Biography
In 2003, the formation WOLFCHANT was founded in St. Oswald/ Lower Bavaria (Ger.) by the members Lokhi (voc.), Gaahnt (bass), Skaahl (lead guit.) and Norgahd (drums). The band emanated from diverse extreme metal bands, which were left by the members, to advance their individual musical development. On the first demo "The Fangs Of The Southern Death", which was published in 2004, music style was a mixture of gruffy melodic death and dark metal. But in the same year, the band produced another demo called "The Herjan Trilogy" which was the cornerstone for the new style of WOLFCHANT. Henceforth, songwriting has been pushed on a high melodic and hymnic level with a broad spectrum of mood and temper. Due to the very positive feedback on the existing material, WOLFCHANT restarted working on new songs more enthusiastic than ever to finalize times of just making demos. In 2005 the line up was completed with Derrmorh (rh.guit). Heavily laden with new songs they participated different samplers, which attracted attention of diverse record labels who were aiming for partnership. Finally, the deal was arranged with the label CCP Records. Together they are working on the growing success of WOLFCHANT. Thus, CCP Records published WOLFCHANT's self-produced debut "Bloody Tales Of Disgraced Lands" in November 2005. Most of the album's reviews were very positive and a large listenership was adressed. That was followed by numerous gigs and different achievements, e.g. a placement in the "Legacy" magazine's reader charts! Now, the debut is followed by another, even harder and more aggressive blasting long player called "A Pagan Storm". But they still keep their true and incomparable style without repeating themselves- i.a. a result of leaving out keyboards- which are commonly used in this genre- and setting new priorities in celebrating their music. Although "A Pagan Storm" has a more aggressive style it doesn't lack graceful acoustic passages and also traditional instruments like flute, mouth harp and accordion are used to put emphasis on different parts. Most texts on the albums talk about nature, but it was also very important for the band to pick up legends about the nordic mythology which is a very central topic on every song idea. In march 2007 Gaahnt left the band and Nattulv took over his position. In may 2008 Nattulv left the band for time reasons and Bahznar entered the band and took over the bass. With their substantial arranged concept WOLFCHANT surely will convince the pagan, viking and heathen listenership and truely, follow their path consequently.
Autumns Breath
Wolfchant Lyrics
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The light devoured by the night
And the leaves turning into brown.
The folk surrounds the land
Deep in my heart, a wolf will break out
Can't keep this beast inside of me
Gathering these moments in a spell
It is the wind in the night, bring the voices in my mind,
In the forest I'm wandering my way.
It is the cold and pure ice, melancholy in my heart
Deep in this forest I feel the autumns breath
Pale are the trees, in the silence a lonely cry
All the faces blurred in the loneliness of tides
Whispering voices come through the thicket
Feel this wisdom inside of me
Deep in my heart, a wolf will break out
Can't keep this beast inside of me
Gathering these moments in a spell
And bring it's wisdom to me
It is the wind in the night, bring the voices in my mind,
In the forest I'm wandering my way.
It is the cold and pure ice, melancholy in my heart
Deep in this forest I feel the autumns breath
I will never leave my path
I will never change my mind
I will never walk alone on my way
I will never stop to fight
I will decide what is right and what is wrong
There are many walking on my way
It is the wind in the night, bring the voices in my mind
In the forest I'm wandering my way
It is the cold and pure ice, melancholy in my heart
Deep in this forest I feel the autumns breath
It is the wind in the night, bring the voices in my mind
In the forest I'm wandering my way
It is the cold and pure ice, melancholy in my heart
Deep in this forest I feel the autumns breath
The lyrics to Wolfchant's song "Autumns Breath" depict the changing of seasons from the brightness and warmth of summer to the cold and darkness of autumn. The first stanza describes the physical changes in nature as the sun becomes colder, daylight fades into darkness, and the leaves change color to brown. The second stanza is more introspective as the singer describes the "wolf" inside of them which they cannot control, but instead embrace as a source of wisdom that comes to them in moments of spellbinding enchantment. The wolf is a symbol representing the wild, uncivilized side of humanity which can be both dangerous and powerful. The third stanza continues this theme of loneliness and melancholy, with the singer wandering through a silent forest, feeling as if they are surrounded by ghosts and whispers that hint at hidden knowledge.
The final stanza is a declaration of the singer's determination to remain on their chosen path, regardless of the obstacles they may face. They have come to accept that their journey will not be an easy one, but they are committed to fighting for what they believe is right. Overall, "Autumns Breath" is a song about embracing and accepting the harsh realities of life, finding beauty in darkness, and drawing strength from the wildness of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is getting colder in these days
As the days go by, the sun's warmth is dwindling and the environment is getting colder
The light devoured by the night
When the night comes, it swallows up the light making everything dark
And the leaves turning into brown.
The leaves, previously green, are now turning brown as a sign of autumn
The folk surrounds the land
People are gathering around the land to enjoy the beauty of autumn
Deep in my heart, a wolf will break out
There is a strong, wild side of me waiting to be unleashed
Can't keep this beast inside of me
I cannot suppress the wild side of me anymore
Gathering these moments in a spell
I am capturing and embracing these beautiful moments of autumn
And bring its wisdom to me
I am gaining knowledge and understanding from this season
It is the wind in the night, bring the voices in my mind,
The wind brings new thoughts and ideas to my mind at night
In the forest I'm wandering my way.
I am exploring the forest, lost in my thoughts and ideas
It is the cold and pure ice, melancholy in my heart
The cold and pure ice evokes a feeling of sadness and longing in my heart
Deep in this forest I feel the autumns breath
I am feeling the essence of autumn deep in the forest
Pale are the trees, in the silence a lonely cry
The trees are turning pale and lifeless, with a lonely cry of despair
All the faces blurred in the loneliness of tides
Everyone's faces are blurred due to the overwhelming feeling of loneliness
Whispering voices come through the thicket
I can hear faint whispers coming from the bushes
Feel this wisdom inside of me
I am gaining knowledge and insight from my surroundings
I will never leave my path
I will always stay true to my beliefs and values
I will never change my mind
My convictions will remain steadfast throughout my life
I will never walk alone on my way
Even on my journey, I will always have companionship and support
I will never stop to fight
I will continuously fight for what I believe in
I will decide what is right and what is wrong
I will determine what is morally correct and incorrect
There are many walking on my way
While I am on my own journey, there are others also travelling with me
It is the wind in the night, bring the voices in my mind
The night wind brings with it new thoughts and ideas to ponder
Deep in this forest I feel the autumns breath
I can feel the changing season all around me, in the depths of the forest
Writer(s): dominik kreilinger, daniel liebl
Contributed by Brayden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.