Look What The Drug, Dragged In

The song "Look What The Drug Dragged In" by D-A-D from their bonus album Behind The Seen is a gritty, lesser-known track that captures the band’s raw energy and storytelling flair. Released as part of the Overmuch Box in 2009 to celebrate the band’s 25th anniversary, the song was one of eight previously unreleased tracks included in this collection. According to a post on Sleaze Roxx, the track was leaked on the band’s MySpace page, giving fans an early taste of the bonus album’s edgier, unpolished vibe. While specific interviews about the song are scarce, its title and inclusion in Behind The Seen suggest a nod to the band’s history of weaving ironic, darkly humorous narratives, a hallmark of their earlier cowpunk days. Fans on Reddit’s r/hairmetal have praised D-A-D’s ability to blend heavy riffs with quirky storytelling, speculating that this track might reflect the band’s reflections on the rock lifestyle, though no direct quotes from the band confirm this.

D-A-D began in the early 1980s in Copenhagen, Denmark, under the name Disneyland After Dark. The band’s founder, Stig Pedersen, came up with the name, inspired by the idea that “when the lights are out in Disneyland, anything can happen,” as noted in their Wikipedia bio. The original lineup included Jesper Binzer on vocals and guitar, Stig Pedersen on bass, Peter Lundholm Jensen on drums, and Stig’s girlfriend, Lene Glumer, who left in December 1982. Their debut performance was at the youth club Sundby Algaard, and by March 1984, Jesper’s younger brother, Jacob Binzer, joined as lead guitarist during a show at Musikcaféen in Copenhagen. Initially, the band played a unique “cowpunk” style, blending hard rock with country influences and humorous, ironic lyrics, as described on Nordic Metal. Their first album, Call of the Wild, released in 1986, showcased this sound, though it received mixed reviews. The band changed their name to D-A-D to avoid a lawsuit from The Walt Disney Company, a pivotal move that allowed them to grow without legal constraints.

The band’s breakthrough came in 1989 with No Fuel Left for the Pilgrims, released on their fifth anniversary, which featured the hit “Sleeping My Day Away” and earned them a million-dollar contract with Warner Bros., according to Nordic Metal. This album marked their shift toward melodic heavy rock, a style they’ve refined over decades. The current lineup—Jesper Binzer, Jacob Binzer, Stig Pedersen, and drummer Laust Sonne, who joined in 2000 after Peter Lundholm Jensen’s departure—has remained consistent, delivering albums like Soft Dogs (2002) and Scare Yourself (2005) that balance softer ballads with hard-hitting rock. Their largest show was opening for Böhse Onkelz at the Euro Speedway Lausitz in 2005, performing for 120,000 people, as noted on Last.fm.

Fans can connect with D-A-D through their official website, where they share updates, tour dates, and merchandise like their 40th-anniversary gear. Their social media presence includes Facebook, Instagram, and X, where they post about new releases, like two singles announced for May 17, 2024, as mentioned in a Reddit thread. Fan communities thrive on platforms like Reddit’s r/hairmetal, where enthusiasts discuss the band’s catalog and Stig Pedersen’s wild custom bass guitars. A dedicated fan group, D-A-D’s Official Fanclub on Facebook, offers a space for “Zoo Freaks” to share stories, photos, and concert experiences, fostering a tight-knit community around the band’s enduring legacy.