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Forming of the ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 artists named Rebelion:
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Forming of the band and first two albums:
Rebellion is a Heavy Metal band from Germany. It was formed in 2001 by ex-Grave Digger members Uwe Lulis (guitar) and Tomi Göttlich (bass).
Their first album - A Tragedy In Steel - Shakespeare's Macbeth - is a concept album about William Shakespeare's work Macbeth and includes spoken passages. Spoken passages and narrations are done by members of the band and other collaborators as the story's characters.
The second album called Born A Rebel involved more standard heavy-metal lyrics – about motorcycles, metal, war, etc. – and the music was somewhat rougher.
Viking Trilogy:
In 2005 they released the first part of a trilogy about the Vikings and Norse mythology. First part is called 'Sagas Of Iceland'. As title suggests, lyrics are about viking sagas.
The second part 'Miklagard' is out in 2007. Speed, powerful and heavy guitar riffs repleaced middle tempo songs of the previous album. Lyricalwise, album is about pack of vikings who left their homeland, Sweden, to travel to Miklagard. Every song talks about another adventure they took along the way.
Third and final album - "Arise: From Ginnugagap To Ragnarök" - came out in 2009. Musicaly it's rougher and heavier than the previous two. Lyrics are about Norse mythology, from conception of the world (Ginnugagap) to its final battle (Ragnarök) and finally, its destruction.
Changes in the band:
Uwe Lulis, Simone Wenzel and Gerd Lücking all left the band in late 2010. Michael Seifert and Tomi Göttlich were the only remaining members at the time. In 2011 new line-up was forming. The first new member who joined them was Oliver Geibig on guitar. Oliver worked with the band before - he produced their second album. Later on Stephan Karut joined the band on guitar and David Faifer on drums. David soon left the band because he lived too far from the band and Matthias Karle took his spot. With that final change new strong line-up was formed and soon they entered the studio to record a new album.
Arminius:
The sixth studio album titled Arminius: Furor Teutonicus, with new line-up, was released on October 26th, 2012. Arminius is another conceptual piece and this time, as album title says, album is based on Arminius. Arminius was a chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci who defeated a Roman army in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
Current line-up:
Michael Seifert - Vocals (2001-present)
Tomi Göttlich - Bass (2001-present)
Matthias Karle - Drums (2011-present)
Oliver Geibig - Guitars (2011-present)
Stephan Karut - Guitars (2011-present)
Past members:
Björn Eilen - Guitars and vocals (2001-2005)
Randy Black - Drums (2001-2003)
Uwe Lulis - Guitars (2001-2010)
Gerd Lücking - Drums (2004-2010)
Simone Wenzel - Guitars 2006-2010)
David Faifer - Drums (2011)
Discography:
1. A Tragedy In Steel (Shakespeare's Macbeth) (2002)
2. Born A Rebel (2003)
3. Sagas Of Iceland - The History Of The Vikings Volume I (2005)
4. Miklagard (Single) (2006)
5. Miklagard - The History Of The Vikings Volume II (2007)
6. The Clans Are Marching (EP) (2009)
7. Arise: From Ginnugagap To Ragnarök - The History Of The Vikings Volume III (2009)
8. Arminius: Furor Teutonicus (2012)
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Rebellion is also a Thrash Metal band from Venezuela. They released one full length album, Land of Hate, in 1996.
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Rebellion was also a Heavy Metal band from Portugal. They released an album, Ascending, in 2002.
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Rebelion is a Scottish duo based in Holland. After two hugely successful albums and the official QAPITAL 2019 anthem, Rebelion has shown no signs of stopping their relentless progress and passion for the harder side of music. From tracks such as 'Bring it On' with Sub Sonik to the newly released HIT 'The Edge'.
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Rebellion Lyrics
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Strong winds take us east
Like the wings of a beast
Salt on my lips again
I put my face in the wind
Oh, let the the saga begin
Let the saga begin
Heading where brave have traveled
What eyes have never seen
Miklagard we're on our way
Where few have ever been
Danger, toil and trouble
Death may lie ahead
But I'd rather die in glory
Than fade away in bed
Free, so free
The waves of the see
The taste of the wind
Urging us on and the saga begins
Free, so free
In the storm you will see
Holding on with a grin
Odin with us let the saga begin
From Dorestadt in franconia
The best swords that are made
In gold they be weighted
Amber from Haithabu
The gold of our shore
We got plenty in store
We'll sell on eastern markets
And silken cloth we'll buy
Spices, glass and jewellery
A pleasure to the eye
There is a fortune waiting
For Those who choose this way
A saga to be written
To be told on future days
The lyrics of Rebellion's song "Free" describe a seafaring adventure, with the singer aboard a ship navigating through strong winds and waves. They are heading east toward Miklagard, an ancient name for Istanbul, which is a city that only a few have ever seen. Despite the danger, toil, trouble, and possible death that may lie ahead, they would rather die in glory than fade away in bed.
The lyrics evoke themes of travel, adventure, and bravery. The singer is portrayed as a fearless warrior who embarks on an exploratory journey to find treasures and record their tales. The lyrics also suggest a strong connection to Viking culture, with references to Odin, Miklagard, and the best swords being made in Franconia. Additionally, the reference to amber from Haithabu symbolizes the long-distance trade that was an essential part of Viking society.
Overall, the lyrics of "Free" encourage the listener to embrace a life of adventure, take risks, and not fear death in the pursuit of glory. The song's message is aspirational, intended to inspire bravery and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
As the dragon cuts the waves
The ship is plowing through the waves with great speed and force, similar to the movements of a dragon.
Strong winds take us east
The powerful winds are blowing in the direction of the east, guiding the ship along its journey.
Like the wings of a beast
The movement and speed of the ship are akin to the way a large beast would move with its powerful wings.
Salt on my lips again
The saltwater is spraying the artist's face, leaving a distinct taste on their lips.
I put my face in the wind
The artist is turning their face into the direction of the wind, feeling its gusts and power.
Oh, let the the saga begin
The singer is excited and ready for the adventure and story that lies ahead.
Heading where brave have traveled
The ship is headed towards destinations that only the bravest of people have dared to explore.
What eyes have never seen
The journey will involve seeing sights and experiencing things that many people have never witnessed before.
Miklagard we're on our way
The ship is on its way to Miklagard, a destination that is not commonly traveled to.
Where few have ever been
The destination that the ship is headed to is not one that many people have been to before.
Danger, toil and trouble
The journey will not be easy and will involve many challenges and hardships.
Death may lie ahead
There is a possibility that the journey could end in death.
But I'd rather die in glory
The singer would prefer to die while accomplishing something great and noteworthy, rather than dying without having achieved anything significant.
Than fade away in bed
The singer would prefer to die doing something exciting rather than growing old and simply passing away in their bed.
Free, so free
The singer is experiencing a sense of freedom while on this journey.
The waves of the sea
The movement of the ship and the way it rides the waves is giving the artist a feeling of freedom.
The taste of the wind
The wind is causing a unique taste and sensation in the artist's mouth, adding to their feeling of adventure.
Urging us on and the saga begins
The singer is feeling driven and inspired to continue the journey and see what is ahead of them, which will add to their story.
In the storm you will see
The singer is telling the listener that in times of adversity, one can truly see what they're made of.
Holding on with a grin
The artist is encouraging the listener to stay strong and positive, even during times of difficulty.
Odin with us let the saga begin
The artist is calling upon Odin, the Norse god of war and death, to be with them through their journey.
From Dorestadt in franconia
The artist is referencing the location where some of the best swords are made.
The best swords that are made
The location where the swords are made is known for producing some of the finest weapons.
In gold they be weighted
The swords are so valuable that their weight is measured in gold.
Amber from Haithabu
The singer is referencing the location where amber is found.
The gold of our shore
The singer is proud of the gold found near their homeland.
We got plenty in store
The singer is confident that they have a lot to offer and will do well in trading.
We'll sell on eastern markets
The artist is planning to sell their goods in markets located in the eastern region.
And silken cloth we'll buy
The artist intends to buy silk, a luxury item, during their trading journey.
Spices, glass and jewellery
The singer mentions other items that they plan on acquiring while trading.
A pleasure to the eye
The objects that the singer intends to buy and sell are visually appealing and enjoyable.
There is a fortune waiting
The artist is optimistic about their trading and believes that they will earn a fortune.
For Those who choose this way
The artist is suggesting that taking the path of trading can lead to financial success.
A saga to be written
The journey and trading experiences will lead to a story worth telling.
To be told on future days
The story that comes from this journey will be told for generations to come.
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.