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.
Son of a Wolf
Powerwolf Lyrics
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Onto the other side
Your might untold and waiting
Boy you'll be the final light
Your mother fought the demons
Your brother saw the light
And now we pray the unborn
You and I can't stay alive
Son of a wolf
When the fight is calling
Son of a wolf
And the night has come
Son of a wolf
Can you hear me calling?
Hallelujah
Take you another liar
Then never do this sign
When you are undertaken
Boy you see the night ally
Forever to the brave men
When times were hard and wild
You are the new messiah
Born a wolf of humankind
Son of a wolf
When the fight is calling
Son of a wolf
And the night has come
Son of a wolf
Can you hear me calling?
Hallelujah
Son of a wolf
Can you see him dying?
Son of a wolf
When the night is dark
Son of a wolf
Can you hear them calling?
Hallelujah
Agnus dei in tempestis
Ignarus et animus
Sanctus Iesu in tormentis
Romulus in misera
Agnus dei in tempestis
Ignarus et animus
Sanctus iesu in tormentis
Romulus in misera
Son of a wolf
When the fight is calling
Son of a wolf
When the night is dark
Son of a wolf
Can you hear me calling?
Hallelujah
Son of a wolf
Can you see him dying?
Son of a wolf
When the night is dark
Son of a wolf
Can you hear them calling? Ah lu ah
Son of a wolf
The song "Son of a Wolf" by Powerwolf is a powerful and captivating track that celebrates the strength and bravery of a legendary hero, who is the son of a wolf. The lyrics convey a message of courage and faith, urging the hero to face his destiny and fulfill his mission. The song opens with the hero riding alone towards his final destination, while his mother fought demons and his brother saw the light. The unborn child is then prayed for, as the hero and the listener cannot stay alive.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Son of a Wolf" as a form of recognition and tribute to the hero's lineage. The singer asks if the hero can hear him calling when the fight is calling and when the night has come. These verses highlight the sacrifices that the hero must make to protect his people and conquer his enemies. The bridge is in Latin and refers to the lamb of God, the holy Jesus, and the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight alone you're riding
You're heading out on your own tonight
Onto the other side
Going to a new place
Your might untold and waiting
You have unknown power and potential that is ready to be unleashed
Boy you'll be the final light
You will be the last hope or beacon of light in a dark situation
Your mother fought the demons
The person's mother had to face their own challenges and battles
Your brother saw the light
The person's sibling found their way to happiness or enlightenment
And now we pray the unborn
We hope that future generations will have an easier time than the current one
You and I can't stay alive
Both you and I cannot continue to exist in this world forever
Son of a wolf
You are a strong and fierce individual
When the fight is calling
When there is a struggle or battle that needs to be fought
And the night has come
When darkness has fallen
Can you hear me calling?
Can you hear my plea or call for help?
Hallelujah
Praise be to God
Take you another liar
Don't trust someone who is deceitful
Then never do this sign
Don't make this gesture or symbol
When you are undertaken
When you are taking on a difficult task or challenge
Boy you see the night ally
You see the darkness or night as a helpful ally
Forever to the brave men
Always in honor of those who were courageous
When times were hard and wild
During a time of great challenges and chaos
You are the new messiah
You are the new savior or leader
Born a wolf of humankind
You were born with the strength and resilience of a wild animal
Can you see him dying?
Can you witness someone or something passing away?
When the night is dark
When there is no light or guidance
Can you hear them calling?
Can you hear the cries or pleas for help?
Ah lu ah
An expression of triumph or excitement
Agnus dei in tempestis
The lamb of God in the midst of a storm
Ignarus et animus
Ignorant and soulless
Sanctus Iesu in tormentis
Holy Jesus in times of suffering
Romulus in misera
Romulus in misery
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Buss
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