1 - Canadian speed/thra… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands known as Piledriver.
1 - Canadian speed/thrash metal band.
2 - Japanese Hardcore Punk band in existence from 1987
3 - An industrial metal act from Oslo, Norway
4 - A Status Quo tribute band
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1 - Piledriver is a Canadian thrash/speed metal band, formed in 1984 by Gord Kirchin. They are known for an over-the-top image and flamboyant song titles and lyrics (as exemplified by such tracks as "Sex with Satan", "Alien Rape", "Sodomize the Dead", "Witch Hunt" and "Human Sacrifice"). Their best known song is possibly the title track of their debut album, Metal Inquisition from 1984. The album was followed by Stay Ugly two years later in 1986. These two early recordings have globally sold nearly 500,000 copies to date.
The band soon disappeared. However, some years later, Kirchin revealed that the band and albums were just a studio project and that the band never really existed at all, with all the names and virtually everything else about the band being made up. Kirchin later formed his own band, Dogs with Jobs, sporadically working on solo material.
In 2005, a new band was formed under the revised name of The Exalted Piledriver. A long search began for Kirchin to find the right musicians to fill the promise of the original albums. In the summer of 2006 the line-up was finalized: Mark Kopernicky (stage name Kinky Pork Cream, guitars), Gerry Keough (stage name Glace Frothfritter, drums) and Robert Tollefson (stage name Lobo Elf Snort, bass). After many live shows in Canada, the US and in Europe, the band entered the studio in late 2007 to record the first album to feature an actual band. The album, entitled Metal Manifesto, was released in 2008. The band will be playing shows in Canada and Europe during 2009, including a date at the Headbanger's Open Air festival in Itzehoe, Germany in July.
The band was reassembled with new supporting members in 2009.
Gord Kirchin (aka 'Pile Driver', vocals)
Steve Macpherson (aka 'Reverend Tom Cheapness', guitar)
Ken Gibson (aka 'Steele McFearsome', bass)
Mark Macpherson (aka 'Hank Momscraper', drums)
This line-up has toured Brazil (fall 2017) and Columbia (2018), and played festivals such as Calgary MetalFest V (2016), Amsterdam Heavy Metal Maniacs (2018) and Storm Crusher Festival (2019), and headlined shows in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.
Lead vocalist Gord Kirchin of the Canadian cult metal band PILEDRIVER has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 60 years old.
2 - Japanese Hardcore Punk band in existence from 1987 and still around today
3 - An industrial metal act from Oslo, Norway who released 3 albums between 1995 and 2002, as well as several tracks on various compilations. Piledriver dubbed their form of industrial metal "dunderdisco" (thundering disco), and combined harsh hardcore guitar with simple drum machine beats, strange synthesized melodies and angry vocals. The result is a blend that is perhaps closer to synthesizer-punk than your average industrial metal. This is further underlined by their use of humoristic lyrics and title references (among other titles we find "bohemian idiocy", a parodic medley of queen covers).
A Mouthful of Venus' Soda (1995) (Maxhine head)
Staying Up Late With Piledriver (1996) (Maxhine head)
Heavy Electricity (2002) (Hard records)
Band members have links to Norwegian rock acts Turbonegro, Gluecifer and Snuten amongst others, as well as the nationally well known squat Blitz, in Oslo.
4 - PILEDRIVER were originally established as a STATUS QUO tribute band and have been playing on classic rock festivals all over Europe for more than 20 years. PILEDRIVER are on a mission: to carry the original STATUS QUO sound of the 1970s into a new era without performing only the old classics as a mere cover band. Debut album "Piledriver" (1997), a Maxi-CD called "Hi!" (2000), "Piles of Rock" (2004), third album "Brothers In Boogie" (2016), "The Boogie Brothers Live In Concert" (2017), "Rockwall" and "Live In Europe – The Rockwall Tour" (2023).
Piledriver
Piledriver Lyrics
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When I'm in town you'll scream and shout cause I'm gonna blow you away, yeah!
Who Am I? you ask yourself I'm a dirty rotten son of a bitch!
I just want to rule your mind... but first everybody get pissed!
They call me - the pile driver, the pile driver
They want me - the pile driver, the pile driver
I am the exalted, the one and only pile driver, pile driver
Your eyes will burn, your brain explodes get ready for some metal rock!
Once you start it's like a drug I know it'll drive you insane
It'll knock you down and fill you up drilling holes right into your brain!
I'll take you on an endless ride you'll never ever want it to the end
Now I'm your God and I'm your Lord but I'll let you call me your friend
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The lyrics to Piledriver's song "Piledriver" depict the life of a musician who is constantly on the road, performing and leaving a lasting impression wherever he goes. The artist sings about being a "dirty rotten son of a bitch" who just wants to rule the minds of his fans, but not before getting everyone "pissed" first. He refers to himself as "the pile driver," a nickname given to him by his fans, who may be addicted to the high-energy, metal rock music he performs. He warns that anyone on his list is next in line for a "deadly shock," and promises to take his fans on an endless ride that they will never want to end.
The lyrics could be interpreted in various ways, but it's clear that the artist is confident and enjoys the attention he receives from his fans. He thrives on the energy of the performances and wants everyone to be a part of the experience. The repeated use of the words "pile driver" could be seen as a metaphor for the intense and powerful nature of the music or even the artist himself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the road, I'm on the run pile drivin' every day
I'm constantly touring and playing music with intense energy and power
When I'm in town you'll scream and shout cause I'm gonna blow you away, yeah!
My performances are so electrifying that they will leave you speechless
Who Am I? you ask yourself I'm a dirty rotten son of a bitch!
I have a tough, rebellious attitude and don't care much for what others think of me
I just want to rule your mind... but first everybody get pissed!
My goal is to captivate you with my music, but first we need to party and have a good time together
They call me - the pile driver, the pile driver
I have earned the nickname 'Pile Driver' due to my intense on-stage presence
They want me - the pile driver, the pile driver
My fans eagerly anticipate my shows and crave the energy that I bring to their lives
I am the exalted, the one and only pile driver, pile driver
I am the reigning champion of the music world, unrivaled in my power and influence
You're on my list, you're next in line get ready for a deadly shock!
You're about to witness something incredible that will leave you awestruck and mesmerized
Your eyes will burn, your brain explodes get ready for some metal rock!
My music is intense and hard-hitting, leaving a profound impact on all who experience it
Once you start it's like a drug I know it'll drive you insane
My music is incredibly addictive, leaving you wanting more and more
It'll knock you down and fill you up drilling holes right into your brain!
My music is so powerful that it can overwhelm you and leave you changed forever
I'll take you on an endless ride you'll never ever want it to the end
My performances are so exhilarating that you'll never want the experience to stop
Now I'm your God and I'm your Lord but I'll let you call me your friend
I have become a significant influence in your life through my music, but I still value our relationship as friends
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUSTER HARDING, DIZZY GILLESPIE
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