They released their debut album, Return in Bloodred, in 2005. Their second album, Lupus Dei, was released in 2007. The band entered the official German charts for the first time in 2009 with their third album, Bible of the Beast. Shortly after its release, their first drummer Stefan Gemballa (stage name Stéfane Funèbre) left the band. He was replaced by Tom Diener, who was replaced in 2011 by Roel van Helden. In the same year, the band released their fourth album, Blood of the Saints. In 2012, Powerwolf signed with Napalm Records and released Preachers of the Night in 2013. It has debuted at No. 1 in Germany. Their sixth album, Blessed & Possessed, released in 2015, was certified gold in the Czech Republic. Their seventh album, The Sacrament of Sin, was released on 20 July 2018. Their eighth album, Call of the Wild, was released on 16 July 2021.
Audience engagement, and pyrotechnics are important parts of Powerwolf's stage show. The vocalist Attila Dorn often speaks directly to the audience and engages them in various activities, such as singing or shouting, before announcing the next song. The band calls their concerts a "heavy metal mass". Their stage setup was designed by Matthew Greywolf.
Night of the Werewolves
Powerwolf Lyrics
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God and Satan by my side
And I'm haunted in the dark
Sacramentum of the wild
Evil born as human child
Seed of wolf and man we are
You are like the dead alive
Hear the call behind the dark
You can hide and start to run
When the seventh night has come
And you realize the mark
Are you taken all alone?
Holy Christ in flesh and bone
Pray, the werewolves left the ark
See it's not a sermon, they can't call me back
And when the moon is high, we call the pack, we attack!
This is the night of the werewolves
Run for your life
This is the night
Never get out alive
This is the night of the werewolves
Run for your life
This is the night
Never get out alive
Like a rebel in the war
We have seen the night before
And we call the morning star
Are you frightened all the more?
You can't hide behind a door
Dead and sanctified you are
See I'm not a sacred victim in despair
And when the fever calls, the pack is there, so beware
This is the night of the werewolves
Run for your life
This is the night
Never get out alive
This is the night of the werewolves
Run for your life
This is the night
Never get out alive
This is the night of the werewolves
Run for your life
This is the night
Never get out alive
This is the night of the werewolves
Run for your life
This is the night
Never get out a-, never get out a-, never get out alive
The lyrics to Powerwolf's "Night of the Werewolves" paint a dark and menacing picture. The song seems to be about a group of werewolves roaming through the night and terrorizing those they come across. The first verse speaks of the singer's inner struggle between good and evil, as "God and Satan" seem to be accompanying him on his journey. He is "haunted in the dark," and is a "seed of wolf and man." The second verse contains a warning to the listener, urging them to "hear the call behind the dark," and to "pray" that the werewolves have left the area. The chorus is a refrain, repeating the title of the song, and ending with the ominous phrase "never get out alive." The final verse speaks of the werewolves as rebels in a war, calling for the "morning star." The listener is again warned to beware of the pack.
Overall, the song adopts a very Gothic and horror-themed aesthetic. The lyrics paint a picture of a dangerous nocturnal world where supernatural creatures roam free. The song seems to be a warning to anyone who might wander into this dark and dangerous world, urging them to turn back and save themselves from certain death.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm crawling through the night
When I'm moving through nighttime on all fours.
God and Satan by my side
Both the divine and evil forces are accompanying me.
And I'm haunted in the dark
I'm pursued by frightening entities in the darkness.
Sacramentum of the wild
A mystical and holy ceremony in nature.
Evil born as human child
A wicked being born into humanity.
Seed of wolf and man we are
We are a mixture of human and wolf ancestry.
You are like the dead alive
You have a resemblance to the living dead.
And you seal the time you die
You determine the moment of your own death.
Hear the call behind the dark
Listen to the summons coming from the shadows.
You can hide and start to run
You can attempt to hide and flee.
When the seventh night has come
When the seventh evening of the cycle arrives.
And you realize the mark
You comprehend the signal.
Are you taken all alone?
Are you captured and solitary?
Holy Christ in flesh and bone
The being of Jesus Christ in bodily form.
Pray, the werewolves left the ark
Please hope that the werewolves have abandoned the domain.
See it's not a sermon, they can't call me back
I'm making a statement, not giving a homily, and am unreachable.
And when the moon is high, we call the pack, we attack!
We summon our group and strike when the moon is at its fullest.
This is the night of the werewolves
This is the occasion of the werewolves.
Run for your life
Flee in order to survive.
Never get out alive
You will not escape with your life.
Like a rebel in the war
Similar to a dissenter during conflict.
We have seen the night before
We have encountered such a night previously.
And we call the morning star
And we hail the star that heralds the dawn.
Are you frightened all the more?
Are you increasingly afraid?
You can't hide behind a door
It is impossible to conceal oneself behind a barrier.
Dead and sanctified you are
You are deceased and consecrated.
See I'm not a sacred victim in despair
Note that I am not a holy martyr in misery.
And when the fever calls, the pack is there, so beware
When the feverish sensation beckons, the group will arise, so be cautious.
Never get out a-, never get out a-, never get out alive
You will not escape with your life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Buss
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