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 FridΓ©n (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 FridΓ©n (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 FjΓ€llendahl. 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 7β limited vinyl single. In the summer of 2005, the recording of a new album started. This time it took place at Tyroon Production with JΓΆrgen Svensson as producer. The album is titled "City of the Damned".
Slaves To Metal
Raise Hell Lyrics
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And we scatter them around
We'll eat you up - and spit you out
Like a pack of wolves on the hunt
We are the kings of madness
We are the sons of evil
We are the metal gladiators
Unchain the beast and let it loose
Come raise your hand and shout it out
We want it now we want it loud
'Cause we are slaves to metal
- Locked into the taste of steel
Slaves to metal
- We'll march you to the beat
We are slaves to metal
- Chained up to the sound
Slaves to metal
- We'll rock you to the ground - so evil
Born to be the bloodhounds
In the legions of the damned
A million miles of madnesses
On the battleground of screaming guitars
Will you taste the sweat of metal
Will you lick the open wounds
It's the ultiment commandment
Which will guarantee your doom
Come raise your hand and shout it out
We want it now we want it loud
'Cause we are slaves to metal
- Locked into the taste of steel
Slaves to metal
- We'll march you to the beat
We are slaves to metal
- Chained up to the sound
Slaves to metal
- We'll rock you to the ground
'Cause we are slaves to metal
- Locked into the taste of steel
Slaves to metal
- We'll march you to the beat
We are slaves to metal
- Chained up to the sound
Slaves to metal
- We'll rock you to the ground
The song "Slaves to Metal" by Raise Hell celebrates the power and excitement of heavy metal music. The lyrics assert that the members of the band are the "kings of madness" and the "sons of evil," fueled by their love and dedication to metal. They describe themselves as bloodhounds on a battlefield, hunting for their next musical conquest.
The refrain emphasizes the idea that they are "slaves to metal," eager to consume and be consumed by the sound. The metaphor of being chained to the music reinforces the idea that they are powerless to resist its pull. The lyrics encourage the listener to join them in their devotion, to raise their hand and shout along to the beat. The passion and intensity of the music will guarantee their "doom," but it is a pleasurable destruction, brought about by the "ultimate commandment" of metal.
Overall, the lyrics of "Slaves to Metal" celebrate the wild, rebellious spirit of heavy metal music and the community that surrounds and sustains it. The band presents themselves as fearless leaders, willing to rock their listeners to the ground and leave them thoroughly satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
We hold the seeds of metal
We are the creators of metal music, and we are responsible for planting the seeds that will grow into a worldwide phenomenon.
And we scatter them around
We share our music with the world, performing everywhere and anywhere, and spreading our message.
We'll eat you up - and spit you out
Our music is powerful and leaves a lasting impact on those who hear it, taking them on a journey and then leaving them changed.
Like a pack of wolves on the hunt
We are fierce and unrelenting, driven by our passion for metal music and the desire to share it with the world.
We are the kings of madness
Our music is wild, untamed, and unpredictable, reflecting our innermost thoughts and emotions.
We are the sons of evil
Our music is dark, intense, and heavy, reflecting a deep understanding of the human condition and the darkness that lurks within us all.
Burning down every house
Our music is so powerful that it destroys everything in its path, leaving nothing untouched and no one unchanged.
We are the metal gladiators
We are warriors, fighting for our music and spreading it across the world, no matter what the cost.
Unchain the beast and let it loose
Our music is a beast that must be set free and allowed to roam free, taking us on a wild journey and connecting us to something bigger than ourselves.
Come raise your hand and shout it out
We call on our fans to join us, to raise their hands and voices in unison, and to show the world their love of metal music.
We want it now we want it loud
We demand that our music be heard, that it be loud and proud, and that it take over every fiber of our beings.
'Cause we are slaves to metal - Locked into the taste of steel
We are completely devoted to metal music, unable to escape its hold on us and its allure that draws us in.
Slaves to metal - We'll march you to the beat
We will lead our fans on a march to the beat of our music, connecting with them on a deep, emotional level.
We are slaves to metal - Chained up to the sound
We are bound to metal music, unable to break free from its hold on us, unable to turn our backs on the power it holds over us.
Slaves to metal - We'll rock you to the ground - so evil
We will take our fans on a wild ride, rocking them to the ground with the power of our music, and unleashing the full force of our dark and evil spirits.
Born to be the bloodhounds
We were born to search out the depths of metal music, to explore it, to push its boundaries and to make it our own.
In the legions of the damned
We are part of an army of metal warriors, drawn together by our love of this music, and united in a common purpose.
A million miles of madnesses
Our journey in metal music has been long and arduous, with countless challenges and obstacles along the way. But it has also been exhilarating, full of excitement, and deeply fulfilling.
On the battleground of screaming guitars
Our music is a battlefield, where screaming guitars clash and our emotions are laid bare for all to see.
Will you taste the sweat of metal
Are you ready to experience the full power and intensity of metal music, to taste the sweat that comes with it, and to be transformed by its force?
Will you lick the open wounds
Are you willing to embrace the pain and turmoil that comes with metal music, to lick the open wounds and taste the blood that flows from them?
It's the ultimate commandment
Metal music is not just a hobby or a pastime, but a calling and a commandment that we are all compelled to follow.
Which will guarantee your doom
Our devotion to metal music will lead us down a path of darkness and danger, where our doom may be waiting for us at any turn.
Writer(s): Accept, Deaffy
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GRILLBUOY101
great cover.both Accept vol 1& 2 kick hard