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.
From The Ashes
Savage Circus Lyrics
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Unholy firelight
Grimly staring down
Gleaming in the night
Hellforged Hammer of Doom
Star of Death
Eating worlds in scorching breath
Augured by the ancient ones
Glowing on the firmament
Harbinger of Armageddon
Armageddon
Armageddon
Armageddon when the Hammer of Doom
Armageddon was falling down
In the ashes of yesterday yesterday
I will arise
Ashes of yesterday yesterday
From the aftermath of demise
And by the morning
A new age is dawning
Once again may the circle begin
In the ashes of yesterday
All lost
Nothing remained
When the burning giant
Hit the ground
Darkness fell
Coldness and ice
When the star came stumbling down
From the skies
Silently in deep despair
I'm mourning for the world
Like a candle in the wind
The flame of life will shine on and on
In the ashes of yesterday yesterday
The first verse of Savage Circus's song, "From the Ashes," presents an ominous tone as it describes a deadly eye and unholy firelight gleaming in the night. The Hellforged Hammer of Doom and Star of Death are personified and presented as world-eating entities. The chorus repeats the word Armageddon, suggesting that a great conflict or catastrophic event is about to occur, and that the Hammer of Doom is a harbinger of this event. The second verse, which begins with the phrase in the ashes of yesterday, depicts the aftermath of the event that the first verse foreshadows. The world has been destroyed, and as the singer mourns, an image of a solitary candle in the wind symbolizes how life endures even in the face of destruction. The final chorus repeats Armageddon, suggesting that even in the aftermath of great tragedy, we must be prepared for more hardship, but the last line suggests that new beginnings are also possible, as the circle may start again in the ashes of yesterday.
The lyrics to "From the Ashes" can be interpreted as a warning against the dangers of hubris and overreaching, as the Hellforged Hammer of Doom and Star of Death represent humanity's ability to cause great destruction. The image of the candle in the wind also suggests that even in the face of destruction, we must remember the value of life and the importance of sustainability. Additionally, the chorus's repetition of Armageddon suggests that the consequences of humanity's actions are not always predictable, and we should be prepared for the worst.
Line by Line Meaning
Deadly eye
This refers to the menacing stare of an evil being.
Unholy firelight
The light that radiates from the being is an unnatural, demonic fire.
Grimly staring down
The being feels a sense of superiority over all living things and expresses it with their glare.
Gleaming in the night
The being's presence is apparent through its bright light that illuminates the darkness.
Hellforged Hammer of Doom
The weapon used by the evil being to cause destruction is a hammer forged for use in hell and death.
Star of Death
The being is also known as a star of death inflicting terror and demise.
Eating worlds in scorching breath
The breath of the being is so hot, it destroys entire planets.
Riding on a tail of fire
The being travels through space, leaving behind a fiery trail in its wake.
Augured by the ancient ones
The being's arrival was prophesized by the wise and knowledgeable elders.
Glowing on the firmament
The being shines brilliantly in the night sky.
Harbinger of Armageddon
The arrival of the being signals the end of the world and prophesizes the end times.
Armageddon
This refers to the battle at the end of the world.
Armageddon when the Hammer of Doom
The being will be at its full power, using the forged-hammer to destroy everything in its path.
Armageddon was falling down
The end of days has come, and there is no escape from it.
In the ashes of yesterday yesterday
This refers to the destruction and desolation that the being has already caused.
I will arise
Despite the destruction caused by the being, there is hope for a new beginning.
From the aftermath of demise
The new beginning will come from the wreckage left behind by the being.
And by the morning
The new beginning will be apparent in a short amount of time.
A new age is dawning
A new era is beginning, full of hope and potential for a brighter future.
Once again may the circle begin
This is a reference to the cyclical nature of life, where a new beginning follows the end of an era.
All lost
All hope seems to be gone as the world is on the brink of destruction.
Nothing remained
All that was once there has been destroyed and is gone forever.
When the burning giant
This is a reference to the evil being, who is a towering and destructive creature.
Hit the ground
The being has landed on the planet and its destructive power is in full force.
Darkness fell
As the being landed, the sky turned dark, and hopelessness returned to the world.
Coldness and ice
As a result of the being's presence, the world has been thrown into an abnormally cold climate.
When the star came stumbling down
This is another reference to the being, who looks like a falling star.
Silently in deep despair
This refers to the feeling of hopelessness and terror at the being's arrival.
I'm mourning for the world
The artist is grieving for the loss of all that they once knew in the world.
Like a candle in the wind
The hope for survival in the face of the being's destructive power is as fleeting and delicate as a candle flame in a strong gust of wind.
The flame of life will shine on and on
Despite the destruction caused by the being, life will continue on, and there will be hope for a brighter future.
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.