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."
Death or Glory
Wizard Lyrics
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We find it on the last day to fight the eternal darkness.
The gods are our guides like a shield in every fight.
Feel the power of their eternal force.
Death or glory, gold or nothing, this is our destination.
Fight the evil fight the darkness feel the holy satisfaction.
the ida-fields. Our masters made us strong with a
mighty yell into the battle.
The lyrics to Wizard's song "Death or Glory" speak to the tale of a group of warriors who are on a quest to find the purpose of their lives. They travel through the sky and finally find their aim on the last day when they fight against the eternal darkness. The gods act as their guides, providing them with a shield to face every challenge that they come across. The power of the gods' eternal force is what keeps them going. The second verse of the song tasks the warriors with a mission to fight the evil forces and darkness, and in doing so, they will feel a sense of holy satisfaction. The chorus of the song strongly states the group's destination, which is either death, glory, or nothing.
The final part of the song implies that the warriors may belong to the group of mythological Norse einherjar, and as they fight, their masters make them strong. The lyrics talk about the yell they give as they charge into battle, suggesting that they are fearless and determined to achieve their ultimate goal. "Death or Glory" has the feel of a battle hymn, and the lyrics are meant to inspire and motivate listeners to be brave and pursue their desires and goals until they achieve glory or satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
We ride through the sky to find our aim of life.
We embark on a journey, searching high and low, to discover the true purpose and direction of our existence.
We find it on the last day to fight the eternal darkness.
Only when facing the final battle against endless darkness do we finally realize our true calling and commit fully to the fight.
The gods are our guides like a shield in every fight.
Our faith and devotion to the divine serve as a steadfast support and protection in every challenge we face on the battlefield.
Feel the power of their eternal force.
The overwhelming might and influence of the gods imbues us with a strength beyond our own physical capabilities, guiding us towards victory.
Death or glory, gold or nothing, this is our destination.
We are driven by a resolute determination to either prevail victoriously or perish in the effort, with no compromise or alternative option.
Fight the evil fight the darkness feel the holy satisfaction.
Our fervent battle against the forces of darkness and malevolence brings a divine sense of fulfillment and purpose to our quest.
We are einherier on our way to the glory end on the ida-fields.
As warriors destined for an eternal afterlife in Valhalla, we fight valiantly towards our destiny of achieving glory on the battlefield and securing our place in the hallowed Ida-fields.
Our masters made us strong with a mighty yell into the battle.
Our commanders and leaders instill within us a fierce and indomitable strength of will and spirit, rallying and inspiring us with their powerful battle cries.
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isaac Orozco
such a great chorus