Today's Rock, Alternative & Indie Artists like Tantric, Skillet, Dorothy, Godsmack, KONGOS, Quincy Kane, Lady Gaga, Mandy Prater, Kings Of Leon, Brink of Collapse, Black Stone Cherry, The Pretty Reckless, The White Stripes, Saint Asonia, & Shinedown.

Fully Blended 2023

Planet Zero

A Symptom Of Being Human

Hey You

Psycho In My Head

Worlds Apart

Subside

This is one of the first songs I’ve written that “sounds like me”. Usually, when I discover an artist that resonates with me, I’ll write music to try and “recreate” what I like about their sound; I’ve written songs that sound like Killswitch Engage, songs that sound Flyleaf, and even this song has some strong influence from Chevelle and a little bit from Tool.

But, this wasn’t directly inspired by either band; I took the heavy, aggressive sound I like from Chevelle, and experimented with adding some of my Progressive/Technical Metal influences, while expressing the most important part for me… something heartfelt and emotional. I’ve always liked the sound of “Sad & Pretty” music, and so I feel that is a tone that will always find it’s way into most of my songs.

The song is about my relationship with God, and how the closer you get to God, the more He “refines” you, and makes you a better version of yourself. I’m not sure I really liked who I was as a teenager; I felt I wasn’t “good enough”, and I struggled with some things that I was ashamed of. I felt like a hypocrite, and all I’ve ever wanted to be was real.

But I learned you don’t have to be “perfect” before you can come to God; He loves you just as you are. That love made me grateful, and as I drew closer to Him, I overcame the things I struggled with, and became someone I don’t have to be ashamed of. The “refining process” can hurt sometimes, but it’s completely worth it.

Verse:
 Take me away, and break me into pieces
 Hit me with the truth, and don’t pull Your punches

Chorus: 
And I’ll brace myself for all this pain 
Erase myself, and start again

Verse:
Grab ahold of me, and throw me in the deep end 
Show me the flame that burns inside of me

Chorus:
And I’ll brace myself for all this pain 
Erase myself, and start again
And I'll face myself with honesty
Erase myself, and start again

Bridge:
I can’t remain without the Refiner
 It’s time to change what used to define me 
Resist the pain; I have to keep fighting
 Ignite the flame that’s deep down inside me

It hurts at first, but worth all the pain 
To see myself, and not be ashamed
 It hurts at first, but worth all the pain
 To see myself, and not be ashamed

Chorus:
And I’ll brace myself for all this pain 
Erase myself, and start again
And I'll face myself with honesty
Erase myself, and start again

Erase Myself [OMB Version]

"Words As Weapons" is off the new album "Isolate and Medicate," in stores now everywhere.

Purchase Now!
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/IsolateMedicate_amzn
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/IsolateMedicate

Words As Weapons

Buy at iTunes

Raw Country Music, This is a sit at the bar drinking song

It's All About Me

When I Touch the Sky (Extended Version) · Wayne W. Hacker, New Release, Alternative Music 2023, a celebration of life song for those coping with larger-than-life moments. #alternative #RIP #celebrationoflife #NewMusic2023 #newsong #youtubemusic #largerthanlife #life

When I Touch The Sky (Extended Version) - Wayne W. Hacker

Got Your Six (Deluxe)

Wash It All Away

Amaryllis

Enemies

Going To Hell

Heaven Knows

Egomaniac

Take It From Me

I Don't Care Anymore

Let The Sparks Fly, Active Rock Single from "The End Is Where We Begin"

Let The Sparks Fly

A Star Is Born Soundtrack

Shallow

Outlaws & Outsiders

Outlaws & Outsiders (feat. Travis Tritt, Ivan Moody & Mick Mars)

Black Stone Cherry

Lonely Train

Black Holes (Solid Ground)

The Bandit / 100,000 People

The Bandit

Wayne W. Hacker hails from Washington State. Now releasing his second single “When I Touch the Sky” – an alternative sounding celebration of life. A stark contrast from his first single “It’s All About Me” being a raw sit at the bar country song. Still holding onto his rough around the edges sound.  This now public songwriter has been writing song lyrics for years. Mid 2023 he realized that the poems he was writing in his free time were in the form of song lyrics. Turns out writing lyrics on paper is simply not enough anymore. So here he is perfectly imperfectly starting to introduce his work to anyone and everyone. At this time Wayne is focused on converting his lyrics into songs as a songwriter and welcomes all performers to try out his songs as they become available. His music is inspired by Alternative, Rock, and Country (Now known as “The A.R.C. Impact”). Until next time; Dream BIG! & Enjoy the Ride.