1. A heavy metal band from … Read Full Bio ↴Warlock is the name for several artists.
1. A heavy metal band from Germany
2. An electronic musician from England
3. A rapper from England
4. A psychedelic band from the United States
5. A hardcore dj/producer active in the mid/late 90's.
6. A funk'n'roll, rap, hip hop band from Argentina.
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1. A German heavy metal music band from Düsseldorf, originally assembled in late 1982.
Warlock spent most of the year of 1983 playing in different German clubs, eventually building a steady fan base. After recording a demo and sending it to record labels, the band obtained a contract with independent Belgian label Mausoleum.
The "Mark I" line-up (Doro Pesch on vocals, Peter Szigeti and Rudy Graf on the guitars, Frank Rittel on the bass and Michael Eurich on the drums) recorded the albums Burning the Witches (from 1984) and Hellbound (from 1985), making European tours to market the releases. In early 1985, Warlock signed a contract with label Phonogram. Later that year, in the middle of the tour for the Hellbound album, guitarist Rudy Graf left the band and was replaced by Niko Arvanitis (ex- Stormwind).
True As Steel, released on August 18, 1986, got a fair amount of North American radio airplay due to the hit single Fight For Rock. After this album's release, their first music video for MTV was produced, for the song "Fight For Rock".In August 1986 Warlock opened for the Monsters of Rock at the Maimarktgelände in Mannheim, West Germany when the Scorpions were headlining the all day concert. Def Leppard, Ozzy, MSG and Bon Jovi were also there.
After the tour for the album True As Steel ended, bassist Frank Rittel left, and was replaced by Tommy Henriksen. Guitarist Peter Szigeti also left, giving place to Tommy Bolan (ex-Armed Forces). Warlock then released its fourth album - Triumph And Agony - on September 5, 1987. It would be their last album.
The band proceeded to make its first and sole extensive USA tour - opening Megadeth concerts alongside Sanctuary, and playing several shows on their own with different opening acts, such as Fates Warning, Sword and Lillian Axe. The band split up in December 1987
Drummer Michael Eurich and guitarist Niko Arvanitis were replaced by Bobby Rondinelli (ex-Rainbow) and Jon Levin (currently with Dokken; mislabeled as 'Jon Devin' in Doro's Force Majeure liner notes), respectively. At the end of 1988, Doro Pesch remained the only original member and the only German still in the band. At this time, Peter Zimmermann, the band's ex-manager, sued for rights to the band name and merchandise, and won. Pesch continued to fight for the name, but conceded with record label requests to rename the band DORO in order to continue her career; the first edition of the LP Force Majeure, recorded with the final formation of Warlock, was the last one to expose a sticker with the name of the band next to DORO, with the exception of the compilation Rare Diamonds of 1991. Pesch eventually regained the rights to the name Warlock in 2011, after years of legal battles. Doro is an active band and still performs Warlock songs in their live shows.
Other activities
After his departure from Warlock, Rudy Graf joined the German speed metal band Rage in 1986 and recorded with them the album Execution Guaranteed. Today he's working as a studio musician and songwriter. Frank Rittel , Peter Szigeti and former Snakebite drummer Thomas Franke played in 1987 on Animal House, the first solo album by the former Accept singer Udo Dirkschneider. Rittel and Szigeti formed in the 1990s the melodic metal bands Energy and Coracko, without much success. Michael Eurich formed the band Casanova with singer Michael Voss, which was active at end of the 80s.
Doro Pesch reunited with Szigeti, Arvanitis, Rittel and Eurich to perform as Warlock at her 20th Anniversary celebration concert in Düsseldorf on 13 December 2003 and later at Wacken Open Air festival 2004. More legal troubles over using the name Warlock ensued with former member Rudy Graf and appearances of the reunited band at festivals and special concerts were billed as "Warlock 1986".Frank Rittel quit playing bass and retired from the music business in 2004.
Arvanitis and Szigeti played together in late April 2005 at the 'Rock Classic Allstars' show in Bochum, Germany, with Martin Kesici, Axel Rudi Pell, Kai Hoffmann, Jeff Brown (ex-Sweet) and German soccer star Holger Aden.
In December 2008, Pure Steel Records released the first official tribute album to Warlock, titled Tribute to Steel, with the special appearance of the band members.
2. Warlock - Veteran of UK Electronic Music
3. Warlock is a grime MC from West London. He is part of Rhyming Allegiance and Gritty Committee.
4. American prog/psych band which released one self-titled album on the Music Merchant label in 1972
5. Lars W.A. Op 't Hof is Warlock he uses many aliases back in the mid/late 90's. He had a huge success on Dwarf Records and Babyboom Records.
6. WARLOCK Argentina.
Igloo On The Moon
Warlock Lyrics
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Life can be bad
Sometimes our mind is floating
A sea of doubt
A number 1
Right off the track
Sometimes it all hangs by a thread
With a different point of view
Blue card-board heroes
With bad luck in their shoes
I'm telling you
You better run for home
Go keep your distance
Get back where you belong !
Bridge:
Oh you can build an igloo on the moon
Go to the pyramids and book a tomb
We're better off without you here
So go away - and shed all your tears
Ref:
Because I'm reckless
Ready to go
A touch of lightning
From my head to my toes
Reckless
Live your life
Before the moment dies
The tender hooks of agony
Stuck like a poison arrow deep
Inside your heart
It hurts so good
To feel so sad
Oh lay down you're better off dead
The lyrics to Warlock's song "Igloo On The Moon" showcase the ups and downs of life. Life can either be good or bad and sometimes we find ourselves in a state of doubt that is hard to shake off. When everything is going off track, it feels like everything hangs by a thread. But amidst all these uncertainties, the artist acknowledges that there are people who have a different point of view, blue cardboard heroes with bad luck in their shoes. The next set of lyrics warn listeners to run for home and get back where they belong to keep themselves safe.
The bridge of the song is interestingly used as an encouragement to do unusual things or go further than what is expected, building an igloo on the moon or visiting the pyramids and booking a tomb, as a sign of being reckless and daring. The chorus encourages revelers to live in the moment and not waste time, embodying the idea of being reckless and free. The final set of lyrics, mentioning the hooks of agony that stick in one's heart, being both painful and also cathartic may seem tragic, but the last line "lay down you're better off dead" signifies that sometimes the agony can become too much, and it is better to lay down and take a break.
Interesting facts about Warlock's "Igloo On The Moon" include that the song was released as a part of their album "Triumph and Agony" in 1987. Another fact is that the lead vocalist of Warlock, Doro Pesch, is one of the most famous and successful female singers in Heavy Metal. The band was also known for their incorporation of classical music influences into their heavy metal sound. The song, along with the rest of the album, was produced by Joey Balin, who was also responsible for producing Aerosmith's "Get a Grip" album. The lyrics of the song are written by Joey Balin and Doro Pesch collectively. The song showcases introspective lyrics juxtaposed with daring musical elements, marking Warlock's unique musical style.
Chords (if known): Unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Life can be good
Sometimes life is enjoyable and fulfilling
Life can be bad
Sometimes life is challenging and difficult
Sometimes our mind is floating
At times, our thoughts are disorganized and aimless
A sea of doubt
Feeling uncertain about the future or current situation
A number 1
Being the best or in first place
Right off the track
Straying from the intended path or plan
Sometimes it all hangs by a thread
Sometimes everything is precarious or unstable
But I know people
However, I have met individuals who see things differently
With a different point of view
Having a unique perspective or outlook on life
Blue card-board heroes
People who are trying to be someone they are not
With bad luck in their shoes
Experiencing misfortune or negativity in every situation
I'm telling you
I want to make it clear
You better run for home
You should return to where you belong
Go keep your distance
Stay away from me
Get back where you belong !
Go back to where you fit in
Oh you can build an igloo on the moon
You can do the impossible, but it won't change anything
Go to the pyramids and book a tomb
Even if you go to great lengths, your fate is the same
We're better off without you here
We would prefer if you were not around
So go away - and shed all your tears
Leave and express your emotions elsewhere
Because I'm reckless
I am impulsive and don't think before acting
Ready to go
Prepared to take action
A touch of lightning
An energy and passion that drives me
From my head to my toes
My whole being is affected by this energy
Reckless
Acting without caution or care
Live your life
Enjoy and make the most of your time on earth
Before the moment dies
Before the opportunity is lost or time passes
The tender hooks of agony
Experiencing a deep and painful emotion
Stuck like a poison arrow deep
The feeling is inescapable and destructive
Inside your heart
The emotion is deeply felt and internalized
It hurts so good
The feeling is both intense and pleasurable
To feel so sad
Despite the pain, there is something appealing about feeling deeply
Oh lay down you're better off dead
The pain and struggle of life is too much and death seems preferable
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.