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.
Lucifer's Hammer
Warlord Lyrics
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A force of destruction, that nothing can repel
A story is born that no one will live to tell
The obliteration of man, now encased in its shell
At the push of a button, we all will go to hell
Who will be left to toll the funeral bell . . .
The Hammer will Fall on you!
Devastation, destruction of all the nations
Annihilation, clouding of all the skies
Raise the dead from their graves, and throw in yourselves and hide
Save us - from ourselves
Save us - from ourselves
Save us - from ourselves
Save us - from ourselves
Save us . . .
The lyrics of Warlord's song Lucifer's Hammer describe the arrival of a destructive force descending upon earth from the heavens, on a mission from hell. The imagery used in the song evokes a sense of impending doom and chaos. The song warns about the consequences of our actions and how we have the power to cause destruction on a global scale. The push for power and control over one another can ultimately lead to the demise of humanity.
The destruction that is brought upon by the hammer symbolizes the potential of our actions to create dire consequences. The lyrics emphasize the irony that the same power that we use to make our lives better can be the same power that can bring about our downfall. The song is ultimately a call to action to save ourselves from our own destructive tendencies, and to take responsibility for our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It comes through the heavens, on a mission from hell
Lucifer's Hammer, a force of destruction, arrives from the sky on a journey from the depths of hell
A force of destruction, that nothing can repel
This weapon cannot be stopped or resisted
A story is born that no one will live to tell
The annihilation and extermination of life will be so complete that there will be no witnesses to recount the tale
The obliteration of man, now encased in its shell
Humanity is trapped in its own fate and sealed in i.e. they have no chance to escape the destructive weapon
At the push of a button, we all will go to hell
The decision to deploy the weapon will doom every living being
Who will be left to toll the funeral bell . . .
Who will be alive to mourn the death of humanity
The Hammer will Fall on you!
The Hammer's destruction will rain down upon you
The Hammer will Fall on you!
You cannot escape the Hammer's punishment and devastation
Devastation, destruction of all the nations
All nations will be flattened and destroyed
Annihilation, clouding of all the skies
The sky will become covered in a chaotic, ash-filled cloud of smoke and debris due to the Hammer's destruction
Raise the dead from their graves, and throw in yourselves and hide
The destruction is so complete that even the dead will be raised from their graves while the living hide in fear
Save us - from ourselves
We beg to be saved from the consequences of our own deadly actions
Save us - from ourselves
We need help to escape the fate we have brought upon ourselves
Save us - from ourselves
We must be saved from the self-destructive nature of humanity
Save us - from ourselves
We cannot be trusted to save ourselves, we need outside assistance
Save us . . .
We plead for assistance to escape our certain doom
Lyrics © BATTLE HYMNS MUSIC
Written by: BILLY JOHN TSAMIS
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