(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
Sundown Over Lavenham
Wizzard Lyrics
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That was undressing the atrocity darkness had adorned
By the growls of the hound of god the gallows had been
Built
Three bodies hanging as ugly fruit of unholy guilt
Nobody could forebode
What they would concede The Witchfinder General
The serum of god to make you speak
And the sun set over Lavenham
(burn, burn, burn)
Pyres fed the righteous desires
Sundown over Lavenham
(burn, burn, burn)
Witches burnt in a holy fire
Little did he know about the powers
That were present yet unseen
The bells of his funeral were already chiming
But blinded was he by his greed
Satan did not abandon his disciples
That for long had sworn to his might
The iron fist of evil was squeezing the town
The legions of Hell would rule the night
Crawl, hound of god, crawl!
The old crow sat there watching the descending night
Witches dragged the wailing General to die
Stultifying the erodicated divine power
The menace to their nocturnal rites was over
He couldn't forebode Witchcraft was reality
The Witchfinder General
The hound of god down on his knees
And the sun set over Lavenham
(burn, burn, burn)
Only embers remained from the pyres
Sundown over Lavenham
(burn, burn, burn)
Hopkins burning in Hellfire
The song "Sundown Over Lavenham" by Wizzard paints a vivid picture of the horrors committed during the witch trials in England. The lyrics refer specifically to the story of Matthew Hopkins, also known as the Witchfinder General, who was responsible for the execution of hundreds of supposed witches during the mid-17th century. The song begins with an old crow witnessing the dawn as it reveals the aftermath of Hopkins' campaign of terror. The bodies of three accused witches hang from a gallows, reminding the listener of the merciless cruelty of the times.
The second verse portrays Hopkins as a man whose greed and lust for power made him blind to the evil he had unleashed. Even as he faced his own death, he remained ignorant of the true nature of the forces he had provoked. The final lines of the song suggest that Hopkins will burn eternally in the fires of Hell, a fitting punishment for his wickedness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sundown Over Lavenham" serve as a powerful reminder of the dangers of intolerance and fanaticism. The imagery highlights the brutality of the witch trials, and the song's message encourages us to remember the lessons of the past and to fight against oppression in all its forms.
Line by Line Meaning
An old crow sat there greeting the looming dawn
An elderly bird perched and watched daylight's approach
That was undressing the atrocity darkness had adorned
Morning revealed the gruesome deeds that took place during the night
By the growls of the hound of god the gallows had been built
The sound of a faithful dog guided the construction of a place to hang criminals
Three bodies hanging as ugly fruit of unholy guilt
Victims of sin and error had been punished and left to rot in public display
Nobody could forebode
No one expected what would happen next
What they would concede
What they would have to face as a consequence of their actions
The Witchfinder General
The person appointed to find and punish those accused of witchcraft
The serum of god to make you speak
The methods used to extract confessions from suspects
And the sun set over Lavenham
The day ended as darkness fell over the town
(burn, burn, burn)
Repeating lyrics in the song
Pyres fed the righteous desires
Bonfires were used to fulfill the belief in divine justice
Sundown over Lavenham
Nightfall had arrived in Lavenham
Witches burnt in a holy fire
Those accused of witchcraft were burned as a religious punishment
Little did he know about the powers
The singer was unaware of the supernatural forces present in the town
That were present yet unseen
The evil spirits were not physically visible
The bells of his funeral were already chiming
The signs of his coming death were already apparent
But blinded was he by his greed
He was too consumed by avarice to see his own downfall
Satan did not abandon his disciples
Those who pledged allegiance to the devil were not forsaken
That for long had sworn to his might
They had been devoted followers of the dark lord for a long time
The iron fist of evil was squeezing the town
Evil forces had taken over and exerted control over the community
The legions of Hell would rule the night
Demons and other infernal beings would have free reign once the sun set
Crawl, hound of god, crawl!
The faithful dog who assisted in the punishment of sinners was urged to grovel
The old crow sat there watching the descending night
The aging bird observed the coming of darkness
Witches dragged the wailing General to die
Those accused of witchcraft took revenge and executed the man who punished them
Stultifying the erodicated divine power
The destruction of the power that enforced religious law
The menace to their nocturnal rites was over
The threat to their nighttime activities was eliminated
Witchcraft was reality
The existence of witchcraft was confirmed
The hound of god down on his knees
The dog who helped punish sinners was weakened and humbled
Only embers remained from the pyres
The fires burned out and left only ash behind
Hopkins burning in Hellfire
The man responsible for carrying out the witch trials was now being punished in Hell
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Ball Park Incident
These are not the lyrics to ball park incident