The Apex Theory - Shhh... (Hope Diggy)

[@DisgracedOBGYN]

Haha what a trip. Saw these guys at Ozzfest 2002, when I was 11. After their set I was the only person who went to their merch tent. Bought their CD, and Andy wrote on the front booklet "NATE- Thanks for supporting our little band!". I was like, shaking, because I'd seen them on MTV2 and when you're 11 you think everyone on TV is a rock star. Then he and Dave drew sharpie sleeve tats on my mom. Pretty much the coolest dudes ever. That was a good day.

[@SS-kz7td]

Love reading stories like these. Cheers.

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

I saw them that year at ozzfest too, in camden N.J. They had technical difficulties for half of their set time. Me and my friend tried to say hi to the singer and guitarist when they were walking past us, and they just looked at us and kept walking.

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

@@eatmyassmoore764 The singer used to be the drummer for system of a down.

[@sasquatchbukkake]

i went to that ozzfest when i was 14 in san bernadino(outside of LA), i remember because its when the lead singer of drowning pool died on tour, they booed the apex theory when they played, i was like WTF

[@DisgracedOBGYN]

@@sasquatchbukkake Yep this was two weeks after Dave died. I was at the one in Marysville(sac). One of the moments from that day I remember most vividly is Ian Watkins (lostprophets baby rapist guy) delivering a little eulogy. Fuckin lol.

[@StevenMartinOfficial]

if you're listening to apex in 2024 you're probably old enough to remember when MTV played music videos 🔥

[@musicismypassion4901]

Yes! I found them from my dad and love ‘em

[@86TheMedia]

30 years old and still love this band

[@RealRain89]

It was mtv2

[@GandonTV]

16 old , only 2022 i know this band ❤️🇷🇺

[@arcticfffox]

Sure I'm old enough but we didn't have MTV and this didn't make it to German music TV channels. But SOAD did and I got here through them now in 2022. :D And here I am thinking about how funny it is how fame and promo worked back then.

[@Jeff-sf9rd]

That drummer is sick.

[@nieldewet5315]

This song has aged much much better than I imagined it would

[@TheAgentmigs]

The fashion tho

[@SoilentGr33n]

Yeah it's pretty damn good and doesn't actually sound super dated or anything

[@TacoBellWerewolf]

Still fresh

[@cheezbucket]

It make me so angry that this band was so talented, original and amazing yet I’ve never met a single person that’s ever heard of them in real life. Criminally underrated to say the least. I still wanna buy a shirt

[@TheECuse]

I was in 8th grade I remember i couldn't get anybody into this band because all anybody cared about was linkin park

[@RJC813]

I saw them a long time ago with Lost Phrophets at the Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque NM ota right when Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja came out bought this CD from the show

[@ontronik]

Thanks Nate, i actually remember that. Glad to see positive memories of those years are still with us :)

[@royrobles6555]

I saw you at buzzfest in the woodlands tx in 2003 or 2002...you guys are AWESOME....much love and respect.....Always

[@Evi1penguin5]

Like they never left

[@UnwrittenSpade]

You have no idea how much your bands music has touched some of us! Helped me when o got sober and fixed my life that was all but completely ruined. Thank you

[@ontronik]

done plenty with my Life, actually the most important thing in becoming a Dad to two beautiful kids :)

[@arukendo7573]

So what do you do currently?

[@solodudeontherun2964]

@@arukendo7573 Death is near

[@stephenm8725]

the alliteration you did in the lyrics here is inspiring

[@jonestrinity8050]

Cool 2022 song very musical

[@dj_em_be5033]

Lost my shit when I head that drum break back like in 2001 lol I STILL ROCK OUT TO THIS ALBUM!!

[@c0sm0kramer]

Most underrated band of the nu-metal era.

[@ventriloqueen]

The most popular nu-metal bands screamed obscenities mostly. No real depth. These guys are far more creative than that. That's a factor as to why they were overlooked.

[@Joe1887]

The fact that after 11 years this video has less than 150K views blows my mind.

[@Evi1penguin5]

Wood does a lot of great things but it makes a terrible lightning rod.

[@jvandyck87]

I think if KZbin was around when this song/video first came out and was on the radio, it would have a lot more built-in views.

[@nu-metalfan2654]

System of a down + alien ant farm = apex theory

[@BlakeBlackstone]

Pshh.. dude. AAF doesn't have anything on The Apex Theory.

[@skeptischism1324]

AAndy was in a very early verison of SOAD, if memory serves me correctly.

[@selw0nk]

The singer was the original drummer for System of a Down.

[@jwmlovesmusichisfriendsfam7023]

@@selw0nk SOAD are better, Anus Theory just rode the coattails of System of a Down's success

[@mrflipperinvader7922]

I was thinking incubus

[@DustinPlatt]

So sad they only did 1 album. They had so much talent.

[@ianprosser]

They did release a couple EP's as well. Check out Mt. Helium - Apex as a three piece - it's a really enjoyable album.

[@yaggy9]

Always loved this band. Great unique sound, their songs supercharge your spirit.

[@celeste1324]

indeed

[@lordhallibel3604]

The talking/ranting. Reminds me of enter shikari

[@capamag3088]

I will continue to play this song for my kids for everrrrrreer

[@_scions]

I remember when MTV would play music videos early in the morning, about 6AM or so, I would watch before going to school. This was one of the videos I always hoped would come on, along with Faint by Linkin Park and Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja by lost prophets. Good times.

[@piinkyyc1627]

Yoooo me too!!!!

[@piinkyyc1627]

THE EXACT SAME SONGS !!!!

[@jeffreylantz5617]

just don't google what the lead singer of lostprophets is up to now... :(

[@rocky5ive961]

same same

[@eatmyassmoore764]

@@jeffreylantz5617 Getting the fruit while it's fresh

[@mgmajinvegeta22]

Idk why these guys never blew up there sound and music is so good

[@EyeintheSky-Ep]

Supposedly the lead singer left after this album and touring due to “creative differences”. Such an amazing album and shame they didn’t release more music together. At least we have Topsy Turvy though 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@WithDiameter]

They were so underrated. One of my favorite albums.

[@TheAgentmigs]

This music SCREAMS 90s. Fucking love it.

[@trillconfirmed]

2002

[@someguynamedvictor]

Those fucking snare rolls hit so hard. Still love this song over a decade later and wake up with it in my head.

[@uliv2710]

Good times... Love that snare cracking with that soft riff of the guitar.

[@Evi1penguin5]

Most underrated music ever. The entire album is genius

[@Lucylucid111]

I remember when they posted on their website to go to the video shoot, I was so there, was fun. I've seen these guys live least 10 xs, I wonder what happened to them.

[@f1guremeout]

After almost 15 years, I STILL love this song. Note the lyrics (and the times of this band) almost prophetic

[@piinkyyc1627]

Hellll yeah

[@RyanRoemer8624]

Early 2000s at it's best

[@nenofalletta]

Saw these guys in 2002. Where does the time go?

[@georgemcclintock4530]

I miss these dudes!

[@SirWitKiD]

1998..glad to come full circle. come back brothers

[@chisoxfan708]

Man.. This was a great band!!

[@gegart01]

I love them and want them to be more popular. Great songs

[@Lighteningzero]

Seriously guys? This song is underrated in general, it was never recognized and today it's a gem for people who still remember it. And we have people who hate it.

[@merloni7291]

Man this song brings me back and I still rock it on my Playlist for the gym

[@12vampyro]

He still had the System of a Down in him.... memories

[@alowercase2664]

I had just entered high school when this song debut. Found this song on an old CD mix, and now my neighbors are being introduced to Apex Theory.

[@almalahar5679]

Only song I ever heard from them. Remember it from childhood. Damn good song.

[@megaboxxx]

People have the tendency Of sucking the life out of me Try and fill me with forthcomings Excess is the way of the wise Even when they are left alone One hand on rye A thousand rambles in a second Tiny tip is topsy turvy So stop the torment you traitors I can't take the squeaks anymore Than I can't take you I'm sure you're sick of me Well I'm sick of you too Haven't you gone far enough my friend If you send we'll understand Enter the voice and avoid the void You're safe with the flag Local lopsided judges lure lunacy Over loony loud lumpy loopholes With lingo that's loathsome And shade shameless shamsters Shake and shape shaggy Young people with sharp teeth On shelves of ship shaped Sharpened shop owners While customers consume large quanties Of curiously cultivated curtains Alongside crowds of crude oils Crossed and crooked Atop a crushed icemaker I can't take the squeaks anymore Than I can't take you I'm sure you're sick of me Well I'm sick of you too Haven't you gone far enough my friend If you send we'll understand Enter the choice and avoid the void You're safe with the flag Hope diggy da Diggy da Ras ta dan teh I can't take the squeaks anymore Than I can't take you I'm sure you're sick of me Well I'm sick of you too Haven't you gone far enough my friend If you send we'll understand Enter the choice and avoid the void You're safe with the flag

[@lunaravenstorm2025]

my high-school years are coming back to me. and this song still sounds fine in 2015.

[@rastadpl]

Damn I loved this song and album! They should have got a huge push! They were a breath of fresh air during those days and I loved it!

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Shhhh...(Hope Diggy) bringing you The Apex Theory. CLASSIC!

[@TheAgentmigs]

90s fashion was so colorful.

[@mattewmattew9374]

I came from 1999 Now I’m 36 years old 😮

[@Jrk_1986]

I remember seeing these guys way back, they played with alien ant farm and glass jaw. I remember thinking damn. They stole this show. So good.

[@MOBxNafets]

Jason Kephart thats the tour when i first heard them damn were old

[@MAO13092]

i just realized how underrated this band is. I have this cd and the whole album is amazing. it a shame they didnt stay together. The singer used to be in system of a down.

[@NicolasGarcia2049]

Its so funny, the backstage of this video look like an aunthentic and crazy party!

[@ericlitts9917]

I was very proud to have this in my cd collection at the time. This was a time in music where the underground was bubbling from the basement into the lobby.

[@ChopiStunner]

Remember those times !!! great times

[@jaycue7641]

I really liked this song and "aPossibly" when I first saw the videos on MTV2. I really though Apex Theory were a cool band with really unique sound. It was very much in my musical taste at the time. Wish I could have heard more from this awesome band.

[@error9900]

This whole album was awesome.

[@kolbykauffman4180]

Ontronik was always badass. I still come back to that album from time to time. This and Apossibly still hit a chord with me. These guys were ahead of their time and while nu metal was the noise around this time, I think this went over a lot of people's heads. Everyone in this band were next level talented and creative. And if you hadn't heard of the guitarist's project Mt Helium, there's an EP floating around. I don't know of anything after, say, 2007 but hey! It's all vibes, y'all.

[@ShAnTeL2482]

wowww this is crazy old! lol :) brings me back

[@Poisonbl4dder]

stop hating the song!!!!!!!!!!! just cause u cant listen to something new or different every once in a while doesnt mean u have hate on the vid. if u dont like the song dont comment and dont watch.

[@Lighteningzero]

Awesome quality!

[@BDizDaBest]

The most underrated song of all time right here

[@adventuresbeyondtheunderworld]

esse baterista manda muito bem, slc...

[@musicismypassion4901]

Love them and always will ❤😊

[@tmamone83]

This song has been stuck in my head for days for some reason.

[@GreeVince247]

2020...slaps

[@cookiedabookie]

Got to hang with these guys on their tour bus before the Sno-Core show in Columbus - drummer was a cool guy!

[@matthewkelly1737]

So good. Epic.

[@ontronik]

glad to have shared them!

[@piinkyyc1627]

Omfgggg I haven't heard this in 15 years !!!!

[@Scubsable]

Ontronik, you are hilariously subtle to rude people.

[@louiecarrizales4599]

Badass! Jam still holds up🤘

[@NarutoClassics]

i remember mike shinoda of LP listening to this song on the " Hybrid Odyssey "

[@robxxx8564]

Ontronik Andy Khachaturian is the original drummer for system of a down who is the lead vocalist for this band :D true and a fun fact huh :D

[@ontronik]

totally dude

[@TylerDurden-nm4rv]

ontronik haha good sport. Whats up man?

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

Yup. That was in a music magazine article I read about them in 2002.

[@ben1ben]

@@johnholmeswebb8162 yeah and now you got youtube to listen to his original soad playing, he is incredible on drums.

[@capamag3088]

Please make a new album Apex we need u. U have the force!!!

[@RobertsBrainIsGone]

Why did this song randomly pop into my head in 2021? Why did I even know what song it was?

[@eternal23r0]

This cd stays in my car at all times. Anytime I take it out I just go "Man I really want to listen to Mucus again... Fuck, better play it again

[@primusdude87]

Gotta be close to 15 years since I’ve heard this song. Only thought of it while reading up on System Of A Down. Not bad.

[@pulmonaryarchery1978]

TUNE ! suh an underrated band

[@ontronik]

Thanks man :: I remember that

[@ontronik]

he's my hero

[@brianwilson3029]

I'm old school miss these guys

[@Anubit3Blad3]

Anyone else remember MTV-X? I miss those days... T_T

[@negranomicon]

OMG how did I Google search my way unto APEX THEORY!?

[@scottbrown7010]

This is a good song. But the drum part pushes it to another level. The chops required to play this song are out of reach for most. Guess why you don't see anyone doing a drum cover of this song???

[@ThatPunkYT]

Timeless masterpiece ❤

[@oldencreek6587]

Imagine the effort gone into making this video. All the lunatics they collected to put in. I counted three different outfits the singer put on. Is that also him in the scuba gear?

[@BurningNero]

aww...I remember this from VH1's Rock Show, when they actually played music..albeit at midnight on Fridays

[@chrisholtz7350]

Great album!

[@bakayurei]

nice, i'll give it a listen, i was just looking at your wikipedia page lamenting that you haven't done anything for over a decade

[@lp_forgotten2000]

Mike played this on stereo on the Hybrid Odyssey video

[@moviesgamesandvideos6043]

This reminds me a bit of Shelter. Although I do love their Bravo.

[@webbertools]

Miss this band.

[@gustavofigueroa6493]

shit this was senior year highschool. I remember seeing that at my homies house. we stole his moms vodka and jack daniels, I miss my old friends sometimes lol

[@bretkilloran1755]

Fuckin loser

[@ShutYourBreath]

the lyrics are so meaningful. go look for the image that they used on their cd cover. its hilarious!

[@eddiedean5047]

saw these guys at ozzfest bout 12 years ago when they started playing people were kinda like what the hell but by the middle of the set everybody was movin'

[@jem10702]

that's funny I saw them get booed off stage in San Antonio at ozzfest

[@richardr.patlan4778]

Jimmy Metal oh shit, I was there! The crowd was throwing stuff at them.

[@richardr.patlan4778]

Pretty sad, I really liked this band.

[@juandavidcontreraschacin4149]

i like this band :)

[@markweir7035]

I remember seeing this on MTV2

[@adumire87]

The bass line sounds very similar to Incubus "redefine"

[@minitrucka311]

haha clasic i love his platnium blonde hair and jet black eyebrows

[@AntennaTheEnd]

To see what the rhythm section of this band is up to... Check out Antenna The End, June 22 at the Roxy Theatre

[@justinhexx]

This is such a great song. But on .1.5x speed is epic

[@benjaminfuentes9587]

Please add captioning for the hearing impaired, your words are important and good.............

[@limpnjen]

I bought this CD and saw them at OZZfest in 2002. The lead singer is no longer with this band and they're now known as Mt. Helium and not Apex Theory.

[@LykanKhan]

Great musicianship! This song is not close to being my favorite but this band is undeniably talented.

[@djddddddd518]

神バンドやろ

[@peterphooko1441]

2020?

[@phatmat641]

I haven't heard this since highschool !! Lol this takes me back. Now that I'm looking back I hear a bit of System of a down in this. I remember hearing that the lead vocalist was a member of System, don't know if that is true but anyway this is good stuff!!!

[@ianprosser]

It is true, you are right! He was their original drummer and was injured mere weeks before they were to do a showcase for Rick Rubin.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

😂 back in the day...