Raunchy is a metal band from Denmark, formed in 1994. They have released si… Read Full Bio ↴Raunchy is a metal band from Denmark, formed in 1994. They have released six studio albums, and are currently signed to Massacre Records. Raunchy was founded in 1992 by Jesper Tilsted, Jesper Kvist, and Morten Toft Hansen, who started playing mostly covers from bands such as Metallica and Slayer. Lars Vognstrup and Lars Christensen joined the band in 1994, and in 1995 they record their first demo, at Borsing Recordings in Århus. The song "Space Story" from the demo was later released on the compilation CD Extremity Rising vol. 1, a rock compilation from Serious Entertainment. Two demos (and two more Extremity Rising inclusions later) the band finally get their record deal, with Mighty Music's sub label Drug(s) in 2000. A few months later, Raunchy entered the Aabenraa Studio with producer Jacob Hansen to record Velvet Noise. In 2001 the album was released in Scandinavia and was very well received by the press After the release, keyboardist and supporting vocalist Jeppe Christensen joined the band.

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

Crack of Dawn
Raunchy Lyrics

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Explosions in my thoughts keep going on and on
It's keeping me awake till the crack of dawn
I'm so paranoid
I hope nobody is ever gonna see me like this
I'm twisting and turning my eyes feel like they're burning
I don't know what I'll do please stop before I lose my mind

I am falling through the holes of my mind

I know that it will be that way till the crack of dawn

What is this shit that I jjust can't do nothing about
Talking is useless help is useless
I'm going out of my mind

I lay down to rest my soul
Until the words of glory has been told
My pillow is soft and warm
I'll leave spots in the crack of dawn

I am falling through the holes of my mind
I know that it will be that way till the crack of dawn

Though it's all so quiet
Nothing can keep my thoughts from being wild

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Raunchy's song Crack of Dawn depict the turmoil and restlessness experienced by someone plagued with anxious thoughts that won't let them sleep. The singer feels paranoid and afraid that others might witness them in this state of vulnerability. They describe their eyes as burning and feel themselves twisting and turning as they try to find relief. Despite their best efforts, they feel like they're falling through the holes of their mind, and they know it will be that way until the crack of dawn.

The second verse speaks to the frustration of feeling like there's nothing they can do to alleviate their symptoms. They feel like they're going out of their mind, and words of comfort or reassurance are useless. The singer then lays down to rest their soul, hoping to find some peace in the darkness, but their thoughts remain wild and untamed. They acknowledge that though everything around them is quiet, their inner turmoil persists.

Line by Line Meaning

Explosions in my thoughts keep going on and on
My mind is filled with chaotic and uncontrollable thoughts

It's keeping me awake till the crack of dawn
These thoughts are preventing me from sleeping until the early morning hours

I'm so paranoid
I am extremely anxious and suspicious

I hope nobody is ever gonna see me like this
I am ashamed of being this vulnerable and do not want anyone to witness it

I'm twisting and turning my eyes feel like they're burning
My physical body is reacting to the stress I am feeling mentally

I don't know what I'll do please stop before I lose my mind
I am at a breaking point and feel like I can't handle this anymore

What is this shit that I just can't do nothing about
This situation feels hopeless and out of my control

Talking is useless help is useless
I don't see how anyone or anything can make this better

I'm going out of my mind
I am losing my sense of sanity

I lay down to rest my soul
I am trying to find peace and comfort in my own company

Until the words of glory has been told
I won't be able to relax until I have accomplished something worthwhile

My pillow is soft and warm
At least my physical surroundings are comfortable

I'll leave spots in the crack of dawn
I will have stayed up so late that I will witness the sunrise

Though it's all so quiet
Despite the lack of external noise, my internal thoughts are still loud and chaotic

Nothing can keep my thoughts from being wild
My mind is racing and out of control, regardless of my efforts to calm it

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESPER TILSTED, JESPER MEINBY KVIST, LARS CHRISTENSEN, LARS VOGNSTRUP, MORTEN TOFT HANSEN

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