''Arise: From Ginnungagap to Ragnarök – The History of the Vikings Volume III'' is a
concept album
A concept album is an album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually. This is typically achieved through a single central narrative or theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, or lyrical. Som ...
by German heavy metal band
Rebellion
Rebellion, uprising, or insurrection is a refusal of obedience or order. It refers to the open resistance against the orders of an established authority.
A rebellion originates from a sentiment of indignation and disapproval of a situation and ...
and the last part of the Viking History trilogy. This album tells the history of the Norse Gods and Norse religion.
Track listing
*All songs written by Michael Seifert, Uwe Lulis and Tomi Gottlich.
#"War" – 3:53
#"
Arise" – 4:39
#"
Asgard" – 3:19
#"
Odin
Odin (; from non, Óðinn, ) is a widely revered Æsir, god in Germanic paganism. Norse mythology, the source of most surviving information about him, associates him with wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, v ...
" – 4:39
#"
Runes
Runes are the letter (alphabet), letters in a set of related alphabets known as runic alphabets native to the Germanic peoples. Runes were used to write various Germanic languages (with some exceptions) before they adopted the Latin alphabet, a ...
" – 5:14
#"
Bolverk
Odin (Old Norse Óðinn) is a widely attested god in Germanic mythology. The god is referred to by numerous names and kenningar, particularly in the Old Norse record.
List
In Old English, Odin was known as ; in Old Saxon, as ; and in Old Hig ...
" – 3:16
#"
Thor" – 9:07
#"Evil" – 4:10
#"
Loki
Loki is a god in Norse mythology. According to some sources, Loki is the son of Fárbauti (a jötunn) and Laufey (mentioned as a goddess), and the brother of Helblindi and Býleistr. Loki is married to Sigyn and they have two sons, Narfi or Na ...
" – 4:10
#"Prelude" – 3:42
#"
Ragnarök
In Norse mythology, (; non, Ragnarǫk) is a series of events, including a great battle, foretelling the death of numerous great figures (including the gods Odin, Thor, Týr, Freyr, Heimdallr, and Loki), natural disasters, and the submers ...
" – 5:48
#"
Einherjar" – 7:22
Lyrical concept
# "War" is about the war before the world was created, when Odin exterminated many giants.
# "Evil" is about
Hel, Loki,
Angrboda and
Fenris
Fenrir (Old Norse: ; "fen-dweller")Orchard (1997:42). or Fenrisúlfr (O.N.: ; "Fenrir's wolf", often translated "Fenris-wolf"),Simek (2007:81). also referred to as Hróðvitnir (O.N.: ; "fame-wolf")Simek (2007:160). and Vánagandr (O.N.: ; " ...
: the evil characters of Norse Mythology.
# "Prelude" is about the time right before Ragnarök, when
Jörmungandr comes and the world begins to crumble.
Personnel
Rebellion
*Michael Seifert: vocals
*Uwe Lulis: rhythm and lead guitar
*Simone Wenzel: rhythm and lead Guitar
*Tomi Göttlich: bass
*Gerd Lücking: drums, percussion
Additional personnel
*Malte Rathke: keyboards; orchestral arrangement on track 7
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Arise: From Ginnungagap to Ragnarok
Rebellion (band) albums
2009 albums
Concept albums
Massacre Records albums
Sequel albums