1. A German Power Metal ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Wizard.
1. A German Power Metal band, formed in 1989
2. A Producer / DJ / Beatmaker from Hastings, Britain
3. A Japanese visual-kei band. See Ｗｉｚａｒｄ for more info.
1. Wizard is a German Power Metal band, formed in 1989 by the drummer Sören van Heek. The band was often called "Germany's answer to Manowar". On some albums the lyrics are about battles, metal, war and steel. The exception were the albums Odin, which is a concept album about Norse mythology, Goochan which is a fantasy story about a witch (written by Volker Leson and author William B. Nuke), Thor which is also about north mythology and ... of wariwulfs and bluotvarwes which is about vampires and werewolfs (written by Wizard and Andre Wiesler, German author).
Wizard played at Wacken Open Air 2002, Bang Your Head!!! 2002, Keep It True 2004, Dokk'em Open Air 2006, Magic Circle Festival 2009 and is in the 2012 line-up of Hammerfest IV. In 2003 longtime guitarist Michael Maass quit the band because of health problems. In 2006 the band left the label Limb Music after four albums and joined the somewhat bigger label Massacre Records with a new album in mind to be released in January 27, 2007, titled Goochan. On may 18th, 2007, Michael Maass returned to the band after a three-year break. The band's 2009 album Thor received a positive review from The Pit reviewer Frank Heise, who praised "The Visitor" as the best track on it.
The band's 2011 album ...Of Wariwulfs and Bluotvarwes received a positive review from SLUG Magazine reviewer Dylan Chadwick noting that "well trodden, and admittedly formulaic, it's a resoundingly competent platter of steel-willed, fist pounding heavy metal that'll satisfy the most voracious headbanger's hunger."
A Nice Day To Die
Wizard Lyrics
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Metal destruction is our command
With power and glory we fight for our right
The weapons of the gods are at all time by our side
Armed with steel we fear no enemy
Blessed by the gods we have no agony
But on our faces lies a smile, â??cause it's a nice day to die
A nice day to die, it's a nice day to die, a nice day to die
Thor and Odin will give us the sign
Thunder and lightning in the sky
They'll call us to battle, they'll call the LOD (legion of doom)
They'll call the inheritors to fight at their side
Armed with steel we fear no enemy
Blessed by the gods we have no agony
See our wounds are bleeding, we take our last breath
But on our faces lies a smile, 'cause it's a nice day to die
A nice day to die, it's a nice day to die, a nice day to die
"A Nice Day to Die" by Wizard is a song about a group of warriors who are on the warpath. They are fueled by power and glory as they take down their foes with a barrage of metal destruction. The weapons of the gods are always at their side, giving them an unbeatable edge in battle. But even as they go into battle, they do so with a sense of acceptance that they may not make it out alive. In fact, they see death as a welcome release from the unrelenting turmoil of war.
Thor and Odin, two prominent figures in Norse mythology, serve as a constant presence in the song. They are seen as the ultimate authorities on the situation, calling the LOD (legion of doom) and the inheritors to fight alongside them. The warriors are unfazed by the prospect of fighting, however, as they know that they have been blessed by the gods and armed with the weapons of the gods themselves.
Despite the violent imagery in the lyrics, the song conveys a sense of peace that comes with acceptance- acceptance of death as a natural part of life. The warriors face their ultimate demise with a smile on their faces, knowing that they have lived to the fullest and fought with all of their might.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a tornado we cross the land
We move swiftly and destroy everything in our path, just like a tornado.
Metal destruction is our command
We are here to bring destruction, as metal is our weapon of choice.
With power and glory we fight for our right
We fight with all our might to protect what is rightfully ours, with the intention of earning glory in the process.
The weapons of the gods are at all time by our side
We have the support of the gods and their divine weapons, which we carry with us at all times.
Armed with steel we fear no enemy
We have complete confidence in our steel weapons; we are not afraid of any enemy.
Blessed by the gods we have no agony
We receive the blessings of the gods, which prevent us from feeling any kind of pain or suffering.
See our wounds are bleeding, we take our last breath
Even though we may be fatally wounded and close to death, we remain brave and resilient.
But on our faces lies a smile, 'cause it's a nice day to die
We accept death with joy, because the day of our death is filled with positivity and satisfaction.
Thor and Odin will give us the sign
We trust in the guidance of the gods Thor and Odin, and believe they will provide us with a sign when it is time to go to battle.
Thunder and lightning in the sky
The gods will show their approval through the display of thunder and lightning in the sky.
They'll call us to battle, they'll call the LOD (legion of doom)
The gods will summon us to fight in battle, alongside the Legion of Doom.
They'll call the inheritors to fight at their side
The gods will also call upon those who have inherited the legacy of the gods to fight with them.
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