Raised Fist
| Raised Fist | |
|---|---|
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Live at Sticky Fingers | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | RF |
| Origin | Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden |
| Genres | Hardcore punk, crust punk |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Burning Heart/Epitaph Records |
| Associated acts | Dark Funeral, Defleshed |
| Website | www.raisedfist.com |
| Members |
Jimmy Tikkanen Daniel Holmgren Andreas Johansson Alexander Hagman Matte Modin |
| Past members | see former members section |
Raised Fist is a Swedish hardcore punk band, formed in 1993.
History
The name "Raised Fist" came as an idea from the Rage Against the Machine song "Know Your Enemy", where part of the lyrics are as follows: "Born with an insight and a raised fist..." The band has become more successful over the years, with its aggressive music and vocals today considered as one of the most energetic live acts to be found. As an example of their rise, the band played at the large Scandinavian Roskilde Festival in 2004. Burning Heart Records, the band's former record label, houses many other Swedish punk and hardcore bands. The band currently consists of five members, where the latest newcomer is the drummer Matte Modin (formerly of Dark Funeral).
Raised Fist recently signed a two album contract with Epitaph Records[1] and started working on the first of these in November 2013.[2]
Appearances
Vocalist Alexander appeared in an interview on Swedish television TV4 where he criticizes the EU Directive on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in EU countries.[3]
Members
Current members
- Alexander "Alle" Hagman – Vocals
- Jimmy Tikkanen – Guitar
- Daniel Holmgren – Guitar
- Matte Modin – Drums
- Andreas "Josse" Johansson – Bass
Former members
- Marco Eronen - Guitars
- Oskar Karlsson – Drums
- Peter "Pita" Karlsson - Drums
- Petri "Pecka" Rönnberg - Guitars
- "Peson" - Guitars
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWE [4] | |||
| 1998 | Fuel | – | |
| 2000 | Ignoring the Guidelines | – | |
| 2002 | Dedication | – | |
| 2006 | Sound of the Republic | – | |
| 2009 | Veil of Ignorance | 22 | |
| 2015 | From the North | 6 |
EP
- You're Not Like Me (1994)
- Stronger Than Ever (1996)
Compilations
- Heartattack Vol. 1: Burning Heart Compilation (Disc 2)
- Watch Your Step (2001)
- Punk-o-Rama 6, 8
- Cheap Shots 1,2,3,4
- Hardcore for Syria
References
- ↑ "Timeline Photos - Raised Fist - Official Bandpage". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ "Timeline Photos - Raised Fist - Official Bandpage". Facebook. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ "Raised Fist Alexander Hagman om IPRED-lagen". YouTube. 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ "Raised Fist discography". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
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