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."
Battle of Metal
Wizard Lyrics
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We are ready for war
We are ready for the battle of metal
We hear the sound of the horn calling us to battle
We are ready to fight fight for metal
We're riding down the hill with a mighty war cry
We smell the agony of our enemies
We follow our leaders the thunder warriors
Watched by the dragon lord the battlefield we cross
By thunder and fire and metal we are bound
The blood of our enemies spread to the ground
The battle is over we are victorious
The bones of our enemies lay down in the dust
We raise our weapons earthquakes shake the ground
Now the whole world will hear the metal sound!
The lyrics to Wizard's song "Battle of Metal" describe the preparation, battle, and aftermath of a war fought in the name of heavy metal. The opening lines indicate a sense of readiness for a fight, with the repetition of "we are ready" emphasizing the soldiers' determination. The use of the word "metal" implies that this battle is not just physical, but also a symbolic representation of the enduring power of heavy metal music.
As the battle begins, the sound of a horn calls the soldiers to action. The lyrics describe a brave charge down a hill, accompanied by a "mighty war cry" that conveys the intensity and passion of the fighters. The use of sensory language, such as "we smell the agony of our enemies," adds a visceral quality to the scene.
The soldiers are led into battle by "thunder warriors" and "dragon lords," evoking a mythical quality to the battle. The final lines describe the aftermath of the fight, with the soldiers victorious and the bones of their enemies left on the ground. The use of the word "earthquakes" to describe the impact of the soldiers raising their weapons again emphasizes the power of heavy metal.
Overall, the lyrics to "Battle of Metal" celebrate the warrior spirit found in heavy metal music, as well as the sense of community and shared purpose that it fosters.
Line by Line Meaning
We are ready to fight
We are prepared to engage in combat
We are ready for war
We are prepared for a large-scale conflict
We are ready for the battle of metal
We are eagerly anticipating a musical competition
We hear the sound of the horn calling us to battle
We perceive the auditory signal summoning us to war
We are ready to fight fight for metal
We are enthusiastic about engaging in combat to uphold our musical genre
We're riding down the hill with a mighty war cry
We are charging towards the opposition with a loud display of aggression
We smell the agony of our enemies
We detect the pain and suffering of our adversaries
We follow our leaders the thunder warriors
We obediently trail behind our commanding officers, renowned for their ferocity
Watched by the dragon lord the battlefield we cross
The dragon king is observing us as we traverse the battleground
By thunder and fire and metal we are bound
Our allegiance and loyalty lies with the strong, powerful elements of thunder, fire, and heavy metal
The blood of our enemies spread to the ground
The enemy's blood is spilling onto the earth
The battle is over we are victorious
We have emerged triumphant from the conflict
The bones of our enemies lay down in the dust
The remains of our opponents are strewn across the ground
We raise our weapons earthquakes shake the ground
Our victorious celebratory gesture results in seismic tremors
Now the whole world will hear the metal sound!
Our triumph will be universally recognized and celebrated within the heavy metal community
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Old McMetal
First time I saw Wizard live was 1997 in a small german pub. What a night. Beer and Heavy Metal! Unforgetable! Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year!
Valeri Zaykov
Heavy metal will never die \\m// best song
Old School Metal Vinyl
Wizard is always very hit and miss. They have several brilliant songs and just as many terrible ones. This specific album is way too long and derivative, at times Sven sounds like a poor man's King Diamond and the lyrics to Pain are cringeworthy
Mike A Sembric
HELLO AGAIN AND THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER MASTERPIECE OF POWER METAL FROM WIZARD YOU GUYS ROCK!!! METAL TIL DEATH HEADBANGERS ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
Rare Metal Albums
You're welcome!
LEIRBATH ZELAZNOTH
this is real metal
megasxlr2
wait is this eddy on a german tour?
Francisco J Camargo Liévano
Cool
lunabranwen
This is wack. Sorry