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."
Iron War
Wizard Lyrics
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To cleanse our weapons
Of the blood of deceivers
We killed in the battle of steel
But now this is reality
Fantasy is gone
We now prepare our minds
In the sign of the wizard
We will ride to victory
The banner of destruction
Our enemies will fear
(In the) iron war iron war
The philosophy of metal will prevail
We now let our spirits fly
Like an eagle in the sky
Across the mountains and the sea
We are flying high
People of the world
Come and face your doom
Warriors of metal
Are coming to you soon
The song "Iron War" by the band Wizard is a heavy metal anthem that captures the spirit of battle and victory. The lyrics start at a powerful moment, with the warriors gathered around the table to cleanse their weapons from the blood of the deceivers they have killed in battle. The imagery here is intense and grisly, with a hint of the supernatural as the weapons are being cleansed to rid them of any traces of magic from their fallen enemies.
As the song continues, the tone shifts from the fantastical to the realistic, as the warriors prepare their minds for the true battle to come. They ride under the sign of the wizard, ready to conquer with their banner of destruction. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "iron war," driving home the message that this battle will be fought with steel, and that the philosophy of metal will prevail.
Despite the dark and violent imagery, there is a sense of triumph in the song. The warriors are flying high like eagles, ready to face their enemies head-on. They issue a warning to the people of the world, calling them to face their doom as the warriors of metal approaches. This is a powerful and epic song that celebrates the strength and valor of those who fight in the name of victory.
Line by Line Meaning
We have gathered around the table
We, as a group, have assembled at this location
To cleanse our weapons
We are here to remove dirt or impurities from our armaments
Of the blood of deceivers
We have shed blood in combat against those who were dishonest or traitorous
We killed in the battle of steel
We have taken the lives of our enemies during violent conflict
But now this is reality
The situation we find ourselves in is no longer a fantasy or imaginary scenario
Fantasy is gone
Our previous ideas, dreams or plans are no longer present
We now prepare our minds
Our mental states are now being made ready
For the iron war
We are getting ready for a war to take place
In the sign of the wizard
We are operating under the symbol or emblem of a powerful sorcerer
We will ride to victory
We will achieve triumph while riding on horses or other conveyances
The banner of destruction
We bear a flag representing chaos or annihilation
Our enemies will fear
Our opponents will experience feelings of apprehension or terror
(In the) iron war iron war
This upcoming conflict is called the iron war, emphasized by repetition
The philosophy of metal will prevail
The beliefs or values associated with this type of musical genre will ultimately triumph
We now let our spirits fly
Our emotional or mental states are now being permitted to soar or take flight
Like an eagle in the sky
We are soaring through the air in a manner similar to the way an eagle would
Across the mountains and the sea
We are traversing various obstacles or barriers, such as mountains or bodies of water
We are flying high
We are ascending through the air to great heights
People of the world
All individuals living on this planet
Come and face your doom
Prepare to meet a terrible fate or pay the consequences of your actions
Warriors of metal
Combatants who subscribe to the beliefs or values associated with this musical genre
Are coming to you soon
We will soon be arriving to engage in conflict
Contributed by Aiden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.