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."
Warriors of the Night
Wizard Lyrics
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Brings smell of snow and ice
The master of the golden hall will rise
Gathering dead warriors
Death - virgins at his side
Across the rainbow bridge they will ride
Looks to his wild brood
With the power of providence
They'll ride soon
He held up high his spear
This is the final sign
The golden gates are opened wide
Down to midgard
High in the sky
With his wild hunt
He will ride
He summons now the warriors of the night
Feel the burning touch of odin
(you hear) the pounding of their hoofs
Like thunder in the sky
This thunder will call you to look high
Like a magic wind of doom
Like a firewall of death
Don't look down this is your test
Are you frightend
Or are you brave
Don't be afraid
It's not your grave
He summons now the warriors of the night
Feel the burning touch of odin
An angry wind blows through my hair
A touch of greatness in the air
I look to the left, to the right
I look high up to the sky
And the only thing i see
Odin on his ride
The lyrics to Wizards' song "Warriors of the Night" paint a vivid picture of the foreboding atmosphere that precedes the arrival of Odin, the master of the golden hall. As the stormy winds of autumn bring the smell of snow and ice, Odin summons the dead warriors who will ride across the rainbow bridge with him. With the power of providence, Odin is proud and confident as he sits on his horse, looking to his wild brood. He raises his spear to signal the opening of the golden gates, and the warriors of the night come forth with the pounding of their hoofs like thunder in the sky.
The lyrics depict a test for the listener, as they must face their fears and exhibit bravery in the presence of Odin and the warriors of the night. Though the wind blows angrily, there is a touch of greatness in the air as Odin rides with his wild hunt. The message is clear: to be a warrior of the night, one must be fearless and willing to face any challenge. The song serves as a call to arms for those who seek to embody the spirit of the warrior and join Odin's ranks.
Line by Line Meaning
When stormy winds in autumn
As the gusts of wind pick up and leaves fall to the ground during autumn
Brings smell of snow and ice
Bringing the cool crisp scent of winter to the air
The master of the golden hall will rise
The leader of the warriors will emerge from his dwelling
Gathering dead warriors
Assembling the deceased fighters
Death - virgins at his side
Maidens of death accompanying him
Across the rainbow bridge they will ride
Riding over the bridge that connects the mortal and divine realms
Proud he's sitting on his horse
Confidently astride his equine companion
Looks to his wild brood
Observing his untamed horde of warriors
With the power of providence
Endowed with the divine ability to control fate
They'll ride soon
They will soon set out on their journey
He held up high his spear
Lifting his spear high above his head
This is the final sign
This symbolizes the last signal before setting out
The golden gates are opened wide
The doors to the afterlife are open and the warriors can enter
Down to midgard
Travelling to the mortal realm
High in the sky
Ascending to the heavens
With his wild hunt
Accompanied by his ferocious posse of fighters
He summons now the warriors of the night
Summoning his troops to join him under the cover of darkness
Feel the burning touch of odin
Experiencing the fiery influence of the god Odin
(you hear) the pounding of their hoofs
The sound of their horses' hooves resonates through the air
Like thunder in the sky
Echoing like the roar of thunder in the sky
This thunder will call you to look high
This sound will compel you to glance skyward
Like a magic wind of doom
Similar to a spellbinding gale of destruction
Like a firewall of death
An impenetrable barrier of fatality
Don't look down this is your test
Do not avert your gaze as this is your challenge to rise above
Are you frightened
Do you feel apprehensive
Or are you brave
Or do you feel courageous
Don't be afraid
Do not feel daunted
It's not your grave
This is not the end for you
An angry wind blows through my hair
As the gusty breeze whips past, it stirs up my locks
A touch of greatness in the air
There is a sense of magnificence in the atmosphere
I look to the left, to the right
Gazing in both directions
I look high up to the sky
Glancing skyward
And the only thing i see
The sole object I can discern
Odin on his ride
Is Odin travelling on his journey
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wyatt
I cant believe they actually exist. This band is really great and the song.
Tenebris Rex
If Candlemass with Messiah Marcolin and Manowar had a child.
Aprende De Mis Errores
Alguien que suba la canción Song Of The North
jordinox games
La voz del cantante me recuerda un poco a dio ...safa safa ...el vídeo ...olvidable jajaja
THE- -STICK
Dio style vocals
Anderhils
whole video too. nice