(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
Maleficium 1590
Wizzard Lyrics
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Evoke the evil powers for the attack
Tonight in the empty church they'll take in their hand
The course of history in the highlands
A grave in the holy ground was robbed
Arms and legs and genitals cut off
Tied onto the cat's paws the sacrifice was complete Off the pier they threw it into the North Sea
A storm was raised, the sky went pitch-black
The winds they howled, a ship was wrecked
In the eye of the storm the vessel of the king
Plowed through the foamy waves under evil wings
Yet by a miracle the vessel made it to the port
Persecution began - the witches had to be caught
After weeks of torment the first four ones were killed
But the king's lust for blood had not been fulfilled
The song "Maleficium 1590" by Wizzard, revolves around a gruesome and terrifying story that is haunting and disturbing. The lyrics describe an incident where a group of people invokes dark and supernatural powers to influence the course of history. They sacrifice a cat that has been mutilated with the limbs and genitals cut off, and throw it into the sea. This gruesome act results in the raising of a storm, and a ship that was sailing in the ocean gets wrecked by the gale. However, the king's vessel manages to survive the storm because of a miracle, and the king starts persecuting the witches.
The song is a commentary on the paranoia and fear that existed during the witch hunts that took place during the 16th century. It portrays how people were afraid of the unknown and how these fears could lead to catastrophic results. The lyrics also depict the brutality and violence that women were subjected to during the witch hunts.
Line by Line Meaning
Come absorb the fear in the eyes of the cat
Let us observe the terror in the feline's gaze
Evoke the evil powers for the attack
Summon the malevolent forces to strike
Tonight in the empty church they'll take in their hand
This night, within the vacant church, they shall grasp
The course of history in the highlands
The direction of the future in the elevated lands
A grave in the holy ground was robbed
A sepulchre in the sacred earth was looted
Arms and legs and genitals cut off
Severed were the limbs and sex organs
Tied onto the cat's paws the sacrifice was complete
The offering was finished by fastening it to the feline's feet
Off the pier they threw it into the North Sea
Into the Northern Ocean they hurled it from the dock
A storm was raised, the sky went pitch-black
A tempest was summoned, the heavens became void of light
The winds they howled, a ship was wrecked
The gusts bellowed as a vessel was destroyed
In the eye of the storm the vessel of the king
Within the center of the squall was the king's ship
Plowed through the foamy waves under evil wings
Under wicked wings it sailed through the bubbly tides
Yet by a miracle the vessel made it to the port
However, through a miracle, the ship arrived at the harbor
Persecution began - the witches had to be caught
Oppression commenced - the sorcerers had to be captured
After weeks of torment the first four ones were killed
Following weeks of agony, the initial four were slain
But the king's lust for blood had not been fulfilled
Unfortunately, the king's craving for bloodshed had not been quenched
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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