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.
Werewolves of Armenia
Powerwolf Lyrics
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A-ya-wa-le so-yo-do-ro
E-re-de-sai go-re-na-ga
O-yo-so-ro do-yo-fa-ra
O-ro-sa-to-yo
O-yo-fa-ta-re
O-yo-si-a
Halleluja when the moon is up (hu, ha)
We are werewolves, all we need is blood (hu, ha)
Take a silver bullet for your shot (hu, ha)
We're immortal, all we fear is God
Oh, cantus lupus
Agnus totus
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the army of the wild
All beware the lycantrophic russ (hu, ha)
Start a prayer, werewolves don't discuss (hu, ha)
Warning from the bible of the beast (hu, ha)
Never trust a werewolf from the east
Oh, cantus lupus
Agnus totus
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the army of the wild
Dominatum
Oh, lupatum
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the legend of the night
Draco maledicte et omnis legio diabolica
Oh-oh-oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh-oh-oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh, oh oh
Cantus lupus
Agnus totus
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the army of the wild (tonight)
Dominatum
Oh, lupatum
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the legend of the night (tonight)
The lyrics of Powerwolf's song "Werewolves of Armenia" are filled with references to werewolf mythology and religious symbols. The song starts with a counting call and a Hallelujah, indicating that the werewolf transformation is about to occur under the full moon. The lyrics also indicate that werewolves are not to be trusted, especially those from the east, which could be a reference to superstitions about Eastern European folklore.
The chorus repeats that "we are the werewolves of Armenia" and "we are the army of the wild" suggesting that the werewolves are a collective force. The chanting of "Cantus lupus, Agnus totus" also invokes religious symbolism, with "Cantus lupus" being Latin for "chant of the wolf" and "Agnus totus" meaning "whole lamb." This suggests that the werewolves are connected to both the divine and primal nature.
The bridge, "ominis draco maledicte et omnis legio diabolica," translates to "every cursed dragon and every diabolic legion" and adds an element of danger to the song. Overall, the lyrics create a mythical and mysterious aura around the werewolf legend, as well as adding a religious element to the mix.
Line by Line Meaning
Eins, zwei, drei, vier!
Starting off the song with a German count-in to set the mood.
Halleluja when the moon is up hu, ha
Celebrating the power of the full moon for werewolves.
We are werewolves, all we need is blood hu, ha
Emphasizing the primal nature of werewolves and their need for blood to survive.
Take a silverbullet for your shot hu, ha
Referencing the common belief that silver bullets can kill werewolves, warning listeners to beware.
We're immortal, all we fear is god
Asserting the werewolves' confidence in their immortality, but acknowledging a higher power they still fear.
Cantus lupus
Latin for 'song of the wolf,' adding to the mysterious, primal vibe of the song.
Agnus totus
Latin for 'entire lamb,' perhaps alluding to the werewolves' predatory nature and their prey.
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the army of the wild
Identifying as a group of werewolves from Armenia, united and fiercely wild.
All beware the lycantrophic race hu, ha
Issuing a warning to listeners about werewolves, adding to the spooky atmosphere.
Start a prayer, werewolves don't discuss hu, ha
Imagining a scenario where someone may be so scared of werewolves that they begin to pray, and warning that werewolves don't like to discuss their nature.
Warning from the bible of the beast hu, ha
Referencing a fictional 'bible of the beast' as a source of wisdom on werewolf behavior.
Never trust a werewolf from the east
Suggesting that werewolves from the east may be more dangerous or untrustworthy than others.
Dominatum
Oh lupatum
Latin for 'dominated' and 'wolf,' respectively. Repeating these phrases for emphasis.
We are the legend of the night
Describing the werewolves as a legendary, mythical creature that comes out at night.
Omnis draco maledicte et omnis legio diabolica
Latin for 'all cursed dragons and all legions of the devil,' another nod to a sense of danger or supernatural evil.
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Written by: Matthew Greywolf
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Pedro Lucas
Lyrics
Eins, zwei, drei, vier!
Hallelujah when the moon is up -- hu, ha
We are werewolves, all we need is blood -- hu, ha
Take a silverbullet for your shot -- hu, ha
We're immortal, all we fear is god
Cantus lupus
Agnus totus
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the army of the wild
All beware the lycantrophic russ -- hu, ha
Start a prayer, werewolves don't discuss -- hu, ha
Warning from the bible of the beast -- hu, ha
Never trust a werewolf from the east
Cantus lupus
Agnus totus
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the army of the wild
Dominatum
Oh lupatum
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the legend of the night
Omnis draco maledicte et omnis legio diabolica
Cantus lupus
Agnus totus
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the army of the wild
Dominatum
Oh lupatum
We are the werewolves of Armenia
We are the legend of the night
ирина а
Я хотела бы предложить вам мой перевод этой песни на русский язык
Аллилуйя
Лишь луна полна
Мы вервольфы
Кровь нам всем нужна
Смертны мы от пули из серебра
Мы боимся только господа
Cantus lupus
Agnus tutus
О, мы вервольфы из Армении
Мы дикой армии сердца
Otanao
Let's take a moment to appreciate Zsofia Dankova's art in this video, she's so talented and I love that she's been doing Powerwolf visuals lately, such a young talented artist I hope more people recognize her <3
julien agosto
Of course i did recognize her ^^
Genghis Khan Pepe
Hungarian Greatness <3
Grimnebulyn
She is really incredible!
Malkoreth Athest Xygaz Lephisto
Valeria I had talked to her and tell her that I love her art so much and she had reply with a thank you. <3 We also had so chats, she is a very nice person and very artistic.
Foxy LifeEXtreme
I'm an Armenian and I am glad that the Germans are singing about the ancient mythology of my country.
mojkan m
Can u send me some informations about that myth i am curious
Foxy LifeEXtreme
@ܔܛܔܔ ܔܛܔ ܔܛܔܔ ܔܛܔ i know that!
mojkan m
@Foxy LifeEXtreme tyy
Denpowerdrill
Can you explain to about this folklore, please?