch the leaves as their colours recede Natures beauty can be ugly to me The glare stains my eyes Close the blinds as if my past disappears as the leaves die Shouldn't have left in the first place Not even a photo to capture your grace As I drove you to fly I just prayed to the sky that the car would just die How did you get inside my head? I guess your aiming was true but it's Dead to love me After all the things I couldn't do But when we're far away We can be as different as we wanna be It's dead to love me But when in Rome we'll do as the Romans do What does my conscience now prove? 'Cause I'm still thinking of you I'll drink the pain away Just drink the pain away Don't need suggestions from you I'm not a charity case I'll just drink my pain away Just drink my pain away Here's your keys to the fire And now that you're inside my head I hope you're listening closely it's Dead to love me After all the things I couldn't do What do you want me to say? That I think about you everyday? It's dead to love me But when in Rome we'll do as the Romans do
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Shipwrecked 04:04
Shipwrecked Treasure these moments we've shared through the years Tidal waves to the mast head Heads up boys, we can't stop, fuck that All this weather we've been through together Jump ship, fine, but I can't stop, fuck that All remains to be seen from the cargo we've been towing We're all that's left from this possible wreck Though the brig is overflowing Shipwrecked, shipwreck Bodies suspended in restless positions Toe the line boys, we can't stop, fuck that Counting on us to deliver the goods now Capsizing, but we can't stop, fuck that All the waters were clear 'til a freak storm brought us here But the cold winds of death From the watery depths Motivation the persevere Shipwrecked, shipwreck Treasure these moments we've shared through the years
5.
Slores 03:07

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DEAD BY WEDNESDAY's fourth release in 2014 is a short but sweet five song powerhouse EP entitled "Death of the Rockstar" that leaves you wanting more. It's in one sense, the death of one long chapter of the band's history due to the loss of long-time guitarist Ross Ragusa (who is still playing on this CD), but is also the rebirth of a hardworking, independent metal band that has morphed into a "real" unstoppable international act. A band that can be put up on the same stages with any of the top metal contenders "of the now." Throughout the years they have toured relentlessly, and in doing so have found their own sound and style, creating a fierce loyal fan base along the way. Now, with all the right members in place, they have all the pistons of this metal turbo engine running full throttle, and are without a doubt a serious force to be reckoned with. The Death of the Rockstar is also a metaphor for the dying music industry of today. This is not in regards to the art or creation of music by our fellow musicians, (even though we do feel it’s slightly over saturated), but rather the negative impact that the corporate politics involved has had on the current scene.

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released November 11, 2014

Executive Producer: Nick Bellmore
Produced: Christian F. Lawrence
Co-Produced: Dead By Wednesday
All Songs Written by Dead By Wednesday
Recorded at Dexters Lab Studios, Milford, CT.
(c) 2014 Mindsnap Music (ASCAP)
Label: Ear One Productions / A&R - Mike Z Livingston

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DEAD BY WEDNESDAY New Haven, Connecticut

"Dead By Wednesday is a band that holds the future of hardcore metal in the palm of their hands." - Paul Gargano (Metal Edge Magazine)

D.B.W. (DEAD BY WEDNESDAY) is an American 4 Piece heavy metal group from New Haven, CT. Established in 2006 by drummer Opus, (ex-Gargantua Soul) & current touring drummer for David Ellefson of Megadeth & Altitudes & Attitude (feat. Frank Bello of Anthrax).
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