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".
Wicked Is My Game
Raise Hell Lyrics
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Fighting for the real exciting challenge
Making the Devil pleased every day
I just hope that I can manage
But it's too soon to say
Chorus:
For nothing but fleas and leaches I sold my soul!
Fighting for the real challenge
With the Devil by my side
I'm making myself pleased every day
No one ends, my pain but me
Chorus
Nothing is for real
Ask the wicked man down here
Nothing is the same
Only the Devil knows my name
What will happen when my desire for the mortal flesh ends?
What will happen when all I know vanishes into nothingness?
I can see the universe collapse
My mind is dying, fading, floating with the sea
I can see the reality go down
My mind is making every man's own dream
Welcome to my insane game
Wicked is my insane game
Fighting for the real exciting challenge
Making the Devil listen to me
There is nothing more to accomplish
No more for me to wish
Chorus
The lyrics of "Wicked Is My Game" by Raise Hell describe a person who is fully committed to their immoral and cruel ways. The opening line, "Welcome to my... wicked is my insane game" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer speaks of fighting for a challenge, and making the devil pleased. They acknowledge that their fate is uncertain, but are confident in their ability to handle whatever comes their way.
The first chorus reveals that the singer has sold their soul for nothing but fleas and leeches, indicating that they have given themselves up entirely to their wickedness. They continue to assert their determination to persevere through any challenge, with the devil by their side.
The second verse speaks of the reality of their situation: nothing is for real, and only the devil truly knows them. They are fully dependent on their evil ways and seem to have no regard for anything else. The ultimate climax of the song is when the singer questions what will happen when their desire for the mortal flesh ends, and everything they know vanishes into nothingness. It's unclear whether this is a moment of doubt or just an acknowledgement of what's to come. The song ends with the repeated lines " Welcome to my insane game/ Wicked is my insane game," solidifying the singer's identity as a truly evil individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to my...wicked is my insane game...
I enjoy playing an insane, wicked game and I welcome you to join me.
Fighting for the real exciting challenge
I fight for the thrill of a real challenge.
Making the Devil pleased every day
I strive to please the Devil with my actions every day.
I just hope that I can manage
I am unsure if I can handle the consequences of my actions.
But it's too soon to say
It is too early to determine the outcome of my actions.
Wicked is my game
My game is evil and immoral.
For nothing but fleas and leaches I sold my soul!
I am willing to do anything, even sacrifice my soul, to achieve my goals.
With the Devil by my side
I have made a pact with the Devil and he assists me in my endeavors.
No one ends, my pain but me
I am responsible for my own suffering and no one else can relieve it.
Nothing is for real
My reality is not what it seems.
Ask the wicked man down here
Only someone as wicked as me can understand the true nature of reality.
Nothing is the same
Everything has changed since I made a pact with the Devil.
Only the Devil knows my name
My true identity is only known to the Devil.
What will happen when my desire for the mortal flesh ends?
When I no longer desire worldly pleasures, what will become of me?
What will happen when all I know vanishes into nothingness?
When everything I hold dear disappears, what will remain of me?
I can see the universe collapse
I have a vision of the world ending.
My mind is dying, fading, floating with the sea
I am losing my grip on reality and my mind is drifting away.
I can see the reality go down
The world as I know it is crumbling.
My mind is making every man's own dream
I can control the dreams of others with my mind.
There is nothing more to accomplish
I have achieved everything I set out to do.
No more for me to wish
I am content and have no more desires.
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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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