1. Swedish death/thrash me… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 16 groups named Arise:
1. Swedish death/thrash metal band:
Arise was founded 1996 in Alingsås, Sweden outside Gothenburg, under another name, but changed their name to Arise for the first demo recording Arise in 1998. They released two demos in 1999, Statues and Resurrection. They released two demos in 2000, Hell's Retribution and the fifth and final demo Abducted Intelligence was recorded in Los Angered Recordings by Andy LaRocque which earned the accolade "Demo Recording of the Month" in Sweden's Close Up Magazine. In 2001 the band signed to Spinefarm Records who released their debut full length album The Godly Work of Art. The same year, the band was nominated for the Swedish Rockbjörnen award. Their second full length studio album Kings of the Cloned Generation was released in 2003 also on Spinefarm Records. Spinefarm was bought by Universal Records during that time, resulting in wider distribution for their albums. The third full length album The Beautiful New World was recorded and released in 2005 on Spinefarm Records. The Beautiful New World received a review score of 9/10 in Terrorizer Magazine.
In December 2005, bassist Patrik Skoglöw and vocalist & rhythm guitarist Erik Ljungkvist left Arise due to differences in opinion. They were replaced by Patrik Johansson (vocals), Sternberg (guitars) and Kai L (bass).
The most recent album by Arise is the 2010 full length The Reckoning released by Regain Records. The band remains active today.
Current band members
Patrik Johansson - Vocals
Sternberg - Rhythm Guitar
L-G Jonasson - Lead Guitar
Kai L - Bass
Daniel Bugno - Drums
Former band members
Patrik Skoglöw - Bass
Erik Ljungkvist - Vocals / Rhythm Guitar
Official myspace page https://myspace.com/ariseonline
2. Arise is an American thrash metal/black metal band from the North Bay area in California.
Jimmy Campbell - Lead guitars
Tim Ocaranza - guitars
Pajon - Bass
Adrian Trevino - Drums
Feo - Vocals
No information is currently available on this band online and they are not listed in the metal archives or any other online database.
3. Arise was an American progressive Southern Gospel trio from southwestern Ohio.
Arise began around 1998 in Fairfield, OH USA. Jason Begley and Kim Romine, both final members and cousins, started the group. For years, they sang in their home church and around the community at various singings and church gatherings.
In 2002, Arise recorded their first album, the self-titled Arise. It was a collection of traditional Southern Gospel staples and fan favorites, including the songs "I Got Up and Went", "I'm Bound for a City", and Dottie Rambo's "I've Never Been This Homesick Before".
During the summer of 2003, Arise was named a semi-finalist in the Exalting Him 2003 National Talent Search.
Arise recorded a new project titled A Living Testimony in the summer of 2004. It was produced by Jimmy Dooley. It was Arise's first attempt at original material, including songs written by Jimmy Dooley, John Darin Rowsey, Greg Day, Sheri LaFontaine, Crystal Lewis, and Arise's own Jason Begley. It also included their first radio single, "Taking A Turn For The Best", featured on the Rick Hendrix Company's Compilation #33.
Arise is now on an indefinite hiatus, having parted ways in 2006. There has been talk about reuniting and possibly with a new name, although nothing has been official.
For more information:
www.facebook.com/arisegospel
4. Arise was a Metalcore band from Berlin, Germany who released a demo in 2007 and an EP in 2009 titled Timeless Aeons. They split up in 2010.
For more information:
http://www.myspace.com/arisemusik
5. Arise is a Thrash Metal band from Japan
Four guys formed the band in Dec 2005 with genuine 80's thrash metal influence. This band named "Arise" started their gigs in May 2006 after their hyperactive preparation based on "Thrash", which was way beyond "mixture of music" type thing. The band has opened for many bands from many countries and is respected by the people in local music industries. No frills, no fancy stuff. Proud of being minor. Their aggressive attitude tells that. Their 1st demo "It's only THRASH! But I like it!" was released in April 2007. The eye of the loud and heavy music hurricane will invade your town! They have released their debut full length album in 2013, titled Don't Worry Be Happy!. They are still active.
Lineup:
Daisuke Bass
U-Ki Drums
Hide Guitars
Cozy Vocals
Websites:
http://arise-japan.com/
http://www.myspace.com/arisejapan
6. Arise is a metalcore/post-hardcore band from Ohio.
7. Arise is a Christian Acapella 5 piece from Texas, USA.
They have sung since 1988 and have 3 full length albums released.
Arise - 1988 (Remixed in 1993)
Closer to Heaven - 1990
Merry Christmas from Arise - 1992
Arise / Closer to Heaven (Compilation of their first two releases on one CD) - 1999
Decade (Compilation with unreleased and best-of tracks from their discography) - 2003
http://www.arisemusic.org/
8. A Thrash metal band from La Paz, Bolivia. Formed in 1990, they released a full length album in 1994 titled La Tierra De Las Apariencias and a demo in 1995, Agresor. They have split up.
9. A Death metal band from Gadstrup, Denmark. They released one demo in 1995 titled Tale Of The Cannibal. They have split up.
10. A Thrash metal band from Germany (Changed name to My Deepest Inner. They released one demo in 1994 as Arise.
11. A Heavy metal band from Nuremberg, Germany who released one demo in 2000 titled We Had Nothing.... They have split up.
12. A Heavy metal/Hard rock band from Dottikon, Aargau, Switzerland formed in 1994, who released a full length album in 2001 titled Shades, a 2003 demo titled Who Wants Some...? and their second full length album titled Distorted in 2005.
http://www.myspace.com/ariseofficial
13. A Christian Thrash metal band from Norway. Not much information is available online about this band.
14. A black metal project from California formed in 1995. This Arise released a demo titled ...From Thy Grave in 1996 and a promo Where The Winter Does Not End in 1998. They have split up.
15. ARISE is a pop praise/worship band from Wellington New Zealand. They released their debut album 'God Alone' on the 28th of August 2014. Lead by worship pastor Shehan Joseph they bring fresh pop sound to the praise/worship genre. https://soundcloud.com/arise_music
16. Arise was a hardcore band from the Boston area in the early 90's. https://arisebhc.bandcamp.com
Expendable Heroes
Arise Lyrics
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I will never let my empire fall
Gather your swords and shields
As long as I live my empire stands!
Protect the elite, protect the money
Protect the elite, a hammer blow on the economy
(Chorus)
Dreaming away to an happy end
Old men and women marching out into the minefields
Waiting for the first one to explode
Take a way the bodies and we got a clear road
Protect the elite, protect the money
Protect the elite, a hammer blow on the economy
Listen children, you will be my army
The greatest game you've ever played
You are no heroes, you are slaves to the dollar sign
Protect the elite, protect the money
Protect the elite, a hammer blow on the economy
(Chorus)
Children watching the sun descend
reaming away to an happy end
Children watching the sun descend
Children...
The opening lines of Arise's song "Expendable Heroes" sets the stage for a dystopian, war-torn world in which an emperor is rallying his loyal troops to protect his domain. The lyrics suggest that the emperor is not interested in the welfare of the common citizens, but rather in preserving his own power and interests. He calls on his soldiers to arm themselves and prepare for battle, pledging that his empire will never fall as long as he lives. The line "protect the elite, a hammer blow on the economy" even hints that the emperor values his financial interests more than the lives of his subjects.
The chorus shifts to a different perspective, evoking a sense of sadness and loss as the lyrics describe children watching the sunset and dreaming of a happy end. The second verse reveals a sinister layer of the emperor's plan: he sees the common people, including the elderly and infirm, as essentially disposable in his quest for power. He sends them out into minefields, waiting for them to die so that he can clear a path for his army to advance. The third verse takes an even darker turn, as the emperor addresses the children themselves and indoctrinates them into his cause, telling them "you are no heroes, you are slaves to the dollar sign."
The song paints a bleak picture of a society in which the ruling elite values power and money above all else, and treats its citizens as little more than pawns in a game of war and politics.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen citizens, we are on the verge of war
Attention all citizens, we are facing a potential war with an uncertain outcome.
I will never let my empire fall
I refuse to let my reign come to an end under any circumstances.
Gather your swords and shields
Prepare yourselves for battle by arming yourselves with the necessary weaponry.
As long as I live my empire stands!
As long as I am alive, my empire will continue to exist and thrive.
Protect the elite, protect the money
Our top tier citizens and their wealth must be safeguarded at all costs.
Protect the elite, a hammer blow on the economy
Any harm that comes to the elite's status or finances will have dire effects on our country's financial stability.
(Chorus)
Children watching the sun descend
Dreaming away to an happy end
In the midst of all this chaos, innocent children continue to hope for a positive outcome and a happier future.
Old men and women marching out into the minefields
Waiting for the first one to explode
Take a way the bodies and we got a clear road
The elderly are being forced into the line of danger, and any casualties (including those of the old and weak) will simply be swept aside in the name of progress and convenience.
Listen children, you will be my army
The greatest game you've ever played
You are no heroes, you are slaves to the dollar sign
Even our youth are being roped into serving the interests of the wealthy, and are being deceived into thinking they are taking part in a thrilling game or competition, when in reality they are simply working to increase the financial gain of those already in power.
Children watching the sun descend
Dreaming away to an happy end
Children watching the sun descend
Children...
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the innocence and vulnerability of children in the midst of such a tumultuous and dangerous situation.
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.