The original goal of the band was to forge the different musical styles of both Iced Earth's dark melodies and Blind Guardian's powerful vocals into one sound. In fact, according to the musicians, the band name is meant to describe the two styles: the self-proclaimed demon-like themes and sounds of Iced Earth and wizard-like themes and sounds of Blind Guardian (the moniker "Demons & Wizards" was inspired by Schaffer's wife always referring to him and Hansi as "Demons and Angels". Hansi always corrected her, since he claims to "not be at all angelic", and that it is more properly stated "Demons and Wizards", in reference to Uriah Heep's album of the same name). The band met with a fair deal of commercial success, though not as much as either of their individual bands.
The idea for the band arose in the spring of 1997 when Kürsch and Schaffer wanted to make music together, after being friends for several years
Disbandment
On January 6, 2021, guitarist Jon Schaffer was photographed among the protesters who stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. After appearing on the Most Wanted section of the FBI's website, Schaffer turned himself in on January 17 and is currently being held on six felony charges. Century Media dropped the band from their roster two days after Jon Schaffer turned himself in. On February 1, 2021, it was announced that vocalist Hansi Kürsch had left the band, stating his collaboration with Jon Schaffer is over.
Crimson King
Demons & Wizards Lyrics
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Come show me your sign
The Crimson King's eye
Is the mark to reveal you are mine
I am your master
I will make your dreams come true
I'm your messiah
A twisted one as you may know
My right hands, my servants
My soldiers, my tools
Spread out the good news
Find my children and gather them all
We'll take all low men
All the hatred, evil souls
We share one desire
A wicked one as you may know
Touched by the Crimson King
Touched By the Saviour
The tower falls on Judgement Day
Touched By the Crimson King
Touched By the Saviour
Like it's been written many years ago
I am the angel I am madness
I am the word I am the law
I am holding truth release your sadness
I am the key I am the door
Release!
Oh there is
War and evil
Whores and sinners
Take my hand and I show you
Where to go
Call me Flagg
I'm the Good Man
I'm the Dark Man
Take my hand and
I show you where to go
Release!
Come take my hand
To the promised land
Redeemer
Deceiver
The demon
The man in black
The universe is void
Just you and I
Let there be light
The stars will rise
Then fall again
Climbing to the top
An empty room
Is all there is
Oh I fear it is
Prophecies were made of you and I
The vision's strong
But meanwhile keep on falling
Oh what a miracle is life
An even bigger one is size
It's just the way it is
I fear it is
It's just the way it is
Life's a wheel nothing more
It goes round and around and a…
I am the ageless
I am “Legion”
I'm your lord
I will bring terror
I'm a demon in disguise
The thrill of a thousand
Worlds dying at once
But my ultimate goal
Lies beyond the downfall
Touched by the Crimson King
Touched By the Saviour
The tower falls on Judgement Day
Touched By the Crimson King
Touched By the Saviour
Like it's been written many years ago
In the song "Crimson King" by Demons & Wizards, the Crimson King is portrayed as a powerful, manipulative figure. The lyrics suggest that he is a demon or a dark messiah who seeks to gather all the hatred and evil souls in the world to his side. He promises to make his followers’ dreams come true but is described as twisted and wicked. The Crimson King's eye is the mark that reveals the loyalty of his servants, who are referred to as his soldiers, tools, and servants. He calls himself the angel of madness, holding the key to release people's sadness and the door to the promised land. He is also the demon in disguise, bringing terror.
The lyrics also suggest that there may be a battle between the Crimson King and a savior figure. The phrase "Touched by the Crimson King, Touched by the Savior" suggests that some people may be caught in between the two opposing forces. The tower falling on Judgment Day could be a reference to the destruction that comes with Armageddon or some other catastrophic event.
Overall, the lyrics to "Crimson King" create a foreboding, ominous atmosphere that hints at a world of darkness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me your banner
Reveal your allegiance by displaying your emblem.
Come show me your sign
Prove your loyalty by showing me a symbol of your devotion.
The Crimson King's eye
The eye of the one in power signifies recognition and control.
Is the mark to reveal you are mine
To be marked by the Crimson King is to show that you belong to him.
I am your master
I have authority and control over you.
I will make your dreams come true
I can fulfill your desires and wishes.
I'm your messiah
I am a savior and leader for you.
A twisted one as you may know
My methods and ways may be unconventional or strange.
My right hands, my servants
Those who serve under me are my loyal and trusted aides.
My soldiers, my tools
My followers are the instruments of my power and influence.
Spread out the good news
Proclaim my message and mission to others.
Find my children and gather them all
Locate those who belong to me and bring them together.
We'll take all low men
We will target those who are vulnerable or weak.
All the hatred, evil souls
We will appeal to those who are full of malicious intentions and wickedness.
We share one desire
We are united in our goal and ambition.
A wicked one as you may know
Our desires and objectives may be deemed immoral or malevolent.
Touched by the Crimson King
Marked and recognized by the one in power.
Touched By the Saviour
Saved and aided by a higher being.
The tower falls on Judgement Day
The moment of decision and fate has come where consequences will occur.
Like it's been written many years ago
This has been prophesized or foretold long ago.
I am the angel I am madness
I am both a divine messenger as well as a source of insanity.
I am the word I am the law
What I say and do is authoritative and final.
I am holding truth release your sadness
I have the knowledge and wisdom to cure your pain and distress.
I am the key I am the door
I am the opening to new opportunities and possibilities.
Release!
Let go of your inhibitions and follow me.
Oh there is
There exists in this world.
War and evil
Conflict and malice.
Whores and sinners
Those who live in immorality and corruption.
Take my hand and I show you
Follow me and I will demonstrate.
Where to go
The direction and path to take.
Call me Flagg
Refer to me as 'Flagg.'
I'm the Good Man
I am benevolent and just.
I'm the Dark Man
I am sinister and evil.
Come take my hand
Follow me towards your fate and destiny.
To the promised land
Towards a place of prosperity and happiness.
Redeemer
One who saves or redeems.
Deceiver
One who misleads and manipulates.
The demon
A malevolent being from the underworld.
The man in black
An enigmatic and ominous figure.
The universe is void
The cosmos is empty and bleak.
Just you and I
Only we exist in this space.
Let there be light
Illuminate this darkness with your presence.
The stars will rise
Celestial bodies will emerge and shine.
Then fall again
And then dissolve into nothingness once more.
Climbing to the top
Ascending to the peak or apex.
An empty room
A vacancy or hollowness with no substance.
Is all there is
This is the extent of what exists.
Oh I fear it is
I am afraid this is the case.
Prophecies were made of you and I
Predictions or foretellings exist regarding us.
The vision's strong
The perception of the future is vivid and intense.
But meanwhile keep on falling
For now, continue to plummet or decline.
Oh what a miracle is life
Life is a wonder or astonishing occurrence.
An even bigger one is size
And the magnitude or scale of existence is even more impressive.
It's just the way it is
This is simply the reality or truth.
Life's a wheel nothing more
Existence is a continuous cycle with no additional meaning or purpose.
It goes round and around and a…
It repeats and circulates infinitely and unceasingly.
I am the ageless
I am eternal or timeless.
I am 'Legion'
I am numerous and powerful, like a legion of soldiers.
I'm your lord
I am your ruler and master.
I will bring terror
I will instill fear and dread in those who oppose me.
I'm a demon in disguise
I am a malevolent being hidden within a guise or appearance.
The thrill of a thousand
The excitement and exhilaration of many.
Worlds dying at once
Multiple realms or dimensions ceasing to exist simultaneously.
But my ultimate goal
My end objective or intention.
Lies beyond the downfall
Exists beyond the collapse or failure.
Touched By the Crimson King
Marked and recognized by the one in power.
Touched By the Saviour
Saved and aided by a higher being.
The tower falls on Judgement Day
The moment of decision and fate has come where consequences will occur.
Touched By the Crimson King
Marked and recognized by the one in power.
Touched By the Saviour
Saved and aided by a higher being.
Like it's been written many years ago
This has been prophesized or foretold long ago.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HANS JUERGEN KUERSCH, JON SCHAFFER
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