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".
Nightwatcher
Raise Hell Lyrics
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he will wait for you
He will spy on you
watches you go by
He's a stranger in the night
A night-watcher
Follows every step you take
(Coro:)
Something is by the trees
A Night-Watcher
Something is in your way
A Night-Watcher
Never turn your back at
the Night-Watcher
He waits for your every night
He is something you can not describe
He's a stalker always have him behind you at night
Don't look back now, cause he's coming
Run for your life or die!!!
(Coro)
The lyrics to Raise Hell's song Nightwatcher are eerie and unsettling, painting a picture of a dark and dangerous figure following and spying on their every move. The opening lines set the scene, letting the listener know that even when they think their day is over, this watchful figure is still there, waiting for them. The lyrics then go on to describe him as a "stranger in the night," dangerous and unpredictable. It's clear that the Night-Watcher is a threat, and the use of the word "stalker" reinforces this idea.
As the song progresses, the chorus provides a sense of urgency and danger. The Night-Watcher is not someone to be taken lightly, as he is always lurking in the background, waiting for his prey. The repetition of "something is by the trees" and "something is in your way" creates a sense of claustrophobia and encroaching danger. The final verse really ramps up the tension as it warns the listener that they cannot escape the Night-Watcher. He is constantly behind them, and they must run for their lives or face certain death.
Overall, the lyrics to Nightwatcher provide a chilling portrait of a dangerous predator, always lurking in the shadows and ready to pounce. They paint a vivid picture of fear and paranoia, reminding us that danger can be lurking around any corner.
Line by Line Meaning
When you think your day is over
At the end of a long day, when you believe you can relax, he will be there waiting for you, watching your every move.
he will wait for you
He is patient and will wait for you to let your guard down.
He will spy on you
He is a voyeur and will secretly spy on you as you go about your business.
watches you go by
He is always observing you, memorizing your every step.
He's a stranger in the night
He is unknown and unfamiliar, appearing only in the darkness.
A night-watcher
He spends his nights watching, looking for his next victim.
Follows every step you take
He is constantly following you, never letting you go unnoticed.
Is there a night-stalker?
He could be a stalker, always lurking in the shadows.
Something is by the trees
You sense something is there, hidden in the trees.
A Night-Watcher
Who or what is this watcher in the dark? He is always near, always watching.
Something is in your way
He blocks your path and you cannot escape.
Never turn your back at the Night-Watcher
You must always be alert and never let your guard down when he is near.
He waits for your every night
He is always waiting for the right moment to strike, every single night.
He is something you can not describe
There are no words to accurately describe the terror he brings.
He's a stalker always have him behind you at night
He is a predator that stalks his prey, always lurking behind you in the shadows.
Don't look back now, cause he's coming
You sense his presence and realize that he is coming for you.
Run for your life or die!!!
Your only options are to flee or face certain death at the hands of the Night-Watcher.
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rados Milicevic
Great album!!!
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Ysmael Bonanni
FUCKING YES!!! I PAST THE LAST YEAR SEARCHING THIS ALBUM IT'S SO FUCKING AGRESSIVE, LOVE IT!
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p jacquin
Great
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