Even before Graveworm released any demo they got signed by Serenades Records, who saw an incredible show of the band close to their hometown Brunico. A demo was produced straight after, featuring classic hymns like "Eternal Winds" or "When The Sky Turns Black", which were featured on their debut album "When Daylight’s Gone". A great album, even more in the Gothic Metal vein, which increased a huge interest within the scene. A tour with Crematory, Therion & Lake Of Tears followed and proved the enormous power the band creates on stage. Shortly after the tour the MCD "Underneath The Crescent Moon" followed, featuring the bands hymn "Awaiting The Shining", as well as the classical version of the track "Awake" sung by Sarah Jezebel Deva (CoF and Therion), who became close friends with the sympathic Italians after their tour. A video for the track "Awaiting The Shining" was produced, featuring a documentation done by national Italian TV, who made a road report about the band when they played the Serenades Records festival along with Haggard and others.
Graveworm soon became popular, played the Wacken Festival in 1998 and started the songwriting for their second album "As The Angel Reached The Beauty", released in 1999. A German tour with Mystic Circle, Stormlord and Suidakra was done, followed by an European tour together with Agathodaimon and Siebenbürgen, as well as festival shows at the "Wave Gotik Treffen" and others.
In 2001 "Scourge Of Malice" was released, featuring their most brutal material, including the Iron Maiden cover, "Fear Of The Dark", which was released on the "Tribute To The Beast" compilation. A first headliner tour was played, supported by Vintersorg, Dornenreich and Darkwell, which turned out to be very successful. The band played the "Summer Breeze Festival 2001", as well as a headliner show at the Italian "Badia Rocks" in 2002. Graveworm decided to sign with Nuclear Blast and started the production of their fourth album "Engraved In Black".
The record was produced in March/April at Stage One Studio with Andy Classen (Die Apokalyptischen Reiter and others), who did an incredible job once again. "Engraved In Black" became an even heavier and more intense record compared to the band previous ones, but still with all typical Graveworm trademarks. Vocalist Stefan Fiori screams and growls as if his life would be in danger. Tracks like "Legions Unleashed" or "Renaissance In Blood" are among the best tracks ever written by the italian band. Once again Graveworm did another cover-versions, "It’s A Sin" of the 80’s Pop act Pet Shop Boys and "Losing My Religion", originally by R.E.M.
In 2005, they released record (N)Utopia.
At 2007 Graveworm releases another album called "Collateral Defect" with one cover, "I Need A Hero", originally by Bonnie Tyler.
Current line-up:
Stefan Fiori - Vocals (ex-Abigor)
Sabine Mair - Keyboards
Harry Klenk - Bass
Martin "Marschtl" Innerbichler - Drums
Eric Righi - Guitar
Thomas "Stirz" Orgler - Guitar
Timeless
Graveworm Lyrics
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'cause we are here to damage your face
Just close your eyes
Across the ocean, across the land
Mysterious things, and the name of a band
Just close your eyes and give me your hand
[Chorus]
To hear this song, for so long?
This is our time - believe in me
We're playing you feel free
You hear us everywhere - near and far
In the galaxy - on every star
Just close your eyes
Ready to rumble, ready to crash
Today we're gonna smash
Just close your eyes and give me your hand
[Chorus]
Give me your faith!
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Graveworm's song "Timeless" seem to convey a message of unity and empowerment, with the band encouraging their listeners to forget their worries and focus on the present moment. The opening lines, "Forget the time, forget this place / 'cause we are here to damage your face," set a tone of aggression and energy, implying that the band wants their audience to let loose and enjoy the music.
The song continues with references to mysterious and unknown things, including a "name of a band" that may be a nod to the metal genre as a whole. The repetition of "just close your eyes and give me your hand" adds to the sense of unity and solidarity, with the band inviting their audience to join them on a journey.
The chorus is an anthem of sorts, with the band declaring that "this is our time" and imploring their listeners to "believe in me." The repeated question, "are you ready?" adds to the sense of anticipation and excitement, encouraging the audience to fully engage with the music.
Overall, "Timeless" is a song about the power of music to bring people together and uplift them, if only for a few minutes. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and energy, urging listeners to let go of their worries and embrace the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Forget the time, forget this place
Disregard the past and present, we are here to cause destruction
'cause we are here to damage your face
We have arrived to inflict harm upon you
Just close your eyes
Ignore your surroundings and focus on the music
Across the ocean, across the land
We are known beyond borders
Mysterious things, and the name of a band
Our identity is shrouded in mystery yet well-known
Just close your eyes and give me your hand
Let us take control of your senses with our music
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you prepared for our performance?
To hear this song, for so long?
To listen to this music for an extended period
This is our time - believe in me
We own this moment, have faith in us
We're playing you feel free
Our music allows you to express yourself without inhibition
You hear us everywhere - near and far
Our music reverberates across all distances
In the galaxy - on every star
Even beyond Earth, our influence is felt
Ready to rumble, ready to crash
We are prepared to make a dramatic impact
Today we're gonna smash
Our performance will be powerful and overwhelming
Give me your faith!
Put your trust in us and our music
[Chorus]
Repeating the previous lines, emphasizing our confidence and ability to captivate our audience
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUKAS FLARER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
skodatigris
All of the Graveworm songs are perfect!
Clau Wili
Excelente banda te conmueve el espíritu.
Clau Wili
Te llega hasta el alma esta banda.
Don Joel
This song is truly awesome, go Graveworm!! =)
Shwaggetyshfifty
Really great. I discovered this song last night, and a friend of mine just got a bunch of their music, because he liked this song so much. Too bad they've only got 4 or 5 songs worth listening to =/
Dario Gisotti
graveworm is an italian project but I live here in italy and I've never been at a concert... :( they're awesome... A dreaming beauty, the cover of Fear Of The Dark, Timeless, I-The Machine, Suicide Code, The Day I Die, Out Of Clouds... Fantastic songs
NatanTeam
Simply awesome! Great atmosphere! I used to listen to this song while playing Resident Evil 4 (the castle part)
SalmonBoa420
Give me your faith! What a powerful last line to have in such a EPIC power packed song by such DARK HEAVY METAL MELODIC band. Thanks for posting such a bad ass VID.
Sandra Mekšriūnaitė
I came here to test bass on my new headphones. This song is beautiful and i love the bass. Seems like headphones will be perfect for listening to this song flawlessly!
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