1. Wisdom is a Hungarian power metal band formed in 2001. After their first demo in 2002 they had the opportunity to perform at Summer Rocks festival among metal artists like U.D.O., Saxon, Doro and Dionysus. They released their debut EP entitled Wisdom in 2004. In 2006 Wisdom performed as an opening act for Helloween in Budapest. Their first full-length album (Words of Wisdom) was released by Hammer Records in late 2006.
2. Wisdom is also an 19 70s Afrobeat/Funk band from New York City. Unfortunately there is no further information available about this band.
They released two 7'' singles on the "Adelia" label in 1975, "Have A Funky Holiday" and the rather well-known funk single "Nefertiti.
3. During the second half of 1993, Seldrack LK and Berhkaial gave birth to this beast that went through many changes of name. Daemon would join the band on October of that same year, and WISDOM was chosen as the official name. The first demo was recorded in may 1995 “The South, The Sun, The Sign…” A rehearsal demo was recorded October 1995 “29 A.S”.
This release only was distributed to zines, labels and friends. On this booklet only Berhkaial and Daemon appeared in the band pic, though Seldrack LK recorded all percussions. This was because he decided to take some time out. On December of the same year the beast made its live debut and after that, lay to rest for a year. Seldrack returns to the band October 1996, but under a new pseudonym, Rex Raven III. In April 1997 a new rehearsal demo was recorded “Primum Mobile” (Promo ´97)
With this promo, the label Southern Hellish Productions (Argentina) contacted the band and agreed to record an album that would originally be named “Empire of Hadith”. The band entered L.A. Studios for the recording of 12 songs but, ...recording of 12 songs but, due to some problems, this album was never released., this album was never released. Therefore the band splits up.
Late 1998 Seldrack and Berhkaial decide to continue with the band. They invited D.A. to join the band. With this line-up Wisdom recorded 3 songs that would become part of a 4-way split “Purgatory Unchained – Paraguayan Compilation Tape”, released by Covenant Records (Paraguay) in 1999 “Purgatory Unchained” At that time the band started to explore more experimental sounds, leaving behind the fast and aggressive music, the trademark of the beast. The lyrics talked about spirituality and the dark side of the human mind.
After this release D.A. left the band and Joz. Perversus took his place. With this line-up Wisdom released their independent debut album “Chrysalis Of Sphere”.
This record differed completely from anything that was recorded before. With a new logo, image and musical approach, Wisdom ventured to experiment with electronic and Gothic elements due to Berhkaial’s (E.R.) musical and lyrical influences.
After the recording of “Chrysalis…”, Berhkaial (E.R.) left the band and Seldrack LK and Joz Perversus continued to perform in several live shows in Paraguay and Brazil. After a few months, Seldrack LK decided to change the band’s name to Angelcoma due to the different musical approach they chose to follow. Soon afterwards the band splits up and each member continued to play in other projects.
In October ’04 Seldrack LK asked Berhkaial to return for a live show after 5 years of silence. Pomber RG was invited to take over the bass. During this reunion a new rehearsal was recorded (Virus 2004) and released through Seldrack LK’s little label Babylon Records. After this performance Berhkaial left the band. “Virus”. 2004, Also a compilation tape was also released: “Reverence to the Southern Throne. About the middle of 2007 the label Southern Darkness Productions (Colombia) released the album recorded in 1997 “Empire” in professional tape format . After this Seldrack LK resurrected the beast calling Pomber RG and KH-aos, leaving the line-up of “The Unholy Trinity” as follows:
Seldrack LK (Drums & Vocals), Pomber RG (Bass & Guitars) & KH-aos (Guitars).
Reduced To Silence
Wisdom Lyrics
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Here the story starts
All this may happen anytime
I'll tell you now
When the clouds swimming in the sky
Try to hide the sun
Low fellows, folly in their eyes
Spiteful and guilty creatures
Multiply, never die
Don't be afraid, the angels
Keep the Wiseman alive
Reduced to silence
Feeling the primal fear
Forevermore
Reduced to silence
He is the final
Calm before the storm
Don't you try to defeat the force
They won't let you go
Don't revolt, 'cause you will behold
The mansion of stone
Watch the walls, the bloody chains to hold
All rebellious
Don't let go, got to keep the hope
Knowledge won't fall
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Renegades, apostates
Look into his eyes
Man of pains never fails
Wisdom never dies
The lyrics to Wisdom's song "Reduced To Silence" are speaking about a story, where there are spiteful and guilty creatures, who multiply but never die. However, the Wiseman is kept alive by the angels. Despite this, the Wiseman is reduced to silence and is feeling a primal fear. He is the final calm before the storm. The force is too strong to defeat, and the ones who revolt will be held captive in a mansion of stone. The hope must be kept alive, and knowledge cannot be lost. The chorus speaks of the Renegades and apostates, who should look into his eyes because he is the man of pains, and Wisdom never dies.
This story describes a situation where a wise being is kept alive by angels, despite the multiplication of spiteful and guilty creatures that surround him. It is as if the Wiseman is a symbol of hope, and the angels represent the belief that if one remains relentless and positive, they can survive in a world of darkness. Nevertheless, the Wiseman is reduced to silence and primal fear, which could symbolize the difficulties one faces in life when hope and faith are challenged. However, by remaining steadfast in their beliefs, they can face the storm head-on, and ultimately come out victorious.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes come and fantasize
Imagine this tale I'm about to tell you
Here the story starts
This is where the narrative begins
All this may happen anytime
This event could occur at any point in time
I'll tell you now
I'm going to explain it to you currently
When the clouds swimming in the sky
While the clouds move across the sky
Try to hide the sun
Attempting to conceal the sun's light
Low fellows, folly in their eyes
Men with poor character and foolish expressions
Forth as they come
Proceeding forward towards their goal
Spiteful and guilty creatures
Beings full of hate and shame
Multiply, never die
Reproduce and live on indefinitely
Don't be afraid, the angels
Do not fear, for divine beings protect
Keep the Wiseman alive
Preserve the knowledgeable man's life
Reduced to silence
Now unable to speak
Feeling the primal fear
Experiencing a basic, innate sense of dread
Forevermore
Eternally in this state
Reduced to silence
Unable to utter a word
He is the final
He is the last occurrence
Calm before the storm
A period of peace before chaos ensues
Don't you try to defeat the force
It is useless to attempt to overcome the power
They won't let you go
The authority will not release their grip
Don't revolt, 'cause you will behold
Do not rebel, or you will witness
The mansion of stone
The home of the enforcers, cold and impenetrable
Watch the walls, the bloody chains to hold
Observe the barriers, the instruments of confinement
All rebellious
Any who defy
Don't let go, got to keep the hope
Hold fast, always maintain optimism
Knowledge won't fall
Facts and wisdom will never disappear
Renegades, apostates
Those who defy tradition or authority
Look into his eyes
Peer into the soul of the wise one
Man of pains never fails
The one who understands suffering always prevails
Wisdom never dies
One's knowledge can never truly disappear
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ákos Kovács
"Wisdom never dies" ❤️
Roland Carlos
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TallDude73
awesome
WWS
\o/ \o/ \o/
Kurtis Young
Love this song! Woo, first comment :) Inb4angrycomments
WWS
:D
Boris Marjanovic
Second :D