The year 2002 proved to be crucial for the band: as the first Danish band ever, Raunchy signs a contract with one of the world biggest metal labels, Nuclear Blast, releasing Velvet Noise in Europe. Raunchy played at the German festival Summerbreeze. They recorded a cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas" and a new song called "Decemberklar" for Denmark's National radio, produced by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studios. The songs proved to be extremely popular. In 2003 Velvet Noise was released in North America, and in the summer the second album, Confusion Bay, is recorded, again with producer Jacob Hansen.
The year 2004 started off with singer Lars Vognstrup leaving the band. Kasper Thomsen was recruited as the new lead singer to replace Lars. In February Confusion Bay was released. An animated video for the track "Watch Out" is made by the critically acclaimed director Anders Morgenthaler and the video received airplay on channels like VIVA+ and MTV2. The band performed a whole concert live on Danish National Radio, and in August the band performed at the Wacken Open Air in front of 4000 fans.
In 2005 Raunchy signed to a new label, Lifeforce Records and began recording of Death Pop Romance in summer 2005. At the end of the year the band performed at the Danish Metal Awards. The show was broadcast live on the Danish radio and marks the band's third radio appearance. Death Pop Romance was released in early 2006, where it received good reviews among critics. Raunchy supported American heavy metal band Soulfly on all German tour dates. The band also played at the popular With Full Force festival in Leipzig in front of 10,000 fans. In 2006, the band continued to tour to promote Death Pop Romance along with support gigs such as Ill Niño and Hatebreed. The band embarked on a full-length European tour called Danish Dynamite Tour, together with Hatesphere and Volbeat, and played at 2008's Roskilde Festival.
In summer 2008 Raunchy released their fourth album Wasteland Discotheque. The album was generally well received among the press. In late 2008 Raunchy went on a small tour with Volbeat in Germany. In April 2009, almost a year after Wasteland Discotheque was released, Raunchy did a music video for the track "Warriors", directed by Andreas Krohn, after that they went on a tour called "Weekend Warriors Tour", in Denmark and Sweden, and in July and August the band played at the big metal festivals With Full Force and Summer Breeze Open Air.
Their fifth album, A Discord Electric, was released on September 20, 2010.
On March 14, 2013, Kasper Thomsen left the band; both parties stated that the split was amicable. At the same time, it was announced that their new vocalist was Mike Semesky (formerly of The HAARP Machine, Intervals). The band also stated that they would be entering the studio later on in the year and would be touring in July and October 2013. Mike Semesky later commented saying that it was "a dream come true" to have been given the opportunity to sing for the band.
In late September, 2014, Raunchy announced their sixth studio album, Vices. Virtues. Visions.,and in October Raunchy was one of the first bands to be announced for the 2015 Copenhell lineup.
Current members
Mike Semesky - Vocals (2013-Current)
Lars Christensen - Guitar (1994-Current)
Jesper Andreas Tilsted - Guitar, Keyboards (1994-Current)
Jesper Kvist - Bass (1994-Current)
Jeppe Christensen - Keyboards, Vocals (2001-Current)
Morten Toft Hansen - Drums (1994-Current)
Former members
Lars Vognstrup - Vocals (1994–2004)
Kasper Thomsen - Vocals (2004 - 2013)
Tour members
Victor-Ray Salomonsen Ronander - Guitar (2010)
Niels Kofod - Synth, Vocals (2010)
Lasse Sivertsen - Vocals (summer 2013)
Flemming C. Lund - Guitar (fall 2013)
Discography
Studio Albums
Velvet Noise - 2001
Confusion Bay - 2004
Death Pop Romance - 2006
Wasteland Discotheque - 2008
A Discord Electric - 2010
Vices. Virtues. Visions. - 2014
Re-releases
Velvet Noise Extended - 2007
Bleeding
Raunchy Lyrics
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And the boys are talking about it all the while
And down like from totally far down they see you tweaking
And your lips are shivering, your secret story is leaking
You don't turn on the lights, don't talk on the phone
You hope that for at least a day, they'd leave you alone
And down like from totally far down they see you tweaking
Kicking and screaming, bleeding, becoming what you detest
Is what your proceeding
The lyrics of the song "Bleeding" by Raunchy are both visceral and haunting. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the song: "They want you so very bad, it's glooming for miles And the boys are talking about it all the while." The song is about being pursued relentlessly, and the feeling of being hunted and exposed. The lyrics convey a sense of fear and desperation, as the singer tries to hide from those who are after them.
The second verse provides a clearer picture of what is happening: "You don't turn on the lights, don't talk on the phone You hope that for at least a day, they'd leave you alone." The singer is clearly trying to avoid being found, but it seems that the more they try to hide, the more they are pursued. The line "And down like from totally far down they see you tweaking" suggests that the person after the singer has some kind of supernatural ability to track them down.
The chorus is both brutal and poetic: "Kicking and screaming, bleeding, becoming what you detest Is what your proceeding." The singer is being forced to become something they despise, something that they are struggling against.
Overall, the song "Bleeding" by Raunchy is a powerful exploration of the human condition. It speaks to the fear and desperation that we all experience at times, as we try to escape our past and avoid being exposed.
Line by Line Meaning
They want you so very bad, it's glooming for miles
People desire you intensely, and their longing can be felt for miles around.
And the boys are talking about it all the while
Everyone, especially men, is discussing their attraction to you, constantly.
And down like from totally far down they see you tweaking
Even from far away, people can observe your discomfort and anxiety.
And your lips are shivering, your secret story is leaking
Your fear and vulnerability are causing you to involuntarily reveal information you wanted to keep hidden.
You don't turn on the lights, don't talk on the phone
You're avoiding any form of communication or interaction to minimize attention from others.
You hope that for at least a day, they'd leave you alone
You're desperate to have some time where you're not being pursued or harassed by anyone.
Kicking and screaming, bleeding, becoming what you detest
You feel like you're losing control and becoming someone or something that you truly despise.
Is what your proceeding
This is the path you're heading down, whether you like it or not.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NIL LARA
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