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
UTOPIA
Graveworm Lyrics
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World is changing every moment
But some little things remain the same
They hurt my mind, a real pain!
Look around what you see
Only hate and misery
This world, a poisoned ball
We have to give our best
But who is changing all the rest
We're jumping the world into a better world
Your help we need today,
Forget what you did your mother say
We're jumping the world into a better world
No standing still, madness we kill
We're jumping the world into a better world
All is prepared
We're starting nor the world music show
We're jumping the world into a better world
So come on jump
We have to give our best
But who is changing all the rest
We're jumping the world into a better world
Your help we need today,
Forget what you did your mother say
We're jumping the world into a better world
World is changing every day
World is changing every moment
But some little things remain the same
They hurt my mind, a real pain!
Look around what you see
Only hate and misery
This world, a poisoned ball
The salvation, today we're gonna jump!
The lyrics of the song "Utopia" by Graveworm convey a sense of urgency and a call to action to create a better world. The opening lines suggest that while the world is constantly changing, some things remain constant and cause mental distress. The following lines paint a grim picture of a world filled with hate, misery, and destruction. The repetition of the phrase "we're jumping the world into a better world" serves as a rallying cry to overcome these challenges and work together to create a better future.
The idea of jumping into a better world seems to suggest that the current world is irredeemable and that drastic action is necessary for a brighter future. The lyrics also lament the fact that while individuals can do their part, true change requires collective action. The final lines declare that the time for action is now, known as the salvation, and that the world music show has begun.
Overall, "Utopia" is a song that encourages listeners to look beyond their individual circumstances and work towards global change. It highlights the negative aspects of the world while inspiring a sense of hope and motivation to create a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
World is changing every day
The world is constantly evolving and progressing
World is changing every moment
The world is not stagnant, but always in motion and changing
But some little things remain the same
Despite the changes, there are certain things that remain constant
They hurt my mind, a real pain!
These things that never change cause pain and discomfort
Look around what you see
When you observe your surroundings
Only hate and misery
All that can be seen are negative emotions and unhappiness
This world, a poisoned ball
The world is contaminated with negativity and toxicity
We destroy ourself, so we fall!
Our own actions cause our downfall and destruction
We have to give our best
We must put forth our maximum effort
But who is changing all the rest
However, we cannot be the only ones working towards change
We're jumping the world into a better world
We are working towards creating a better world
Your help we need today,
We require assistance to achieve this goal
Forget what you did your mother say
Disregard what authority figures instructed you to do in the past
No standing still, madness we kill
We must keep moving forward and combat insanity
All is prepared
We are fully equipped and ready
We're starting nor the world music show
We are beginning a new chapter of the world's history
The salvation, today we're gonna jump!
Today, we will take the leap towards salvation and a better future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELLIOT JOHN GLEAVE, LUCAS VAN SCHEPPINGEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Serge Zhukov
The greatest song of Graveworm for me. Excellent!
tom king
Timeless
V3ntilator
I loved this band since 1999. They made so many great songs, and i love the vocal.
Abiga ill Kruss
The two types of growls, yeah i love it too 🤘
V3ntilator
@Abiga ill Kruss Graveworm released a brand new music video last week. Still on top. Lovely vocals again.
Silvia Limah
Essa banda é foda!
Jeff Sires
I'm late, but this is one of my favorite metal bands!!... Actually I binged them years ago but I'm just now commenting.
Sergio M.
I found this band a couple days ago ...now I'm addicted to it
Bbzije1
Hell ya they are very good. check out graveyard of angels. threnody. another season. losing my religion. legions unleashed. hell they got alot . :)
Kris Kopicki
There good