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
Out Of Sight
Raunchy Lyrics
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Then I'll begin again
Rhythms are burned from the glare
From the wing on a plane
So without thinking I respond
Look at me now I am out of sight
Carrying a torch but the light ain't that bright
The air dry breeds clear
Thoughts are levelheaded
I'll be no use to my self once when I'm dead
And though I trusted I was lied to by my own
I bare no grouch and I carry no milestone
Look at me now I am out of sight
Carrying a torch but the light ain't that bright
Say you will forget
This pain I won't regret
Look at me now I am out of sight
Carrying a torch but the light ain't that bright
The lyrics of Raunchy's song "Out of Sight" describe a person who has struggled with addiction, as suggested by the line "after tourniquet fights on my veins." The person is trying to move on from their past and start anew, as indicated by the line "then I'll begin again." The singer reflects on how their addiction has affected them, suggesting that they have lost their rhythm and clarity due to the glare of the addiction. However, despite this struggle, they are still hopeful, as expressed through the line "So without thinking I respond," suggesting that they are determined to keep going.
The chorus of the song, "Look at me now I am out of sight, carrying a torch but the light ain't that bright," further reinforces the idea of the singer moving on from their past but struggling to find their footing in their present situation. They are out of sight from their previous addiction, but they are not in the clear yet. Additionally, the line "Say you will forget this pain I won't regret" shows that the singer is willing to let go of their past and move forward.
Overall, the song "Out of Sight" is a reflection on addiction and the struggles that come with overcoming it. The singer acknowledges the difficulties they have faced, but they are also hopeful for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
And after tourniquet fights on my veins
After struggling with addiction and drug use,
Then I'll begin again
I'll start over and try to improve my life.
Rhythms are burned from the glare
Excessive exposure to bright lights has caused me to lose my sense of rhythm and balance.
From the wing on a plane
From the perspective of looking out the window of a plane.
So without thinking I respond
I react instinctively without considering the consequences.
Look at me now I am out of sight
I am no longer in the public eye or in the spotlight.
Carrying a torch but the light ain't that bright
I am holding on to hope and trying to make a change, but struggling to find success.
The air dry breeds clear
Being away from unhealthy influences has allowed me to think clearly.
Thoughts are levelheaded
I am able to think calmly and rationally.
I'll be no use to my self once when I'm dead
If I don't get my life together, I won't accomplish anything meaningful before I die.
And though I trusted I was lied to by my own
I was betrayed and let down by people I trusted and relied on.
I bare no grouch and I carry no milestone
I hold no grudges and have not achieved any significant accomplishments.
Say you will forget
Please tell me that you'll forget the mistakes I've made in the past.
This pain I won't regret
I don't regret the pain I've experienced because it has helped me grow and improve.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESPER TILSTED, JESPER MEINBY KVIST, LARS CHRISTENSEN, LARS VOGNSTRUP, MORTEN TOFT HANSEN
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