(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO proj… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists under this name:
(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO project.
(2) A 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland.
(3) A heavy metal band from Belgium
(4) A heavy metal band from Hoting, Sweden
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(1) Wizzard was Roy Wood’s post- ELO project. Formed in Wood's hometown of Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1972, they made catchy, jazzy glam-rock hit singles like "Angel Fingers" and "See My Baby Jive" with a retro, Phil Spector-style "wall of sound" production. At the same time, they produced decidedly odd, almost avant-garde albums like Wizzard Brew. They remained active until around 1975.
(2) One of them is a 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland. It enjoyed some success in Finland and Germany though even some fans wondered why they had taken the name of Roy Wood's famous band – the other z was actually added because the band didn't want to be confused with the German band Wizard. The band was founded by Teemu Kautonen as his solo-project in August 1995, and he handled all the instruments on the first demo, Teemu moved the band to Germany in April 1997 adding new local musicians CY and Daniel to the line-up. In August Teemu returned to Finland, but moved back to Germany in January 2001, and CY and Daniel came along again. Also a new guitarist Johnny joined the band.
Last known lineup:
Teemu Kautonen aka Hexenmeister - Vocals, originally also Bass & Guitars
CY aka Grobi - Drums
Daniel - Lead Guitars, Bass
Johnny - Rhythm Guitars
Discography;
I am the King, Demo, 1997
Children of Bodom, Split, 1997
Devilmusick, Full-length, 1998
Wizzard, Full-length, 1999
Songs of Sins & Decadence, Full-length, 2000
Tormentor, EP, 2000
Black Heavy Metal. Full-length, 2001
Metal Forever Vol. 1, Split, 2003
(3) Wizzard is a local Heavy Metal band from Belgium
(4) Wizzard were formed as a band in the early 1980s in Hoting, Sweden
They released the single Ninya Warrior 1986
The band split up after that record and reunited in 2023 when they played in Germany
Black Heavy Metal
Wizzard Lyrics
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Our souls made of steel
At the altar of Heavy Metal we kneel
Posers face our anger
Fear our heavy sound
By the oath of pentagram we are bound
Cities left in ruins Fallen before the might
Of Black Heavy Metal that rules the night
Black heavy metal - bow and kneel
Black heavy metal - before the throne of steel
Black heavy metal - Satan sent
To reign until the end
Our horde ever-growing
The source of our pride
Brothers and sisters whom Metal unites
You said you wanted music
Shunned by the trendy and the weak
We are traditional but unique
Though the times are changing
Our sound will remain the same
Metal forever! - can't take it away
The Harbingers of Wizzard
Are the harbingers of Metal
Together we will never fall
The song "Black Heavy Metal" by Wizzard embodies the strong and unapologetic attitude of the heavy metal music genre. The lyrics describe its followers as having hearts forged of iron and souls made of steel, dedicating themselves to Heavy Metal with a deep sense of respect and loyalty. The song speaks to its listeners about metal music's steadfast defiance against those who would try to subvert its significance or ignore its importance in popular culture. The lyrics position heavy metal as a rallying cry for the disenfranchised, helping them find a sense of community and a place to belong.
The song uses powerful imagery to depict the might and power of heavy metal. The line "Cities left in ruins fallen before the might of Black Heavy Metal that rules the night" conveys a sense of destruction and chaos wrought by this powerful force that is feared by others. The song's bridge further emphasizes the idea that metal is not just music, but a way of life. The lyrics speak of a horde ever-growing, with brothers and sisters united under the banner of Metal. The song rejects trends and mainstream expectations, positioning metal as a genre steeped in tradition, one that is grounded in its uniqueness and authenticity. The song concludes with a message of resolute unity, describing Wizzard as the Harbingers of Metal that continue to inspire and empower its followers.
Line by Line Meaning
Our hearts are forged of iron
Our passion for heavy metal music is strong and unbreakable
Our souls made of steel
Our dedication to heavy metal music is unyielding and unwavering
At the altar of Heavy Metal we kneel
We worship heavy metal music and follow it with devotion
Posers face our anger
People who pretend to like heavy metal music but don't really understand it make us upset
Fear our heavy sound
Our music is powerful and intense, and it demands respect
By the oath of pentagram we are bound
We are committed to the principles of heavy metal music and will stay true to them no matter what
Cities left in ruins
Our music has the power to move people and make them feel powerful, even if it means disrupting the status quo
Fallen before the might
Those who do not understand our devotion to heavy metal music will crumble under our power
Of Black Heavy Metal that rules the night
Our music is the true king of the night
Black heavy metal - bow and kneel
Our music is the ultimate authority and should be respected as such
Black heavy metal - before the throne of steel
Our music is the most powerful and enduring force in heavy metal, and should be celebrated as such
Black heavy metal - Satan sent
Our music is otherworldly and transcendent, and represents the darker side of human nature
To reign until the end
Our music will endure forever, and will always be a part of human culture
Our horde ever-growing
Our community of heavy metal fans is constantly expanding and attracting new followers
The source of our pride
Our music and our community bring us a sense of pride and identity
Brothers and sisters whom Metal unites
Our community is like a family, bound together by our shared love of heavy metal music
You said you wanted music
We are responding to critics who say they want something new and exciting in music
Shunned by the trendy and the weak
Our music is not for people who follow the latest trends or are easily swayed by other people's opinions
We are traditional but unique
Our music is based on classic heavy metal traditions, but we bring our own unique sound and perspective to it
Though the times are changing
Even as society changes around us, our love of heavy metal music remains constant
Our sound will remain the same
We have a distinctive sound that we will never abandon, even as we evolve and grow as musicians
Metal forever! - can't take it away
Our love of heavy metal music is eternal, and no one can ever take it away from us
The Harbingers of Wizzard
We are the leaders and pioneers of a new wave of heavy metal music
Are the harbingers of Metal
Our music represents a new era in heavy metal, and we are leading the way
Together we will never fall
As a community of heavy metal fans, we will always be there for each other, standing strong and united against whatever challenges come our way
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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