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
Which Way
Graveworm Lyrics
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A million towns, a milliard faces
It's called: world population
But the appropriate name, world domination
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
In such time, guns are friends
Even childs are making war
So called freedom is away so far
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
I want escape, I want to fly,
I want to breath, I want to cry,
I'll kill myself therefore and so,
I want to know, where I should go!
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
The population, is gonna fall
I'm asking, for deliverance
Suggest, I wait for a wise sentence
The lyrics of Graveworm's song "Which Way" reflects the confusion and desperation of a person who is overwhelmed by the complexity and chaos of the world. The first stanza portrays the vastness of the world through the metaphor of roads and places, towns and faces. The irony in the line "It's called: world population, but the appropriate name, world domination" highlights the underlying theme of power struggle and control among humans. The singer seeks help but doesn't know who to call, suggesting a sense of hopelessness and desperation.
In the second stanza, the focus shifts to the violence and war prevalent in the world. Guns become friends and even children are involved in warfare, reflecting the pervasiveness of violence. The supposed freedom is far away, suggesting a disillusionment with the idea of liberation. The singer seeks an escape from this bleak reality, wants to fly, breathe and cry, and considers suicide. The rhetorical question "I want to know, where I should go!" highlights the confusion and uncertainty regarding the path forward.
The repeated question "Can someone help me? Who should I call?" highlights the theme of helplessness and a desperate need for guidance or direction. The ominous line "The population is gonna fall" is a warning of the consequences of the chaos and violence in the world. The singer seeks deliverance and wise counsel, suggesting a desire for salvation or enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
So many roads, so many places
The world is vast and full of countless possibilities and destinations
A million towns, a milliard faces
There are too many cities and people to count or know them all
It's called: world population
This vast number of humans is referred to as the world's population
But the appropriate name, world domination
Perhaps a more accurate term for this global mass of people is world domination
Can someone help me?
I am lost and need guidance
Who should I call?
I don't know who to turn to for help
In such time, guns are friends
During these turbulent times, weapons are the only trustworthy companions
Never ever you see shaking hands
No one offers a friendly handshake anymore
Even childs are making war
Even children have become soldiers and are participating in warfare
So called freedom is away so far
The freedom that was once promised to us is now unattainable and out of reach
I want escape, I want to fly,
I want to escape and soar towards freedom
I want to breath, I want to cry,
I want to be able to breathe easier and express my emotions freely
I'll kill myself therefore and so,
I am so desperate to escape that I would even take my own life
I want to know, where I should go!
I need guidance to find the right path and direction
The population, is gonna fall
Humanity is on a path of destruction and decline
I'm asking, for deliverance
I am pleading for release from this suffering and chaos
Suggest, I wait for a wise sentence
Perhaps my only hope is to listen to the words of a wise teacher or mentor
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUKAS FLARER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
alaa ibrahim
So many roads, so many places
A million towns, a milliard faces
It's called: world population
But the appropriate name, world domination
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
In such time, guns are friends
Never ever you see shaking hands
Even childs are making war
So called freedom is away so far
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
I want escape, I want to fly,
I want to breath, I want to cry,
I'll kill myself therefore and so,
I want to know, where I should go!
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
The population, is gonna fall
I'm asking, for deliverance
Suggest, I wait for a wise sentence
Estela Ashkenazy
damn, I hadn't heard this in years, it is such an awesome track.
Iain Clyma
the intro... so harmonic.. so pure <3
Ahmad Haffar
Absolute masterpiece. :)
alaa ibrahim
So many roads, so many places
A million towns, a milliard faces
It's called: world population
But the appropriate name, world domination
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
In such time, guns are friends
Never ever you see shaking hands
Even childs are making war
So called freedom is away so far
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
I want escape, I want to fly,
I want to breath, I want to cry,
I'll kill myself therefore and so,
I want to know, where I should go!
Can someone help me?
Who should I call?
The population, is gonna fall
I'm asking, for deliverance
Suggest, I wait for a wise sentence
Alex Tchernov
That intro - so much breath in those lungs
Robert100077
Me pone la piel de gallina jaja
MISTAx_xMAJOR
\m/GRAVEWORM\m/so underrated...
Daniel Andres Palacios Fernandez
Perfecto 👌
Justin Ace97
... a masterpiece ...
Shourov Hasan
Yes, The lyrics is Masterpiece one...