Still, there were some practical problems to be solved with these young Swedes being quite far away. However, the Internet came to the rescue. The possibility of having access to Piet's studio during the songwriting sessions made this quite an easy mission. Sending mp3 files back and forth and discussing song structures and sounds through e-mails and phone conversations became a natural way to work for Savage Circus. Then, as soon as everybody was available, they met up in Hamburg at Piet's studio to record stuff and have a beer or two, iced tea if you happen to be Thomen. After this get-together two songs were finished, "Evil Eyes" and "IT - The Gathering". Excited by the fast progress everybody returned home and continued their songwriting and mp3-sending until there was nine Savage Circus original songs finished.
In February 2005, Thomen began laying down the final drum tracks for the debut album at Hammer studios (formerly known as Karo Studios) with Piet. Following the drum recordings Piet recorded the final rhythm guitars and bass tracks. Shortly after, Emil and Jens headed to Hamburg again to record their respective guitar and vocal parts. Just before mixing the album, Thomen made the decision to leave Blind Guardian due to reasons only he and his band know. This made Savage Circus his main band. As this was only meant to be a side project from the beginning it suddenly became significantly more serious. Piet, together with Rolf Köhler (also from Blind Guardian), delivered the backing vocals for the album, and after this an extensive mixing and finalizing session took place.
On August 29th, 2005, their debut album Dreamland Manor was released.
In August 2006, the band decided to release founding member Thomen Stauch from all duties due to personal problems. While touring in 2006 and 2007 Thomas Nack of Iron Savior fame played live, replacing the original drummer.
With Mike Terrana joining the band in September 2007 the open drum position was filled with a drummer being able to measure up with his predecessor. Also Yenz Leonhardt became a full member. With the new line-up the band began to write songs again and created the 2nd studio album. All members contributed to the songwriting sending back and forth bits and pieces, parts and lyrics via the internet. During 2008/2009 the material grew more and more and in spring 2009 the band was ready to jump into the studio and produce .
Savage Circus is more than ready to return to the scene. The long awaited new album "Of Doom And Death” shows all trademarks of “Dreamland Manor”. Progressive and powerful songwriting combined with elaborate arrangements, lots of melodies and harmonies, raging guitars rounded up with the vocals towering on the music.
Soulfood Lyric wise Savage Circus are picking up on Stephen King’s “Dark Tower”, Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and other fantasy and dark tales. From speed monsters such as the title track “Of Doom And Death” to the majestic “Ballad Of Susan” Savage Circus created an album with all the varieties one would expect . Savage Circus are definitely back and ready to deliver another banging album.
In 2011 Piet Sielck left the band. A year later Mike Terrana and Yenz Leonhardt made the same move. The original drummer Thomen Stauch returned to the band after 6 years of absence. Mi Schüren, who plays keyboards during the Blind Guardian shows, joined the band as the keyboardist and Thorsten "Toto" Hain joined the band as a guitarist.
Devil's Spawn
Savage Circus Lyrics
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Of the dying day
The night is coming down
And I am on my way
Hoof beats of a mighty steed
Pounding through the air
The Evil Spirit once again
Has risen from his lair
Take heed beware of his coming
Lock the door and pray for tomorrow
Night after night he must ride
Out on the quest he cannot rest
He'll take your life
In the blink of an eye
Prepare to die
Headless Horseman
Rider in black
Galloping on 'til the night is gone
Headless Horseman
Minister of death
No way to escape
When the Horseman
Is pulling the blade
Grim and relentless
He was towering in his saddle
When he got decapitated
In some nameless battle
Driven by the Devil
He must rise up from the Dead
To ride forth to the battlefield
In quest of his head
Cursed cursed to remain
Cursed to kill again and again
Night after night he must ride
On and on in eternal damnation
Severing heads
In the blink of an eye
Time to die
Headless Horseman
In my investigations
On his mystery
I have unlocked the secret
I found the key
The one who holds the skull
Is taking on control
On the Horseman's very soul
At the lair now
Awaiting his coming
His bone in my hand
I pray for tomorrow
Fire and brimstone
Are waiting for him
Time has come to pay for his sin
Taking his head
He returns to the dead
To burn in Hell
Headless Horseman
The lyrics of Savage Circus's "Devil's Spawn" describe the legend of the Headless Horseman, a spectral figure in popular folklore. The song begins with the singer describing the end of the day and the impending arrival of night. Suddenly, the sound of thundering hoofs is heard, announcing the arrival of the Headless Horseman, who has risen from the dead to seek revenge. The singer warns the listener to "take heed" and "beware his coming," urging them to "lock the door and pray for tomorrow."
The Headless Horseman is described as "grim and relentless," an unstoppable force of death and destruction. He rides on and on, night after night, searching for his missing head. He is cursed to remain in eternal damnation, forever living out his quest for vengeance. The singer reveals that he has discovered the secret of the Headless Horseman's power: whoever holds his skull has control over the Horseman's soul. The song ends with the singer awaiting the Horseman's arrival, holding his bone and praying for salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
In mystic twilight
In the magical moment between day and night
Of the dying day
As the day comes to an end
The night is coming down
Darkness is falling
And I am on my way
I am heading towards danger
Hoof beats of a mighty steed
The sound of a powerful horse approaching
Pounding through the air
Echoing through the open space
The Evil Spirit once again
The malevolent force has returned
Has risen from his lair
Emerging from its hiding place
Take heed beware of his coming
Be cautious and alert for his arrival
Lock the door and pray for tomorrow
Secure yourself and hope to survive another day
Night after night he must ride
He is cursed to ride eternally
Out on the quest he cannot rest
Driven by his mission, he cannot stop
He'll take your life
He will kill you
In the blink of an eye
Almost too fast to see
Prepare to die
Get ready to face your fate
Headless Horseman
A rider without a head
Rider in black
Dressed in dark clothing
Galloping on 'til the night is gone
Riding until the darkness fades away
Minister of death
An agent of death
No way to escape
No possibility of getting away
When the Horseman
Once the rider
Is pulling the blade
Is wielding his weapon
Grim and relentless
Merciless and determined
He was towering in his saddle
He was dominating and powerful on his horse
When he got decapitated
When his head was cut off
In some nameless battle
In a fight that is forgotten
Driven by the Devil
Possessed by an evil force
He must rise up from the Dead
He must come back to life from the afterlife
To ride forth to the battlefield
To go and fight in a war
Cursed cursed to remain
Damned to stay in this state forever
Cursed to kill again and again
Condemned to keep committing murder repeatedly
On and on in eternal damnation
Endlessly enduring a punishment in Hell
Severing heads
Cutting off people's heads
In my investigations
As I searched for answers
On his mystery
About his enigma
I have unlocked the secret
I have found the answer
I found the key
I discovered the solution
The one who holds the skull
The person who possesses the head
Is taking on control
Is gaining power
At the lair now
In the hiding place currently
Awaiting his coming
Waiting for his arrival
His bone in my hand
Holding his remains
Fire and brimstone
The torments of Hell
Are waiting for him
Are expecting his arrival
Time has come to pay for his sin
It is the moment of reckoning for his wrongdoing
Taking his head
Removing his head
He returns to the dead
He goes back to the afterlife
To burn in Hell
To suffer eternal punishment
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.