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.
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Warlock Lyrics
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I hear the sound of war
That is echoing through the streets
I can feel
Cold metal steel
The rhythm of death
Running through the night
To my master
With thoughts of destruction in my brains
Out of control
I can hear the warlord calling :
Give your soul
The bells of fire
Ringing out so loud :
Back to attack !
Drums of the night make me wild
The hounds of hell are getting closer
With their gleaming eyes
These lyrics talk about a war or battle scenario where the singer hears drums in the night, which serve as a sign for him. He can feel the military conflict as it echoes through the streets and the cold metal steel that is likely part of the weapons used in the conflict. The rhythm of death lingers in his mind, causing him to run through the night towards his master with the goal of destruction in his brain. He feels out of control, as if his free will has been relinquished to the warlord who calls upon him to sacrifice his soul. The bells of fire ring loudly and the sense of attack is imminent. The sound of the drums in the night makes him wild, like an animal in a cage. The hounds of hell get closer, reflecting the brutality and intensity of the battle.
Overall, the lyrics create an image of a dystopian world where war is a constant theme, and everyone is compelled to serve their masters, who use them as pawns in a desperate bid for power. The singer is urged to give up his soul and embrace the destruction that comes with war. This song can be interpreted as a commentary on the human condition and how people can easily fall under the control of those who hold power.
Line by Line Meaning
Drums in the night give me a sign
I am sensing danger approaching as the sound of drums flows through the streets
I hear the sound of war
I am listening to the chaos of war engulfing the city
That is echoing through the streets
The sound waves of war travel through the streets and amplify its terror
I can feel
I sense
Cold metal steel
The chilling grasp of sharp, cold metal rests in my thoughts
The rhythm of death
The consistent pattern of violent acts leading to the cause of suffering and destruction
Is burning in my mind all the time
My mind is constantly consumed with thoughts of death and destruction
Running through the night
Fleeing into the darkness under the cover of night
To my master
Seeking guidance from my leader
With thoughts of destruction in my brains
My mind is preoccupied with ideas of harmful actions
Out of control
I am powerless in my situation
I can hear the warlord calling :
I can sense the leader of the war movement beckoning me to join
Give your soul
Surrender your entire being to the cause of war
The bells of fire
The sounds of explosive and violent activity
Ringing out so loud
Violence is escalating to new heights
Back to attack !
Return to the fight and commence attack!
Drums of the night make me wild
The sounds of war drums stir up primitive, animalistic behavior within me
The hounds of hell are getting closer
My enemies are encroaching upon me, rapidly approaching
With their gleaming eyes
Eyes filled with malice and intent to cause harm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANNY ELFMAN, DORO PESCH, HENRY STAROSTE, RALF RENE MAUE, RUDOLF GRAF
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