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."
Stolen Hammer
Wizard Lyrics
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Light comes bright
On the new day now awaking
Giants Thor will fight
He is looking everywhere
For his mighty crusher
The weapon is not there
Bringing anger to the rusher
He wants Freyja as a prize
For the weapon giants fear
Don't think this to be wise
See the eyes of redbeard
Filled with divine rage
Asking Freyja as she neared
To go into the giants cage
But Freyja just refuse
To be the hammers pawn
Loki knows what trick to use
Use brain instead of brawn
[Refrain:]
All giants died, the hammer's home
And Freyja is still here
One will someday challenge him alone
But that is not anybody near!
Thor and Loki now disguise
Themselves as Freyja and handmaid
The mighty has to hide his eyes
And both travel to their fate
Thrym gladly hail his bride
His pleasure was unseen
He does not see what Thor did hide
But had a notion of the mean
Some things were strange to him
And he was curious to know
Loki swiftly starts the answering
So the giant didn't see his foe
A ritual shall seal the bond
The hammer falls into the fold
Rage breaks through and goes beyond
Everything since days of old
The lyrics of Wizard's song Stolen Hammer narrate the story of Thrym, the giant who stole Mjoellnir, the hammer of Thor, and demanded Freyja as a ransom. Thor, upon discovering the theft, sets out to retrieve his hammer and ventures to Jotunheim, the land of the giants, in disguise with the help of Loki. The two trick Thrym into believing that Thor was Freyja, and they proceed with the arranged wedding ceremony. However, at the height of the ritual, Thor reveals himself and reclaims his hammer, using it to destroy all of the giants.
The lyrics describe Thrym's obsession with the hammer and his belief that possessing it would bring him ultimate power over the gods. However, it also highlights the cunning nature of the gods, who use their intelligence to outsmart the giants and regain what is theirs. The refrain emphasizes that Thor and his hammer are indestructible and unbreakable.
The song follows a similar storyline to the mythological story of Thor's journey to Jotunheim to retrieve his hammer, but adds a poetic and dramatic element to the storytelling. The lyrics of Stolen Hammer are emblematic of the power and strength of the mythology surrounding Thor as a figure of protection and defense.
Line by Line Meaning
The dawn is breaking
The sun is rising and a new day is beginning
Light comes bright
The light of the sun is shining brightly
On the new day now awaking
The new day is just beginning to awaken and start afresh
Giants Thor will fight
Thor will have to fight against the giants
He is looking everywhere
Thor is searching everywhere
For his mighty crusher
For his powerful weapon, the hammer
The weapon is not there
The hammer is missing
Bringing anger to the rusher
This makes Thor angry and he wants to take action
Thrym has stolen Mjoellnir
The giant Thrym has stolen Thor's hammer
He wants Freyja as a prize
Thrym is demanding Freyja as a ransom in exchange for the hammer
For the weapon giants fear
The giants fear the power of Thor's hammer
Don't think this to be wise
This is not a wise decision because it will make Thor very angry
See the eyes of redbeard
Thor's eyes are filled with divine rage
Filled with divine rage
Thor is furious and his wrath is divine in nature
Asking Freyja as she neared
Thor asks Freyja when she comes near him
To go into the giants cage
Thor wants Freyja to go into the giant's lair
But Freyja just refuse
Freyja declines to go and exchange herself for the hammer
To be the hammers pawn
She doesn't want to be used as a pawn in the situation
Loki knows what trick to use
Loki has an idea on how to get the hammer back
Use brain instead of brawn
They should rely on wit and intelligence rather than brute strength
All giants died, the hammer's home
The giants were all killed and the hammer was returned
And Freyja is still here
Freyja survived the ordeal and is still alive
One will someday challenge him alone
One person will eventually challenge Thor alone
But that is not anybody near!
But that hasn't happened yet and is still far away
Thor and Loki now disguise
Thor and Loki disguise themselves
Themselves as Freyja and handmaid
Thor disguises himself as Freyja while Loki disguises himself as her handmaid
The mighty has to hide his eyes
Thor has to hide his eyes so as to not reveal his true identity
And both travel to their fate
They both embark on a journey to face the giant and retrieve the hammer
Thrym gladly hail his bride
The giant Thrym welcomes his 'bride' (Thor disguised as Freyja) with pleasure
His pleasure was unseen
Thor's true identity is hidden from the giant
He does not see what Thor did hide
The giant is unaware of what Thor is hiding
But had a notion of the mean
The giant had a feeling that something was not right
Some things were strange to him
He noticed some unusual things and felt something was amiss
And he was curious to know
He was eager to find out what was going on
Loki swiftly starts the answering
Loki quickly comes up with plausible answers to the giant's questions
So the giant didn't see his foe
The giant was deceived and didn't recognize his enemy
A ritual shall seal the bond
The giant believes that a ritual will unite him with his 'bride' (Thor disguised as Freyja)
The hammer falls into the fold
During the ritual, Thor retrieves his hammer and 'unfolds' the deception
Rage breaks through and goes beyond
Thor's anger takes over and he exacts revenge beyond what is necessary
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@VikingNerds
Awesome pick! This is one of my favorite songs off that album along side The Visitor! That picture is perfect too. Keep it up!
@IndigoSpeaker
Hey friend, just thought I'd mention (as a person who produces videos to educate on matters of significance to pagans and magicians of many shades) that I am truly disappointed to be unable to watch your renditions of the northern tales. They meant a lot to me the first time I watched them all, and I was hoping to recapture some of that experience tonight. I know how it is, questioning every statement I've ever made in video, wanting to erase so much now that I feel like I know better... but don't destroy such beauty as you have already created. Don't hate the pretensiousness of trying to tell the tales as part of a unified vision. those videos were works of high artistry and genuine inspiration. Please bring them back?
@CSkyGameGen
Basically this^ It's such a shame to see them all gone, I wish I had saved them so I could upload them for everyone else, the amount of work onza put on those videos was magnificent, the narration, the style combined with the music was just pure gold. I wish he came back, to tell the tale once more.
@Judgement_Kazzy
This sounds like the theme song of a pro wrestler themed after Thor. I love it.
@coty1476
Does anyone have access to his older videos on his interpretation on Norse mythology? They had such a huge impact on me and my son.
@yandere1143
just discovered an awesome band 😍😍😍😍😍😍
@beheading8508
The Hammer that i faithfully wear around my neck
Will always guide me rightfully and surely watch my back.
@Efe-it8tf
So fucking underrated song bro🤘
@CSkyGameGen
oh man he deleted his main channel :((( I loved his stuff so much that I would occasionally go and rewatch his videos. I can't do that anymore :((
@aarononeil9832
Any word on why he deleted It?