The band is composed of lead guitarist Olavi Mikkonen, vocalist Johan Hegg, bassist Ted Lundström, rhythm guitarist Johan Söderberg, and drummer Jocke Wallgren. Amon Amarth has released 12 studio albums, one compilation album, one EP, one video album, and ten music videos. Their first studio album, Once Sent from the Golden Hall, debuted in 1998. Five more studio releases followed, before the band saw its breakthrough with the 2008 album Twilight of the Thunder God, which debuted at No. 10 on the Swedish album charts and No. 50 on the US Billboard 200. Five more albums, Surtur Rising, Deceiver of the Gods, Jomsviking, Berserker, and The Great Heathen Army followed in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2022 respectively.
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Studio albums
Once Sent from the Golden Hall (1998)
The Avenger (1999)
The Crusher (2001)
Versus the World (2002)
Fate of Norns (2004)
With Oden on Our Side (2006)
Twilight of the Thunder God (2008)
Surtur Rising (2011)
Deceiver of the Gods (2013)
Jomsviking (2016)
Berserker (2019)
The Great Heathen Army (2022)
Risen From The Sea
Amon Amarth Lyrics
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The beast of hell is here
He's come to rule the earth
They will obey his power
A serpent rises
Rise above the earth
Followed by an army
An army of the dead
Secretly they can arrive
The enemy is fire
Ripped from their sight
Falling through the sky
The enemy immortal
Never die
Here is wisdom and faith
No one stand and beg for
The number of the beast released
A number of a man is his number
Six hundred sixty six, 666
He's risen from the sea
The beast of hell are here
Come to rule the world
And you will be in fire
Surtur is risen, Surtur is here
Repent yourself, he'll rule the world
Surtur is risen, Surtur is here
Repent yourself, he'll rule the world
Rule the world
Surtur is risen, Surtur is here
Repent yourself, he'll rule the world
Surtur is risen, Surtur is here
Repent yourself, he'll rule the world
Rule the world
In "Risen from the Sea," Amon Amarth describes the end of the world as it is prophesied in Norse mythology. The song begins with the rise of the dragon Nidhogg, which emerges from the sea to begin its assault on the world. The next verse portrays the arrival of an army of the dead who follow the dragon, but who remains hidden until their arrival. The third verse speaks of a great number, 666, which is believed to be the mark of the beast and represents the end of times. The final verse invokes the name of Surtur, the fire giant, who will rule the world after it has been destroyed.
The song is a visualization of the ancient beliefs of the Norse people, who believed in a cycle of creation and destruction that repeated itself in perpetuity. In this cycle, the world is destroyed and reborn, and the gods, along with humanity, must confront a series of trials and tribulations. Amon Amarth has taken these myths and woven them into a narrative of their own, using the imagery and language of heavy metal to create a vivid and powerful vision of the apocalypse.
Amon Amarth is known for their intricate storytelling abilities through their music, and in "Risen from the Sea," they have expertly depicted the Norse prophecy of the end of times. By combining the ancient tales with their own musical prowess, they have produced a song that perfectly captures the grandeur and drama of the apocalypse.
Line by Line Meaning
Risen from the sea
A mythical serpent emerges from the depths of the sea
The beast of hell is here
The serpent is a devilish creature that has arrived on Earth
He's come to rule the earth
The serpent seeks to dominate the planet
They will obey his power
Others will submit to the serpent's authority
A serpent rises
The creature is ascending to the surface from under the sea
Rise above the earth
The serpent ascends high in the air above the ground
Followed by an army
The serpent is accompanied by a legion of undead soldiers
An army of the immortal
The soldiers are cursed to eternal life, unable to die
An army of the dead
The soldiers are animated corpses
Secretly they can arrive
The undead army can appear without warning
The enemy is fire
The opposing force is a fiery element or weapon
Ripped from their sight
Enemies are quickly removed from view, defeated
Falling through the sky
Defeated enemies plummet to their deaths
The enemy immortal
Their foes cannot be killed or defeated permanently
Never die
The immortal enemy cannot perish or be destroyed
Here is wisdom and faith
The following statements contain astute observations and religious beliefs
No one stand and beg for
No one should plead or beg for mercy
The number of the beast released
The infamous number '666' is revealed
A number of a man is his number
The number represents a man or a human-like figure
Six hundred sixty six, 666
The number '666' is repeated, emphasizing its importance
And you will be in fire
Those who do not submit to the serpent will be subjected to flames
Surtur is risen, Surtur is here
The serpent is named Surtur, and has arrived
Repent yourself, he'll rule the world
Individuals should confess their sins and prepare for Surtur's rule
Rule the world
Surtur seeks to control and govern the entire planet
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FREDRICK ANDERSSON, JOHAN HEGG, JOHAN SODERBERG, OLAVI MIKKONEN, TED LUNDSTROM
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