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."
Pounding In The Night
Wizard Lyrics
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And rain pours on my face
Sounds like if a giant whines
And mighty clouds menace
With hammer in his hand
Thunderer will come along
Stop the giants waste the land
Nothing helps against the strong
And giants tremble fast
The hammergod rides loud and near
No enemy does ever last
[Refrain:]
The pounding in the night
Is the hammer of Thor
The pounding in the night
That sound when it strikes
The hammer that you faithfully
Wear around your neck
Will always guide you rightfully
And surely watch your back
The friendly redbeard is with you
When giants block your way
Not always easy you'll get through
But not alone you'll stay
Near to man and Midgard's lands
Arise the mighty Thor
All the places he defends
You know they're to fight for
The lyrics to Wizard's song "Pounding In The Night" are filled with imagery of a stormy night where the power of Thor, the hammer-wielding God from Norse mythology, is felt. The storm is described as having lightning and heavy rain, as if the Gods are angry and crying out in fury. The giants and trolls, known for their immense strength, tremble and flee at the sound of Thor's hammer, recognizing the threat of his presence. The lyrics suggest that Thor is a powerful protector, defending humanity and the world of Midgard against the forces of evil, and that his strength is exemplified in the sound of his pounding hammer.
The refrain of the song emphasizes the power of Thor's hammer, as the pounding sound is likened to the sound of thunder in a stormy night sky. It's clear that Thor's hammer is a symbol of both his strength and his protective role, and the lyrics suggest that carrying a token of the hammer with you is a way to keep its power near, always ready to defend against any potential threat. Overall, the lyrics to "Pounding In The Night" celebrate the power of Thor and the safety he provides, while also suggesting that the world is a dangerous place that requires the help of a mighty God to protect against the forces of evil.
Line by Line Meaning
The lightning shines
The bright lightning illuminates the sky
And rain pours on my face
Large droplets of water fall on my face during the heavy rainfall
Sounds like if a giant whines
The sound that accompanies the storm gives the impression of a giant wailing in pain
And mighty clouds menace
The dark clouds hanging overhead seems to threaten imminent danger
With hammer in his hand
The god Thor is depicted as wielding his signature weapon - the hammer - in preparation for battle
Thunderer will come along
The sound of thunder echoes across the sky in anticipation of Thor's arrival
Stop the giants waste the land
Thor's mission is to put an end to the destruction caused by the giants
Nothing helps against the strong
No weapon or force can defeat the powerful giants except for Thor's hammer
Trolls they flee away from here
Even the fearsome trolls run away when Thor is near
And giants tremble fast
The giants quake in fear at the approach of Thor
The hammergod rides loud and near
Thor's arrival is announced by the thunderous sound of his hammer
No enemy does ever last
With Thor's might, no enemy can survive for long
The pounding in the night
The powerful sound that fills the night sky
Is the hammer of Thor
Thor's hammer is responsible for the thunderous noise
The pounding in the night
The sound that reverberates across the land
That sound when it strikes
The deafening noise made by the impact of Thor's hammer
The hammer that you faithfully
The hammer symbolizes Thor's power, and is worn as a sign of faith
Wear around your neck
The hammer is often worn as a protective amulet
Will always guide you rightfully
The hammer serves as a guide to those who wear it, leading them on the path of righteousness
And surely watch your back
Thor's hammer protects those who wear it, guarding them against harm from behind
The friendly redbeard is with you
Thor, with his distinctive red beard, is always beside his followers in spirit
When giants block your way
In times of difficulty, Thor is there to help you overcome any obstacle
Not always easy you'll get through
The path to victory is not always straightforward or easy, but Thor will be with you every step of the way
But not alone you'll stay
Never feel abandoned, for Thor is always by your side
Near to man and Midgard's lands
Thor is a champion of humanity, and fights for the protection of Midgard - the mortal realm
Arise the mighty Thor
Thor is a mighty warrior, ready to take on any challenge
All the places he defends
Thor will go to any lengths to defend the places and people he holds dear
You know they're to fight for
In the face of danger, Thor fights fervently for the things he believes in
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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