Thomas and a couple of friends started another band, now called "De Dype". Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, poop, Nietzsche and provocation was what they cared about. Their first concert was in the basement of Chateau Neuf, the Cirkus. They appeared drunk on-stage, none of the guitars were tuned, and they forgot the fuzzpedals, so the guitars sounded like violins. The point was to show the students at the party that they didn't give a fuck about them. The arrangers at last kicked them out.
Then, Turbonegro became a topic.
It wasn't worse than Pål Bøttger Kjærnes (Pål Pot Pamparius) screaming out aloud: "Hey, let's put a new band together! What shall the band name be?" Pål suggests Mindburger. Another suggests Nazipenis (which later ended up as a name of the band's tribute band). But suddenly Pål remembers a tag he had seen under a bridge in Finstad, Ski. Turboneger (Turbonegro in english). Founding member Thomas Seltzer once said, "A turbonegro is a large, well-equipped, armed black male in a fast car, out for vengeance. We are his prophets."
The six original Turbonegros were now: Thomas Seltzer, bass (Happy-Tom), Pål Bøttger Kjærnes, guitarist (Pål Pot Pamparius), Rune Grønn, guitarist (Rune Rebellion), Vegard Heskestad, guitarist, Pål Erik Carlin, vocals and Tor-Kristian Jenssen, drums (TK). Their first concert was in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1989. They smoked pot, drank beer and watched adult movies. The concert became a success for them.
Some months after the success in Denmark, they decided to make a record, "Route Zero", including songs: "Route Zero" and "I Want You Right Now", a cover by MC5. (TK, the drummer, plays a solo on guitar on the MC5-song, and they see that TK is a far better guitarist than the other guitarists). For the cover art, they pick a picture from the cult-horror movie "Basket Case". The vinyl is pink. The band name is shorten to TRBNGR.
Later they made another record, the EP "Turboloid" with no success from the reviews.
Their final band consists of: Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby, vocals (Hank Von Helvete), Thomas Seltzer, bass (Happy-Tom), Rune Grønn, guitar (Rune Rebellion), Pål Bøttger Kjærnes, percussion & piano (Pål Pot Pamparius), Knut Schreiner, lead guitar (Euroboy) and Christer Engen, drums (Chris Summers).
Their fan club is called The Turbojugend. This first 'chapter' of the club began in St Pauli, Hamburg, Germany, with later chapters appearing throughout the world.
Following their "final" tour, in 1998 singer Hank Von Hell (Hank Von Helvete in Norwegian) underwent treatment for heroin dependency. The group disbanded, with Von Helvete returning to his childhood town in Lofoten in northern Norway where he worked at a radio station, Moskenes-radioen, where he soon became their entertainer. He also worked as a guide on a fishing museum.
In 2002 the members met to discuss possibly regrouping and touring. Following practice sessions they recorded their comeback album, "Scandinavian Leather", and followed this with an extensive worldwide tour.
In 2005 they recorded their follow-up album, Party Animals.
In 2007 they released their latest album entitled Retox [11th June 2007].
On July 9th 2010, it was announced in Norwegian newspapers that Hank has left the band. Bassist Happy-Tom says this is the end for Turbonegro as a band.
June 2011 Turbonegro have called upon old friend, legendary Londoner and former Dukes Of Nothing frontman Tony Sylvester to step in as their new vocalist. Sylvester performed his first show as a Turbonegro at the Turbojugend World Days in Hamburg, Germany on July 15th. It has also been stated that Turbonegro is currently working on their new upcoming album with Tony.
Albums:
Turboloid (EP)(1990)
Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives (1992)
Helta Skelta (1993)
Never Is Forever (1994)
Ass Cobra (1996)
Apocalypse Dudes (1998)
Darkness Forever! (live) (1999)
Love It to Deathpunk - The life & Times of Turbonegro (2001)
Scandinavian Leather (2003)
Party Animals (2005)
Retox (2007)
I Want It All
Turbonegro Lyrics
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Lion machines putting on the green
Bring all that you can bring
Beat the machine, boy
You know I want it all
Too much genetic debris
Stealing air from me
You know I want it all
So come on
Bring it on
Everything
'Cause I want it all, I want it all
You know I want it all
I heard that some like it hot
And some don't like it too hot
So show me what ou got, I wanna see it, baby
You know I want it all
So come on
Bring it on
Everything
'Cause I want it all, I want it all
You know I want it all
Let's hear it for the boy
I wanna check it out
I wanna hear it shout
While I still got a shot
Show me before it rots, baby
You know I want it all
So come on
Bring it on
Everything
'Cause I want it all, I want it all
You know I want it all
You know I want it all
You know I want it all
I want the gash
I want the cash
I want everything
The lyrics to Turbonegro's "I Want It All" express a desire for everything, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get it. The song uses vivid imagery to describe this craving, likening it to "Lion machines putting on the green" and calling it a hunger for "genetic debris" that steals air from the singer. The singer suggests that the sons of the masters are eternal slaves, implying that even those in power are trapped by their own desires.
The chorus repeats the same refrain three times, emphasizing the singer's desire for everything. They ask for everything to be brought on, and express a desire to see what others have to offer. The singer wants to check it out, hear it shout, and see it before it rots, suggesting a sense of urgency and a fear of missing out.
Overall, "I Want It All" is a straightforward expression of desire and greed. The lyrics use bold imagery to emphasize the singer's craving for everything, from gash to cash to whatever else might come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I want it all
The singer desires to possess everything possible
Lion machines putting on the green
Powerful machines are operating industriously
Bring all that you can bring
Bring everything that is yours and you can obtain
Beat the machine, boy
Defy the limitations that the machines or systems impose on you
Too much genetic debris
Too much trash, filth or unwanted things around
Stealing air from me
Taking away the air or freedom that the singer deserves
The sons of the mastes are the eternal slaves, boy
Even the successful ones are still tied to their master, being an eternal slave
So come on
Let's do it
Bring it on
Challenge accepted, bring what you've got
Everything
All your possessions and contributions
'Cause I want it all, I want it all
The singer cannot be satisfied with anything less than everything
I heard that some like it hot
There are differences in what people like
And some don't like it too hot
Different people might have different standards
So show me what ou got, I wanna see it, baby
Demonstrate what you have and impress the singer
Let's hear it for the boy
Let's cheer up the singer
I wanna check it out
The artist is interested in examining what others have
I wanna hear it shout
The artist desires to have something that makes a loud statement
While I still got a shot
Before it's too late or before the opportunity passes away
Show me before it rots, baby
Display before it becomes unusable
I want the gash
The artist desires a part of a woman's anatomy
I want the cash
The artist wants money
I want everything
Again, the artist wants it all
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.