In 1995, Christoph "Christ" von Freydorf (vocals) and Stefan "Fini" Finauer (drums), pupils of a convent school, founded the band together with Christoph's church choir friend Jamie "Citnoh" Richardson (bass guitar). They were joined by Stephan Karl "Moik" and Franz Wickenhäuser (both guitar). The band was founded in Hohenschäftlarn near Munich. The name Emil Bulls is derived from a children's movie.
In 1996, they recorded their first CD Red Dick’s Potatoe Garden themselves. The CD is in great demand today because of its small circulation. In 1997, they attended the Emergenza festival and finished third in the European competition. For this competition they hired DJ Paul Rzyttka (known as DJ Zamzoe) who afterwards became a permanent member of the band.
After a long tour, their album Monogamy was released by the indie record label Oh My Sweet Records. The record could only be purchased through the internet or during live shows. Monogamy was noticed by Island Records, which offered the band a recording deal. Some of the songs on Monogamy and a few new songs were recorded. The result was Angel Delivery Service, released in 2001. The album was already out of stock a few months later. A new edition was released including a cover version of A-Ha's "Take on Me". The songs "Smells Like Rock'n'Roll", "Leaving You with This" and "Take on Me" were released as singles.
In May 2002, Porcelain was released through Motor Music. "The Coolness of Being Wretched" and "This Day" were released as singles. Between June 2001 and August 2002, the band played 129 live shows including Rock am Ring. In August 2003, drummer Stefan Finauer left the band to go to university. He was replaced by Fabian Fab Füß. In 2003, the band played some shows in Canada and the United States.
On June 20, 2005, The Southern Comfort was released on Pirate Records. It was the last record with DJ Zamzoe.
In February 2007, the live and acoustic album The Life Acoustic was released. The album, which was recorded in Pullach in 2006, was followed by an acoustic tour.
The following album The Black Path was released on April 4, 2008, on Drakkar records. It is the hardest record of the band so far and was recorded in Hannover by Benny Richer (Caliban, Krypteria). The single "The Most Evil Spell" was offered as a free download.
In 2009, Chrissy Schneider left the band and was replaced by Andy Bock, who was the guitar player of From Constant Visions. On September 25, 2009, Phoenix was released. "Here Comes The Fire" was offered as a free download on their website. In September 2009, a music video of "When God Was Sleeping" was released.
The band's latest studio offering, Oceanic, was to be released on September 30, 2011.
The Way of the Warrior
Emil Bulls Lyrics
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We've been locked away
We've been forsaken and betrayed
By the ones we loved
They've tried to flush us down the drain
They left us out in the rain
We've been shattered by pain
Time and Time again
We swallowed our tears
And we suffered in silence
Beyond the pain
The dwarfs became giants
We are strong (invincible)
We are lions (unbreakable)
We were born to be fighters (unterrified)
We rise, we rise
And while you stare at your burning home
We walk the way of the warrior
Hear our battle call
We'll take over it all
Ripe for attack
We walk trough fire
We're not afraid of what may come
We've become unbreakable
We're stronger than the sun
We're not ashamed of our scars
We front the demons of our past
Under the shelter of the shield
Only unity can breed
We swallowed our tears
And we suffered in silence
Beyond the pain
The dwarfs became giants
We are strong (invincible)
We are lions (unbreakable)
We were born to be fighters (unterrified)
We rise, we rise
And while you stare at your burning home
We walk the way of the warrior
Hear our battle call
Invincible
Unbreakable
Unterrified
We rise, we rise
Invincible
Unbreakable
Unterrified
We rise, we rise
We are strong (invincible)
We are lions (unbreakable)
We were born to be fighters (unterrified)
We rise, we rise
And while you stare at your burning home
We walk the way of the warrior
Hear our battle call
We are strong
We are lions (We'll take over it all)
We were born to be fighters
(Take over it all)
And while you stare at your burning home
(We'll take over it all)
We walk the way of the warrior
Hear our battle call
We'll take over it all
Ripe for attack
The Emil Bulls song "The Way of the Warrior" is a powerful anthem focused on perseverance and strength in the face of adversity. The lyrics narrate the struggles and challenges that the singer(s) have faced, including being denied, disgraced, locked away, and betrayed. Despite this, they have persevered and become stronger, and are not afraid of what may come.
Through suffering in silence, they have grown into giants and are unbreakable, invincible, and unafraid of their scars. They walk the path of the warrior, calling on others to join them in their battle against whatever challenges may come their way.
The song is a rallying cry for those who have been knocked down but refuse to stay down. It encourages listeners to embrace their inner power and resilience, reminding them that they too can rise above their struggles and become strong warriors.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been denied, disgraced
We have been rejected and disrespected
We've been locked away
We have been imprisoned or isolated
We've been forsaken and betrayed
The people we trusted have abandoned and deceived us
By the ones we loved
The people who hurt us were people we cared about
They've tried to flush us down the drain
They have attempted to get rid of us, dispose of us
They left us out in the rain
They neglected and abandoned us in difficult times
We've been shattered by pain
We have been deeply hurt by the experiences we have been through
Time and time again
Repeatedly and continually
We swallowed our tears
We hid our sadness and emotions
And we suffered in silence
We endured our suffering without complaint or protest
Beyond the pain
Despite the hurt
The dwarfs became giants
Through their struggles, they became stronger and more powerful
We are strong (invincible)
We are unbeatable and cannot be defeated
We are lions (unbreakable)
We are fearless and unyielding
We were born to be fighters (unterrified)
We have an innate ability to confront challenges without fear
We rise, we rise
We overcome obstacles and become stronger
And while you stare at your burning home
While others are distraught and lost in their own struggles
We walk the way of the warrior
We confront adversity with strength and courage
Hear our battle call
Listen to our defiance and determination
We'll take over it all
We will conquer and succeed in all we do
Ripe for attack
We are prepared and ready to triumph over obstacles
We walk through fire
We face great danger and difficulty without fear
We've become unbreakable
We have emerged from our struggles with greater resilience and strength
We're stronger than the sun
We have indomitable strength and resilience
We're not ashamed of our scars
We have embraced our experiences, including the struggles that have left us marked
We front the demons of our past
We confront and overcome the negative experiences from our past
Under the shelter of the shield
Within protection and safety
Only unity can breed
Only our collective strength and support can lead to success and triumph
Contributed by Emma Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Volker Paulsen
This amazing band is epic!!
Includes new drummer who fits the band perfectly!
Nicolas Alexander Otto
Ich finde es immer wieder interessant zu sehen wie viele Genrewechsel die Band durch gemacht hat und immer dabei konstante Qualität liefert.
BK117Dude
Euer neuer Drummer ist eine Bereicherung für die ganze Band, fett. Schön, mit ihm 2008 die Bühne geteilt zu haben. Fleiß zahlt sich aus. Horns up!
justCONCERTS
+BK117Dude Nö, Kanone war besser! ;)
PayDax
Dieser Refrain weckt in mir das Gefühl der Freiheit! Geiler Song.
Metamorphosis
Der Song is einfach so unglaublich geil!
s0nyyy
Großartig <3 für immer die Besten! :)
Son Of Abaddon
Live einfach immer ein super Abriss! \m/
Anthony West
I heard some of your other songs. Didn't like them or dislike them. Heard this song and banged my head softly, now I like some of your other songs. Well done.
Shawn Harper
just heard of these guys for the first time today. My first question is, how?