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).
Witch Hunt
Piledriver Lyrics
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We're searching for her, we're hunting for her she's taking us for a ride
We're chasing her till the end we've gotta kill this deadly sin
Running through the woods, searching every house
We'll find her, she can't hide
Witch hunt, I'm going on a witch hunt
She can kill you, she can hypnotize so never look her in the eyes
She's a fearful one, she's the devil's friend you can see why she must die
She's cornered up against a wall we trap her and she tries to shout
Setting up a fire, she's been roped and tied for her there's no way out
I, the Pile Driver, High Priest of the Metal Inquisition, find you
guilty as charged for crimes of sorcery and witchcraft. I sentence you
now to be burnt at the stake. May your body and soul burn in hell and
may the devil himself crawl from the bowels of hell to claim you as his
humble servant... Burn!
We're watching that witch burn up we're roasting her on the stake
There's a foul smell and it's in the air she's gotta burn, she's gotta bake
Hunting is our way of life we've got a hungry appetite
Tie her up and burn her soul for her it's just an endless fight
The lyrics to Piledriver's song "Witch Hunt" portray the brutal and merciless persecution of a witch. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a group of people who hunt witches as a way of life, considering it to be necessary for their survival. The opening lines of the song allude to the group's primal, wolf-like instincts as they seek out their prey. The group is relentless in their pursuit of the witch, determined to put an end to what they see as a deadly, sinful presence that threatens their way of life.
The latter half of the song focuses specifically on the capture and execution of the witch. The lyrics describe the witch as possessing dangerous powers that have the ability to hypnotize and kill, making her all the more deserving of her punishment. The group is shown as being completely unapologetic for their actions, reveling in the smell of burning flesh and celebrating their victory over the "devil's friend".
Overall, the lyrics paint a dark picture of a society that values tradition and conformity over individual freedom and expression. The song serves as a commentary on the dangers of ruthless, unchecked power and the persecution of those who are different.
Line by Line Meaning
We're hungry wolves stealing the night witchkilling keeps us alive
We are fierce and relentless night hunters who rely on killing witches to survive
We're searching for her, we're hunting for her she's taking us for a ride
We are determined to find and catch the witch, although it's a challenging journey
We're chasing her till the end we've gotta kill this deadly sin
We won't stop pursuing the witch until she's dead because we consider her acts as sinful
Running through the woods, searching every house
We're scouring every possible location to find the elusive witch, even if it means exploring the dense woods and houses
We'll find her, she can't hide
We're confident that we'll catch the witch sooner or later, she can't escape us
Witch hunt, I'm going on a witch hunt
This is a witch hunt and I'm actively participating in it
She can kill you, she can hypnotize so never look her in the eyes
The witch is capable of fatally wounding you or hypnotizing you, so it's best to avoid eye contact
She's a fearful one, she's the devil's friend you can see why she must die
The witch is terrifying and aligned with the devil, hence why we believe she deserves to be executed
She's cornered up against a wall we trap her and she tries to shout
We caught the witch off-guard, she's trapped and desperately trying to find a way out
Setting up a fire, she's been roped and tied for her there's no way out
We're preparing to burn her alive, she's bound and unable to escape her fate
We're watching that witch burn up we're roasting her on the stake
We're witnessing the gruesome sight of the witch being burned alive on a stake
There's a foul smell and it's in the air she's gotta burn, she's gotta bake
The odor of burning flesh fills the air, driving home the reality of the witch's punishment
Hunting is our way of life we've got a hungry appetite
Hunting witches is integral to our existence, we have an insatiable desire to kill them
Tie her up and burn her soul for her it's just an endless fight
We're determined to burn the witch's soul, as it symbolizes our continued struggle against all witches
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@w.yeager9239
One of the Best Guitar Riffs Ever
@jefferylee9347
Got this cassette in 86 and everybody thought I was an evil little shitass 😂🤘
Now I'm 50 and still jammin it ,CRANK IT THE FUCK UP !!
@suburbviking8560
Bought this album 30+ years ago...still on my workout playlist...🤟
@metalbent9078
I still have this on "vinyl" which I bought in 1985. This is my favorite song from the Metal Inquisition album and this upload sounds "awesome" Thanks!
Damn, I'm old~
@jkwttrs
It doesn't get any better than this! Been listening to this since in came out and still love it!
@cosmiclust9492
Like lucky said, I gotta hide me lucky charms! I like it too! Fruitpie the magician it's Twinkie the kid help! Captain cup ahoy let's go to cupcake island.
@mike-tl1xs
Wich Killin keeps us alive
@ericjohn1975
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@desmondfox4602
@Eric John Instablaster :)
@exploringwithmatthew1629
REST IN POWER PILEDRIVER