In May 2009, the band was forced to change their name from Avalanche due to legal issues. They later released their first demo (including 4 songs) on their MySpace page, titled Leave Everything Behind.
The band's debut album, Amaranthe' was released in 2011 and reached a peak position of 35 in Sweden and 16 in Finland. The album features a combination of modern metalcore-style breakdowns, harsh screams and heavy guitar riffs with soaring clean vocals and synths reminiscent of power metal. The musical style of Amaranthe has been described as "a healthy dose of pop fused with a heavily metalcore-inspired melodic death metal sound"
Their second album, The Nexus, was released in March 2013. Guitarist Olof Mörck described the album as having greater contrasts, a more controversial mix of genres, and featuring more creative freedoms than Amaranthe. According to Olof, the band "took everything to eleven" in the new album. The album reached 6th on Swedish charts, 4th on Finnish charts, and reached a peak of 12th on the US Heatseekers charts.
In October 2013, vocalist Solveström left the band and was replaced by Henrik Englund Wilhemsson (Scarpoint).
Their third album, Massive Addictive, was released on the 21st October 2014.
A special compilation Breaking Point - B-sides 2011-2015 was released on 30th October 2015. It consists b-sides and bonus tracks from Amaranthe's career.
Their fourth album, Maximalism, was released on October 21st, 2016.
In November 2016, clean vocalist Jake E. announced that he would take a break from the band. In February 2017, he decided to make his departure permanent.
Their fifth album, Helix, was released on October 18th, 2018. This was the first album to feature Nils Molin on lead vocals.
Their sixth album, Manifest, was released on October 2nd, 2020.
Call Out My Name
Amaranthe Lyrics
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Oh
Our time has come
Rise and see
What you have become
Old lessons learned
Determined to reap what they've earned
Jake E
No, I'm not the same
Seen my own shadow and gone through the shame
But this is the price
I'll let all my demons awake
Andreas Solveström
When they call out my name
Elize Ryd & Jake E
See, it's always the same
Come on, hear my whisper
And call out my name
And I'll see, into the insanity
I will never say, this is fate (Solveström: Say, this is fate)
Whenever you need me
Just call out my name
And I'll be there with your insanity
Andreas Solveström
It has begun
Wake and see
Your freedoms undone
Let reasons mourn
Escape from a life overturned
Jake E
I am going insane
Enraptured by secrets revealed by my pain
But what is the price
To let all my demons awake?
Andreas Solveström
When all senses prevail
Elize Ryd & Jake E
See, it's always the same
Come on, hear my whisper
And call out my name
And I'll see, into the insanity
I will never say, this is fate (Solveström: Say, this is fate)
Whenever you need me
Just call out my name
And I'll be there with your insanity
Andreas Solveström
So call out my name
Elize Ryd & Jake E
No longer turn when they're around
I've put my feet back on the ground
Elize Ryd
Have no intentions to return
Andreas Solveström
That's why I burn
Elize Ryd
My lesson learned
See, it's always the same
Come on hear my whisper
And call out my name
And I'll see into the insanity
Elize Ryd & Jake E
See, it's always the same
Come on, hear my whisper
And call out my name
And I'll see, into the insanity
I will never say, this is fate (Solveström: Say, this is fate)
Whenever you need me
Just call out my name
And I'll be there with your insanity
So call out my name
The song "Call Out My Name" by Amaranthe speaks to the idea of embracing one's inner demons and using them as a source of power. The lyrics are divided into four parts, each sung by a different member of the band. The first two parts are sung by Andreas Solvestrom and Jake E respectively. They speak to the idea of accepting one's past and learning from their mistakes. They say that it is time to rise and see what one has become, and that they are determined to reap what they have earned. Jake E speaks about having seen his own shadow and gone through the shame, but that this is the price he is willing to pay to let all his demons awake.
The chorus is sung by Elize Ryd and Jake E. They sing that it is always the same, and ask the listener to call out their name whenever they need them. They will be there with their "insanity". The third part of the song is sung by Andreas Solvestrom. He speaks about how it has begun and that it is time to wake up and see that their freedoms have been undone. He urges the listener to escape from a life overturned. Jake E sings the final part of the song. He says that he is going insane and that he is enraptured by secrets revealed by his pain.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea of embracing one's inner demons and using them as a source of power. It urges the listener to accept their past, learn from their mistakes and rise above them. It also speaks to the power of friendship and support, encouraging the listener to call out for help whenever they need it.
Line by Line Meaning
Our time has come
It's time to face the consequences of your actions
Rise and see
Wake up and acknowledge your situation
What you have become
Realize the person you have become
Old lessons learned
Lessons from the past have been learned
Determined to reap what they've earned
Determined to face and accept the consequences of their actions
No, I'm not the same
I have changed
Seen my own shadow and gone through the shame
I have faced my own darkness and gone through the shame and guilt it brought
But this is the price
The cost of confronting my demons
I'll let all my demons awake
I'll face my fears and inner demons
When they call out my name
When my inner demons call out to me
See, it's always the same
The same problems and struggles keep arising
Come on, hear my whisper
Listen to me and my plea
And call out my name
Ask for my help
And I'll see, into the insanity
I'll understand the turmoil you're going through
I will never say, this is fate
I won't excuse the situation as destiny
Whenever you need me
Call on me for help
Just call out my name
Ask for my assistance
And I'll be there with your insanity
I'll support you through your struggles and turmoil
It has begun
The situation has started and is progressing
Wake and see
Be aware of what's happening around you
Your freedoms undone
Your freedom has been taken away
Let reasons mourn
Accept the outcome and grieve the loss
Escape from a life overturned
Look for a way to escape this situation
I am going insane
I am losing my sanity
Enraptured by secrets revealed by my pain
I am captivated by the truth revealed through my pain
When all senses prevail
When all rationality takes over
No longer turn when they're around
I won't run away from my problems anymore
I've put my feet back on the ground
I am standing firm in my situation
Have no intentions to return
I won't go back to my previous ways
That's why I burn
I am passionate and determined
My lesson learned
I have learned from my mistakes
So call out my name
Ask for my help
Contributed by Brooklyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.