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
Overcome
Battery Lyrics
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One man one vote is all they want so why should we obtain
From helping them free themselves we fought for it in this hand
End apartheid, free its victims, their fate is in our hands
The walls will fall
Believes become reality
We take our freedom for granted
How long must they suffer, we can`t let them fight it alone
Indifference isn`t solving anything, it`s time to take a side
Each day, hammering away at the pillers of apartheid
How long does it have to be before you will see
This problem won`t go away unless we fight for equality
The lyrics of Battery's song Overcome are a powerful call to action for the oppressed to fight for their freedom and for those in positions of privilege to stand in solidarity with them. The first verse focuses on the idea of fighting for ideals rather than personal gain. The lyrics suggest that the struggle for freedom and justice should not be about promoting oneself, but rather about achieving a collective goal of equality. The reference to "one man one vote" highlights the importance of democratic principles in this struggle. The lyrics also mention the specific cause of fighting against apartheid and the need to help those who are its victims. The phrase "their fate is in our hands" underscores the idea that it is the responsibility of those who are free to help those who are not.
In the second verse, the lyrics call out those who take their freedom for granted, while others continue to suffer. The lyrics suggest that indifference is not an adequate response to the suffering of others and that it is time to take a side. The use of the phrase "pillars of apartheid" is a metaphor for the institutions that uphold the oppressive system. The final line is a powerful conclusion to the song, insisting that the problem of inequality will not go away unless action is taken to fight for equality.
Overall, Battery's "Overcome" is a powerful call to action for those who are oppressed to fight for their freedom and for those in positions of privilege to stand in solidarity with them. The lyrics also suggest that the fight against inequality requires a collective effort and a dedication to democratic principles.
Line by Line Meaning
Fighting for ideals not for personal gain
We are fighting for a cause that is bigger than ourselves.
One man one vote is all they want so why should we obtain
The oppressed people only want basic human rights, so why should we not help?
From helping them free themselves we fought for it in this hand
We fought alongside them for their freedom and it's within our power to help them achieve it.
End apartheid, free its victims, their fate is in our hands
It's our responsibility to end apartheid and free its victims from oppression and inequality.
The walls will fall
The systems of oppression will crumble when we fight against them.
Believes become reality
When we believe in something and fight for it, those beliefs can become reality.
We take our freedom for granted
We have the luxury of taking our own freedom for granted, while others are still fighting for theirs.
While others must fight for their own
Oppressed people have to fight for their basic human rights while we already have them.
How long must they suffer, we can`t let them fight it alone
We cannot let them suffer alone and should stand with them in their fight for equality.
Indifference isn`t solving anything, it`s time to take a side
Being indifferent and doing nothing is not an option, we need to take a stand and fight for what is right.
Each day, hammering away at the pillers of apartheid
Every day we fight against apartheid and work towards its dismantling.
How long does it have to be before you will see
How long will it take for people to realize the gravity of the situation?
This problem won`t go away unless we fight for equality
We need to fight for equality if we want to eradicate this problem from its roots and make the world a better place for everyone.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.