The group started out under the name IN COLD BLOOD and it was under that name that the first demo, "Nailed", was recorded, which led to a record deal with NUCLEAR BLAST.
In May 1998, RAISE HELL entered the "Abyss studio" and recorded their first album named "Holy Target". Just before the release, the band changed their name to RAISE HELL. The release of "Holy Target" was followed by a European tour (with DISMEMBER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHT IN GALES and AGATHODAIMON) and also a gig at the massive metal festival Wacken Open Air (August of 1998).
In August 1999, RAISE HELL entered the studio again to record their second album "Not Dead Yet". This time, the studio session took place at Studio Fredman with Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES) as producer. After "Not Dead Yet" was released, the cult band DESTRUCTION heard the album and wanted RAISE HELL to support them for a mini tour. RAISE HELL gladly accepted and after a cool mini-tour with DESTRUCTION, Wacken Open Air stood at the door again (August 2000). The festival gig was a success for the band and was then followed by a European tour (with DESTRUCTION, HYPOCRISY, CREMATORY and KATAKLYSM) plus some club-gigs in Sweden.
The studio Flat Planet was booked in June 2002, and once again Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES), now with support by Fredrik Reinerdahl, as producers. The album was called "Wicked Is My Game". The release was in October 2002. In late autumn of 2002, RAISE HELL decided to get a new singer because Jonas Nilsson wanted to concentrate on his guitar playing. They decided to try an old friend of theirs, Jimmy Fjällendahl. He had been the singer of a local rock band called Driftaway. After just a few rehearsals, RAISE HELL could hear the capacity that Jimmy had and he almost immediately became a solid member of the band.
After three albums on NUCLEAR BLAST, the relationship came to an end, with which both parties were satisfied. A search for a new label was started and after some good offers, RAISE HELL finally decided to sign with BLACK LODGE (Sweden). At this point, Torstein realized that he no longer could put his full heart and soul into the band and therefore decided to leave RAISE HELL. There have never been any hard feelings. The member changes and label change came as a natural break for the band that resulted in nothing being heard from them in a couple of years except for a few live gigs.
In 2004, just after the signing with Black Lodge Records, two demo songs were recorded and they turned out so good that they ended up on a 7” limited vinyl single. In the summer of 2005, the recording of a new album started. This time it took place at Tyroon Production with Jörgen Svensson as producer. The album is titled "City of the Damned".
Dance With The Devil
Raise Hell Lyrics
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I do what I want 'cause I'm the hunter and you are the prey
Come with me, come with us be a rebel
"Come with me and dance with the devil"
I'm the goddamned devil"
This job pleases me
This job will please you to
Do what you want to do and don't care what they say
I said you can do what you want 'cause you're the hunter and they are the
Prey
Come with me, come with us be a rebel
"Come with me and dance with the devil"
I'm the goddamned devil"
This job pleases me
Be a goddamned devil
This job will please you to
Life is short when reflecting of how long you will be dead
So live your life and do the things you never have done but always wanted to
Hey you what do you want to do
Hey you do like I do
Dance with the devil you to
Now dance or else you are a fool
"Come with me and dance with the devil"
I'm the goddamned devil"
This job pleases me
Be a goddamned devil
This job will please you to
Please you to!
The lyrics of "Dance With The Devil" by Raise Hell showcase a sense of rebellion and defiance against societal norms. The song is all about breaking free from the chains of society and doing what we want to do regardless of what others may say. The singer claims to be the hunter while others are the prey, and implores the listener to join them in this sense of rebellion.
The repeated phrase "Come with me and dance with the devil" suggests a willingness to embrace danger and live life to the fullest. The singer claims to be the devil, implying a sense of danger and risk. The phrase "This job pleases me" suggests that this kind of lifestyle is not just a form of rebellion, but actually enjoyable and fulfilling.
The lyrics also highlight the transient nature of life, urging the listener to live their life to the fullest and take risks in order to avoid regret later on. The line "Life is short when reflecting of how long you will be dead" serves as a reminder of our mortality and encourages the listener to seize the day.
Overall, "Dance With The Devil" is a call to arms for those who are tired of living a mundane life and want to break free from society's constraints to embrace a life of excitement and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what I want to do and I don't care what they say
I have a clear sense of purpose and I won't let others determine my actions
I do what I want 'cause I'm the hunter and you are the prey
I act on my own will and see others as potential targets
Come with me, come with us be a rebel
Join me in defying societal norms and expectations
"Come with me and dance with the devil"
Follow my lead and indulge in wicked behavior
I'm the goddamned devil"
I embrace my diabolical nature
This job pleases me
I take pleasure in performing immoral acts
Be a goddamned devil
I encourage you to also embrace your wicked side
This job will please you to
You will find fulfillment in engaging in immoral behavior
Life is short when reflecting of how long you will be dead
When considering one's inevitable death, life seems brief
So live your life and do the things you never have done but always wanted to
Make the most of the time you have by pursuing your deepest desires
Hey you what do you want to do
What is your desire?
Hey you do like I do
I encourage you to follow my example
Dance with the devil you to
Join me in engaging in wicked behavior
Now dance or else you are a fool
Participate or be seen as foolish
"Come with me and dance with the devil"
Follow my lead and indulge in wicked behavior
I'm the goddamned devil"
I embrace my diabolical nature
This job pleases me
I take pleasure in performing immoral acts
Be a goddamned devil
I encourage you to also embrace your wicked side
This job will please you to
You will find fulfillment in engaging in immoral behavior
Please you to!
You will be satisfied in engaging in wicked behavior
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@dokkenmetal
RAISE HELL VOCÊS SÃO FOda!!!! Saudades de vocês por onde andão????
@TheTankill
riffs and solos are great!
@guillermo66661
la verdad que me gusta bastante ver este fest en especial a este grupo raise hell muy bueno la verdad solo que no se de donde son ni su reseña no la encuentro en internet
@MadChaos11
awesome band
@jennifer.helloweendeath2619
Chingones \,,/
@nemular1
Great crowd.
@Shadowhawk614
We want a new fucking album...Raise hell rules!!!!!!!!
@bruzey7786
Fn Great band✌
@Thrasoholic
bomb!
@joeydarkstar9873
i was there..