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
Whatever It Takes
Battery Lyrics
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Come with us if you want to.
Whatever it takes, we'll stand together.
No matter what you've got or where you're from.
We're all the same, we can count on each other
Be cause if we can't, who can we count on.
Only hatred and anger can split us apart,
We can be who we want to be, you and me,
And now is when we've got to start.
We've all got choices to make -
What path are you going to take ?
Whatever it takes, we'll stand together.
No matter what you've got or where you're from.
We're all the same, we can count on each other
Be cause if we can't, who can we count on.
Only hatred and anger can split us apart,
But i know that they will never split us apart
We can be who we want to be, you and me,
And now is when we've got to start.
I'm going to see what's behind each and every door.
What do we say, what do we know - there's so much more.
It's not for me, is it for you ? Don't you want to know ?
What are we waiting for - don't you want to know ?
Let's go
The lyrics of Battery's song "Whatever It Takes" express a message of unity and solidarity among people from different backgrounds. The singer reaches out his hand to the listeners, inviting them to join in and stand together, regardless of their origins or circumstances. The chorus emphasizes the importance of counting on each other, as only mutual support can prevent hatred and anger from dividing people.
The song encourages listeners to reflect on their choices and take action to pursue their dreams and explore new opportunities. The line "I'm going to see what's behind each and every door" suggests a curiosity to discover the unknown and the willingness to take risks.
The song concludes with a call to action, urging people to seize the moment and not wait for someone else to act. The repetition of the phrase "don't you want to know?" emphasizes the importance of curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
Overall, "Whatever It Takes" is a song that promotes positivity and a sense of community, encouraging listeners to look beyond their differences and work together to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm reaching my hand out to you
Come with us if you want to.
Whatever it takes, we'll stand together.
No matter what you've got or where you're from.
We're all the same, we can count on each other
Be cause if we can't, who can we count on.
Only hatred and anger can split us apart,
But i know that they will never split us apart
We can be who we want to be, you and me,
And now is when we've got to start.
We've all got choices to make -
What path are you going to take?
I'm going to see what's behind each and every door.
What do we say, what do we know - there's so much more.
It's not for me, is it for you ? Don't you want to know ?
What are we waiting for - don't you want to know?
Let's go
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dr Schulz
their best, their sweetest.. absolutely gold!
Franz Biberkopf
I grew up with Battery! It was so cool not to become one of that stupid drug and discoteque addicted gabbers back then! That happened also because of Brian McTernan and friends! :) Greetings from Rome, Italy.
Reid Ellis
I'm 51, and all I can say is.. Good. You get it.
Jan Kompos
i love melodic voices in hardcore melody bands
Daniel Lewis
deeply personal lyrics and positive message, none of that metal core karate bullshit
scrapdealer06
I have the vinyl, awesome music & lyrics
Lazzio Darko
Bringing back old memories.... XXX
Robo Graf Zahl
Saw them together with Damantion ad in Karlsruhe, Germany in the mid 90's . Great show, nice guys! Was back from the show at 1am and had my final exam in English at 8am the next morning. Luckily I was young then, lol.
Estambar2
Brutal.. remember it allways ... respect SANTIAGO CHILE
Paul Lozano
Brutal hardcore puro fuck Yeahhh