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.
Danger Zone
Amaranthe Lyrics
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As I fight back
My heart is telling me
I just cannot settle everything
Now my chance
I can't back down now
Got to keep moving
And nothing's gonna change my mind
Who you're trying to eliminate
All I hear is breaking me down
I gotta go on, I'm gonna step it up now
You use to call me a hero
Now I am standing alone
Am I almighty
Living in a danger zone
It is a countdown to zero
You call me misunderstood
I'm high on fire
In the danger zone
I kneel, Let it all out
I lack adrenaline
Back me up and give me everything
Will return, A sneak attack
I promise you that
You are gonna handle dynamite
M.I.A., a victim, a prophet
A man, and a game
Trying to discriminate
What I say, is building me up now
There's my way, the highway, or Destiny
Danger
It's dangerous
I am out of control
Will I ever return
And it burns
'Til I open my eyes
Danger, dangerous
I fear what I'd become
I see the danger in
Falling back to giving everything
All away, I've fought it back now
Always on the run
Living in a danger zone
I am alone, I am invisible
To the forces of duality
All I want is what I can't get now
Gotta get up and gotta get away now
The lyrics of Amaranthe's song Danger Zone reflect the mindset of someone who is facing an intense challenge and is pushing themselves to the limit in order to overcome it. The singer is fighting back against obstacles and doubts, driven by a fierce determination to succeed. They fear what they might become if they fail, but are still willing to take the risk and face the danger. They feel isolated and invisible, but are ready to prove themselves to the world.
The lyrics also touch on themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle against forces that seek to hold us back. The line "You use to call me a hero, now I am standing alone" suggests that the singer has been let down by someone they had looked up to, or perhaps society as a whole. They feel betrayed and misunderstood, but refuse to let that stop them from pursuing their goals.
Ultimately, the lyrics of Danger Zone are a testament to the human spirit and the courage it takes to face adversity. They encourage listeners to never give up, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The song is a powerful anthem that inspires and uplifts, reminding us that we are capable of achieving great things if we are willing to take risks and follow our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Unreal
The situation is surreal and hard to believe.
As I fight back
Despite the tough situation, I am fighting back.
My heart is telling me
My intuition is prompting me.
I just cannot settle everything
It's tough to resolve everything.
Now my chance
Presently, I have an opportunity.
I can't back down now
I cannot give up at this point.
Got to keep moving
I have to keep going regardless of the situation.
And nothing's gonna change my mind
I am resolute in my decision.
I am the one, You call the enemy
You see me as the enemy.
Who you're trying to eliminate
You aim to get rid of me.
All I hear is breaking me down
The negativity is taking a toll on me.
I gotta go on, I'm gonna step it up now
I need to persevere and push harder.
You used to call me a hero
You previously saw the good in me.
Now I am standing alone
I am isolated and alone in my battle.
Am I almighty
Am I powerful enough?
Living in a danger zone
I am in a perilous situation.
It is a countdown to zero
The situation is getting dire and tense.
You call me misunderstood
You do not comprehend me.
I'm high on fire
I feel passionate and emotional.
In the danger zone
I'm battling in a high-risk environment.
I kneel, Let it all out
I'm expressing myself in a vulnerable manner.
I lack adrenaline
I feel depleted and tired.
Back me up and give me everything
I need your support and assistance.
Will return, A sneak attack
I'll strike back unexpectedly.
I promise you that
I assure you.
You are gonna handle dynamite
You'll have to face an explosive situation.
M.I.A., a victim, a prophet
I could be absent, a casualty, or a visionary.
A man, and a game
I'm human in a game or conflict.
Trying to discriminate
Attempting to differentiate.
What I say, is building me up now
My words are empowering me.
There's my way, the highway, or Destiny
I have options: my path, a common path, or fate.
Danger
This is dangerous.
It's dangerous
The situation is risky.
I am out of control
I feel helpless in this situation.
Will I ever return
Will I get back to who I was?
And it burns
This is painful.
'Til I open my eyes
Until I face reality.
I fear what I'd become
I'm concerned about my future self.
I see the danger in falling back
I understand the risks of regressing.
To giving everything all away
To sacrificing everything.
I've fought it back now
I resisted this urge.
Always on the run
I'm always moving and avoiding trouble.
Living in a danger zone
I'm residing in a risky environment.
I am alone, I am invisible
I feel unimportant and unseen.
To the forces of duality
To opposing forces.
All I want is what I can't get now
I desire what is currently unattainable.
Gotta get up and gotta get away now
I have to move on and escape from this situation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elise Hanna Isabell Maj Ryd, Joacim Lundberg, Olof Nils Moerck
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