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.
Mrs. Victoria
Warlord Lyrics
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I have for you a fairy tale of a friend I knew so well.
The story that I tell you, is as close as you can feel.
So close your eyes and go to sleep, I'll make your dreams come real.
There was a boy just like you, a handsome lad he was.
He never played with the other children, he was the only son.
His grandmother, she was a witch, a scare to little boys.
They called her Mrs. Victoria
The little girls and boys their stories told ya
On Halloween the children didn't dare
They knew behind the door there was a scare
He went to school just like you, he never missed a class
But all the other children, they made fun of him and laughed
His teacher she felt sorry for him, put him above the rest
But all his mates they beat and bruised him, called him the teacher's pet
They called her Mrs. Victoria
They didn't like her grandson so they showed her
They beat him up before an after school
To all the kids he was the fool of fools
(guitar solo)
His name was Johnny just like yours, a lonely boy he'd been
He knew his grandma was the reason why he had no friends
All the children hated her, they hated this young boy
He thought that he would kill her, he was ready to destroy
Her name was Mrs. Victoria
He stabbed her in the back, the blood poured from her
Now Johnny lives alone, he has no problems or no pain
Inside an asylum, for the insane.
The lyrics of Warlord's song "Mrs. Victoria" are a haunting tale of a boy named Johnny and his relationship with his grandmother, who is called Mrs. Victoria. The song is told through the perspective of Johnny's grandmother, who tells him a story before he goes to sleep, about a friend she used to know who was like Johnny. This friend was a boy who was spoiled by his parents and hated by his peers. He was made fun of and beat up at school, but his teacher took pity on him and put him above the rest. However, this only made things worse, and he was still beaten up and called the teacher's pet.
The boy's grandmother, who was a witch (or at least, portrayed as such by the other children), was also disliked by the other children. On Halloween, they were too scared to approach her house. The boy, named Johnny like the listener, was lonely and thought his grandmother was the reason why he had no friends. When he couldn't take the loneliness and the pain anymore, he killed his grandmother by stabbing her in the back. The song ends with Johnny living alone in an asylum, where he has no problems or pain.
The song is a tragic tale of a boy driven to the brink of insanity by his life and surroundings. It highlights the consequences of bullying and isolation, and the desperation that can lead someone to commit such a heinous act.
Line by Line Meaning
As I laid my head to rest, my grandmother she said.
My grandmother told me a story as I was getting ready to sleep.
I have for you a fairy tale of a friend I knew so well.
She had a story to tell me about an acquaintance she was familiar with.
The story that I tell you, is as close as you can feel.
The tale was quite vivid and relatable.
So close your eyes and go to sleep, I'll make your dreams come real.
My grandmother encouraged me to relax and drift off to sleep, promising sweet dreams.
There was a boy just like you, a handsome lad he was.
The story was about a boy who resembled me in appearance.
He never played with the other children, he was the only son.
This boy didn't interact with the other kids and was an only child.
His father and his mother, spoiled him with toys.
His parents showered him with a lot of gifts and playthings.
His grandmother, she was a witch, a scare to little boys.
The boy's grandmother was feared by children and rumored to be a witch.
They called her Mrs. Victoria
The grandmother was referred to as Mrs. Victoria by everyone in the story.
The little girls and boys their stories told ya
The children spread stories about her to one another.
On Halloween the children didn't dare
No one even dared to approach her house on Halloween.
They knew behind the door there was a scare
The kids were convinced that something frightful lurked behind the closed door.
He went to school just like you, he never missed a class
The boy attended school regularly, just like me.
But all the other children, they made fun of him and laughed.
Unfortunately, the other kids at school made fun of him and found him amusing.
His teacher she felt sorry for him, put him above the rest
The teacher felt bad for him and gave him special treatment.
But all his mates they beat and bruised him, called him the teacher's pet
However, his classmates didn't share the same feelings towards him and bullied him for being the teacher's pet.
They called her Mrs. Victoria
The other children still called the grandmother Mrs. Victoria.
They didn't like her grandson so they showed her
Their dislike of the boy extended to his grandmother as well.
They beat him up before and after school
They physically attacked him before and after school hours.
To all the kids he was the fool of fools
Everyone teased him and considered him to be the biggest fool.
His name was Johnny just like yours, a lonely boy he'd been
The boy's name was Johnny, and he was also quite lonely, like me.
He knew his grandma was the reason why he had no friends
Johnny also believed that his grandmother was the reason why he had no friends.
All the children hated her, they hated this young boy
The other kids despised Mrs. Victoria and transferred that dislike to Johnny.
He thought that he would kill her, he was ready to destroy
Johnny decided to take matters into his own hands and killed his grandmother with intent to ruin her.
Her name was Mrs. Victoria
Mrs. Victoria met her demise at the hands of her grandson.
He stabbed her in the back, the blood poured from her
Johnny killed his grandmother by stabbing her in the back, and there was a lot of blood.
Now Johnny lives alone, he has no problems or no pain
The story concludes by suggesting that Johnny is now living alone and is free of any problems or pain.
Inside an asylum, for the insane.
However, it's revealed that he's now living in an asylum for the mentally ill.
Contributed by Kaitlyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dee-vv9xu
As I laid my head to rest, my grandmother she said.
I have for you a fairy tale of a friend I knew so well.
The story that I tell you, is as close as you can feel.
So close your eyes and go to sleep, I'll make your dreams come real.
There was a boy just like you, a handsome lad he was.
He never played with the other children, he was the only son.
His father and his mother, spoiled him with toys.
His grandmother, she was a witch, a scare to little boys.
They called her Mrs. Victoria
The little girls and boys their stories told ya
On Halloween the children didn't dare
They knew behind the door there was a scare
He went to school just like you, he never missed a class
But all the other children, they made fun of him and laughed
His teacher she felt sorry for him, put him above the rest
But all his mates they beat and bruised him, called him the teacher's pet
They called her Mrs. Victoria
They didn't like her grandson so they showed her
They beat him up before an after school
To all the kids he was the fool of fools
His name was Johnny just like yours, a lonely boy he'd been
He knew his grandma was the reason why he had no friends
All the children hated her, they hated this young boy
He thought that he would kill her, he was ready to destroy
Her name was Mrs. Victoria
He stabbed her in the back, the blood poured from her
Now Johnny lives alone, he has no problems or no pain
Inside an asylum, for the insane.
@alex830815
I'd call myself an 80s and 90s metal fan, but never heard this track before. What a shame. Now I need everything from Warlord.
@paradisebeyond1982
You've come to the right place, mate
@oltrestelle
Warlord were always for the few...and chosen ones who can appreciate such melodies and epic songs...
@vp9450
RIP μεγάλε.. Για παντα εδω .
@SavatageIsMyReligion
This band is so talented.....songs and bands like these are the one that i know that i will never get bored til I die....
@dimdiellas
Δυστυχως ο μπιλ μας αφησε..καλο παραδεισο..
@haroldfranks8286
Awesome story making it an unbelievable song!!!! I loved this band
@Dee-vv9xu
As I laid my head to rest, my grandmother she said.
I have for you a fairy tale of a friend I knew so well.
The story that I tell you, is as close as you can feel.
So close your eyes and go to sleep, I'll make your dreams come real.
There was a boy just like you, a handsome lad he was.
He never played with the other children, he was the only son.
His father and his mother, spoiled him with toys.
His grandmother, she was a witch, a scare to little boys.
They called her Mrs. Victoria
The little girls and boys their stories told ya
On Halloween the children didn't dare
They knew behind the door there was a scare
He went to school just like you, he never missed a class
But all the other children, they made fun of him and laughed
His teacher she felt sorry for him, put him above the rest
But all his mates they beat and bruised him, called him the teacher's pet
They called her Mrs. Victoria
They didn't like her grandson so they showed her
They beat him up before an after school
To all the kids he was the fool of fools
His name was Johnny just like yours, a lonely boy he'd been
He knew his grandma was the reason why he had no friends
All the children hated her, they hated this young boy
He thought that he would kill her, he was ready to destroy
Her name was Mrs. Victoria
He stabbed her in the back, the blood poured from her
Now Johnny lives alone, he has no problems or no pain
Inside an asylum, for the insane.
@aeolos70
i remember many years ago i bought this L.P. by accident and then.........i couldn't stop listening for 1 week!!!!!
@krawallhupchaos4649
Soo great!! 👍