1) Witchcraft are a doom … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Witchcraft are a doom metal band from Sweden. Strongly inspired by the early '70s rock, they play with a heavy and slightly psychedelic rock style typical of other similar stoner doom metal bands. Their music is commonly compared to the likes of Black Sabbath, Pentagram and Jethro Tull. They have released four well-received full length albums to date.
2) Witchcraft were a USA duo whose music was of a highly imaginative and original style that could be considered avant-garde. John Buehler - vocals, keyboards, drum machines, percussion, vocoder & design. Andrew Arbetter - guitar. Although Witchcraft have disbanded since, these two albums remain perennial favorites and are testament to a unique band that produced a genuinely original sound
3) Witchcraft was a Croatian speed metal band, formed in 1987. by Dejan Katalenic (a.k.a. Dean Harder). The first lineup was Dean Katalenic on guitars, Sinisa Vuco on main vocals, Milan Cojic on bass guitar, Neno Munitic on guitars, Denis Garbic on harsh vocals and Silvio Skare - Braco on guitars and drums.
In the years after 1991, the band had lots of lineup changes and tryouts, as Dejan was looking for the perfect voice for the band. Some of notable membes were Elvis Katic on drums, Davor Gradinski on bass and vocals, Goran Karan on vocals, and others too. The last vocalist was Ines Zizic, but the band finally disbanded in 2002.
4) Witchcraft is a raw and old school Black Metal band from Hungary. They released their first album "Years of Blood" in 2006 via Regimental records. Previously they released two demos (On the Path of Fogs - 2000; Carpathian Fire - 2003) and a split with Gholgoth (Revelations Through the Veil of Oblivion - 2002). "Years of Blood" contains the re-recorded versions of the demo-songs and only one new song. The second album is "Under the Crust" (Miriquidi Prod. 2008).
5) Witchcraft is Goa trance project released on Matsuri records in the late 90's.
6) Witchcraft is a Black Metal band from El Salvador, formed in the year of 1995. They started off as a side-project of the Melodic Black Metal band Dismal Gale however, Drummer - Rodrigo Artiga left the band. In 1998 they released their self entitled album "Witchcraft" The band is currently split up, to work more in Dismal Gale. The lyrical themes include Satanism, Witchcraft and Occultism.
7) Witchcraft is a traditional heavy metal from France. They released one three-track demo in 1983.
8) Witchcraft is a dark progressive metal band from Russia. The band formed in 2005. It was stated that it was a gothic band, but some time later the band started to mix different music styles and created a new experimental style called Dark Progressive Metal. The music of the artist is an unusual mixture of progressive, dark and Gothic metal. They have bright vocals, good technique of playing music. In 2008 the band recorded their debut album "The Voice From Inside...", which included 8 songs of different periods. In 2010, the band recorded the second album "Ash".
9) Witchcraft is a hardcore gabba artist from Holland. They formed in 1990. They were signed to the Dutch 5th Gear.
10) Witchcraft is a black metal band from Finland. They are the continuation of Finnish black metal band Black Feast and later Blasphemous Witchcraft.
11) Witchcraft is a gothic metal/alternative metal band from Moscow, Russia. They are one of the oldest active gothic groups in Russia. They have five full-length albums: "The voice from inside..." (2008), "ASH" (2011), "Параллельные миры" (2012), "7" (2013), "CINEMA"(2018), "V" (2022) and several singles.
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Witchcraft Lyrics
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Don't turn and walk away
Curved and bent coming, coming through
Make no sound, colors of you
In this place new and strange
You had us in a freeze
Flashes of neon mocking the sky
I don't know much, but I'm not blind
Crosses of steel, iron and wine
The throne's overtaken, the horns will soon show
Selfish intentions easy to hide
Your aura is visible, blood's on your hands
Shades of grey, you leave on your way
Look back on those years you corrupted prick
See what you have accomplished with your foul trick
The future is written in dystopian stone
Carved and etched into man's every bone
The lyrics of "Dystopia" by Witchcraft paint a haunting picture of a bleak future where society has crumbled and darkness reigns. The first verse speaks of a person ("your grace") who has power over the singer and is seemingly leaving them behind. The imagery in this verse is mysterious and eerie, with a sense of impending doom conveyed by the reference to someone "coming through" and the colors of the person being described as ominous.
The second verse describes the setting of this dystopia as "new and strange" with "flashes of neon" and "flowers in bloom" creating a disorienting mix of beauty and danger. The singer seems to be observing this world from a distance, noting the presence of "crosses of steel, iron and wine" which suggest a mixing of religious and violent imagery. The reference to "selfish intentions easy to hide" speaks to the corruption that has afflicted this world, with those in power using their influence to serve their own interests at the expense of others.
The final lines of the song suggest that this vision of dystopia is not a hypothetical future but rather a grim reality already etched into the bones of humanity. The use of the phrase "dystopian stone" gives a sense of permanence and inevitability to this fate, and the chorus reinforces the idea that this future was not entirely unexpected: "The horns will soon show...the future is written in dystopian stone." Overall, "Dystopia" is a chilling song that paints a vivid picture of a world gone wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Your grace has me well
I am under your influence and control, but I am content with this situation
Don't turn and walk away
Please do not abandon me or leave me behind
Curved and bent coming, coming through
Something ominous and foreboding is approaching
Make no sound, colors of you
Do not alert others to your presence, as you are unique and distinctive
In this place new and strange
We are in an unfamiliar and unsettling environment
You had us in a freeze
You have caused us to be paralyzed with fear or uncertainty
Flashes of neon mocking the sky
Bright and garish lights taunt and jeer at the heavens
Humid in moonlight, flowers in bloom
The air is thick and muggy under the light of the moon, and yet there is beauty and vibrancy in life
I don't know much, but I'm not blind
I may be ignorant or inexperienced, but I am not completely unaware of what is happening
Crosses of steel, iron and wine
Religious symbols and bloodshed are intertwined and inseparable
The throne's overtaken, the horns will soon show
Those in power have been usurped or overthrown, and soon their true, sinister nature will be revealed
Selfish intentions easy to hide
It is simple to conceal one's true motives or desires, especially when acting out of self-interest
Your aura is visible, blood's on your hands
Your presence and influence are palpable, and you are responsible for causing harm or destruction
Shades of grey, you leave on your way
Your actions and impact are ambiguous or questionable, and you depart without clear resolution
Look back on those years you corrupted prick
Take a moment to reflect on the time when you were manipulative and deceitful
See what you have accomplished with your foul trick
Observe the damage and destruction that you have caused with your cunning scheme
The future is written in dystopian stone
Our destiny is determined and foretold by a dark, oppressive force
Carved and etched into man's every bone
This prophecy is deeply ingrained and embedded in our very being
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laura Ikels
on We Rest
could you please send me these lyrics.. our son was killed 9/7/18 and this song came to me in a dream.. i truly believe he is speaking to me