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."
Black Worms
Wizard Lyrics
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Something was born – it shouldn't have.
Against nature, against all life.
Balthasar laughs and releases them.
Deep in the underground of time
Looking for vengeance and might
Violent flesh, demons of modern times.
The metal of dominion is their aim.
To be found at the heart of the Earth.
The way is long, their power's destructive.
Mother Earth begins to die.
Like maggots in rotten meat
They trawl the Earth.
There is no protection, no end in sight.
Balthasar's triumph is near.
[Bridge:]
Creeping and Crawling
Collecting and digging
Wherever they roam
Time stands still
Nature cries
Mother Earth dies
The grave of us all.......
[Refrain:]
The lyrics of Wizard's song "Black Worms" depict the creation of a malevolent force by a bad character named Balthasar. This force is described as something that was born against nature and all life, deep in the underground of time. The lyrics go on to describe this force as violent flesh, and demons of modern times with no chance for a hereafter. These black worms, as they are called in the song, seek to obtain the metal of dominion, which is found at the heart of the Earth. Their power is destructive, and their quest for this metal is causing Mother Earth to die. The song ends on a dark note, stating that Balthasar's triumph is near, and that there is no protection and no end in sight.
The lyrics of this song can be interpreted as a warning against the dangers of human greed and its impact on the natural world. The black worms, seeking power and dominance at the expense of the Earth, serve as a metaphor for the destructive forces that humans can unleash upon the environment. The song highlights the need for humans to act responsibly and consider the impact of their actions on the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
Created by a bad character...
A sinister being brought these creatures into existence, defying the laws of nature.
Something was born - it shouldn't have.
The birth of these creatures was against the natural order, and should not have happened.
Against nature, against all life.
The existence of these creatures defies not only nature, but the very essence of life itself.
Balthasar laughs and releases them.
The creature's creator, Balthasar, unleashes these abominations onto the world, laughing at their destructive potential.
Deep in the underground of time
These creatures were formed in the depths of time, where only darkness and decay reign.
Looking for vengeance and might
They seek to exact revenge upon the world that birthed them, and grow ever stronger in the process.
Violent flesh, demons of modern times.
These creatures are made of violent flesh and embody the demons of our modern world.
No chance for a hereafter.
There is no hope of redemption or an afterlife for those who fall victim to these creatures.
The metal of dominion is their aim.
These creatures seek to wield the power of metal as a tool for dominating the world around them.
To be found at the heart of the Earth.
Their ultimate goal is to reach the very core of the planet, where they believe true power resides.
The way is long, their power's destructive.
Their journey to the heart of the Earth is fraught with peril, and their destructive nature leaves a trail of devastation in their wake.
Mother Earth begins to die.
The creatures' actions are causing the Earth to slowly wither and die.
Like maggots in rotten meat
They infest the Earth like maggots in diseased flesh, consuming and destroying all that they come across.
They trawl the Earth.
These creatures scour the Earth in search of power and domination.
There is no protection, no end in sight.
There seems to be no hope or end to the destruction wrought by these creatures, and no one can stand in their way.
Balthasar's triumph is near.
The creatures' creator, Balthasar, is close to achieving his goal and triumphing over all.
Wherever they roam
These creatures leave destruction in their wake no matter where they go.
Time stands still
Their catastrophic actions seem to stagnate and halt all progress and growth for the world around them.
Nature cries
The destruction caused by the creatures brings tears to the eyes of nature itself.
Mother Earth dies
The ultimate result of the creatures' actions is the death of the planet that gave them life.
The grave of us all.......
Unless stopped, the creatures will be the end of all life on Earth, both human and otherwise.
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The intro is amazing.