After the release of their first album 48/49 (1996) Steffi left the band and was replaced by Thomas Götz.
Ali left the band after they released their second album Launched (1999) and so Torsten Scholz became the new bass player.
Their first album was released on "XNO", an Indie label from berlin. "Launched" and Living Targets (2002), were both released on "Epitaph". Since their fourth album Smacksmash (2004) they are signed by the major label "Warner". In 2006 they released their first DVD, "B-Seite", and their new album ".limbo messiah" was released in March 2007.
Furhtermore, they released a Demo CD in 1995, the very rare 7'' vinyl "Knaack EP" (1997) and the limited "Wohnzimmer EP" (2002).
While their first two albums were influenced by punk rock, the roots of the later records lie within the rock/alternative genre
With the release of their song "Let Me In" from the album "Living Targets" they became famous in the national and international rock scene. With their album "Smacksmash" and it's singles "Hand in Hand", "I don't care as long as you sing" and "Hello Joe" but also with their new album-tracks, "Cut off the top", "Jane became insane" and "She was great" they entered the german charts and got their national breakthrough.
Drummer Thomas Götz is also involved in a project, called "NinaMarie", with "Torben" from the german Punk Band "Turbostaat"
Their sixth album entitled " Boombox" released January 28th 2011 and it's three singles, "Milk & Honey", Cheap Comments", and "Automatic". Their self titled album Beatsteaks released 2014 and three years laters YOURS was published.
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1997: 48/49
2000: Launched
2002: Living Targets
2004: Smack Smash
2007: Limbo Messiah
2011: Boombox
2014: Beatsteaks
2017: YOURS
Kings of Metal
Beatsteaks Lyrics
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when we´re in town speakers explode
we don´t attract wimps ´cause we´re too loud
just true metal people that´s manowar´s crowd
they want to keep us down
but they can´t last
when we get up we´re gonna kick your ass
gonna keep on burnin´
other bands play manowar kill
other bands play manowar kill
we like it hard, we like it fast
we got the biggest amps, man they blast
true metal people want to rock not pose
wearin´ jeans and leather, not cracker jack clothes
they want to keep us down
but they can´t last
when we get up we´re gonna kick your ass
gonna keep on burnin´
we always will
other bands play manowar kill
other bands play manowar kill
we´re the kings of metal commin´ to town
when we light up, have the roof nailed down
don´t try to tell us that we´re too loud
´cause there ain´t no way that we´ll ever turn down
they want to keep us down
but they can´t last
when we get up we´re gonna kick your ass
gonna keep on burnin´
we always will
other bands play manowar kill
The song "Kings of Metal" by the Beatsteaks is actually a cover of the classic heavy metal song by Manowar. It is a unabashedly celebratory song about the power of true metal music and the fans who love it. The lyrics speak of the band's dedication to their craft and the loyalty of their fans, who are also referred to as "true metal people." Manowar's sound is described as being too loud for wimps and attracting only those who are passionate about metal.
Line by Line Meaning
manowar manowar living on the road
The band Manowar is constantly touring.
when we´re in town speakers explode
Their music is so loud that the singers can't handle it.
we don´t attract wimps ´cause we´re too loud
Their style of music is not for the faint of heart.
just true metal people that´s manowar´s crowd
Their audience consists only of true metal fans.
they want to keep us down
Others are trying to hold the band back or suppress them.
but they can´t last
Their detractors will not be successful in holding them back.
when we get up we´re gonna kick your ass
When they rise to the occasion, they will prove their dominance.
gonna keep on burnin´
The band will continue to play and create music.
we always will
Their dedication to producing music will never falter.
other bands play manowar kill
Other bands try to imitate Manowar's style, but fail to match their intensity.
we like it hard, we like it fast
They prefer a hard and fast style of music.
we got the biggest amps, man they blast
Their equipment is top-notch and their sound is explosive.
true metal people want to rock not pose
Their audience cares more about the music than the image.
wearin´ jeans and leather, not cracker jack clothes
Their audience prefers a rough and rugged look, not something fancy.
we´re the kings of metal commin´ to town
Manowar believes they are the undisputed champions of the metal scene.
when we light up, have the roof nailed down
Their concerts are so intense that the venue needs to be prepared for possible damage.
don´t try to tell us that we´re too loud
Critics cannot convince the band to lower their volume.
´cause there ain´t no way that we´ll ever turn down
The band will always play at full volume, no matter what.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEY DE MAIO, JOSEPH G MAIO, ROSS H. FRIEDMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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