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.
Prayer in the Dark
Powerwolf Lyrics
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The altar burning as the demons rise
The word defied. The crucified
The sermon spoken on a bloodred night
The holy whore they're fighting for
Like lambs to slaughter in a bible war
Oh - Victims of the night
It's time to say your
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Ave Maria, Gratia plena
Ave Maria, Mother of God
The preacher's call to tell you all
He saw damnation in his crystal ball
The icon torn. All hope forlorn
When hell is rising and the dark reborn
Oh - Demons of the night
The time has come for
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Ave Maria, Gratia plena
Ave Maria, Mother of God
Benedicta, Sancta mater
Benedicta, Sancta mater
Amen.
Pray. Pray. Pray in the dark
Pray. Pray. Pray in the dark
Amen.
The song "Prayer in the Dark" by Powerwolf talks about the intense battle between Christians and demons. The lyrics mention about the martyr who sacrificed his life for Jesus Christ and the demons who arise as the altar burns. The word 'defied' and 'crucified' emphasize the pain and struggles of the Christian faith. The preacher's prophecy of damnation adds more to the apocalyptic backdrop of the song.
The chorus of the song, "Prayer in the Dark", is a call to arms for the victims of the night to pray for salvation. The lyrics, "Ave Maria, Gratia plena, Ave Maria, Mother of God, Benedicta, Sancta mater, Amen" are Latin phrases that means "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, Blessed art thou among women" and "Blessed Holy Mother, Amen" respectively. These lines imply that the Christian soldiers are seeking the protection and blessings of Mother Mary in their fight against the dark.
Line by Line Meaning
A martyr dies for Jesus Christ
Someone sacrificed their life for their faith in Jesus Christ
The altar burning as the demons rise
Evil forces are gaining power and destroying holy sites
The word defied. The crucified
Religious teachings were challenged and someone was put to death for it
The sermon spoken on a bloodred night
A religious speech given during a time of violence
The holy whore they're fighting for
A beloved spiritual figure they're willing to go to war for
Like lambs to slaughter in a bible war
People are blindly following their religious leaders into a deadly conflict
Oh - Victims of the night
Those suffering and oppressed by the darkness
It's time to say your Prayer in the dark
When the world is at its bleakest, it's time to pray for salvation
Ave Maria, Gratia plena
A prayer to the Virgin Mary, asking for her grace
The preacher's call to tell you all
A religious leader's message for everyone to hear
He saw damnation in his crystal ball
He foresaw a future of eternal punishment
The icon torn. All hope forlorn
A religious symbol destroyed, causing hopelessness and despair
When hell is rising and the dark reborn
Evil forces are gaining power again
Oh - Demons of the night
The malevolent entities that threaten humanity
The time has come for
It's now necessary to
Prayer in the dark
Offer prayers during the darkest of times
Benedicta, Sancta mater
Blessed, Holy Mother
Amen.
So be it
Pray. Pray. Pray in the dark
Repeated call to pray during times of despair
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tropical56_
Lyrics:
A martyr dies for Jesus Christ
The altar burning as the demons rise
The word defied, the crucified
The sermon spoken on a bloodred night
The holy whore they're fighting for
Like lambs to slaughter in a bible war
Oh - Victims of the night
It's time to say your
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Ave Maria, gracia plena
Ave Maria, mother of god
The Preacher's call to tell you all
He saw damnation in his crystal ball
The icon torn, all hope forlorn
When hell is rising and the dark reborn
Oh - Demons of the night
It's time to say your
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Benedicta, sancta mater
Amen.
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
pray, pray, pray in the dark
Amen.
@DaidohYuzan
After listening to the band for 16-17 years, it was time to update my best of collections. I don't actually burn them to CD any more, but I like the CD length it makes you think on what you want to include and what not. Still this is the best song they have ever put out. With that being said, nicely the other songs are spread through out the years. So, here in order, if you haven't listened definitely should, these are all very good: BEST OF VOL.1:
1. Prayer In The Dark 4:19 '07
2. We Came To Take Your Souls 3:58 '05
3. My Will Be Done 4:56 '22
4. In The Name Of God (Deus Vult) 3:13 '13
5. When The Moon Shines Red 3:37 '07
6. Sanctified With Dynamite 4:23 '11
7. Saturday Satan ('20) 5:13 '20
8. Blessed & Possessed 4:38 '15
9. Beast Of Gévaudan 3:21 '21
10. Stossgebet 3:51 '18
11. Raise Your Fist, Evangelist! 3:57 '09
12. Armata Strigoi 3:59 '15
13. Son Of A Wolf 3:56 '11
14. Werewolves Of Armenia ('20) 4:15 '20
15. Killers With The Cross 4:05 '18
16. Demons Are A Girl's Best Friend 3:35 '18
17. Christ & Combat 3:36 '15
18. Sainted By The Storm 3:42 '22
19. Kiss Of The Cobra King ('19) 3:46 '19
20. Vampires Don't Die 3:04 '07
BEST OF VOL.2:
1. Murder At Midnight 4:44 '11
2. We Drink Your Blood 3:42 '11
3. Wolves Of War 3:56 '23
4. Die, Die, Crucified 2:58 '11
5. We Are The Wild 3:39 '15
6. WE TAKE IT FROM THE LIVING 4:01 '07
7. Dead Until Dark 3:49 '15
8. RESURRECTION BY ERECTION ('20) 3:58 '20
9. Army Of The Night 3:21 '15
10. Night Of The Werewolves 4:30 '11
11. All We Need Is Blood 3:36 '11
12. MOSCOW AFTER DARK 3:14 '09
13. TIGER OF SABROD 3:53 '07
14. All You Can Bleed 3:44 '15
15. Sanctus Dominus 3:22 '15
16. Call Of The Wild 3:39 '21
17. ST. SATAN'S DAY 4:30 '09
18. Undress To Confess 3:31 '21
19. Amen & Attack 3:54 '13
20. Dancing With The Dead 4:03 '21
21. THE EVIL MADE ME DO IT 3:38 '05
@0megaForce
Lyrics:
A martyr dies for Jesus Christ
The altar burning as the demons rise
The word defied. The crucified
The sermon spoken on a bloodred night
The holy whore they're fighting for
Like lambs to slaughter in a bible war
Oh - Victims of the night
It's time to say your
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Ave Maria, Gratia plena
Ave Maria, Mother of God
The preacher's call to tell you all
He saw damnation in his crystal ball
The icon torn. All hope forlorn
When hell is rising and the dark reborn
Oh - Demons of the night
The time has come for
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Ave Maria, Gratia plena
Ave Maria, Mother of God
Benedicta, Sancta mater
Benedicta, Sancta mater
Amen
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
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@inquaanate2393
1st 2 minutes of this song is some of the best stuff they have made.
@connorsowell4620
+Morru Qu'aan 0:00-1:33
@deinernst4359
the last ones aren't bad either
@sylvaingermanier98
@@deinernst4359 Of course, like Incense and Iron is just totally a masterpiece. Gimmicks, melody, introduction, context, bridges, etc, are near perfection to my hears.
@sal6695
No, last 2 minutes
@tarnum764
absolutely agreed
@Tropical56_
Lyrics:
A martyr dies for Jesus Christ
The altar burning as the demons rise
The word defied, the crucified
The sermon spoken on a bloodred night
The holy whore they're fighting for
Like lambs to slaughter in a bible war
Oh - Victims of the night
It's time to say your
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Ave Maria, gracia plena
Ave Maria, mother of god
The Preacher's call to tell you all
He saw damnation in his crystal ball
The icon torn, all hope forlorn
When hell is rising and the dark reborn
Oh - Demons of the night
It's time to say your
Prayer in the dark
Prayer in the dark
Benedicta, sancta mater
Amen.
Pray, pray, pray in the dark
pray, pray, pray in the dark
Amen.
@postthraumaticheamnesia
The time has come for* pray in the dark.
@branex336
nice copypaste from the description 👍
@badfyrepytweed3374
soooooo underrated!!!