1) Battery was … Read Full Bio ↴There are various different bands known as Battery :
1) Battery was a Washington D.C. hardcore band that existed from 1990 until 1998 and re-formed for a brief reunion in 2012. During this time they released a 7", a split 7" with Ignite, two MCDs and three full-length albums on Deadlock, Lost & Found, Tidal, Conversion, and Revelation Records.
The guitarist and main man was Ken Olden, who also played in Damnation A.D., Better Than a Thousand, When Tigers Fight, Worlds Collide, Far Cry and Fort Knox and filled in on bass for Youth of Today on their 2003 European reunion tour.
Singer Brian McTernan, a well known hardcore record producer, presently owns and operates Salad Days recording studio in Baltimore and also played guitar in the D.C. emo hardcore band Ashes, as well as Miltown and My Best Mistake.
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2) Battery is a thrash metal band from Denmark and was formed in febuary 2008 by Chris, Andreas and former rhythm guitarist Dennis, shortly after the demise of their former band Abattoir.
The first rehearsal demo was recorded in 2008 and pressed on tape in 15 copies given to friends.
Shortly after, Dennis left the band and the band went on ice until the summer of 2009 when Jannick joined as both first and current bass player.
In 2009 the demo “Born In a Beaker” was recorded and released by the band itself in 100 copies on tape, and was spread throughout the Danish underground paving the way for the first gigs – the first being with Crematoria and Pagan Rites in April 2010, and the second in July at the Metal Magic Festival – accompanied by Atziluth on Live-guitar.
Atziluth was soon replaced by Jeppe Campradt until the summer of 2011 where Jeppe became the current rythm-guitarist in Battery.
2011 saw the first release on Deadbangers Productions (also the last release as a 3-piece) entitled “NUKE” which was distributed and sold far beyond Denmark, and soon followed up by the EP “Mental Pollution“, also on tape by/through Deadbangers Productions.
2014 will see the release of the first full-length album by Punishment 18 Records, containing 10 tracks of frantic and intense Thrashing Speed-Metal fury!!
3) Battery was also an electronic-industrial trio who had their first release in 1990 on Dynamophone - their self titled album battery. Their next album Democratic Artillery was followed by Ostrich and Eternal Darkness. They went on to release Meat Market, Mutate, Lilith 3.2, NV, Distance, Aftermath, and Momentum, all on COP International. For fans they also released a digital only EP entitled Debris for free download on their website. They have since split but former band members have since been involved in Axoe, Bloodwire, Curium, Dia, Ivoux, Skycrash, and Thorn Apple.
4) Battery, a Philippine hard rock/metal trio, released their debut album Battery in 2000.
5) Battery - Metallica Tribute Band
6) Battery - Sri Lanka. ‘Battery’ is a relatively new band consisting of four talented young musicians with a passion for making original music with a local flavour and exposing it to first the nation and then the world. We specialize in juxtaposing the old uplifting chart music from the 70s, 80s and 90s with our own beats and creating masterpieces that are sure to take the nation & world by a pleasant surprise.
7) A drum and bass outfit formed from Craggz & Parallel Forces.
8) an idiot with drums and a computer from LA
9) Sinclair McRickson from Suavity's Mouthpiece
Fading
Battery Lyrics
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Counting down my life
I watch my childhood fade into time
All of my convictions are covering my eyes
All that I believe in has now been made me blind
Wash my hands of the past
Let my soul be free
Wash my hands of the past
Standing here all alone drowning in my desires
I`ve grown to hate the cold, but too scared to touch the fire
The closer I get to the shore
The tide keeps rising higher
Take my hand, pull me out
This body has grown tired
Looking on with crying eyes
Wishing for time
Hold my hand
Protect my innocent mind
I close my eyes
From my mind again
The lyrics of Battery's song Fading appear to be about the fleeting nature of life and the struggles of growing up and facing one's own beliefs and desires. The clock ticking is a metaphor for the passage of time and the countdown of the singer's life. This ticking clock is causing him to reflect on his childhood, which is slowly fading away, never to return. The convictions that he believed in, which were once a source of comfort and guidance, now seem to be obscuring his vision and making him blind. He wants to wash his hands of the past and all that he believed in to find freedom from the burden of his past and his beliefs.
The singer admits that he is alone and drowning in his desires. He hates the cold but is too afraid to get burned by the fire. He is struggling to find his way to shore, but as he gets closer, the tide keeps rising higher, making it harder and harder to reach safety. He is tired and needs someone to take his hand and pull him out of the water. Looking on with crying eyes, he wishes he had more time. He pleads with someone to hold his hand and protect his innocent mind as he closes his eyes and retreats into his thoughts again.
Overall, the lyrics of Fading seem to be about the universal struggle of growing up and facing one's own beliefs and desires. The song captures the frustrations and confusion that can accompany such a journey and touches on the desire to be rescued or saved from that struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Again the clock is ticking
The time is passing by once more
Counting down my life
Every tick is bringing me closer to death
I watch my childhood fade into time
My memories of good old days are drifting away with the passage of time
All of my convictions are covering my eyes
My beliefs are blinding my vision and preventing me from seeing the truth
All that I believe in has now been made me blind
My faith has become a hindrance and a barrier towards seeing things as they are
Wash my hands of the past
I want to let go of my past and move on
Let my soul be free
I want to break free from the shackles of my mind and be at peace
Wash my hands of the past
I want to leave behind all the pain and regret of my past
What did it all mean?
I am questioning the purpose of my life
Standing here all alone drowning in my desires
I am struggling and suffocating in the grip of my own wants and wishes
I`ve grown to hate the cold, but too scared to touch the fire
I have developed an aversion for safety and mediocrity, but I'm too afraid to take action
The closer I get to the shore
As I near success or safety
The tide keeps rising higher
The obstacles and challenges increase
Take my hand, pull me out
Help me overcome this struggle
This body has grown tired
My strength is depleted and my will is faltering
Looking on with crying eyes
Watching helplessly with tears in my eyes
Wishing for time
Regretting my lost time and wishing to have more
Hold my hand
Provide me with comfort and support
Protect my innocent mind
Shield me from the harsh realities of the world
I close my eyes
Retreat into myself
From my mind again
To escape from the constant worries and troubles of my mind
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pawel Lato
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