Raised Fist was formed in 1993 in Sweden. In 1998 the band released their first more widely available
album on Burning Heart records.
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 liveacts to be found. As an example of their rise, the band played at the large
Scandinavian Roskilde Festival in 2004. Burning Heart Re ...read more
Raised Fist was formed in 1993 in Sweden. In 1998 the band released their first more widely available
album on Burning Heart records.
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 liveacts 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 current 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). Even though the
band has grown to an established international act throughout the years the numbers of record releases
and live performances are limited. « hide
