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
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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."
Children of the Night
Wizard Lyrics
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Of hills and mountains
We are the string for blood
The first one on his throne
The conqueror of this world
Is our lord
[Bridge:]
To kill them all
To take their ASP
To let them bleed
[Ref:]
We are the children of the night
(yeah) we dance on the grave –
We are the children of the night
Of those who died
Every day another town
Every month another land
Hide and seek is the game
Lust and torture
Pleasure and pain
Is our aim, don't be afraid.
The lyrics to Wizard's song "Children of the Night" are about a group of people who live in deep caves in hills and mountains. They refer to themselves as "the string for blood" and worship a lord who conquered the world. This lord commands them to kill and take what they want from others. The chorus repeats that they are the children of the night who dance on the graves of those who died.
The tone of the song is dark and ominous, highlighting the violent tendencies of the group. They take pleasure in causing pain and suffering to others, and it seems as though their lifestyle is fueled by chaos and destruction. It can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the lure of power and how it can corrupt those who seek it.
Overall, "Children of the Night" is a chilling depiction of a group of people who have become disconnected from society and revel in their own destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in the caves
We reside in the innermost parts of hills and mountains, hidden from plain sight.
Of hills and mountains
Our dwelling places are located in hilly terrains and mountainous regions.
We are the string for blood
We crave for blood and are ready to do whatever it takes to satisfy our thirst.
The first one on his throne
Our leader is the most powerful and rules over us all.
The conqueror of this world
Our leader is a mighty warrior who has defeated all other rivals.
Is our lord
We follow our leader with complete devotion and loyalty.
He gave us the command
Our leader has instructed us to do something.
To kill them all
We are to slaughter everyone who stands against us.
To take their ASP
We are to take their possessions as spoils of war.
To let them bleed
We are to cause them pain and suffering while they slowly die.
We are the children of the night
We are a group of people who operate in the cover of darkness.
(yeah) we dance on the grave –
We celebrate our victories and the deaths of our enemies by dancing on their graves.
Of those who died
We are the descendants of those who have previously died.
Every day another town
We are constantly expanding our territory by conquering new towns.
Every month another land
We continue to increase our holdings by capturing new lands every month.
Hide and seek is the game
We enjoy playing a game of cat and mouse with our enemies, hiding from them and then striking when they least expect it.
Lust and torture
We take pleasure in causing pain and suffering to our captives and victims.
Pleasure and pain
Our experiences are both pleasurable and painful, depending on the circumstances.
Is our aim, don't be afraid.
We have murderous intentions, but don't be afraid because we will enjoy it.
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.