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)
The Age Of Pamparius
Turbonegro Lyrics
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The denim recruits came to be
Known as the apocalypse dudes.
So you think you had an Opera
So you think you had a Napoli
So you think you had a decent pizza
Well not like this
You got nothing to lose at Pamparius
So you think you had a calzone
So you thought you could make your own
So you thought you could take it home
Well not like this
You got nothing to lose at Pamparius
Gonna wear them happy shoes tonight
You got nothing to lose at Pamparius
Gonna bake a motherfucking pizza tonight
Apocalypse dudes got nothing to lose
Gonna stomp some teenage ass tonight
Apocalypse dudes got nothing to lose
Gonna bake some motherfucking magic
Tonight
The Age of Pamparius is a song by Turbonegro that celebrates the power of youth and rebellion. It is a tribute to a golden age of confusion and chaos, when young people were free to explore their identities and challenge authority. The opening verse talks about the emergence of the denim recruits, a group of young people who have embraced a punk rock aesthetic and are ready to take on the world. These recruits are known as the Apocalypse Dudes, a name that reflects their belief in the transformative power of their movement.
The chorus of the song is a celebration of the Pamparius, a mythical place where anything is possible. It is a place where you can get the best pizza, the best calzone, and the best music. In this world, there are no rules, no limitations, and no consequences. It is a place where young people can be free to be themselves, to experiment, and to explore. The song is an anthem for those who refuse to be bound by the constraints of society and who are willing to risk everything for the sake of their dreams.
The Age of Pamparius is a classic punk rock song that has become an iconic anthem for rebellious youth culture. It is a celebration of the power of youth and a tribute to the transformative power of music. The song remains one of the most popular tracks from Turbonegro's discography and is widely regarded as a classic of the punk rock genre.
Line by Line Meaning
From the ashes of this golden age of confusion,
After the decline of a great era filled with chaos and uncertainty,
The denim recruits came to be
A group of individuals wearing denim clothing decided to band together
Known as the apocalypse dudes.
They called themselves the apocalypse dudes
So you think you had an Opera
You believe that you have tried the most beautiful things in the world
So you think you had a Napoli
You believe you've tasted the most delicious Italian pizza
So you think you had a decent pizza
You believe that you have eaten a satisfactory pizza
Well not like this
But you have not tried a pizza like the one at Pamparius
You got nothing to lose at Pamparius
There's no downside to going to Pamparius and trying their pizza
So you think you had a calzone
You believe that you have tasted the best calzone in the world
So you thought you could make your own
You believed that you could make a better calzone at home
So you thought you could take it home
You believed that you could replicate the taste of Pamparius' calzone at home
Gonna wear them happy shoes tonight
The apocalypse dudes are going to have a good time
Gonna bake a motherfucking pizza tonight
They are going to make an incredible pizza tonight
Apocalypse dudes got nothing to lose
The apocalypse dudes aren't afraid of taking risks
Gonna stomp some teenage ass tonight
They're going to have a great time and possibly get into some mischief
Gonna bake some motherfucking magic
They're going to create something extraordinary tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KNUT SCHREINER, THOMAS SELTZER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrehabbestad
Rest in peace and thanks for everything, Hank.
@ohmadamn
RIP HANK VON HELVETE 🥺😭
@Dugie555
Damn, I just noticed that he passed away, 😢
@eberhardkunze3247
Äaa
@robotmechanicalwhizkid2521
Fuck i forgot that he did this sucks to remember now RIP
@tigolbittiess
how'd he die??
@adamcarlone9800
This is the coolest song about pizza ever made.
@Benemortasia666
Damn right!
@MiotaLee
The prefect triangle
@reinerzufall3693
Its Not about Pizza!