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
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Graveworm Lyrics
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I will not treat you as god
For what you have done to me
For all the fear I felt
For all the homeless child
For all the homeless child
Child
Planets collide, we're doomed to die (to die)
Never be free from fear (from fear)
A storm is arriving, true death inside
Never be free from tears (from our fears), our tears
There is no way, recover the world
For all the lies you told us
For all the pain you sent
For all the ruin you caused
There will be no more beliefs
Our faith is gone like the wind
For all the dead you brought
For the chance that not was (yeah)
Angels die, eternal darkness falls (we'll fall)
Never be free from fear (free from our fears)
Breaking the chains with a desperate cry
Never be free from tears (whoa, from our tears), our cries
Never
Be free from tears
Have no sin
Look at my pride
I'm not at your side
Angels die, eternal darkness falls (yes, I know)
Never be free from fear (yes, I know)
Breaking the chains with a desperate cry (yes, I know)
Never be free from tears (all our tears), our cries
I will not treat you as god
For what you've done to me
For all the fear I felt
For all the homeless child
For all the pain you caused
The song "Anxiety" by Graveworm is a powerful condemnation of the actions of a god-like figure who has caused immense pain, fear and destruction. The singer, speaking from a position of vulnerability with the image of being on their knees, refuses to grant this figure god-like status, despite their power and influence. The lyrics highlight the consequences of the actions of this figure, particularly the suffering of children who are left homeless, and the damage caused to the world in general. The line "planets collide, we're doomed to die" emphasizes the magnitude of the destruction, while the repeated refrains of "never be free from fear" and "never be free from tears" underscore the ongoing impact of these events.
The chorus of the song focuses on the idea that there is no hope of recovering from the damage caused by this figure. The lies and pain they have inflicted have shattered the faith of the singer and their community, leaving nothing but ruins in their wake. The repeated line "angels die, eternal darkness falls" suggests a kind of apocalypse or end-of-days scenario in which even divine beings are subject to destruction. The final verse of the song is full of defiance and rejection, with the singer refusing to stand by this figure despite any claims to divine status. The phrase "look at my pride, I'm not at your side" is a clear rejection of any attempts at persuasion or reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
On my knees
I am submitting to a power greater than myself.
I will not treat you as god
I refuse to deify someone who has wronged me.
For what you have done to me
You have harmed me and I will not forget that.
For all the fear I felt
Your actions have caused me to experience intense anxiety.
For all the homeless child
There are innocent victims of your wrongdoing.
Planets collide, we're doomed to die
It feels like the end of the world is approaching and we are all going to perish.
Never be free from fear
It is impossible to live without being afraid.
A storm is arriving, true death inside
A devastating event is coming and it will be catastrophic.
our tears
The overwhelming emotions we are feeling.
There is no way, recover the world
The damage you have caused cannot be undone and our world will never be the same again.
For all the lies you told us
Your deceitful behavior has caused us great harm.
For all the pain you sent
You have inflicted significant emotional or physical suffering on us.
For all the ruin you caused
Your actions have brought destruction and devastation to our lives.
There will be no more beliefs
We have lost faith in you and your capability to do good.
Our faith is gone like the wind
Our trust in you has evaporated and cannot be regained.
For all the dead you brought
Your actions have resulted in fatalities.
For the chance that not was
You have robbed us of opportunities and potential futures.
Angels die, eternal darkness falls
Even entities that are thought to be pure and good can be destroyed, leading to a world of darkness.
Breaking the chains with a desperate cry
We are struggling to break free from the constraints of our situation.
Never be free from our tears
The suffering and sadness will persist within us.
Have no sin
We have done nothing wrong and deserve to be free from harm.
Look at my pride
I refuse to back down or grovel in the face of difficulties.
I'm not at your side
I am not aligned with those who have caused harm and destruction.
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.