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

This Is Not an Exit
Raunchy Lyrics

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Emptiness hold my hand and join me here tonight
Let me be your friend
Let's look at girls in fights
Let's get drunk
We've got nothing to lose tonight
Give it away
It's ours so give it away its alright

Could it be that my situation does that it suddenly seems like the world
Is
Coming down on me
I must try and find substance or sense and stability

Don't eject
It just can't be that hard
Don't eject
Change event
It just can't be that hard to change event

I tend to forget that thoughts reflect my words
I better contemplate
Cause words reflect my actions in which some relate
Those I need
In those I need to depend
No escape
I better contemplate it's alright

Could it be that my situation does that it suddenly seems like the world
Is
Coming down on me
I must try and find substance or sense and stability

Don't eject
It just can't be that hard
Don't eject

Change event
It just can't be that hard to change event

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raunchy’s song, “This Is Not an Exit”, speak to the emptiness and aimlessness that can consume a person in times of instability. The singer finds himself lost, yearning for companionship as he invites emptiness to join him. He suggests they look at “girls in fights” and get drunk – anything to fill the void. But even in this desperate state, he recognizes the need for substance and stability. He contemplates the weight of his words and actions, and acknowledges that he needs dependable people in his life.

In the chorus, the singer repeats “Don't eject, it just can't be that hard” and “Change event, it just can't be that hard to change event” as if to convince himself to hold on, to not give up. The phrase “Don’t eject” suggests a desire to give up or escape, but the repetition and insistence on the phrase suggests an attempt to overcome that urge and find a way to change.

Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and uncertain. It acknowledges that there is no easy fix or escape, but instead encourages reflection and finding stability and dependable people in one’s life.

Line by Line Meaning

Emptiness hold my hand and join me here tonight
I feel empty inside and I want someone to join me and comfort me tonight

Let me be your friend
I'm asking to be someone's friend and have a connection

Let's look at girls in fights
Let's observe and admire the tough and fearless nature of women

Let's get drunk
I want to temporarily forget my problems and responsibilities by drinking alcohol

We've got nothing to lose tonight
We don't have any important commitments or obligations, so let's enjoy ourselves

Give it away
Let's give away our worries and negative emotions

It's ours so give it away its alright
We can let go of our problems because they are not permanent or defining

Could it be that my situation does that it suddenly seems like the world Is Coming down on me I must try and find substance or sense and stability
I feel overwhelmed and like everything is falling apart, so I need to find purpose and stability

Don't eject It just can't be that hard Don't eject Change event It just can't be that hard to change event
I shouldn't give up or run away from my problems because it's not as difficult as it seems to turn things around

I tend to forget that thoughts reflect my words I better contemplate Cause words reflect my actions in which some relate Those I need In those I need to depend No escape I better contemplate it's alright
My thoughts influence my words, which in turn shape my actions and relationships. I need to be mindful and intentional about my thoughts and words to have healthy and dependable relationships

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

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