CKY - Familiar Realm

[@ThatHeadbandGuy]

This band deserved to be so much bigger. Criminally underrated.

[@jonschwab9790]

Just what happens when the creator/guitarist/vocalist decides it's time to stop beating a dead horse. Deron said it himself, it went as far as it could. Chad Ginsburg is a douche

[@nick1428]

I mean I know this band and that’s all that matters to me. Me and my friends have a lot of memories to their songs.

[@cazzysmith2281]

Jeezus they rock..!!

[@therealjulez7886]

@@jonschwab9790 are u kidding Chad made that band CKY ... also he's a way better shredder than Deron is ..

[@jonschwab9790]

@@therealjulez7886 Deron is a rhythm guitarist, genius

[@stephenwilson-ny7ub]

They can’t write songs without Darren

[@grimsadventures-bikesnpetr7913]

Ah shut up!

[@bigusdickus4679]

AGREED

[@thegreen413]

Darren sucks

[@eviltweakerz]

@@thegreen413me when i lie

[@Adam-hi9dh]

Deron*

[@sidneydraven9594]

Deron Miller's songwriting is so good, cky still hits a very nostalgic tone for me

[@stillmetal760rider5]

Yea same with me, especially the overall tone of this song in perticular! It's a super heavy song bout life choices!

[@biomono78]

MAlevolent Creation is better

[@RickSanchez-ci3ld]

Ooof you said it brother

[@dpclerks09]

The vocals on this one makes me think he's a fan of Teenage Fanclub, which is not a bad thing by any means. I know he likes Cynic, so that'd be a sick combination.

[@holyballswappfalls1158]

Back when the future was bright

[@DownfallDarkness]

Exactly man.

[@RyanJamesOfficial]

ouch, that's painful if you were born late 80's early 90's

[@Phenomental1ty]

@Ryan James 1991 here, this song hits home to when I was a huge follower of jackass an viva la bam in the early 2000's.

[@nightw4tchman]

I was there, it was never bright.

[@shall2387]

Damn right

[@glorytoglorzo5591]

The whole CKY/Bam/Skating scene around 2003 are some of my favorite memories of all time. I truly felt like I had broken out of the mold of programmed society, and had delved into something unique and free. I *left* the familiar realm for that time of my life.

[@steveninverse9579]

Can live like that at any time you choose my friend

[@LickeyWebster]

It was January of 2002 that I first saw the CKY videos, and more importantly - heard the music that was included. Which the actual band, CKY was clearly a part of. But this was also when death/black metal entered my wheelhouse, also Darkwave. I am eternally thankful to Bam for including the music that he did on the CKY videos. Early In Flames, mid-Dimmu Borgir, The Kovenant but also some more obscure stuff like Desultory, Sopor Aeternus. Very cool. Bjork is always amazing, but everyone knows that. That orbital song still gives me some feels, but I thing that may have more to do with the Mortal Kombat soundtrack, and the fact that Fear Factory was one of my gateway bands in terms of metal.

[@Jmilillo]

The best thing to come out of West Chester

[@Marina_Marauder]

🔥

[@jamesprice2163]

I know the feeling it's how I feel cruising in my ranger blasting cky both windows down and just feeling the winds of freedom blowing through and not giving a fuck about my problems even for a brief moment

[@muiscnight]

Ahh 2005 my favorite year of the 2000s, playing PS2 all day not a care to be had.

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

Gta all day then PSP..

[@nmmxiii9389]

PSP until you set it down carefully on the table to hard.

[@myuncletouchesme8500]

Mr. Eighty dude in 2005 I was on instant messenger playing tony hawk underground 2 online and runescape. Oh and skating of course..

[@tommm.1538]

And smoking weed ahaha

[@WeyYu_Grunt]

Oh mate that’s so true 👏 Good times

[@FlaviusBrocephus]

Still hits hard. Just as hard as Chad I. Ginsburg rocked the lead singer of Alien Ant Farm on their tour November '24!!!

[@alexberg1572]

Great tune, great riffs, not one swear word, and still never got the recognition they deserve. But Five Finger Butt Stuff gets shoved down our throats via radio and we're told they're great.

[@deathstayne5321]

I’ve been calling them Five Finger Wife Pinch, but I might have to start using yours instead.

[@charliemoney]

This aged so well. They really knew what they were doin.

[@christofferhjalmarsson5137]

exactly! theres no band like CKY with deron, without him there is no cky

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

Ahead of their time for sure

[@carlrafa9699]

I'm still pulling out my cky cds that are so scratched up from all the multitude of times I listen to the albums.

[@slickleg6066]

Always loved that unique crunchy flanger sound their guitars had back then. Very unique and recognizable.

[@wakenow1]

Deron Miller dropped two albums with his new band 96 Bitter Beings. There's Camp Pain, and synergy restored. I'd say it's just as good if not better than old CKY. Check it out!

[@djinnmagik6867]

Signature guitar sound for sure 🔥🔥🔥

[@whooza5078]

isnt that a pitch shifter?

[@Goober89]

Never heard this song back in the day but it's killer. Great riffs, message, and that solo is meaty as hell.

[@honeybunz5545]

This was actually played on the radio (DC area) for about 4-6 monthes

[@supremebuffalo6322]

same here, loved Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild, as a teenager. never heard this one but its pretty good. had that riff stuck in my head for a week now

[@OrdinaryDAD69]

This is the greatest song to ever grace this planet. SOOOOOO GOOD!

[@Zorbatron]

His ever-present octave pedal gives them a very unique sound.

[@OhPapito313]

"Invaded by a swarm of confliction, penciled in but never begun.. potential risks are beyond the control" CKY will always rock 🤘

[@Marina_Marauder]

🔥 🤘

[@Kmurd2003]

Only the last part makes sense to me

[@uneekspirit851]

brings me back to highschool.. myspace..my itunes mix.. train rides.. i could go on. ill always appreciate you guys

[@Fickoch]

These riffs are God's gifts. Please Darren, don't let it go to your head and please realize that you were gifted By God himself. We all share your anger and love what you're doing. BTW , your Choice of Parker fly Guitar is so cool and very much respected, as I have had the best guitarist who used the same guitar For extremely hardcore shows through the 90s 3- 4 hours.

[@fryy81]

watched cky and jackass from the beginning, somehow never really got into the band. 15 years later i feel like im finally starting to get it :) ahead of their time and way underrated band.

[@dirtboy896]

thefryguy criminally under-rated. They were ahead of their time.

[@jehkjshrfk]

What is there to "get"? The music is good or it isn't.

[@TheBeautifulTragedies]

Check out CKY2K on KZbin thank me later

[@Peksisarvinen]

@@jehkjshrfk What a stupid thing to say.

[@roflawlsauceyo4162]

@@Peksisarvinen agreed, because I understand. I didn’t like this music 10 years ago, now it’s all i CAN listen too. Nothing else is relatable, on the list for my funeral playlist

[@josephjones5608]

2020 and this song is even more relevant then it was when it first came out.

[@patriotscorner7069]

How so?

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

It's so good.

[@officialbrassmouth2053]

Still hard af in 2024!!

[@Sinnnclair]

i dont know what it is, this song just takes all the stress away... its like therapeutic

[@suddenwarrior7629]

We need more CKY such a very underrated band.

[@Drewdawgaming]

They will be playing at blue ridge rock festival in 2023 should definitely check it out. Last year that festival had a killer lineup for metal and rock

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

@@Drewdawgaming Yeah, maybe they will be but none of us live by that festival so thanks anyways...I'm pretty sure Deron isn't playing with CKY anymore and without Deron I'm sorry but It's not CKY. Last I heard Deron is in a new band and they are pretty good. I'm subscribed to them on KZbin.

[@Drewdawgaming]

@@LeadMe2TheBliss what’s his new band? might have to check them out.

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

@@Drewdawgaming 96 Bitter Beings.

[@Holly-kt5bm]

They have such a unique sound!

[@330wiz7]

I've came back to this song so many times over the years and it's still as good as it ever was. These guys are criminally underrated and should have been so much bigger then they were. Guess it goes to show when you let drugs and drama control everything it's nothing but chaos all the time.

[@JasonEllingsworth]

Without drugs, those songs would have never been created. Good music comes from pain, heartache, and the substance you're using to cope with it at the time.

[@Challender]

This is the CKY I remember. They had it rapped up for certain original sound and feel and were right there.

[@nitrostealth6]

Listening to CKY in Ryan Dunn's honor. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.

[@drewdougan]

CKY was one of those bands that had it together musically, but their lyrics and vocals undid everything they did with their instruments. I always liked their riffs and drums.

[@kantina4765]

Yeah if the singer wasn’t doing that tough guy metal thing I have a feeling this band would be my thing

[@jesseurrutia6283]

cky 1 fresh into gear 2 familiar realm 3 attacked at the hip 4 96 quite bitter beings 5 keep deep 6 santa coming

[@jamesmay6674]

r/ihadastroke

[@jehkjshrfk]

Lol if that's your opinion

[@soleclaw6521]

Flesh...

[@Luke-qi5yo]

attached...

[@matthewkelly1418]

Knee

[@halbachman7878]

My new favorite band. 50 year old rock fan. Not sure how I missed them…dang man…I think this is my favorite song EVER!!! So many cool aspects. Drums alternate between hat and ride. Super short bridge. They break a lot of rules! CKY: if you need a drummer for a summer please respond! 35+ yrs experience!!!

[@specialktheman]

Just really good musicianship with these three...I wish this group hadn't seen some dark times

[@drag0nh4wk]

Discovering them now is better than never having heard them at all. These guys are awesome!

[@Martin-fe6ru]

Man these guys instrumentals have an awesome tone in every song, the sound of the bass and guitar together just sounds so fat and thick haha it's awesome

[@josephpiedmonte]

This record honestly might be their best, it's so damn solid and just straight up metal tinged rock. I remember when it was released I felt like I had outgrown them but I'm realizing I was just a kid trying to find what else was out there. Awesome record.

[@steveninverse9579]

We all find the answers we're looking for eventually

[@supremebuffalo6322]

No, we dont.

[@John_Lee_]

@@supremebuffalo6322 then you have to live all over again

[@pilldolan9918]

This song is like Pantera and Weezer had a child, and I enjoy It!

[@SaveAmerica-TRUMP2024]

With the pressure on Intent is to run When you're feeling ineffective and dumb You bet it's true The event is you Invaded by a swarm of confliction Been penciled in but never begun Infected sense the insistant one If grieving is today You've entered a familiar realm With pessimistic views You've entered a familiar realm Break out and carry on If responsibilities are ignored Then the penalties will soon be endured Potential risks beyond control Fortune isn't fame You've entered a familiar realm If they've told you who to be You've entered a familiar realm Break out and carry on Invaded by a swarm of confliction Been penciled in but never begun Potential risks are beyond control If nothing's left to say You've entered a familiar realm If they all get in the way You've entered a familiar realm If they've told you who to be You've entered a familiar realm Fortune isn't fame You've entered a familiar realm

[@andymurray5045]

Thanks

[@Corey-q7k]

This song brings me back. It's so cool that Bam uses his brother's music in his skateboard videos!

[@Arkens]

What I always loved about CKY is the creativity when it comes to riffs. They're really one of a kind

[@OkamixOni]

Absolutely, I've never heard any band with a similar sound

[@DM-rc4yu]

It's basically all Deron.

[@tylerjacobson8145]

Still playing and listening in 2020

[@Slowbird1989]

100% I love it

[@chrisrobinson425]

Here with you buddy.

[@NeurosInTexas]

Can't replace true visionaries

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

2023

[@alexiolo89]

Member CKY? I member!

[@laynedorsett988]

Alex Raczynski i member!!!

[@jessicamullinix7264]

Alex Raczynski I member

[@Xbox360ABigBoi213]

Alex Raczynski I memba

[@brisklyfe7422]

ooo.. i memmba

[@syacoFreAk]

ooooh yaaaa I memba

[@andykelly7321]

I said to my 5 year old son, "What song do you want on?" he said, "CKY" and pointed out this one. He loves it. :)

[@RyanJamesOfficial]

That's awesome

[@TRKTKO]

That's cool man they grow up too fast 😎

[@jinx184]

I... wow. I have a WHOLE new appreciation for this song. Back when this album first dropped, I remember this getting actual radio rotation on the shitty local alt-rock stations. "Oh, fuck, they're playing CKY right now? Fuck yeah!" kinda faded to "...this is the track they're pushing as a single? Weak." Years and years later, fucking playing this track again, I feel like sixteen year-old me was too quick to dismiss shit without giving it a fair chance. I could have ended up like one of those guys that says the whole 'London Calling' album was shit because it's 'too poppy.' =(

[@danielschmidt7153]

CKY did it all, Jackass Music and Skating, way ahead of their time

[@jehkjshrfk]

Lol none of them could skate and they didn't make music for jackass. They made music that was used in jackass by the drummers brother who was on the cast.

[@TheBeautifulTragedies]

Actually it was used in Cky the movies made by Bam and his real friends way before jackass and Bam Margera and a few others were professional skaters...

[@MrRichallen1984]

You’re all right but I believe at the end of the day Jackass hurt CKY as a band. I feel like if CKY wasn’t associated with Bam and the jack ass morons they could have had a chance to become a better band. Instead they stayed in that jackass world and look what happened. Especially when you look at how pathetic bam looks and acts. Dude just get it together and quit crying on TV.

[@IAmKillEveryone]

holy shit. i never thought of it this way. they really were the first group of multimedia "influencers".

[@IIIIII-is2sv]

@@jehkjshrfk Jess could skate but stopped to focus on music but still tries every now and again with his son

[@letrippyhippie3903]

Everyone we hit 1 million views cky forever

[@FrequentlyFried]

Listened to this album so much when it came out.. good times

[@ryancarona4199]

Daron is such a underrated guitarist. His riffs are heavy and so catchy.

[@TaxinGigs]

One of the best in my opinion. So unique and creative.

[@brianwayne5259]

Id like to see cky come out on volbeats stage and they all start playing this song

[@mattwstewart205]

Flashback to 2006 when every 12 year old wanted to be a skateboarding member of jackass.

[@jevinday]

fuck yeah hahaha

[@primaryendo]

lol dude so true. me included

[@jojokoko1569]

@Lelo Stimulous ew you have gay

[@christopherkuhar2965]

Back when everything wasnt completely fucked

[@Rurne]

I was 24 and wanted to hang out with those guys not b/c I could skate, but so I could get away with randomly punching someone in the nads while drinking copious amounts of grain alcohol.

[@PicklesBrie]

Still to this day i love singing the guitar solo....*waaaaaaaah...waahhh waaaahh waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah*

[@MegaProtester]

This song hits me in the Feels

[@TarantuLandoCalcuLingus]

Word.

[@SweetGypsyRose]

❤🎶🎸🎶❤ Good Times😊

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

Didn't expect to find a fellow cobro here!!! TWU TOOBZ!

[@Aleet725]

This song always make me wanna turn the volume up, even though it's already full blast.

[@byah160]

God I miss CKY

[@byah160]

@Skate World old music can only carry someone so far. New cky isn’t the same.

[@Shnierpiffle]

They always have the tastiest riffs. Lyrics are awesome and true

[@3SevenStangVids]

that guitar solo was some tom morello shit... Kudos Chad

[@MarshallSmith27]

Deron's voice and Chad's tone. all I need to say

[@ChoppedNScrew956dude]

Why don't they reunite :'( I remember 10 years ago or so Falling inlove with these guys..ugh they never put out a Bad song or album like rock bands do these days on radio .____. Come back! CKY

[@JoeOlejniczak]

+ChoppedNScrew956dude Deron is a fucking piece of shit. That's why.

[@colinmitchell4724]

Weezer memories is exactly what you're looking for

[@LilRocker2005]

+EndlessDark222 Words spoken by someone who doesn't know the story! Jess and Chad wanted to go in other directions after Carver City didn't perform very well due to Roadrunner Records not knowing how to market the band. Deron wanted to do his own thing, thus why Foreign Objects, his new band has now come about.

[@JoeOlejniczak]

I know the story assmunch.

[@helco2856]

I remember watching this back in my MTV days

[@jrosas2889]

September 2019!! Who’s listening with me!👍🔥🔥

[@stevencastaneda9932]

Jairo Rosas hell ya😎😎

[@ms.elizabethodonnell4909]

Pencilled in but never begun ✔ ✏

[@Wingedoverphotos]

Jairo Rosas couple months off. Lol. I’ve been a CKY fan since their first album. They are in my top 3 favorite bands

[@nightfox5816]

This and triple manic state 🤘

[@thetis7020]

Your mum

[@HurricaneXR]

Thanks for all the memories, CKY. Hopefully one day you get back together, but if not then at least we've got 4 kickass albums and plenty of good times. This is indeed the era of an end.

[@zac2877]

new memories time ;)

[@mdctt9021]

If chad wasnt such a prick, we wouldve still had CKY.

[@caseystorey2734]

Still 1 one my favorite bands of all time

[@KuriousKi77y]

The time warp is UNREAL!

[@EriccTheRed]

I miss the way things were back then..

[@evansabella9251]

Silver Sulk Ryan dunn

[@endlessgrind6951]

I cant believe this came out 05.

[@angelsnoutlawsmusic9973]

Most underated band! Listening in 2018 who else!?!

[@evansabella9251]

2019 now brutha

[@TheRevolvingTraveler]

I'm listening to this wonderful song in 2020.

[@superhans4304]

Still rocking out in 2020

[@feebypeels2883]

2021. When this song first came out I felt a little hope for one of my favorite bands. Feels like it was all downhill from here.

[@chadbear8759]

Almost 2022 and still here bruh

[@SuperThatguylol]

I remember being in JR-high and this was the fucking jam!!!

[@nugsymalone1247]

I live right by where they are from, saw them in Philly on halloween night years ago and got a mask from them thats numbered, still have it

[@jehkjshrfk]

A mask that's numbered?....better hold on to it

[@Fickoch]

God blessed these riffs, just wow. The dynamics are epic!

[@anibalabad3898]

this video seems like that family took lsd together for the first time and they're just enjoying the day.

[@ekojar3047]

I used to have this CD. Got it as soon as it came out. THPS 3 and Viva LA BAM and Jackass took over the nation, everyone knew CKY was like the origin of all our favorite things to watch. 96 quite bitter beings was the track of the game to all of us.

[@villeqq4789]

Listening this 2017

[@JacobCafer123]

lol 2018 now

[@robertrismyhr]

2018, rekt

[@tristanberzerker8016]

Saw them in houston November 2017, wish this song was on the set list, but fuck it I saw CKY live

[@wiiagent]

2018 here my dude!

[@Schlotskers]

Normal people say listening to this in 2017, and no one cares what year you are listening to this in. Everyone always looks up old shit get over yourself you aren't special. Honestly everyone is special, but you are finding the wrong reasons to be special.

[@ynwa691]

Not many bands you can recognise as soon as they start playing. Organic.

[@JackstandJohnny]

Probably the most influencial album of my 20s before my entire life completely imploded. This album was also cKy's swansong before Deron left and their sound changed to be way more mainstream. This quintessential cKy sound shares the ranks of bands like Queen, Thin Lizzy and Pink Floyd.

[@honeybunz5545]

I love CKY and just noticed this has black hole sun video vibes. Very good

[@billybobbob3003]

Nope weezer 1994 album.

[@aquaticnuke]

@@billybobbob3003he’s talking about the black hole sun video by sound garden. It’s a rip of it

[@themoj0]

:25 - :34. the most effective, simple and coolest sounding run of a guitar and bass, using only 5 chords...EVER

[@jacobtripp320]

Been jamming them since middle school and this will always be my favorite album. They way you lived , dressed in decay, the whole album has zero misses. These 3 are my favorite tracks though.

[@bonzo354]

Listening to in 2019

[@fatboymachinegun]

Same♡

[@alexanderqbe]

fatboymachinegun I agree

[@grimricker7397]

A skater or bmxer , whoever you are , we love this !!!! (I was a flatlander and 1/2 piper in the 80s-90s , HARO FOR LIFE !) CLE BABY!

[@pjohnson7974]

October 10-11-19. Who is still listing

[@nekrokanibal5032]

._.)/

[@setflavius8049]

2020

[@jordang7278]

This is one of the greatest music videos created!! CKY did not get the fortune they deserved

[@kristyportillo5854]

Almost 2021 and this still goes hard

[@spookerz35]

Always loved this song. The video reminds me of the one for "Black Hole Sun" for some reason...

[@nicknackpattywackshow5011]

November 16 ,2019 still jamin

[@toxicpig5652]

Great song by CKY you've entered a familiar realm

[@askedkedeldeif]

If we’re here cause of nostalgia in late 2024 than hey y’all, love you guys whoever’s left 🤟🏼

[@Skinnywhiteoprah]

Cheers from Syracuse 2023

[@nemirion2640]

2018 and still here? You are not alone.

[@charliehorse8112]

2030 still here

[@jehkjshrfk]

Could've fooled me

[@nicksta2313]

There has to be an underground and they fit this to a key for me.. that's an understatement...long live CKY!!!!!

[@darthtrippletz9105]

2019 - Still makes sense

[@porklandlord]

I haven't a clue who the beautiful red head is....but she stole my heart from the very first time I saw this video. Oh, and I think the song is nothing shy of amazing. Very vivid colors in the vid, reminds me somewhat of Black Hole Sun, without the hallucinogenic imagery. Awesome!!!

[@jackslater230011]

CKY is one of the very few groups that actually have talent today. Thumbs up if you agree. Kick-ass song, too.

[@JasonEllingsworth]

There was actually a whole lot of very talented bands 11 years ago, so no. I don't agree. Flash forward to now, where you have a bunch of talented musicians, with absolutely no skill in making a good song.

[@samjones4229]

Been a huge fan of cky since I was a little kid. Love they’re music. Back when me and my friends would jam to cky and watch viva la bam. I really wish cky would reunite but it would never happen. They were an amazing band. I listen to them everyday going to and from work on my hour commute one way. Band has been a huge part of my life. I wish I would have made it to a live show when I was younger. Hands down my favorite band. This and my morning jacket

[@CaptainBeefy]

3:03 my god that face gets me every time

[@xpsychoghostx]

cocaaaiiiineeee

[@TaxinGigs]

Lol

[@ghostwxlf]

RIP Ryan. Tennessee Honey and CKY all day today. Gonna miss you Random Hero.

[@glmasailor1]

39 people are in unfamiliar realms

[@TheMuledog]

Every time I ignore my responsibilities, I think of this song.

[@MacncheeseChris]

so fucking awesome

[@dasshnitzel05]

Been loving this band since 05. They never make a bad record. This song is badass!!!

[@robertkelly522]

back when music was good then it took a shit and look what we're left with

[@tonyattardo9350]

I hate this kind of comment. Quit being a pussy and dig, good music is everywhere.

[@Robert048]

Agreed. This type of comment is so tired.

[@rickywilcox6146]

Brings me back to my childhood. skating the neighborhood with the boys. the good ole days.

[@liamcummings9888]

September 2017

[@witnessthewrath8061]

We all searching for that feeling we once had but can't seem to grasp anymore.

[@haydenisaacs9786]

Does anyone else realize that Jess is playing on the high hat when the music is playing the ride cymbal?

[@EthanChase]

One of the thing I like about Cky is there most popular songs and there most obscure songs are all good :)