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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'.
Ynglinga Saga
Rebellion Lyrics
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The ruler of Asgard
From the land of ice and snow
He conquered all of Saxland
And the giants of Jotunheim
The ravens fly where he'll go
Taking what we sacrifice
Across the rainbow bridge
Giving strength in battle, giving victory
Odin's chosen heroes
May cross the rainbow bridge
Hear the thunder
The sky is cracks
See the rainbow bridge
There's no turning back
Valkyrs riding a bloody trail
Heroes cross to Asgard, never fail
To Odin we call, in his name we will fight
Riding on dragons through the waves
And the gods on our side
To Odin we call, in his name we will fight
Summon the valkyrs in the sky
On the wings of death we ride
The power of the Skalds
And the magic of the runes
He taught to us who sacrifice
By the cold light of the moon
The father of the Ynglinga
The house of our kings
The battle sound amuses him
And battle we shall bring
Mad as wild dogs
Strong as the bear
I bite my shield in anger
Life I never spare
A deadly blow, as cold as ice
The power of the berserk, take your life
To Odin we call, in his name we will fight
Riding on dragons through the waves
And the gods on our side
To Odin we call, in his name we will fight
Summon the valkyrs in the sky
On the wings of death we ride
Hear the thunder
The sky is cracks
See the rainbow bridge
There's no turning back
Valkyrs riding a bloody trail
Heroes cross to Asgard, never fail
To Odin we call, in his name we will fight
Riding on dragons through the waves
And the gods on our side
To Odin we call, in his name we will fight
Summon the valkyrs in the sky
On the wings of death we ride
And the gods are on our side...
The lyrics of Rebellion's song "Ynglinga Saga" depict the story of Odin, the ruler of Asgard, the land of the gods, who came from the land of Asaland, and conquered all of Saxland and the giants of Jotunheim. The song emphasizes Odin's wisdom and cunning as a warrior, who takes what is sacrificed and gives strength and victory to his chosen heroes. His power is such that his warriors, called the Ynglinga, follow him across the rainbow bridge to wage battles and fight his enemies, no matter how fierce the opposition.
The song stands as a tribute to Odin and the Ynglinga, who, through their strength and courage, were able to conquer their foes and overcome great challenges. The lyrics blaze with the battle cry of the Skalds and the magic of the runes which Odin taught to his followers. The chorus, "To Odin we call, in his name we will fight / Riding on dragons through the waves / And the gods on our side / Summon the valkyrs in the sky / On the wings of death we ride", reinforces the belief in Odin's divine power, the faith of the Ynglinga, and the valiant spirit of the warriors who ride with him, no matter the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
He came from the land of Asaland
The singer hailed from the country of Asaland.
The ruler of Asgard
He was the leader of Asgard.
From the land of ice and snow
Asgard is a place characterized by severe cold temperatures and was covered in snow.
He conquered all of Saxland
The conqueror gained victory in Saxland.
And the giants of Jotunheim
He overpowered not only the Saxlanders but also the fearsome giants of Jotunheim.
The ravens fly where he'll go
The birds that represented Odin—Huginn and Muninn went wherever he went.
A wise and travelled warrior, a cunning enemy
The singer was an intelligent and skilled warrior, formidable to his enemies.
Taking what we sacrifice
He was known to take what was given up in sacrifices.
Across the rainbow bridge
He crossed the mythical Bifröst, the rainbow-colored bridge that connects Asgard to the mortal realm.
Giving strength in battle, giving victory
He bolstered his fellow warriors during a fight, ultimately leading them to triumph.
Odin's chosen heroes
The soldiers he led were deemed Odin's favorites.
May cross the rainbow bridge
These said soldiers could follow in his footsteps by crossing the Bifröst, reinforcing the narrative of him leading his people.
Hear the thunder
Illustrating a dramatic moment, an uproarious sound was heard.
The sky is cracks
Coupled with the sound of thunder was the ominous appearance of lightning from the sky.
See the rainbow bridge
An apparent sighting of the colorful bridge was made.
There's no turning back
With the revelation of such supernatural spectacles, it was inevitable to progress forward and abandon the idea of returning to the mundane world.
Valkyrs riding a bloody trail
Ethereal beings known as Valkyries were on a path of destruction.
Heroes cross to Asgard, never fail
Warriors brave enough to follow the Valkyries were guaranteed to reach Asgard.
To Odin we call, in his name we will fight
The soldiers are urging Odin to take action by invoking his name and pledging to continue fighting.
Riding on dragons through the waves
The warriors took to the sea mounted on dragons.
And the gods on our side
The artist and his people believe that the gods and goddesses are supporting them.
Summon the valkyrs in the sky
They call for the Valkyries to join them in the sky.
On the wings of death we ride
They ride with their newfound allies, headed towards their ultimate fate, whatever it may be.
The power of the Skalds
A tribe of poets and singers, called Skalds, were known for their influential power.
And the magic of the runes
They also recognized the potent magic soldiers could glean from the runes, which were ancient alphabets of Germanic languages.
He taught to us who sacrifice
He shared this knowledge with those who honorably sacrificed for the same cause as him.
By the cold light of the moon
It's implied that he taught them this knowledge during the adversity of the night.
The father of the Ynglinga
The artist is known as the father of the Ynglings, a prominent clan that eventually became European royalty.
The house of our kings
The Ynglings were the dominant family in the region and held immense power.
The battle sound amuses him
The act of war may be thrilling to both the singer and the Ynglinga Saga author.
And battle we shall bring
It is inevitable that they resume war.
Mad as wild dogs
In describing himself, the artist likens his fury on the battlefield to that of an unbridled, foaming canine.
Strong as the bear
He exemplifies resilience by comparing himself to an animal known both for its power and relentlessness.
I bite my shield in anger
He clenches his shield between his teeth in rage to prepare for battle.
Life I never spare
He is a merciless warrior who always chooses to take lives, as opposed to spare them.
A deadly blow, as cold as ice
He describes his style of attack as swift, precise, and unforgiving.
The power of the berserk, take your life
He references the intense, trance-like state of the Norse warriors known as the Berserkers and suggests that he is deadly enough to compare to them.
And the gods are on our side...
He believes that the gods are justice and are ultimately backing his side in the war.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BJOERN EILEN, THOMAS GOETTLICH, UWE WALTER LULIS
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