With 2 million albums sold (1 million of which were sold in Switzerland, which only has 7 million habitants), they managed to get multi-platinum awards in different parts of the world.
Influences include Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Deep Purple and Aerosmith. Singer Steve Lee is especially fond of Whitesnake and has based his singing style on their lead singer David Coverdale.
Gotthard also performed "Immigrant Song" (originally by Led Zeppelin) live and it featured exclusively on a CD by Classic Rock (a long running monthly UK rock magazine). "Hush" was also performed live and can be found on Made In Switzerland album.
Another cover of a song they have recorded is "The Mighty Quinn", originally called Quinn The Eskimo, by Bob Dylan.
Singer Steve Lee was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 5th 2010. A truck struck him while he was stopped on the side of a desert road in Nevada (USA), putting on rain gear.
Current line-up:
Nic Maeder: Vocals
Leo Leoni: Lead Guitar
Freddy Scherer: Rhythm Guitar
Marc Lynn: Bass
Hena Habegger: Drums
Bang!
Gotthard Lyrics
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Gonna light that fuse
You know, I ainʼt nothinʼlike the holy man
But gonna give you the news
Is it me? Is it you? Quʼest-ce que cʼest? Déjà vu?
Understand?
Gonna scream at the moon and you know
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
Nothing can stop this, donʼt even think twice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
No compromising and no playing nice
So now you know about the master plan
And what you got to lose?
You know, weʼre all playing with an open hand
And now you gotta choose
Itʼs in me, itʼs in you, all the things that we do
Join the band
Gonna ride with the deuce, got the taste
Here we go with a bang, bang, aw, aw, aw, aw
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
Nothing will stop this, donʼt even think twice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
No time for for questions, just take my advice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
Nothing will stop this, roll out the dice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
No compromising and no playing nice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
Nothing will stop this, donʼt even think twice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
No time for for questions, just take my advice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
Nothing will stop this, roll out the dice
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
No compromising and no playing nice
The opening lines of the song Bang! indicate that the singer has a new master plan and they are going to light the fuse. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is not a holy man, but they are going to give the audience the news anyway. As the lyrics progress, they talk about how the plan is in the singer and in the listener, and invites them to join the band. The chorus of the song expresses that the plan is to keep banging around the world with no compromises and no playing nice.
The repetition of the phrase “bangin’ around” can be interpreted as both physical action and metaphorical movement. It can mean the band’s tour and their music reaching all corners of the world. The overall message of the song could be interpreted as taking risks, following one’s dreams and living life without fear. The lyrics invite listeners to join the band and participate in the joy of being free from the constraints of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Iʼve gone and found myself a master plan
I have come up with a strategy and plan to follow
Gonna light that fuse
I am going to initiate the process and get things started
You know, I ainʼt nothinʼlike the holy man
I am not a saintly person
But gonna give you the news
However, I have important information to share with you
Is it me? Is it you? Quʼest-ce que cʼest? Déjà vu?
Is this situation familiar or something new? Are we both involved or just me?
Understand?
Do you comprehend what I am saying?
Gonna scream at the moon and you know
I am going to vent my frustrations or emotions loudly and intensely
Weʼre gonna go with a bang, bang, aw, aw, aw, aw
We are going to go forward explosively and energetically
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
We are moving forward recklessly and with vigour all around the world
Nothing can stop this, donʼt even think twice
There is no obstacle that can halt our progress, don't even consider it
No compromising and no playing nice
We will not make concessions or act pleasantly
So now you know about the master plan
At this point, you are informed about the plan
And what you got to lose?
What harm can there possibly be?
You know, weʼre all playing with an open hand
We are all being forthright and transparent
And now you gotta choose
Now it is your turn to make a decision
Itʼs in me, itʼs in you, all the things that we do
The motivation or cause is present in both of us, and in all of our actions
Join the band
Come and take part in what we're doing
Gonna ride with the deuce, got the taste
I'm going to take a gamble and see where it takes me, I already know what it feels like
Bang, bang, banginʼ around, banginʼ around the world
We are moving forward recklessly and with vigour all around the world
No time for for questions, just take my advice
We don't have the luxury of time for questioning things. Just follow me
Nothing will stop this, roll out the dice
Nothing will come in our way, it's a gamble that we have to take
No compromising and no playing nice
We will not make concessions or act pleasantly
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@SrRock-rh7oy
Gotthard, I love your music, with Steve Lee and with Nic Maeder. Great band
@martinwalthert1709
Made in Switzerland! 🇨🇭 🤘🎸 R.I.P. Steve Lee 🙏🕯
@victorxavierdesouza2062
HELLO I'm from Brazil and I like for more of your Band
You're make the Real Rock N Roll, Congratulations.
Olá eu sou do Brasil e gosto muito da banda de voces
voces fazem o real rock n roll PARABENS.
@solenne2404
Les Suisses : liker en force que les autres voie a quel point on est fière de GOTTHARD 💪🏼💪🏼❤️❤️
@vanillasky0707
Gotthard rocken weiter! Wie Geil!
@mrjalaable
Awesome Band 1st time listening to theses Guys Awesome Love it
@hubzob
Grandi, bella canzone, super cantante Nic Maeder!!
@dulischewski1
Klasse Stimme , klasse Band
@danilolongo1270
Grandissimi!!!! Mi stupite sempre!!!! =)
@amanbhattarai2727
greetings from nepal and noone has heard this band here but i think they're awesome