It began in 1997 when their cult band Satanic Slaughter splintered, Witchery started as guitarists Patrik Jensen (The Haunted) and Rille Rimfält, vocalist Toxine, drummer Mique, and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Mercyful Fate).
In 1998 they recorded and released their debut, Restless And Dead by Necropolis Records. Later that year, Witchery released the Witchburner minialbum. The EP featured two originals and four cover songs bearing witness to the individual musicians’ influences. In 1999, Witchery embarked on a U.S. tour with Emperor and Borknagar.
Their second full-length album, Dead, Hot and Ready, was unleashed soon thereafter, and a six-week early 2000 European tour followed.
Symphony For The Devil, the band’s 2001 release, was recorded at Berno Studio (Amon Amarth, Dark Funeral) in Malmö, Sweden, with the new drummer, Martin “Axe” Axenrot (Bloodbath, Opeth). Witchery returned to tour North America later that year with The Haunted.
Returning to Berno Studios in 2004, the band recorded Don’t Fear The Reaper, this time entrusting mixing duties to Tue Madsen and his Antfarm Studios (The Haunted, Heaven Shall Burn, Himsa). After recording the album, the band signed a worldwide record deal with Century Media.
In April 2010 accomplished black metal singer Legion (Erik Hagsted, ex-Marduk, ex-Devian) joined the band to replace Toxine who had to drop out because of schedule issues. According to the press release the split happened by mutual agreement. The new album entitled Witchkrieg (an obvious pun on Blitzkrieg) was released on June 21st, 2010. The new album features Kerry King from metal legends Slayer playing a solo on the title track Witchkrieg. On the 19th of June, 2010, the band played at the annual Metaltown festival in Gothenburg.
Erik "Legion" Hagstedt - Vocals (2010-) (Ophthalamia, Devian, Marduk (Swe))
Patrik Jensen - Guitars (1997-) (The Haunted, Brujeria, Seance (Swe), Satanic Slaughter, Orchriste)
Richard Corpse (Rille Rimfält) - Guitars (1997-) (Seance (Swe))
Sharlee D'Angelo - Bass (1997-) (Arch Enemy, Sinergy, Illwill, Dismember (Swe), Mercyful Fate, Facelift, Spiritual Beggars)
Martin Axe - Drums (1999-) (Nephenzy Chaos Order, Nifelheim (Swe), Satanic Slaughter, Triumphator (Swe), Morgue (Swe), Bloodbath (Swe), Opeth)
A little update,HAIL LEGION!!!!!!!!!!
Wicked
Witchery Lyrics
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Vandals of divine no rush of evil might
A frightening streak of rampage
Screams of pain and death
They're swarming all around
Nowhere to catch your breath
[Chorus]
Will we ever survive their closing attack
With buzzsaw razor anger they slice and cut their way
Breeding hate and chaos brings forth the final day
[Chorus]
Blasphemic martyrs oblivious to mercy
Voracious icons submit to an unstoppable force
[Chorus]
Will we survive!
Will we survive!
We we survive the attack!
The lyrics of Witchery's “Wicked” depict a terrifying scene of winged, godless creatures that fill the darkest of nights, wreaking havoc with no regard for life or mercy. These creatures, described as “vandals of divine,” meaning they destroy everything that is good and pure, unleash a frightening streak of rampage, causing screams of pain and death. The singer talks about being surrounded by these creatures with nowhere to turn or hide, giving the sense of entrapment and hopelessness.
The chorus, a repetition of the same phrase, “Wicked spirits around us storming, will we ever survive their closing attack,” heightens the sense of impending doom and the feeling that the characters are in grave danger. The second verse builds on the tension by describing how the creatures use “buzzsaw razor anger” to slice and cut their way through anyone or anything that gets in their way. The final line of the verse, “Breeding hate and chaos brings forth the final day,” is particularly disturbing, suggesting that these creatures' actions could lead to the end of the world.
Overall, the song appears to be about the fear of an unknown, evil force that is out of control and unstoppable, causing destruction and chaos wherever it goes. The “Will we survive” refrain highlights the desperation of the characters and perhaps even of humanity in the face of such darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Winged godless creatures they fill the blackest night
The night is filled with these godless, winged creatures that have no principles or values.
Vandals of divine no rush of evil might
These creatures have no respect for anything holy and don't care about the consequences of their actions.
A frightening streak of rampage
They are on a path of destruction and violence that is terrifying.
Screams of pain and death
Their violence is causing pain and destruction, leading to death.
They're swarming all around
Their presence is overwhelming and they are everywhere.
Nowhere to catch your breath
It's difficult to find a moment of peace or respite from their attack.
[Chorus] Wicked spirits around us storming Will we ever survive their closing attack
The wicked spirits are attacking us relentlessly and we fear that we may not survive.
With buzzsaw razor anger they slice and cut their way
Their attack is fierce and brutal, with an anger that is sharpened like a buzzsaw.
Breeding hate and chaos brings forth the final day
Their actions are causing chaos and hate, leading to the end of everything.
[Chorus]
The wicked spirits continue their attack and we still fear for our survival.
Blasphemic martyrs oblivious to mercy
The martyrs who are dying are not receiving any mercy or compassion.
Voracious icons submit to an unstoppable force
Even the most powerful people or icons are giving in to these unstoppable forces.
[Chorus]
We fear for our survival and wonder if we will make it through this relentless attack.
Will we survive!
We desperately hope that we make it through this attack alive.
Will we survive!
The fear of not surviving this attack is overwhelming.
We we survive the attack!
We remain hopeful that we will survive this attack against us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Angelo Trotter, Anthony Holmes, Clarence Satchell, Derek Francisco Lynch, Edward Goodman, Gregory A. Webster, Jesse Lars Jr., Leroy Bonner, Marvin R. Pierce, Norman Bruc, O'shea Jackson, Stanley Jones
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Taisan Kao Cayuela
Those solos are almost good as the ones from Slayer!
Goryar
Whataffff!!!