ADS (band) singing the expression is neither desperation-filled or outright angry, but instead powerful and efficient, which matches the instrument's also powerful and expressive style. The band debuted on 14 September 1980, when they played together with Martin Hall's Ballet Mécanique at a venue in Copenhagen. ADS supported U.K. Subs at Saltlageret, 27 November 1981, Dead Kennedys at Saltlageret 19 December 1982 and Nick Cave at Ungdomshuset (the Youth House) 23 May 1984. In addition ADS played at the LP-documented Nosferatu Festival on 7 March 1982 at Saltlageret - a festival which was initiated by guitarist Lars Top-Galia. The band played at
Batmobile (band) live album from the tour in 1996. The following year, they released "Welcome to Planet Cheese," in which the band abandoned their signature psychobilly style to perform songs in a style influenced by B movies. This is the only album where Eric Haamers does not play an upright bass. In 2000, the band went on a hiatus due to personal reasons. Their last concert, before their hiatus, was in New York City. A tribute album for the band was produced in Japan. The tribute featured 33 international bands and a song contributed by Batmobile, titled "Baby Go Back Home." They