(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
One Way Ticket to Hell
Wizzard Lyrics
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Flashbacks of the past a dark misty sea
White wings flutter behind me, black wings ahead of me
Bridges over the chasm vanish in flames
My evil deeds towards the abyss they lead
Can't pass to heaven, well that never was my plea
To the down below he expects me to go I've got a room booked for eternity
I've got a one-way ticket to Hell
Yeah, a one-way ticket to Hell
When I was lowered down to the station I heard the bells
I've got a one-way ticket to Hell
A one way ticket to Hell
No other options considered to the Devil my soul I wanted to sell
Twisted faces grin at me
Holier they wanted to be
But at the end the seal of fire stamps their fates
Sad bastards I don't pity you
I'm already in the pit of doom
And I know why this was set to be my fate
The lyrics to Wizzard's song "One Way Ticket to Hell" describes the journey of the singer towards eternal damnation. The song begins by describing the seductive nature of evil through "enchanting voices" and "seducing images". The singer reminisces about his past and sees it as a "dark misty sea". He then realizes that he is being led towards Hell as "black wings" flutter ahead of him and bridges over the chasm vanish in flames. The singer acknowledges his "evil deeds" and knows that he cannot go to heaven. Instead, he has booked a room for eternity in Hell.
The second verse of the song reflects the singer's nihilistic attitude towards salvation. He sees the people who lived holier lives than him and contemptuously calls them "sad bastards". He knows that they will also end up in Hell as "the seal of fire stamps their fates". The singer then defiantly affirms that he has willingly sold his soul to the Devil and there are "no other options" for him.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the nature of temptation and how it can lead one towards damnation. The singer sees his fate as inevitable and does not seek redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Enchanting voices, seducing images
I was tempted by all that seemed beautiful and appealing
Flashbacks of the past a dark misty sea
My past is shrouded in darkness and regret
White wings flutter behind me, black wings ahead of me
I am caught between good and evil, torn between redemption and damnation
Bridges over the chasm vanish in flames
Any hope of crossing the divide between heaven and hell is destroyed
My evil deeds towards the abyss they lead
My actions have led me towards the depths of hell
Can't pass to heaven, well that never was my plea
I never expected to be welcomed into heaven
To the down below he expects me to go
The devil awaits my arrival in hell
I've got a room booked for eternity
I am destined to remain in hell forever
I've got a one-way ticket to Hell
I have committed myself to a path of torment and suffering
Yeah, a one-way ticket to Hell
There is no turning back from the path I have chosen
When I was lowered down to the station I heard the bells
I was warned of my impending doom, but did nothing to change my fate
No other options considered to the Devil my soul I wanted to sell
I willingly sold my soul to the devil, without considering any other option
Twisted faces grin at me
Those in hell delight in my suffering
Holier they wanted to be
Others wanted to be seen as more righteous and holy than me
But at the end the seal of fire stamps their fates
In the end, they are all doomed to the same fate in hell as me
Sad bastards I don't pity you
I have no sympathy for those who also chose a path towards hell
I'm already in the pit of doom
I have already arrived in hell and am suffering for my deeds
And I know why this was set to be my fate
I understand that my choices and actions led me to this inevitable outcome
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Ball Park Incident
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