Jon Leon - Bass, Guitars
Dylan Marks - Drum… Read Full Bio ↴White Wizzard is:
Jon Leon - Bass, Guitars
Dylan Marks - Drums
James J. La Rue - Guitars
Wyatt "Screaming Demon" Anderson - Vocals
BIO:
White Wizzard hails from Los Angeles CA. Tired of the down-tuned screamo metal that seemed to be everywhere, bass player Jon Leon formed White Wizzard in the summer of 2007. The goal was simple - to bring the songwriting, melody and good times back into metal and rock.
Over the next 5 years they released two full length albums 'Over The Top' (2010) and 'Flying Tigers' (2011) along with their debut EP ''High Speed GTO' (2007). They toured the world opening for some of the most renowned names in Heavy Metal and spearheaded the underground movement of the 'New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal'. Unfortunately the band was plagued by numerous line-up changes and found it difficult to build momentum.
Other than original founder Jon Leon the only other member that remained consistent was drummer Giovanni Dürst who joined in 2009. As a graduate of the Berklee College of Music (2006) Dürst incorporated his thrash influences utilizing his advanced double bass technique which has become an important part of the White Wizzard signature sound.
Towards the end of 2011, with multiple tours booked, and another line-up change the band desperately needed a lead guitarist. Enter Jake Dreyer who at the time was studying at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Dreyer auditioned and two weeks later was touring the world. After being heavily influenced by Shrapnel artists Dreyer had developed a highly advanced 'shred' technique the likes of which White Wizzard had never seen.
Following those tours in the beginning of 2012 the band finalized its 'dual lead guitar' attack with the recruitment of British guitarist Will Wallner. With a more blues based melodic style influenced from guitarists such as Ritchie Blackmore, Wallner offered a much welcomed contrast to Dreyer. Together they could offer the full spectrum of styles and techniques while maintaining their own unique voice within the band. Immediately this partnership was put to test with the recording a new song called 'Torpedo Of Truth'. The song featured more lead guitar solos which was something that had been lacking on previous releases.
This set the tone for a new direction in sound and would sow the seeds for their highly anticipated third full length release. The only problem that remained was the band still hadn't found the right frontman. After returning from a successful trip to Japan they began to search for the perfect singer to complete the line-up. Will Wallner suggested Joseph Micheal who he had worked with prior to joining White Wizzard. His voice instantly grabbed the rest of the bands attention. Not only could Michael offer a powerful voice with a high range but he also had the personality and stage presence needed to front a heavy metal band.
The bands future started to look promising and they immediately toured the US and Canada in the summer of 2012. Word soon began to spread that White Wizzard were back with their strongest line-up to date. Following the tour they began working on a new album to be recorded at beginning of 2013 with long time producer Ralph Patlan. Appropriately titled 'The Devils Cut' the album features the most dynamic and diverse music the band has ever produced. Through years of struggle Jon Leon has matured and grown as a songwriter and now with a permanent line-up of talented musicians it seems his goal may finally come to fruition. 'The Devils Cut' will be released on June 25th via Century Media and Earache records.
Megalodon
White Wizzard Lyrics
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Born of ancient depths is he
From the world of heinous beasts
Beady eyes a thousand teeth
On the horizon
A mighty fin appears
Screaming to all
Twisting and thrashing
The necks of his prey, yeah
Death to all
All who dares cross his way
Across the land
Beneath the sea
Now the water clouds and rain
Mass of blackened cartilage
Savory feast is wrought with pain
Creature turns and strikes again
Stomachs drifting guts and fins
Eat your heart out from within
Jawing the flesh from the life of his foes
As he brings a taste of the terror below
Across the land
Beneath the sea
Flashing in and out of sight
Death upon the sea tonight
Bones afloat on murky stew
Hope for life is leaving you
Bound to be a stomachful
Crushed inside his giant skull
Caught amongst the horror stench
Tender finds are no defense
And before the time he strikes again
For now you'll know
That death is certain, yeah
Carry on you won't survive your destiny
Megalodon
Nightmare running after me
Across the land
Beneath the sea
Now the water clouds and rain
Mass of blackened cartilage
Bones afloat in murky stew
Hope for life is leaving you
Flashing in and outta sight
Death upon the sea tonight
The lyrics to White Wizzard's song Megalodon depict a creature of the sea, the megalodon, as a fearsome and relentless predator. The song describes the megalodon's appearance with "beady eyes a thousand teeth" and its ability to twist and thrash the necks of its prey, bringing a taste of terror to all who dare cross its path. The megalodon is portrayed as a creature that takes pleasure in inflicting pain, eating its prey from within, and jawing the flesh from their life. The lyrics also suggest that there is no hope for survival against the megalodon, as it is bound to be a stomachful and crushes its victims inside its giant skull, leaving bones afloat in a murky stew.
The lyrics to "Megalodon" can be read as a warning to all those who underestimate the power of nature's creatures. The megalodon is depicted as a nightmare running after its victims, and its power is emphasized by its ability to cross the land and move beneath the sea. The song suggests that humans are no match for the forces of nature, and that death is certain when faced with such power. However, there is also an element of fascination with the megalodon, as it represents a world of ancient beasts and mysterious depths that we can only imagine.
Line by Line Meaning
Denizen of creep seas
A resident of the mysterious and eerie depths of the ocean
Born of ancient depths is he
He was brought into existence from the long-gone eras of the sea
From the world of heinous beasts
Derived from the universe of monsters and hideous creatures
Beady eyes a thousand teeth
He has numerous discerning eyes and a thousand sharp teeth
On the horizon
On the boundary between the sky and sea
A mighty fin appears
The massive appendage of the beast emerges from the water's surface
Screaming to all
Shouting a warning to everyone
The creature of the sea is near
The marine animal is in proximity
Twisting and thrashing
Turning and shaking
The necks of his prey, yeah
The throats of his victims, indeed
Death to all
An end to every living thing
All who dares cross his way
All who dare to confront him
Across the land
Traversing the terrain
Beneath the sea
Below the water's surface
Now the water clouds and rain
The liquid becomes opaque with vapor and precipitation
Mass of blackened cartilage
A pile of discolored tissues
Savory feast is wrought with pain
A delicious banquet brings about agony
Creature turns and strikes again
The animal rotates and attacks once more
Stomachs drifting guts and fins
Intestines and fins are floating
Eat your heart out from within
Destroying someone internally
Jawing the flesh from the life of his foes
Taking away the meat from his enemies' existence
As he brings a taste of the terror below
While he provides a sensation of the horror found underneath
Flashing in and out of sight
Appearing and disappearing rapidly
Death upon the sea tonight
Demise throughout the ocean tonight
Bones afloat on murky stew
Skeletons drifting on clouded broth
Hope for life is leaving you
Your chance for survival is fading
Bound to be a stomachful
Sure to be consumed
Crushed inside his giant skull
Annihilated within his enormous cranium
Caught amongst the horror stench
Trapped in the foul odor of terror
Tender finds are no defense
Delicate discoveries don't offer any protection
And before the time he strikes again
But before he attacks again
For now you'll know
Currently, you'll become acquainted with
That death is certain, yeah
That demise is inevitable, truly
Carry on you won't survive your destiny
Continue moving forward, but you'll perish according to fate
Megalodon
A colossal prehistoric shark
Nightmare running after me
A frightening dream pursuing me
Now the water clouds and rain
The liquid becomes opaque with vapor and precipitation
Mass of blackened cartilage
A pile of discolored tissues
Bones afloat in murky stew
Skeletons drifting on clouded broth
Hope for life is leaving you
Your chance for survival is fading
Flashing in and outta sight
Appearing and disappearing rapidly
Death upon the sea tonight
Demise throughout the ocean tonight
Contributed by Mason J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.