1) TNT is a hard rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 11 artists called TNT.
1) TNT is a hard rock band formed in Trondheim, Norway in 1982, by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dag Ingebrigtsen , guitarist Ronni Lé Tekrø , bassist Steinar Eikum and drummer Morten "Diesel" Dahl . They released their self-titled debut album the same year — their only album that features Norwegian lyrics — and got a hit with the single "Harley Davidson". In August 1983 Morty Black replaced Steinar Eikum on bass, and the following year American vocalist Tony Harnell became TNT's new frontman, making his debut on their album Knights of the New Thunder with the temporary stage name Tony Hansen. That line-up recorded one more album, Tell No Tales in 1987, before "Diesel" Dahl decided to quit one year later, after some turbulent times within the band. Tell No Tales - as co-written by Dahl - produced TNT's biggest hit, the single "10,000 Lovers (In One)".
Kenneth Odiin became TNT's new drummer, but recorded only one album with the band, Intuition in 1989, before he left. His replacement was John Macaluso, who played on the albums "Realized Fantasies" and "Three Nights in Tokyo" (both released in 1992). The same year they decided to take a break, choosing to focus on various solo projects. In 1996 the compilation "Till Next Time" was released, and Tony Harnell, Ronni Le Tekrø and Morty Black reformed TNT with drummer Frode Hansen. That line-up recorded two albums, Firefly in 1997 and Transistor in 1999.
In 2000 Morten Diesel Dahl came back to TNT, 12 years after he left. The band started working on their new album "My Religion", which was released in 2004. Months after the album release, Morty Black decided to quit, and Sid Ringsby took his place for the following concerts.
TNT's new studio album, All The Way To The Sun was released in the fall of 2005. A single, "Sometimes" was released on July 25th, but was only available in Norway. The same year Victor Borge replaced Sid Ringsby as their live bassist.
Tony Harnell left the band in April 2006 for both personal and professional reasons, although he is collaborating with iMagic Films and producer Darren Paltrowitz on a live DVD featuring his performance with the band in Madrid, Spain from April 1, 2006. The DVD is intended to be released in Japan in August 2006 and elsewhere in the world in September 2006.
TNT are still alive and kickin' - and are proud to introduce the new man behind the mic: Singer Tony Mills from Birmingham, England. Tony Mills is one of Europe's most respected hard rock singers, mostly known for his work with UK Melodic Rock act Shy and his solo artiste releases of recent years. Tony has worked along side such names as Cinderella, Dokken, Cozy Powell, Meatloaf, The Sweet and many more and will add a new and exciting dimension to TNT as the band enter a new era. It is an unbelievable coincidence that Mills' band Shy were already booked to support TNT at the Polar Festival on June 30 in Storsteinnes, Norway before Harnell's departure. This concert for TNT will be fronted by the ex-vocalist Tony Harnell as a farewell show for him.
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2) TNT was a grindcore band from Kranj, Slovenia.
3) TNT is a rock band from Porto Alegre, Brazil. Theiy first appeared on the compilation "Rock Grande do Sul" in 1986, recorded along with four other local bands, and recorded their self-titled debut album in 1987, achievieng national success and gaining a strong local follow. The band went through varios formations, but the most known members were Márcio Petracco, Luis Henrique Tchê Gomes, Nei Van Sória and Flavio Basso - the last two of them disbanded early and went on to form another classic local rock band named the Cascavelletes.
The cult that was created around these two groups originated what is now called "Rock gaúcho", 'gaúcho' being the noun for inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul, and is still a strong influence for today's groups like Faichecleres, Identidade or Sapatos Bicolores.
4) TNT is a Romanian pop/dance band.
5) TNT is a hardstyle act, a collaboration between Technoboy and Tuneboy. TNT stands for "Technoboy 'N' Tuneboy".
6) TNT is a Hungarian pop (in the beginning Hip-Hop) band.
7) TNT is a project of Tadd Mullinix and Todd Osborn (better known as Dabrye and Soundmurderer) centered around the Roland TB-303.
8) TNT was a swiss punk band from Zürich, founded in 1978 they where active until the end of the 80s. There most famous hit was "Züri brännt" (Zürichs burning).
9) TNT was a NWOBHM band who released a single ("Back on the road/Rockin' the night") on Neat Records in 1984.
10) TNT was a rock band based in Bradford, created at it's University which were active between 2006 and 2009. The band released a charity single called 'Scream Out' in May 2007 and recorded an EP in 2009 called 'Cleaning Your Mega Hate Scream' streaming on the band's Myspace. The band disbanded in August 2009 after each group member went their separate ways.
11) TNT is an working class Greek rapper performing solo and as a member of the group Rationalistas.
Purple Mountain's Majesty
TNT Lyrics
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Yellow sky and blackened sea
Will God shed His grace for you and me
Colors clashing one by one
A bigot's work is never done
So this is the land of the free
If you got a gun, you're doing fine
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
Let the people shout, till there can be no doubt
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
Hear the voices roar, we won't take this anymore
Purple mountain's majesty
Hungry eyes on broken streets
And ice cracks the sidewalk cabaret
Moral psychos run the show
Tunnel vision starts to grow
And blood spills like water on the stage
Gotta do what we can to right this wrong
For tomorrow's child we must be strong
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
Let the people shout, till there can be no doubt
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
Hear the voices roar, we won't take this anymore
Purple mountain's majesty
Let the people sing,
Let the people shout
Let the people sing
Hear the voices roar
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
Let the people shout
Purple mountain's majesty
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
Let the people shout, till there can be no doubt
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
Hear the voices roar, we won't take this anymore
The song "Purple Mountain's Majesty" by TNT describes the current situation of social injustice and violence in America. The opening line of the song refers to the famous line in the patriotic song “America the Beautiful,” and contrasts it with the violence and chaos that is happening in the country. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of people's voices and unity in fighting for freedom and justice.
The second verse addresses the broken state of American society. People are hungry, streets are broken, and chaos and violence reign. Those in power have become "moral psychos" who only care about themselves and their interests. The lyric "blood spills like water on the stage" is a powerful metaphor for the violence and bloodshed occurring in America.
The song encourages people to take action to create a better society. The lyric "gotta do what we can to right this wrong" reminds us that it is the responsibility of everyone to work towards a better future, not just those in power. The chorus repeats the call for "bells of freedom" to ring and for people to use their voices to bring about change and create a future without violence and injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple mountain's majesty
America's beautiful natural landscapes, as described in "America the Beautiful"
Yellow sky and blackened sea
Environmental degradation and pollution
Will God shed His grace for you and me
Asking for God's mercy and blessings on the American people
Colors clashing one by one
Racial tensions and conflicts
A bigot's work is never done
Addressing the ongoing struggle against discrimination and hatred
So this is the land of the free
Irony in the face of injustice and oppression
An eye for an eye, we'll all be blind
Taking revenge or seeking justice blindly will only lead to more harm in the long run
If you got a gun, you're doing fine
Commentary on American gun culture and the belief that possessing a weapon indicates strength and security
Let the people sing, bells of freedom ring
A call to action for social justice and equality
Let the people shout, till there can be no doubt
Urging people to speak out and make their voices heard in the face of oppression
Hear the voices roar, we won't take this anymore
Empowerment and a refusal to accept the status quo
Hungry eyes on broken streets
Highlighting poverty and inequality in American society
And ice cracks the sidewalk cabaret
Suggesting decay and decline in urban areas
Moral psychos run the show
Criticizing the lack of ethical leadership and decision making in politics and society
Tunnel vision starts to grow
People becoming more self-centered and less concerned with the greater good
And blood spills like water on the stage
Metaphor for violence and tragedy that is becoming all too common
Gotta do what we can to right this wrong
Calling for action to correct injustices and create positive change
For tomorrow's child we must be strong
Obligation to ensure a better future for the next generation
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.