They play dirty-organ-rock, stadium-disco-metal and sci-fi rollerskating jams. Beyond the sound and the fury, they take their listeners through landscapes haunted by Giorgio Moroder, ELO, and John Carpenter before entering the dark future world of Bronx Warriors 2020, as captured by a '70s Italian film crew.
They were personally invited by French act Justice to tour North America with them in late 2007 leaving their mark at the CMJ music festival , later playing with !!!, Holy Fuck, Crystal Castles, Klaxons and label mate Surkin across the UK and Europe. Their debut album, Dystopia, was released in Australia in late 2007 on the band's own label Siberia Records, with an international release with additional material to follow in April and May of 2008.
Singles released by the group in Australia include "Raised By Wolves", "Shadows", "45 & Rising", "Road to Recovery", "20,000 Leagues" and "Into the Galaxy". They also have an EP Secrets of the Universe. Various Songs on various compilations including Modular’s Leave Them All Behind, FBI's Kill Your Idols cd, Kitsune Maison 4, !K7's Tsubi DJ Kicks disk, Cut Copy's Fabric release, Ministry of Sounds Mashed 3, Ajax's Spin City, and more. They've remixed tracks for !!! (chk chk chk), The Presets, Dragonette, Cut Copy, VHS or Beta, Electric Six, Sébastien Tellier, Damn Arms and CSS. Others who remixed their songs include Grandmaster Flash, Metromony, Shy Child, Danger, Architecture In Helsinki, Chateau Marmont, Knightlife, Ajax, Curses!, Cut Copy, David Rubato, D.I.M., M83, Bag Raiders, Spod, The Presets, and members of Wolfmother.
Their live shows have included tours with Cut Copy, Wolfmother, Death From Above 1979, Electric Six, Gerling, Pink Grease, Har Mar Superstar, Trans Am, Bloc Party, Justice and others along the way.
In late 2007 they were nominated for the J Award by youth radio station Triple J for the Australian album of the year. They also featured twice in Triple J Hottest 100 2007 with "Tombstone" at 86 and "Into the Galaxy" at 57.
Ballad of the War Machine
Midnight Juggernauts Lyrics
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Sliding down, these walls
Trails
Leaving ghosts in their wake
Crush
Feel the waves come in
Search
Wash away all their sins
Godspeed, travel well
Lightning in a bottle cracks a spell
Godspeed travel well
Fever through your body raising hell
Fate
Lead their souls away
Shake
As your senses awake
Godspeed, travel well
Lightning in a bottle cracks a spell
Godspeed, travel well
Fever through your body raising hell
The lyrics of Midnight Juggernauts' song "Ballad of the War Machine" evoke a sense of darkness, suspense, and foreboding, drawing the listener into a surreal world of ghosts, waves, and souls. The opening lines describe claws sliding down walls, leaving trails of ghosts in their wake. This imagery creates a sense of danger and unease, as if the claws belong to some malevolent force that is creeping closer and closer.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract and dreamlike, with references to lightning in a bottle, raising hell, and shaking as your senses awake. These cryptic lyrics suggest that the singer may be experiencing some sort of inner turmoil or spiritual awakening, and that they are navigating a world that is both dangerous and magical.
Overall, "Ballad of the War Machine" is a haunting, atmospheric song that combines elements of electronica, rock, and psychedelia. Its hypnotic beat, complex soundscapes, and evocative lyrics create a sense of mystery and wonder that draws the listener in and refuses to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Claws
The destructive nature of the war machine
Sliding down, these walls
The war machine's ability to infiltrate and conquer even the strongest defenses
Trails
The remnants of destruction left in the war machine's wake
Leaving ghosts in their wake
The lasting impact and trauma caused by war
Crush
The overpowering force of the war machine
Feel the waves come in
The relentless and unstoppable nature of war
Search
The war machine's desire to eradicate all opposing forces
Wash away all their sins
The justification of war through the idea of cleansing evil or wrongdoing
Godspeed, travel well
A send-off to those embarking on a dangerous mission
Lightning in a bottle cracks a spell
The unpredictable and chaotic nature of war
Fever through your body raising hell
The physical and emotional toll of being involved in war
Fate
The predetermined outcomes of war
Lead their souls away
The loss of life caused by war
Shake
The shock and trauma experienced by those involved in war
As your senses awake
The heightened awareness and adrenaline experienced in combat
Writer(s): Andrew Szekeres, Vincent Heimann, Daniel Stricker
Contributed by Gabriel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Claws
Sliding down, these walls
Trails
Leaving ghosts in their wake
Crush
Feel the waves come in
Search
Wash away all their sins
Godspeed, travel well
Lightning in a bottle cracks a spell
Godspeed travel well
Fever through your body raising hell
Fate
Lead their souls away
Shake
As your senses awake
Godspeed, travel well
Lightning in a bottle cracks a spell
Godspeed, travel well
Fever through your body raising hell
@SarahShahmoradian
Keep coming back to this song. Just the right dose of humorous nostalgic weirdness and an addictive melody
@naireland
These guys have been constantly awesome for years now. Heres hoping they find more fans.
@fonzdaii
New fan here :)
@moonhawk2664
One of my favourite bands of all time, so sad they disbanded. Eagerly awaiting a reunion at some point. I listen to Uncanny Valley at least once a month. Long live the legends that are the Midnight Juggernauts.
@Loveblackrose28
Спасибо этим парням, что сохранили для нас ту Москву, которой больше нет😍
@darbs662
Can’t believe it’s got so little views. Epic song and video.
@Diskoboy1974
Incredible sound. Like a mixture of ELO and Dark Side of the Moon era Pink Floyd.
@saintessa
I love this one so much and the video adds that extra layer of awesomeness.
@MaximC
In reference to the final phrase: "And the one whom we call Music, for lack of a better name, will she save us?" Anna Akhmatova
I think we all hope she will...
@marcusfacciollo7811
This song reminds me of "Nights in white satin". I like them both.