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.
Massive Addictive
Amaranthe Lyrics
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Give me lust to ignite my devotion for life
It's where beauty comes alive
Can't you see I'm a slave to the darkness
Cutting down
And I know I have done this before
As I stare into the wall
And no it's time to let it shine
'Cause don't you know I'm addicted
Massive addictive
And suddenly I'm greatly affected
Like burning fire inside
My cyanide
Scared of losing my mind
Massive addictive
I'm totally completely afflicted
As I inspire the lie like a lullaby
Crawling around in my mind
Unremitting
Demand of my hunger
Time stands still
As I am losing the grip of it all
Like a thousand times before
Give me antidotes
Constant removers
Make an instant deductive denial in vain
'Cause I always stay the same
And now it's time to be reborn
Although I know it's addictive
It's massive destruction
Combination of glory and hope
A schematic affliction
Of a feeling inside what I sworn
The lyrics of "Massive Addictive" by Amaranthe talk about addiction and the effect it has on the human mind. The singer is pleading for purity and affection, which are completely opposite to the darkness that's consuming them. They want to ignite a passion for life but feel trapped by their addiction. The line “Can’t you see I’m a slave to the darkness” suggests that the person is aware of their addiction but is struggling to overcome it.
The chorus "Massive addictive" refers to the overwhelming power that addiction holds over a person's life. The singer is greatly affected by it, feeling as though their mind is on fire. They're scared of losing their mind as the addiction takes over, but they're unable to resist its pull. The line "As I inspire the lie like a lullaby" suggests that they're aware of the lies they tell themselves to justify their addiction.
The bridge talks about the constant fight that addiction brings with it. The singer is losing the grip on their life, and they want someone to give them an antidote or instant relief, but they know that they will always be the same. They must face the addiction head-on and be reborn, even though they know it's addictive. The song speaks to the constant struggle that a person faces with addiction and the power it holds over their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me purity, strength and affection
I desire to be free from impurities, to have the power to overcome challenges, and to receive love.
Give me lust to ignite my devotion for life
I want to feel passion that will inspire me to fully embrace life.
It's where beauty comes alive
When I experience purity, strength, and affection, life becomes more beautiful.
Can't you see I'm a slave to the darkness
I am trapped in a state of negativity and despair.
Cutting down
I am engaging in self-destructive behavior.
And I know I have done this before
I am aware that I have engaged in this behavior in the past.
As I stare into the wall
I am feeling emotionally numb and disconnected.
And now it's time to let it shine
I want to overcome my negative behavior and let the light in.
'Cause don't you know I'm addicted
I am acknowledging my addiction to negative behavior.
Massive addictive
My addiction is all-consuming and overwhelming.
And suddenly I'm greatly affected
My addiction has a powerful impact on me.
Like burning fire inside
My addiction feels like a fierce and unrelenting flame.
My cyanide
My addiction is a toxic and deadly force.
Scared of losing my mind
I am afraid that I will lose control of my thoughts and actions.
I'm totally completely afflicted
My addiction has completely taken over my life.
As I inspire the lie like a lullaby
I am continuing to deceive myself with false beliefs and excuses.
Crawling around in my mind
My addiction is constantly on my mind and difficult to shake.
Unremitting
My addiction is constant and unrelenting.
Demand of my hunger
My addiction is driven by a deep and insatiable craving.
Time stands still
My addiction creates a sense of stagnation and lack of progress in my life.
As I am losing the grip of it all
I am losing control over my behavior and my life.
Give me antidotes
I need something to counteract the negative effects of my addiction.
Constant removers
I need something that will consistently and effectively help me overcome my addiction.
Make an instant deductive denial in vain
I try to use logical reasoning to deny my addiction, but it doesn't work.
'Cause I always stay the same
Despite my efforts to change, I always end up falling back into my addictive behavior.
And now it's time to be reborn
I am ready to start over and leave my addiction behind.
Although I know it's addictive
I am aware of the allure and power of my addiction.
It's massive destruction
My addiction is causing immense harm and damage to my life.
Combination of glory and hope
My addiction is fueled by a desire for pleasure and a belief that things can get better.
A schematic affliction
My addiction follows a predictable pattern and has a negative impact on my life.
Of a feeling inside what I sworn
My addiction is tied to a deep emotional feeling that I am committed to.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELISE HANNA ISABELL MAJ RYD, JOACIM LUNDBERG, OLOF NILS M�RCK, OLOF NILS MOERCK
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