1) 80s Power Metal
2) 90s… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 7 artists named Warlord:
1) 80s Power Metal
2) 90s Doomcore (sludge?)
3) 90s-00s Chip/Demoscene/Metal musician
4) 70s Doom Metal/Heavy Psych
5) Rock band from UK.
6) Rapper
7) British RAC band
8) An NSBM project from the USA, formed by Werewolf SS.
1) Warlord is one of those little known bands who should have earned much more fame. Their first album "Deliver us" was published in the early '80s (1983) and it was enough, along with "And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun" that followed with only few more new songs, to make them a historical metal band of the early US power metal scene. The style is progressive, melodic heavy metal of exceptional inspiration and great musical talent. Standout tracks are "Winter Tears", "Child of the Damned", "Black Mass", and the monumental "Lucifer's Hammer". The vocals are very melodic which contrasts with the heavy rythym and guitar riffs. Guitar playing is very solid with technical solos. Songs are well constructed and carry a deep, strong feeling. It is a shame that they never really got the attention that they deserved. Nevertheless, their drummer, Thunder Child, made a great career-he is actually, Mark Zonder of Fates Warning. Metal fans who appreciate epic and early power scene should not miss them!
Recently, in the year 2002, Destroyer (guitarist W.Tsamis) returned with M.Zonder (drums, of course) and J.Cans (vocals) and published Warlord's "Rising Out From The Ashes". And the legendary Warlord proved again the dark power of epic metal...
2) Warlord came along in the mid to late 90's and only had two releases on Solid State Records. The first was a self titled EP containing four songs released in 1997.
The second was titled Rock The Foe Hammer and was released in 1999. They broke up shortly after the second release. Their musical style has been labeled as "doomcore".
3) Warlord is a Finnish chiptune/demoscene/metalscene artist Warlord (1997->).
4) Warlord were active in the 1970's. They were from the UK, and they played heavy doom metal with progressive and psychedelic elements. Their only official release is a self-titled compilation album from 2002.
5) Warlord is a rapper from the West Coast and rode with Death Row Records
http://www.pr-inside.com/warlord-former-death-row-rapper-exclusive-interview-r1782272.htm
6) Warlord is a British RAC band featuring former Skrewdriver guitarist Stigger on vocals. Albums include "Theatre of War" and "Ascension". The style is hard rock/metal.
Black Mass
Warlord Lyrics
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Before the morrow's wrath
It was then then that the covens gathered
For the final black mass!
The moon it was full
And the time had come for us all
The sun it was gone
And the people awaited their call
With the fire burning in the air
The demons they danced
And drank from the chalice they shared
Nobody cared!
now the evil of man
Had passed by the act of lucifer's kiss
And the evil broke loose
From the tombs of hell's fiery abyss
The devil was there
With the fire burning in the air
The demons they danced
And drank from the chalice they shared
now the prince knelt down
For communion of the time that he fast
And the father he blessed
His child with the blood of the black mass!
Black mass!
The lyrics to Warlord's song Black Mass describe an event on the "eve of tribulation" where the "covens gathered for the final black mass". The full moon signaled the beginning of the ceremony, as well as the absence of the sun. The devil himself presided over the ritual, with fire and dancing demons lending to the occult atmosphere. The lyrics imply that those in attendance were not fazed by the presence of such dark forces. The second half of the song describes the consequences of the black mass. The "evil of man" was unleashed, thanks to Lucifer's kiss, and "the devil was there with the fire burning in the air". Satan's son is blessed with the "blood of the black mass", further solidifying the demonic nature of the events.
Line by Line Meaning
On the eve of tribulation
In anticipation of a great struggle or suffering that may come soon
Before the morrow's wrath
In preparation for the anger or punishment that may come the next day
It was then then that the covens gathered
At that specific moment, the groups practicing witchcraft came together
For the final black mass!
To partake in the last ritualistic ceremony of devil worship
The moon it was full
The natural satellite of the earth shone brightly
And the time had come for us all
The moment had arrived that involved everyone participating in this event
The sun it was gone
The glowing star that lights the earth's sky had completely disappeared
And the people awaited their call
The individuals attending the black mass waited for their signal to commence the ceremony
The devil was there
The supernatural being associated with evil presence was present
With the fire burning in the air
Flames in the surroundings cast light and heat around
The demons they danced
The malevolent beings moved rhythmically in time to the music
And drank from the chalice they shared
They consumed a drink, probably alcohol or blood, from a cup they all used
Nobody cared!
Not a single person attending the black mass cared about any consequences that may arise from their actions
now the evil of man
The wickedness of human beings
Had passed by the act of lucifer's kiss
The act of Satan kissing humans had caused them to become evil
And the evil broke loose
The badness was let free of its constraints
From the tombs of hell's fiery abyss
The flames from the pits of Hell released the evil
now the prince knelt down
The ruler of Hell, Satan, lowered himself by bending his knees
For communion of the time that he fast
Partaking in a religious ritual by consuming food or drink that Satan had denied himself for a long time
And the father he blessed
The father, Satan, bestowed his approval on his child, likely a demon or human follower
His child with the blood of the black mass!
The child was anointed with the dark liquid used in the black mass ritual
Lyrics © BATTLE HYMNS MUSIC
Written by: BILLY JOHN TSAMIS
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@AkisDoom
This is beyond imagination! Words cannot describe this pure perfection! This is music from the most perfect dreams! LONG LIVE WARLORD!!!
@sweetmetalchic
no words to describe how great this is
@ENJager
+sweetmetalchic I love the intro!
@lolapapa5297
They have all my chills
Love it
@jamesvincent1434
Melodic, excellence, perfection. Flawless
@sofiatsimix754
One of the best metal songs of all time
@Luissasc
OMG!!!!
Excellent heavy metal band , my favorite song of this great work Warlord , I love band !!!!!
@shawnsunil589
Luisa sc me too
@Steele_Hard
Welcome to Epic Metal stage babe, now you could leave all the pussies behind
@SavatageIsMyReligion
music from the most perfect dreams! LONG LIVE WARLORD!!!