The oblivion and ecstasy of crushing doom and high grade marijuana, a sonic aural trip far, far away from this world, where only cyclopean walls of crackling vintage tube amps in full overdrive and primal ritualistic beats can wash away all the filth and drudgery of everyday life. Their music can be described as Doom Metal. Their sound is a crushing behemoth of funeral march psychedelia. Violent, bleak and ritualistic.
Born in Dorset, England in 1993, in a quiet country town, initially they were the product of frustration, unemployment and excessive drug abuse. But through hallucinogenic experimentation and occult sciences they realized their true potential. A celebration of outre low brow art like Weird Tales, 70's horror and B-movies, head shop art, drug comix, italian pornohorror comics, Crepax, Lovecraft, Howard etc. etc...coupled with a morbid fascination in cults, witchcraft, freemasonry, biker culture, mysticism and ancient occult sciences and how these dark arts can be applied to music.
Their history actually starts in 1988 when Justin Oborn created a doom-influenced death metal band called Lord of Putrefaction. The above mentioned band released only several demos but it showed the unique talent of Justin Oborn in the art of creating heavy slow riffs. In 1992 Lord of Putrefaction disbanded and Justin Oborn started another band called Thy Grief Eternal which moved more towards the doom metal genre though still it had significant death metal influence.The music was more refined and mature. Then in 1993 Thy Grief Eternal was disbanded and the band Eternal was crated. This band played pure stoner doom though the quality can't even come close to the next and the last band in this history, Electric Wizard. Mark Greening left Ramesses to re-join the band in late 2012.
Discography so far:
1995 - Electric Wizard
1996 - Split EP with Our Haunted Kingdom
1997 - Come My Fanatics...
1997 - Chrono.Naut Split EP with Orange Goblin
1998 - Supercoven EP
1999 - Come My Fanatics.../Electric Wizard Re-release/previously unreleased mix
2000 - Supercoven EP Re-release with extra tracks
2000 - Dopethrone
2002 - Let Us Prey
2004 - Dopethrone Re-release with bonus track
2004 - We Live
2007 - Witchcult Today
2008 - Split 12" with Reverend Bizarre
2008 - The Processean EP
2010 - Black Masses
2013 - Legalise Drugs & Murder EP
2014 - Time to Die
2017 - Wizard Bloody Wizard
2021 - L.S.D. Single
Line-up:
Jus Oborn - Vocals, Guitar
Haz Wheaton - Bass
Liz Buckingham - Guitar
Simon Poole - Drums
Former Members:
Rob Al-Issa - Bass
Justin Greaves - Drums
Tim Bagshaw - Bass
Tas Danazoglou - Bass
Glenn Charman - Bass
Shaun Rutter - Drums
Mark Greening - Drums
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Mind Transferral
Electric Wizard Lyrics
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When down came a dragon
With a wizard on his back
He said to us
"Step up, wanna take you for a trip"
Then up we flew off into space
And the astral gates we slipped, alright
Looking back behind us
To the freaks and heads we wave
And off beyond our system out
Until they're deep in space
And on the edge of time and space
There stood two towers black
But on we flew, the wizard knew
There was no turning back
The lyrics of Electric Wizard's "Mind Transferral" depict the experience of a mind-altering trip induced by a wizard riding on a dragon. The song embodies the concept of astral projection, where the mind can travel beyond the boundaries of the physical world through meditation or hallucinogenic substances. The initial line, "And wondering where it's at," suggests a state of confusion or dissatisfaction with one's present state, which prompts the arrival of the wizard.
The appearance of the dragon and the wizard is symbolic of the power of the mind and consciousness, which can sometimes be overwhelming and inexplicable. The invitation to "step up" implies a willing and conscious surrender to the unknown forces and a readiness to embark on a transcendental journey.
As the singer travels through space, he looks back at the "freaks and heads" he's waving at, seeming to suggest a sense of belonging to a subculture or community with shared interests. The two black towers in the far-off space represent the boundaries between reality and imagination, and how the transcendent experience cannot be reversed once one has crossed that threshold.
Overall, "Mind Transferral" is a psychedelic journey that explores the mind's vast potential to transcend the limits of everyday existence and offers a glimpse into the mysteries of the universe beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
And wondering where it's at
Feeling lost and uncertain of one's place in the world
When down came a dragon
Suddenly encountering a powerful force or entity
With a wizard on his back
Under the guidance of a wise and mystical figure
He said to us
The wizard communicated to the group
"Step up, wanna take you for a trip"
Inviting the group to embark on a journey with him
Then up we flew off into space
Beginning an otherworldly and transcendent experience
And the astral gates we slipped, alright
Passing through portals that separate different realms or dimensions
Looking back behind us
Reflecting on the people and experiences left behind
To the freaks and heads we wave
Acknowledging and perhaps saying farewell to fellow outsiders
And off beyond our system out
Leaving the familiar and entering the unknown
Until they're deep in space
Traveling far away from the planet and its boundaries
And on the edge of time and space
Reaching the limits or boundaries of existence as we understand it
There stood two towers black
Encountering ominous or foreboding structures
But on we flew, the wizard knew
Maintaining faith in the guidance of the wise figure
There was no turning back
Realizing the irreversible nature of the journey and fully committing to it
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.