I appreciated Winston's response to the question 'what would you say to fans that question your change in sound?' "We have a bunch of records that you apparently like; Thats really really great, those records aren't going anywhere, we're just making some other ones as well." Fucking well put there, budd \m/
they can still play music and have fun,but here we are talking about a record,not just "having fun". I don't hate them for this change, it's just that from one of my favourite bands, they will get in the crowd of the ok-ish and generic bands. I'm dissapointed
They nailed it here. Their old records are still there, want their old sound? Go listen to them. The best bands change over the years, if you can't handle an artist you love doing something new then you're as boring as the artist that holds the same note for a 20 year career. Fuck up cants.
i have 0% negativity on changing sound, but they sound very cheesy and it's shit no offence, dude! even Nickelback sounds heavier unique and better than this, they changed and they sound shit.., atleast if they sounded nice
Well heres my opinion on their new sound: To me this proves that they are true musicians, being creative and making music that they stand 100% behind. As Ben mentioned, metalcore is a really uncreative style musically and if they wanted they could write songs by just hitting the bottom string if the guitar....but they dont. If they put out music like that, thats when they will actually sound like all the other bands.
sounding generic isn't being creative. the only thing they stand behind 100% is money. metalcore can be very creative, beats nickleback everyday of the week.
I totally agree, I like the fact that they are so excited about trying new things with their music. Metalcore can absolutely NOT be creative. If i played 10 random bands from that scene I would probably think that they are all the same band. People always assume that when an artist or a band start to experiment with their sound that their after money, but don't people hear that making money in the music industry is very hard these days with streaming. Honestly, get your head out of your fucking ass.
Messugah is writing songs by hitting one string. Actually much of the prog/djent scene writes like that nowadays, you mean to tell me that the whole scene is unoriginal? Atlas was original AF, and they actually experimented with their sound by adding high pitched backing vocals and violins etc. That's how you grow as a musician, by making your music more complicated, not more mainstream/likeable to those who wouldn't listen to you otherwise.
I would love to see another album like atlas. The dark lyrics/feelings and amazing sound. I don’t care about the softer stuff, my favorite songs from the album are blue and grey and the river. Just an amazing album.
Actually a very good point Ben makes regarding Killing With a Smile and generic metalcore bands. Although Killing with a smile is still sick to this day. haha
It's not about changing or evolving that fans are complaining about. It's about the direction. Changing your sound to dad metal with the same bottom feeder style breakdown in every song is not an Evolution IMO. I know it's their choice and they're free to do whatever they want, I just try to phrase why so many fans are upset. And it's not haters, it's genuine old PWD fans that feel betrayed in some way. I am sure fans wouldn't be upset if they had changed in any other style like Hardcore or Death Metal or even Melodic Deathmetal f.e. It just confuses me why a band that was the pinnacle of actually interesting and complex Metalcore would change to such a boring sound. Of course this is subjective but I think that's how most fans think. And anyone saying that we just want them to copy Horizons is wrong, you can change without making a 180. Look at TAIM f.e. they evolved their Style from Deathcore to Deathmetal yet no one is complaining because it fits. On the other hand I believe the band that they love their new sound and don't just want to sell out; they seem like genuine guys and they should continue to do what they want. Still don't get how someone who wrote "Feed them to the pigs" or "breaking point" can enjoy the sound of "prey". I wish they would've continued the sound from Atlas, that was a nice change, they had some Killer blast beats in "Snake Oil and Holy Water" for example and a dark vibe that I really enjoyed. Complex topic.. I will listen to Reverence but kinda makes me sad to see the Band you loved so much change to a sound that you absolutely don't like ;(
I feel you... I listened to pwd since i'm 13 years old (i'm 20 now). They were the reason why i got into core-music and made me feel music like i never felt it before. I love these guys for all what their music did to me and i can kind of understand how they must feel about their music and their "progress" .... but i have to admit that this kind of change from the last two albums hurts me very much in a way.
lol I'd actually quite like remastered killing with a smile album. but I'm cool with them trying some new stuff. would like some more heavy songs though
Some how I have totally missed the 15 years these amazing guys have been making music. For 2 days straight I have rocked them out now and I absolutely love them! So thankful I found them.
2:43 it's not people from the internet but your fans, that keep loving your music over the years. You have been one of the best Metalcore Band on this planet with amazing Surfer/Globetrotter Theme, but now it's just a regular heavy music that sounds good while playing it live. Your previous songs till and including Atlas were technically so complex, even live you we're not able to play it without errors; IRE and the new songs from reverance are just hooks that are boring. If you think that making another Metalcore Release isn't that hard, then just go for it! You've gained millions of fans because of your UNIQUE Metalcore style. Give us another album like Horizons/Deep blue etc.! I really hope, that someday you will change your minds. :) See you pwd
Well, i was in high school when i started horizons. And now im in my late 20's and theyre sound pretty much aged perfectly in sync with my taste in music.
I understand their change in direction over the years and them wanting to branch out into new and different styles they've maybe not experienced before but of course it is disappointing for us, old fans. They need to do this in order to stay "relevant" though, sadly. They're completely correct when they say they can't be the same over and over, it would be boring for the band and old/new fans. I may not be the biggest fan of what's been released so far but I'm still supporting them regardless. Not going to bash on the band for their decision, I will still enjoy their stuff just perhaps not as much as previous albums. Parkway Drive will remain my favourite band always.
Ich mein, ich verstehe sie ja, aber irgendwie kann ich mit dem neuen Stil nichts anfangen und das ist einfach schade, aber dafür können sie nichts, ist eben mein Geschmack und trotzdem ist und bleibt sie eine der wichtigsten Bands für mich.
So what? Look at all these comments. Everyone writes in English and then comes a german boi and writes in german like everyone will understand it. WTF is wrong with you?
The problem is that people that like the music aren’t as likely to comment their opinion as people that hate it, that’s why it always looks like everyone hates it.
Their new album is fucking amazing!! I love their new sound. Ire the deluxe version was amazing as well! Some fans aren't really fans if they can't enjoy the new sound!
It’s heartbreakingly ironic that Horizons was actually the end, and they slowly began drowning in the Deep Blue. ...but I’ll always remember when they were just Killing With A Smile.
The album is fucking amazing and I love every track, they have grown immensely and its awesome, if you can't accept that then hit the road, you go write the same song over and over for your entire life and never grow as a human being
Don't listen to these assholes saying you sound lazy and generic! People are saying you sound like ffdp but compare any of these new releases of yours to drop and you will find there is no comparison! You guys are doing great with this new direction and this is coming from someone who likes for bands to keep it heavy but the new stuff is still heavy! Keep up the good work!
I don't have a problem with them writing these new albums, I have a problem with the fact that yesterday was the first time I saw them live and they didn't play anything of Horizons. I have always dreamed about singing the Idols & anchors intro and shouting "Carriooon" and apparently now it's gone, atleast in a 35 minute set
As a long time fan I have to say IRE grew to be my favourite album. I justvlove every song on it and barely listen to their old stuff anymore. I was hoping you would make at least one more album like IRE but Reverence is so different again, this time I have to say I'm having a hard time liking the style.
It's easy to label everyone who doesn't like what you're doing 'an internet hater', and while there will always be people like that, from what I've seen, a vast majority of people complaining are actual fans who are also trying to provide criticism as well. We've been to your shows, bought your merch, repped your records throughout the streets in their cars, spent hours upon hours non stop listening to stuff you created because it was tight as fuck. It was fresh, original, heavy, had a signature sound unique to you guys. For this, many considered you kings of the game. And now you produce this bland mix of basic rock and call everything but that 'generic' ? You wouldn't be where you are without your fans, and to dismiss them so nonchalantly with that "don't give a fuck" attitude is something I thought PWD was way above. That's probably the worst part. Look at Ben's comment on Vice Grip. This is where it all started with the direction change, and they had mixed reactions, however, once they played it live and it seemed good, now it's cool to just make an album full of Vice Grips cuz hey, it worked that one time? I'll take a shot in the dark and say people were willing to let stuff on IRE slide because they weren't 100% sure if you'd be going further with this direction, and there weren't many songs like that on IRE in the first place, but now that it's becoming more apparent that this is it, obviously there's going to be backlash. "Into The Dark" was, for me, a perfect example of how you could evolve your style but still keep the core that brought you so far, I sincerely hope I bite my tongue and Reverence turns out enjoyable, and Wishing Wells was a good sign. If you want to do whatever you want to, then so be it, but don't pretend like the diehard fans you guys have a lot of, are just ghosts on the internet.
Kinda contradictory aren't you? You claim that your old stuff has become stagnant and 100s of other bands have copied your old style. So you choose to write music of a style that is even more popular and generic? You guys now sound more bland, simplistic and boring than ever before. You were once the king's of a genre, now you've just become lost in a huge pool of common Alternate Metal/ Dad rock bands. Just stick to what you were good at man.
Yeah I love those songs! And I'm enjoying the new direction as well other than the Void. But they are doing ALOT of experimentation which excites and worries me. So when he said "rap" I'm afraid he actually means "rap" you know
I like to think of it as this: Metallica changed their sound from album to album, drastically. They reach new audiences every time. Everyone Ive heard from about the band prefers a different album. They are trying new things, making music because they love making music, and if you like it too then yay, all the better.
I always thinks its strange when bands say "we wrote what we wanted to write, and DGAF what people think". Cool cool cool, so will you GAF if everyone stopped buying your records and going to gigs, because your 'fans' dont like it? The same fans who spent money on going to gigs/merch/albums etc? The same fans who funded your overseas trips/houses/income? hey, its a business man. Make less popular songs for your 'customers/fans", make less money. But dont give fans attitude like "we dont give a F#ck if you dont like it"
If you were a fan you'd do exactly that, not engage with the record and shut up about it; not act as if you're the spokesperson for what every single fan of Parkway across the world thinks. That's the distinction between a fan and angry retards on the internet putting themselves on a pedestal talking as if their opinion is somehow more important.
....Did you read the comment? The part were it says "I", not "we". You realise a persons 'opinion' is unique?. Your comment is actually kind of pointless'
They're never going to stop having fans haha if they lose old fans they'll just gain new fans that like the direction they're going towards more then metalcore. Just because you're an older fan doesn't mean their going to listen to what you want. The fact that they're wrighting what they want to write makes them musicians because if they kept making the same album over and over they'd only be doing it because it's comforatble and they know it would sell. Taking risks and experimenting is what makes music interesting, Personally I'm not going to judge the album by the singles i'm going to wait till it comes out and see if there are songs I can enjoy. So far I loved Wishing Wells and Prey was interesting but I just couldn't get into the void, but that doesn't mean i think they should just write more songs like Wishing Wells because I feel like that would be boring to an extent.
My comment wasn't aimed at you directly, only the type people PWD are referring to in these interviews when they say things "we don't care if 'fans' dont like it" Fans in air quotes because as I said, most reasonable fans when a new record is dropped will simply not engage with the record if they don't like it, rather than sperg out on the internet claiming "Parkway is dead!!" because they chose to experiment with something different this time. It's fine to have an opinion, but there is no collective agreement among "fans" on whether or not a new album is bad or good, and I think Winston made a good point in this vid where he said something along the lines of "If a million people listen to a song there is no way to know what each individual person thinks" So yeah, as you said, talk with your money if you dislike it. If the collective agreement among parkway fans truly is "Reverence is shit" then the sales and engagement with the record should speak for itself.
Looking forward to.shadow boxing. If theres one song like.dedicated on the new album ill be happy. That.song has got to be top.3 for heavy songs from them.
"Than giving a compliment." Alright Parkway, got me there. Though it's different, this is initial bullshit whiney reactions. Change inspires a reaction, and typically it's negative. I was nervous about Ire at first, and once I heard the whole bitch, I was genuinely excited. I know from an interview before Ire, you guys talked about the challenge of writing something slower and that interview got me more into Ire. I hope to see another interview after Reverence so I can understand the album more so. I'm not excited yet, skeptical due to the mad change, but I am looking forward to it. I'll see you guys the day after the album. Hope the new live performances were just as wild as Ire was. It's been some fun years Parkway. Also, cumbuckets, THEY STILL PLAY THE OLD SHIT AND TYPICALLY BRING BACK OLDIES WHEN IT'S BEEN AWHILE. Let this album hype die down and you'll hear more of every other album. Don't like it enough, move on.
Tell me that there will be at least one heavy ass track that's not Wishing Wells. Also, I love IRE, but I'm not overly fond of the spoken word vocals. That's my only criticism, I actually enjoy all 3 songs that have been released.
Horizons and deep blue is The direction they should have stayed with Melody's and kick ass breakdowns not sing along everywhere it's gonna get old reallll fast
It's funny how they talk about not wanting to sound generic, but this change in sound is the most generic, bland and uninspired they've ever sounded. I'm not against bands changing their sound or experimenting, I encourage it, But this is a downgrade.
I'd really like to know how you'd consider this generic. Name another band that sounds similar to this. I'd say you can call their music more simplistic, but generic? I don't think that's accurate.
The fact that they defend it so hard on exaclty the points that they get critisism on and turn that around 180 degrees seems to me they're just trying to talk them out of the shit they get wich in my opinion they kinda deserve especially after prey. Of course you can evolve your music but going from an unique sound to something that people can sing along at a festival wich the most generic sound ever makes me hella disapointed in this band, i use to love pwd but this interview just sounds kinda ignorant. I'm sure as hell disapointed will skip their live show because of the new sound but I hope they get back on the right track and ditch that generic shit called 'prey'
You're damned if you evolve, and damned if you don't. They can't keep doing the same sound for their whole careers. Just for an example, Fear Factory. Started out as a fairly generic Death Metal band evolved into something unique. Same with Gojira.
I find it hilarious when people say stuff like new parkway drive and when metalcore bands change their sound in a somewhat similar way and they say it sounds generic like they didnt listen to a ton of metalcore that all sounds the same. Im guilty of listening to a lot of metal that is that way but I know it and admit it. People need to listen to new genres of songs openly otherwise they will never get into it. I wasnt into new of mice and men but now i am
I love their mindset,it's THEIR music, don't like it? That's fine, but at the end of the day people need to stop pretending like they own the band and let them do their own thing.
What a joke! This interview is kinda "kick in the ass" for all those supporters in early days. I'm admitting: I'm not a fan since these times, but i can understand why these people are hoping for just one single song that reminds on the old times. The explanation to the question why they're changing their sound is like: "We give a shit on you". Why they're not recording just one or two of these songs so everyone are satisied. All the discussions could have been prevented! I hope so for Reverence I hate bands who are guided by the the greed for money and more fame like Linkin Park, Bullet For My Valentine or Bring me the Horizon. Bands like August Burns Red and Heaven Shall Burn always stand to their fans who made them great as they were just little lights in the metal sector.
Are they willfully deluded about how many people just aren’t digging their new sound? People are afraid of change, sure, but do you think all these people would complain if the change was bad? Obv not.
I like when bands say they don't care what other people think.. sure buddy! if other people think it sucks, you no longer get money and no longer have fame..... your ego would be shattered completely if that were to happen.
Wishing Wells is awesome, The Void sounds like a FFDP rip off and Prey sounds like it belongs in a metal adaptation of Pirates of the Caribbean but they're all good songs... can't wait for this album \m/
I strongly believe you don't have to go stadium rock in order to change your sound. Look at Gojira, While She sleeps, Bleed from Within... they are evolving, adding new elements without forgetting what they were. I love PWD, I have merch, I went to concerts... yet I was highly disappointed with IRE and with these singles so far. I am sorry but I might step out.
new record should be called Irrelevance. The Void and Prey are trash. Love your new direction all you want, you wont be getting an album sale, merch sales, or ticket sales from me and a lot of other people. Suicide Silence made the same mistake, and they haven't recovered.
As far as i know, suicide silence never headlined the wacken open air, so reverence turned out to be a good record for them in terms of business decision. I have to admit, after a few spins it grew on me, big time.
"its the internet"..yea thats easy to say, but behind most of them "hate" accounts are real fans who are just very disappointed in the new soft and slow direction pwd is going. i love old parkway, but the new stuff feels like they became a different band, which i don't like. Mostly because the songs feel so bland with uninspired guitar work and basic drums :/ wishing wells grew on me tho so there's that
Breaking Benjamin did it for 18 years. Same sound, different tones, but you know its Breaking Benjamin. This is a complete 180 and even lesser years. I respect the change, but I don't like it and i'm sure no one gives a fuck.
Reason why i didnt look forward to ember. It sounded like all their previous albums and new tone sound just wasnt exciting. It was familiar and even predictable.
Cho Tube I thought Ember was decent. Dear Agony still is #1 for me though. I don’t find myself playing Ember on repeat over and over but it’s a decent album.
LostinOC well first learn the difference between your and you’re. Second, I’m saying I don’t think Parkway Drive gives a shit if I like their new sound or not. They’ve stated that they make music for themselves and not their fans. Which is fine but don’t be surprised when people stop buying their albums.
Ruuddeeyy what your ? That,s wut I said. Anyways they are clowns and are riding high on their egos. You are a clown to with ur grammar lessons lmao. Suck it.
It's funny how they say playing shit like killing with a smile is boring to them now and they release new music that is flat and boring to listen to compared to their old shit. lol
I don't know... this whole thing just sounds like some apology to me... they say they are confident about their new direction, but they don't talk and act like they are. They just repeat that mantra of "It's so rewarding that we write what we want now", but it sounds like they are just trying to convince themselves by saying that over and over. I guess they don't really know what it is that they want to write. I think they are pretty confused, and very lost. Just the way they look around when they are listening to eachother talk, like a couple going through a breakup... this band is having an identity crisis. And they definitely don't look happy, especially Jeff... :/
Sie sagen die Leuten fanden Vice Grip anfangs scheiße und haben gehated und jetzt ist das genauso. Aber Vice Grip war 10 mal härter Sound als den Rotz den sie jetzt produzieren. Sie erreichen nur mehr Leute weil das Mainstream Musik ist, was theoretisch jeder hören kann. Für die eingefleischten Metalcorefans und die Fans der ersten Stunden von PWD ist der neue Sound einfach nur schrecklich. Zumindest kann ich da für mich sprechen.
My favourite band. Fan of this band since don't close your eyes , seen then countless times but my god this new stuff is utterly wank. I get that bands evolve but this cheesy shit needs to stop.
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I appreciated Winston's response to the question 'what would you say to fans that question your change in sound?'
"We have a bunch of records that you apparently like; Thats really really great, those records aren't going anywhere, we're just making some other ones as well."
Fucking well put there, budd \m/
all these negative comments really blow my mind.... theyre having fun playing music does that mean nothing to anyone?
Pheonix Ts "It's the internet."
they can still play music and have fun,but here we are talking about a record,not just "having fun". I don't hate them for this change, it's just that from one of my favourite bands, they will get in the crowd of the ok-ish and generic bands. I'm dissapointed
Not if the music is genuinely awful.... And it is
These people don't know music is all fuck them go listen to their bieber
Jrock ur a backstreet boys guy aren't ya
"Ma name Jeff"
parkway doing their own thing, that's how it should be.
They nailed it here. Their old records are still there, want their old sound? Go listen to them. The best bands change over the years, if you can't handle an artist you love doing something new then you're as boring as the artist that holds the same note for a 20 year career. Fuck up cants.
i have 0% negativity on changing sound, but they sound very cheesy and it's shit no offence, dude! even Nickelback sounds heavier unique and better than this, they changed and they sound shit.., atleast if they sounded nice
Interesting take only it's legit awful. Like its not good at all
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Well heres my opinion on their new sound:
To me this proves that they are true musicians, being creative and making music that they stand 100% behind. As Ben mentioned, metalcore is a really uncreative style musically and if they wanted they could write songs by just hitting the bottom string if the guitar....but they dont. If they put out music like that, thats when they will actually sound like all the other bands.
sounding generic isn't being creative. the only thing they stand behind 100% is money. metalcore can be very creative, beats nickleback everyday of the week.
I totally agree, I like the fact that they are so excited about trying new things with their music. Metalcore can absolutely NOT be creative. If i played 10 random bands from that scene I would probably think that they are all the same band. People always assume that when an artist or a band start to experiment with their sound that their after money, but don't people hear that making money in the music industry is very hard these days with streaming. Honestly, get your head out of your fucking ass.
Listen to oceans ate Alaska, that shit is creative as fuck and metalcore
Yeah ok. Thanks for the recommendation!
Messugah is writing songs by hitting one string. Actually much of the prog/djent scene writes like that nowadays, you mean to tell me that the whole scene is unoriginal?
Atlas was original AF, and they actually experimented with their sound by adding high pitched backing vocals and violins etc. That's how you grow as a musician, by making your music more complicated, not more mainstream/likeable to those who wouldn't listen to you otherwise.
love their music now as I liked it's before, 15 years ago
or even more
Their age are getting old, but my respect to their music still young and alive
The hate just makes the love stronger. Keep it up boys.
Looking forward to 'Shadow Boxing' from the way Winston described it
I would love to see another album like atlas. The dark lyrics/feelings and amazing sound. I don’t care about the softer stuff, my favorite songs from the album are blue and grey and the river. Just an amazing album.
im with you brother
Ma name Jeff
Actually a very good point Ben makes regarding Killing With a Smile and generic metalcore bands. Although Killing with a smile is still sick to this day. haha
I hope there is some songs that sound like Wild Eyes/ Dark Days/ Sleight of Hand.
I wonder if they planned to wear the same shirts
and the same pants
It's not about changing or evolving that fans are complaining about. It's about the direction. Changing your sound to dad metal with the same bottom feeder style breakdown in every song is not an Evolution IMO.
I know it's their choice and they're free to do whatever they want, I just try to phrase why so many fans are upset. And it's not haters, it's genuine old PWD fans that feel betrayed in some way.
I am sure fans wouldn't be upset if they had changed in any other style like Hardcore or Death Metal or even Melodic Deathmetal f.e. It just confuses me why a band that was the pinnacle of actually interesting and complex Metalcore would change to such a boring sound. Of course this is subjective but I think that's how most fans think.
And anyone saying that we just want them to copy Horizons is wrong, you can change without making a 180. Look at TAIM f.e. they evolved their Style from Deathcore to Deathmetal yet no one is complaining because it fits.
On the other hand I believe the band that they love their new sound and don't just want to sell out; they seem like genuine guys and they should continue to do what they want. Still don't get how someone who wrote "Feed them to the pigs" or "breaking point" can enjoy the sound of "prey".
I wish they would've continued the sound from Atlas, that was a nice change, they had some Killer blast beats in "Snake Oil and Holy Water" for example and a dark vibe that I really enjoyed.
Complex topic.. I will listen to Reverence but kinda makes me sad to see the Band you loved so much change to a sound that you absolutely don't like ;(
Amen brother
Channaholic i agree 100 percent with that whole rant. Spot on
I feel you... I listened to pwd since i'm 13 years old (i'm 20 now). They were the reason why i got into core-music and made me feel music like i never felt it before. I love these guys for all what their music did to me and i can kind of understand how they must feel about their music and their "progress" .... but i have to admit that this kind of change from the last two albums hurts me very much in a way.
Hit the nail on the head, could evolve into almost any other sound and that would be dope
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I absolutely love your band . Its awesome heavy metal just got blown away
Void is one of the best songs I heard in years, there going to blow everyone away with this album
My boys getting old!!!!
lol I'd actually quite like remastered killing with a smile album. but I'm cool with them trying some new stuff. would like some more heavy songs though
Some how I have totally missed the 15 years these amazing guys have been making music. For 2 days straight I have rocked them out now and I absolutely love them! So thankful I found them.
Great interview! Actually asking good qustions!
All im saying is may 4 needs to be here now. 👏 good job guys love it.
2:43 it's not people from the internet but your fans, that keep loving your music over the years. You have been one of the best Metalcore Band on this planet with amazing Surfer/Globetrotter Theme, but now it's just a regular heavy music that sounds good while playing it live. Your previous songs till and including Atlas were technically so complex, even live you we're not able to play it without errors; IRE and the new songs from reverance are just hooks that are boring. If you think that making another Metalcore Release isn't that hard, then just go for it! You've gained millions of fans because of your UNIQUE Metalcore style. Give us another album like Horizons/Deep blue etc.! I really hope, that someday you will change your minds. :) See you pwd
atta2k Yeah. They change their mind cuz of you. Nice job mate.
Jakub so true 😂😂👍🏻
Well i just think they simply got tired of metalcore. Period. Imagine playing metalcore with the same songs every single day for so many years.
All their music is great love from Charlotte North Carolina USfnA
Is it only me or does it feel like they aged by 30 years since their first record was released?
winstons 35 so pretty much yes. you kinda have to be 5 to think dont close your eyes was innovative
I didn't say anything like that, did I?
Well, i was in high school when i started horizons. And now im in my late 20's and theyre sound pretty much aged perfectly in sync with my taste in music.
I love the old stuff, and I love the new stuff. Sorry if that offended anyone.
Y’all are amazing, keep doing what you do y’all, everybody got haters, and I’m not one
Seeing them on May 6, can’t wait to hear them live!
I understand their change in direction over the years and them wanting to branch out into new and different styles they've maybe not experienced before but of course it is disappointing for us, old fans. They need to do this in order to stay "relevant" though, sadly.
They're completely correct when they say they can't be the same over and over, it would be boring for the band and old/new fans.
I may not be the biggest fan of what's been released so far but I'm still supporting them regardless. Not going to bash on the band for their decision, I will still enjoy their stuff just perhaps not as much as previous albums.
Parkway Drive will remain my favourite band always.
I think they are fucking very talented...I love all the albums
Parkway drive for life love what your doing 🤘🤘
Honestly Wishing Wells is one of my favorite songs, I loved the song and I loved the visuals. Very interesting and unique but AMAZING!
I love the new album and think they did a great job. Again :D
Fuck, you guys can do no wrong. Keep up the forever changing sound guys. PWD for life!!!!
I'm 888 lmao I love it !! I became a fan of parkway drive to this album. I will be a fan forever!
Fuck what people think. you guys still rock and make great music !
Ich mein, ich verstehe sie ja, aber irgendwie kann ich mit dem neuen Stil nichts anfangen und das ist einfach schade, aber dafür können sie nichts, ist eben mein Geschmack und trotzdem ist und bleibt sie eine der wichtigsten Bands für mich.
Wot kunt?
Yes
Fake Death Winston's first words of this interview were in German...
So what? Look at all these comments. Everyone writes in English and then comes a german boi and writes in german like everyone will understand it. WTF is wrong with you?
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
The problem is that people that like the music aren’t as likely to comment their opinion as people that hate it, that’s why it always looks like everyone hates it.
im so hyped
Their new album is fucking amazing!! I love their new sound. Ire the deluxe version was amazing as well! Some fans aren't really fans if they can't enjoy the new sound!
Cool interview guys, personally i don't dig your new sound but i can see the point. Keep on!
I can’t wait!!!! So hyped
It’s heartbreakingly ironic that Horizons was actually the end, and they slowly began drowning in the Deep Blue.
...but I’ll always remember when they were just Killing With A Smile.
to me they are perfect
The album is fucking amazing and I love every track, they have grown immensely and its awesome, if you can't accept that then hit the road, you go write the same song over and over for your entire life and never grow as a human being
I actually enjoyed their new album, it's not like IRE but man these guys are freaking amazing!!
It's not that they changed, it's that the new songs suck.
Don't listen to these assholes saying you sound lazy and generic! People are saying you sound like ffdp but compare any of these new releases of yours to drop and you will find there is no comparison! You guys are doing great with this new direction and this is coming from someone who likes for bands to keep it heavy but the new stuff is still heavy! Keep up the good work!
Love the new direction
Twisted Messiah *mainstream
I don't have a problem with them writing these new albums, I have a problem with the fact that yesterday was the first time I saw them live and they didn't play anything of Horizons. I have always dreamed about singing the Idols & anchors intro and shouting "Carriooon" and apparently now it's gone, atleast in a 35 minute set
Seeing them in TWO FUCKIN DAYS WHERE MY ROCKVILLE PEOPLE AT
people are crazy... parkway drive is and will be the best
I'm the only one thinking about Ben Gordon looks as a Reggae singer?
As a long time fan I have to say IRE grew to be my favourite album. I justvlove every song on it and barely listen to their old stuff anymore. I was hoping you would make at least one more album like IRE but Reverence is so different again, this time I have to say I'm having a hard time liking the style.
SHADOW BOXING EPICCCCC
Says their new sound isn't influenced, but they sounds like 5 finger death punch, and the new drowning pool.
they may sound like someone else to you but they had no direct influences thats different
It's easy to label everyone who doesn't like what you're doing 'an internet hater', and while there will always be people like that, from what I've seen, a vast majority of people complaining are actual fans who are also trying to provide criticism as well.
We've been to your shows, bought your merch, repped your records throughout the streets in their cars, spent hours upon hours non stop listening to stuff you created because it was tight as fuck. It was fresh, original, heavy, had a signature sound unique to you guys. For this, many considered you kings of the game. And now you produce this bland mix of basic rock and call everything but that 'generic' ?
You wouldn't be where you are without your fans, and to dismiss them so nonchalantly with that "don't give a fuck" attitude is something I thought PWD was way above. That's probably the worst part. Look at Ben's comment on Vice Grip. This is where it all started with the direction change, and they had mixed reactions, however, once they played it live and it seemed good, now it's cool to just make an album full of Vice Grips cuz hey, it worked that one time?
I'll take a shot in the dark and say people were willing to let stuff on IRE slide because they weren't 100% sure if you'd be going further with this direction, and there weren't many songs like that on IRE in the first place, but now that it's becoming more apparent that this is it, obviously there's going to be backlash. "Into The Dark" was, for me, a perfect example of how you could evolve your style but still keep the core that brought you so far, I sincerely hope I bite my tongue and Reverence turns out enjoyable, and Wishing Wells was a good sign.
If you want to do whatever you want to, then so be it, but don't pretend like the diehard fans you guys have a lot of, are just ghosts on the internet.
Kinda contradictory aren't you? You claim that your old stuff has become stagnant and 100s of other bands have copied your old style. So you choose to write music of a style that is even more popular and generic? You guys now sound more bland, simplistic and boring than ever before. You were once the king's of a genre, now you've just become lost in a huge pool of common Alternate Metal/ Dad rock bands. Just stick to what you were good at man.
Love the song the void 🤘🇦🇺🤘
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PWD all the way. much love from austria, specially sankt poelten =)
hyped!
Did he say "rap" part in "shadow boxing"?
Thats nothing special to me, many songs of Ire include rap parts like Crushed or Writings on the Wall
And Dying to Believe, seriously fast section before the breakdown
Yeah I love those songs! And I'm enjoying the new direction as well other than the Void. But they are doing ALOT of experimentation which excites and worries me. So when he said "rap" I'm afraid he actually means "rap" you know
I agree Austin rap sucks
Rage against the machine,anyone? Or you'll just pretend that you never enjoyed listening to this band for the sake of being a "true metalhead". Lol
I like to think of it as this: Metallica changed their sound from album to album, drastically. They reach new audiences every time. Everyone Ive heard from about the band prefers a different album. They are trying new things, making music because they love making music, and if you like it too then yay, all the better.
I always thinks its strange when bands say "we wrote what we wanted to write, and DGAF what people think". Cool cool cool, so will you GAF if everyone stopped buying your records and going to gigs, because your 'fans' dont like it? The same fans who spent money on going to gigs/merch/albums etc? The same fans who funded your overseas trips/houses/income?
hey, its a business man. Make less popular songs for your 'customers/fans", make less money. But dont give fans attitude like "we dont give a F#ck if you dont like it"
Cameron Bertoncello if you dont like it you are not a fan,
If you were a fan you'd do exactly that, not engage with the record and shut up about it; not act as if you're the spokesperson for what every single fan of Parkway across the world thinks. That's the distinction between a fan and angry retards on the internet putting themselves on a pedestal talking as if their opinion is somehow more important.
....Did you read the comment? The part were it says "I", not "we". You realise a persons 'opinion' is unique?. Your comment is actually kind of pointless'
They're never going to stop having fans haha if they lose old fans they'll just gain new fans that like the direction they're going towards more then metalcore. Just because you're an older fan doesn't mean their going to listen to what you want. The fact that they're wrighting what they want to write makes them musicians because if they kept making the same album over and over they'd only be doing it because it's comforatble and they know it would sell. Taking risks and experimenting is what makes music interesting, Personally I'm not going to judge the album by the singles i'm going to wait till it comes out and see if there are songs I can enjoy. So far I loved Wishing Wells and Prey was interesting but I just couldn't get into the void, but that doesn't mean i think they should just write more songs like Wishing Wells because I feel like that would be boring to an extent.
My comment wasn't aimed at you directly, only the type people PWD are referring to in these interviews when they say things "we don't care if 'fans' dont like it"
Fans in air quotes because as I said, most reasonable fans when a new record is dropped will simply not engage with the record if they don't like it, rather than sperg out on the internet claiming "Parkway is dead!!" because they chose to experiment with something different this time. It's fine to have an opinion, but there is no collective agreement among "fans" on whether or not a new album is bad or good, and I think Winston made a good point in this vid where he said something along the lines of "If a million people listen to a song there is no way to know what each individual person thinks"
So yeah, as you said, talk with your money if you dislike it. If the collective agreement among parkway fans truly is "Reverence is shit" then the sales and engagement with the record should speak for itself.
Looking forward to.shadow boxing. If theres one song like.dedicated on the new album ill be happy. That.song has got to be top.3 for heavy songs from them.
legend for saying manamajeff
They shouldn't waste time worrying about douches. They're parkway and they're kickass
"Than giving a compliment."
Alright Parkway, got me there. Though it's different, this is initial bullshit whiney reactions. Change inspires a reaction, and typically it's negative. I was nervous about Ire at first, and once I heard the whole bitch, I was genuinely excited. I know from an interview before Ire, you guys talked about the challenge of writing something slower and that interview got me more into Ire.
I hope to see another interview after Reverence so I can understand the album more so. I'm not excited yet, skeptical due to the mad change, but I am looking forward to it.
I'll see you guys the day after the album. Hope the new live performances were just as wild as Ire was. It's been some fun years Parkway.
Also, cumbuckets, THEY STILL PLAY THE OLD SHIT AND TYPICALLY BRING BACK OLDIES WHEN IT'S BEEN AWHILE. Let this album hype die down and you'll hear more of every other album.
Don't like it enough, move on.
Tell me that there will be at least one heavy ass track that's not Wishing Wells. Also, I love IRE, but I'm not overly fond of the spoken word vocals. That's my only criticism, I actually enjoy all 3 songs that have been released.
Horizons and deep blue is The direction they should have stayed with Melody's and kick ass breakdowns not sing along everywhere it's gonna get old reallll fast
you didnt watch the video did you
It's funny how they talk about not wanting to sound generic, but this change in sound is the most generic, bland and uninspired they've ever sounded. I'm not against bands changing their sound or experimenting, I encourage it, But this is a downgrade.
I'd really like to know how you'd consider this generic. Name another band that sounds similar to this.
I'd say you can call their music more simplistic, but generic? I don't think that's accurate.
sorry but thats your opinion...
Play metalcore for 15 years and see if you can write albums that don't sound the same without changing your style
Right!? When Ben said that about their past I felt so sad
Edu Nogués how about all that remains new album madness
The fact that they defend it so hard on exaclty the points that they get critisism on and turn that around 180 degrees seems to me they're just trying to talk them out of the shit they get wich in my opinion they kinda deserve especially after prey. Of course you can evolve your music but going from an unique sound to something that people can sing along at a festival wich the most generic sound ever makes me hella disapointed in this band, i use to love pwd but this interview just sounds kinda ignorant. I'm sure as hell disapointed will skip their live show because of the new sound but I hope they get back on the right track and ditch that generic shit called 'prey'
4:10 Well spoken Ben!
You're damned if you evolve, and damned if you don't. They can't keep doing the same sound for their whole careers. Just for an example, Fear Factory. Started out as a fairly generic Death Metal band evolved into something unique. Same with Gojira.
The avoid is still better than that awful Suicide Silence record
I find it hilarious when people say stuff like new parkway drive and when metalcore bands change their sound in a somewhat similar way and they say it sounds generic like they didnt listen to a ton of metalcore that all sounds the same. Im guilty of listening to a lot of metal that is that way but I know it and admit it. People need to listen to new genres of songs openly otherwise they will never get into it. I wasnt into new of mice and men but now i am
I love their mindset,it's THEIR music, don't like it? That's fine, but at the end of the day people need to stop pretending like they own the band and let them do their own thing.
wow people are actually so angry they aren’t making carbon copies of their previous albums
What a joke! This interview is kinda "kick in the ass" for all those supporters in early days. I'm admitting: I'm not a fan since these times, but i can understand why these people are hoping for just one single song that reminds on the old times. The explanation to the question why they're changing their sound is like: "We give a shit on you".
Why they're not recording just one or two of these songs so everyone are satisied. All the discussions could have been prevented! I hope so for Reverence
I hate bands who are guided by the the greed for money and more fame like Linkin Park, Bullet For My Valentine or Bring me the Horizon. Bands like August Burns Red and Heaven Shall Burn always stand to their fans who made them great as they were just little lights in the metal sector.
Are they willfully deluded about how many people just aren’t digging their new sound? People are afraid of change, sure, but do you think all these people would complain if the change was bad? Obv not.
I like when bands say they don't care what other people think.. sure buddy! if other people think it sucks, you no longer get money and no longer have fame..... your ego would be shattered completely if that were to happen.
Wishing Wells is awesome, The Void sounds like a FFDP rip off and Prey sounds like it belongs in a metal adaptation of Pirates of the Caribbean but they're all good songs... can't wait for this album \m/
Pi aged like a bag of milk
I strongly believe you don't have to go stadium rock in order to change your sound. Look at Gojira, While She sleeps, Bleed from Within... they are evolving, adding new elements without forgetting what they were. I love PWD, I have merch, I went to concerts... yet I was highly disappointed with IRE and with these singles so far. I am sorry but I might step out.
Me likey
new record should be called Irrelevance. The Void and Prey are trash. Love your new direction all you want, you wont be getting an album sale, merch sales, or ticket sales from me and a lot of other people.
Suicide Silence made the same mistake, and they haven't recovered.
As far as i know, suicide silence never headlined the wacken open air, so reverence turned out to be a good record for them in terms of business decision.
I have to admit, after a few spins it grew on me, big time.
"its the internet"..yea thats easy to say, but behind most of them "hate" accounts are real fans who are just very disappointed in the new soft and slow direction pwd is going. i love old parkway, but the new stuff feels like they became a different band, which i don't like. Mostly because the songs feel so bland with uninspired guitar work and basic drums :/
wishing wells grew on me tho so there's that
Breaking Benjamin did it for 18 years. Same sound, different tones, but you know its Breaking Benjamin. This is a complete 180 and even lesser years. I respect the change, but I don't like it and i'm sure no one gives a fuck.
Reason why i didnt look forward to ember. It sounded like all their previous albums and new tone sound just wasnt exciting. It was familiar and even predictable.
Cho Tube I thought Ember was decent. Dear Agony still is #1 for me though. I don’t find myself playing Ember on repeat over and over but it’s a decent album.
your wrong people do care If you do not like a change a band makes. people care a lot, they are crying in every comment section about exactly that.
LostinOC well first learn the difference between your and you’re. Second, I’m saying I don’t think Parkway Drive gives a shit if I like their new sound or not. They’ve stated that they make music for themselves and not their fans. Which is fine but don’t be surprised when people stop buying their albums.
Ruuddeeyy what your ? That,s wut I said. Anyways they are clowns and are riding high on their egos. You are a clown to with ur grammar lessons lmao. Suck it.
Нихера не понял , но они классные)
Getting away from “generic” metalcore sound to make “generic” singalongs lmao
It's funny how they say playing shit like killing with a smile is boring to them now and they release new music that is flat and boring to listen to compared to their old shit. lol
Jeff is so bored HAHAHAHA
I don't know... this whole thing just sounds like some apology to me... they say they are confident about their new direction, but they don't talk and act like they are. They just repeat that mantra of "It's so rewarding that we write what we want now", but it sounds like they are just trying to convince themselves by saying that over and over. I guess they don't really know what it is that they want to write. I think they are pretty confused, and very lost. Just the way they look around when they are listening to eachother talk, like a couple going through a breakup... this band is having an identity crisis. And they definitely don't look happy, especially Jeff... :/
Wow you have a wild imagination kid
its not the internet, the void just fucking sucks
Pwd doesn't give a fuck! Lol
You are not imitating Anyone, but following how everyone is making/recording music smh
Sie sagen die Leuten fanden Vice Grip anfangs scheiße und haben gehated und jetzt ist das genauso. Aber Vice Grip war 10 mal härter Sound als den Rotz den sie jetzt produzieren. Sie erreichen nur mehr Leute weil das Mainstream Musik ist, was theoretisch jeder hören kann. Für die eingefleischten Metalcorefans und die Fans der ersten Stunden von PWD ist der neue Sound einfach nur schrecklich. Zumindest kann ich da für mich sprechen.
My favourite band. Fan of this band since don't close your eyes , seen then countless times but my god this new stuff is utterly wank. I get that bands evolve but this cheesy shit needs to stop.