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.
Seven Deadly Saints
Powerwolf Lyrics
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Seven deadly saints
Ohh, seven
Seven deadly saints can fight for us
When the devil comes for your soul
And the evil will take control
And when Lord Satan is on your mind
Call from behind
No revelation
The darkest night
Incarnation
Crucified at midnight
Congregation
To provocate
Immolation
It's not too late 'cause
Stay, I pray
Help me I'm a slave in Satan's order
Stay, I pray
Call the ancient prophecy
Come to me
Seven
Seven deadly saints
Ohh, seven
Seven deadly saints can fight for us
When no prayer can ease your pain
And the sermon is all insane
And when your heaven and hope is gone
They will hunt you
For what you've done to us
Inside the darkness they will wait for you
Seven demons incarnate it's true
Master help me I'm a slave in Satan's order
Break free, call the age of prophecy
Come to me
Seven
Seven deadly saints
Ohh, seven
Seven deadly saints can fight for us
The song "Seven Deadly Saints" by Powerwolf is about seeking refuge in the seven deadly sins when troubled by outside forces. The lyrics suggest that when someone is feeling helpless and tormented by the devil and his demons, the seven deadly sins can fight for them. The song portrays the seven deadly sins as saviors, stepping in to protect the listener from the pain and despair caused by the devil. The lyrics also suggest that the seven deadly sins are superior to religion and can offer salvation when prayer cannot.
The song starts with a haunting opening, depicting the desperation of someone struggling with the fear of the devil and the demons. The lyrics depict a person searching for refuge from the darkness, calling out for help to the seven deadly sins. The chorus of the song is a rallying cry, calling for the seven deadly saints to come to the rescue and fight for the listener. The final verse speaks directly to someone who has already been ensnared by the devil and offers the seven deadly sins as a way to break free and find salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
When the devil comes for your soul
During times when you are in danger of losing your soul to Satan
And the evil will take control
During times when the presence of evil is strong enough to overpower you
And when Lord Satan is on your mind
During times when thoughts of Satan are consuming you
And the demons
When the presence of demons is felt
Call from behind
They beckon you, trying to draw you towards them
No revelation
There are no signs to guide you
The darkest night
It's the darkest hour with no sign of hope
Incarnation
Evil made manifest
Crucified at midnight
Doomed, suffering, and without hope at the darkest part of the night
Congregation
Many evil beings gathered together
To provocate
They intend to lure you into doing something evil
Immolation
There's a risk of being sacrificed or killed for the purpose of evil
It's not too late 'cause
Despite the danger, there's still a chance to turn things around
Stay, I pray
Asking for help and support to overcome the danger
Help me I'm a slave in Satan's order
Admitting that you are under the control of evil
Call the ancient prophecy
To evoke the power of prophecy and guidance from a higher power
Come to me
Asking for help and support to fight off the danger
When no prayer can ease your pain
During times when all forms of solace or prayer are futile
And the sermon is all insane
When those who are supposed to provide guidance are in fact insane
And when your heaven and hope is gone
During times when all you believed in is gone
They will hunt you
The evil beings will chase you down
For what you've done to us
Retribution for fighting back against evil
Inside the darkness they will wait for you
Evil beings will hide in the dark, waiting for their moment
Seven demons incarnate it's true
Seven pure forms of evil exist in the world
Master help me I'm a slave in Satan's order
Asking for help from a higher power to fight off the control of evil
Break free, call the age of prophecy
Breaking free from the control of evil and accessing the power of prophecy
Seven deadly saints
The seven pure forms of good that can fight against evil
Seven deadly saints can fight for us
Calling upon the power of seven pure forms of good to fight against evil
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.