Dead Memories

Slipknot

About Dead Memories

"Dead Memories" is a song from American heavy metal band Slipknot's fourth album, All Hope Is Gone. It was released on December 1, 2008."I had gone through a pretty brutal divorce at that point," explained Corey Taylor. "This [song] was me letting go of a lot of regret and cynical feelings. It was very cathartic… I got a lot out on that album. Released as the third single from All Hope Is Gone, its video was directed by P. R. Brown and Shawn Crahan. The video premiered on MTV2 on October 25, 2008. The song is featured in Rock Band 4's "More Metal Pack 01" downloadable content. 


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Sitting in the dark, I can't forget
Even now, I realize the time I'll never get
Another story of the bitter pills of fate
I can't go back again
I can't go back again

But you asked me to love you and I did
Traded my emotions for a contract to commit
And when I got away, I only got so far
The other me is dead
I hear his voice inside my head

We were never alive
And we won't be born again
But I'll never survive
With dead memories in my heart
Dead memories in my heart
Dead memories in my heart

You told me to love you, and I did
Tied my soul into a knot
And got me to submit
So when I got away,
I only kept my scars
The other me is gone
Now I don't know where I belong

We were never alive,
And we won't be born again
But I'll never survive
With dead memories in my heart
Dead memories in my heart
Dead memories in my heart
Dead memories in my heart

Dead visions in your name
Dead fingers in my veins
Dead memories in my heart

Dead memories in my heart
Dead memories in my heart
Dead memories in my heart

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Slipknot

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray. After several lineup changes in their early days, the band consisted of nine members for the greater part of their tenure: Sid Wilson, Paul Gray, Joey Jordison, Chris Fehn, Jim Root, Craig Jones, Shawn Crahan, Mick Thomson, and Corey Taylor. However, the death of Paul Gray on May 24, 2010, left the band with only eight remaining members. Former guitarist Donnie Steele was the band's touring bassist in 2011. more »

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Written by: CHRIS FEHN, CHRISTOPHER FEHN, COREY TAYLOR, CRAIG JONES, JAMES ROOT, MICHAEL CRAHAN, MICKAEL THOMSON, NATHAN JORDISON, PAUL GRAY, SID WILSON, SIDNEY WILSON

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11 facts about this song

Album
"Dead Memories" is a track from American heavy metal band Slipknot's fourth studio album, "All Hope Is Gone".
Released Date
It was released on December 1, 2008 as the third single from the album.
Songwriting Credits
The song was co-written by the band's lyrical architect and percussionist Shawn Crahan and Slipknot’s lead vocalist Corey Taylor.
Music Video
Slipknot's drummer Shawn "Clown" Crahan directed the music video for "Dead Memories". The video carries a haunted house theme, featuring labyrinthian corridors, with members of the band appearing and disappearing intermittently.
Chart Performance
"Dead Memories" charted in several countries; it peaked at No.12 in the UK Rock & Metal Singles, reached No.3 on the American Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, and peaked at No.26 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Track.
Certifications
In 2009, "Dead Memories" was certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 digital copies.
No Guitar Solo
Unlike many of Slipknot's songs, "Dead Memories" doesn't contain a guitar solo.
Musical Style
The musical style of "Dead Memories" showcases a more melodic side of the band, with noticeable influences from alternative metal, compared to their often heavier, more aggressive style.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Dead Memories" are reportedly about failed relationships and the painful memories that linger on, depicted symbolically in the music video through ghostly apparitions and desolate rooms.
Live Debut
"Dead Memories" was debuted live during a concert at Rockstar Mayhem Festival on July 9, 2008.
Fan Reception
The song gained a mixed to positive response from fans and has continued to be a regular part of Slipknot's live setlists.

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