Soon after forming they became known as "The Masters of the Black Romantic", uniquely combining mystery, melodies and dark fantasies into an imaginative form of Heavy Metal.
During the 80's they were one of the better known German cult bands.
They released 7 albums before splitting up late in 1994:
1. Walpurgis Night (1984)
2. Tales of Terror (1985)
3. Stronger Than heaven (1986)
4. The Beauty and the Beast (1988)
5. Eye of the Storm (1990)
6. War of the Wizards (1992)
7. Shogun (1994).
The band re-united in 2002 with the line up:
Andy Mück - vocals
Fabian Schwarz - guitars
Martin Winkler - guitars
Dominik Schwarz - bass
Alex Schmidt - keyboards
Marc Oppold - drums
and they have released 2 new albums:
8. Dance With the Witches (2002)
9. Witchcraft (2004).
Witchcraft was the last album to feature this lineup as all members except for Andy Mück have since left the band again. In 2005 Andy Mück gathered some other musicians, among others he recruited Jürgen Wannenwetsch, first bass-player of the band from 1981 to 1983. All new musicians soon left the band again except Jürgen Wannenwetsch. Between 2005 and 2010 there were several other musicians playing for Stormwitch but all left the band after a short period of time.
In 2010 the line-up seems to be complete again:
Andy Mück - Vocals
Jürgen Wannenwetsch - Bass
Marc Scheunert - Guitar
Ralf "Stoney" - Guitar
Harry Reischmann - Drums
They soon stated to work an a new album likely to be released in 2011.
Stranded
Stormwitch Lyrics
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Familiar faces his own kind
All his friends he left to years
Turned off and left them to their tears
The sea took him with it's mighty hand
It was too late to turn around
Wrecked and lonely he was to be
And he cursed the cruel sea
The sea took him with it's mighty hand
Tossed him up, he's stranded in a unknown land
Stranded - in a foreign land!
Stranded - without people he could understand
He's a man, proud and strong
A man, with just one aim
A man, who never did any wrong
And he is not to blame
Stranded - in a foreign land!
Stranger in a very strange land
He met his old foes the priests again
He had no weapon in his hand
Against their might he stood one man
The sea took him with it's mighty hand
Tossed him up, he's stranded in a unknown land
[Chorus]
But in spite of being lonely
Still he didn't lose his pride
Struggling on and hoping only
He shook fear off with all his might
The sea took him with it's mighty hand
Tossed him up, he's stranded in a unknown land
[Chorus]
The song "Stranded" by Stormwitch tells the story of a man who has left his home and familiar surroundings to venture out to sea. He has left behind everything he knows, including his friends and loved ones, and is completely alone on his voyage. However, his journey takes a turn for the worse when a powerful storm wrecks his ship and he finds himself stranded in a foreign land.
Despite being alone and unable to communicate with the people around him, the man remains proud and strong. He encounters old foes in the form of priests, but he stands his ground even without a weapon. Throughout the song, there is a sense of struggle and perseverance in the face of adversity.
The lyrics express the feeling of complete abandonment and isolation that comes with being stranded in a foreign land. The sea, which once symbolized adventure and exploration, has become a cruel and treacherous force that has led the singer to an uncertain fate. Despite this, he remains true to himself and refuses to let fear overcome him.
Overall, "Stranded" is a song that tells an engaging story of survival and resilience. The themes of loneliness, strength, and perseverance are universal and relatable, making it a song that can resonate with many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything he left behind
He left behind everything he knew and loved
Familiar faces his own kind
He left behind his community and everyone who looked like him
All his friends he left to years
He left behind all of his friends, possibly for a long time
Turned off and left them to their tears
He left abruptly, leaving his friends to grieve and cry in his absence
The sea took him with it's mighty hand
He was taken away by the powerful force of the sea
It was too late to turn around
He couldn't change his fate once he set sail
Wrecked and lonely he was to be
He was stranded and without anyone to keep him company
A typhoon set his ship aground
A violent storm caused his ship to run aground
And he cursed the cruel sea
He was angry and resentful towards the sea that had caused him so much suffering
Tossed him up, he's stranded in a unknown land
He was thrown onto a strange and unfamiliar shore, with no one he recognized around him
Stranded - in a foreign land!
He was stuck and alone in a place that was completely unfamiliar to him
Stranded - without people he could understand
He was stranded without anyone he could communicate with or relate to
He's a man, proud and strong
He is a strong-willed and confident individual
A man, with just one aim
He has only one goal or desire
A man, who never did any wrong
He is a morally upright and blameless person
And he is not to blame
He believes that he is not responsible for the situation that he finds himself in
Stranger in a very strange land
He felt like an outsider in a place that was completely foreign to him
He met his old foes the priests again
He encountered some of his enemies from his past, who happened to be priests
He had no weapon in his hand
He was unarmed and unable to defend himself
Against their might he stood one man
He had the courage to face his enemies, even though he was outnumbered and outmatched
But in spite of being lonely
Even though he was alone and unsupported
Still he didn't lose his pride
He retained his self-respect and dignity in the face of adversity
Struggling on and hoping only
He continued to fight and persevere, with only hope to sustain him
He shook fear off with all his might
He tried his best to overcome his fear and uncertainty
[Chorus]
The recurring phrase 'Stranded in a foreign land' serves as the chorus
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAKE ROCHE, JOE SMITH, KERRY RYAN, MATT COSBY, NICK GOODALE
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FretboardToAsh
Badass riff.
Dani Perez
Cool song
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Greatness! :O