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.
Of Honour And Pride
Wolfchant Lyrics
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We drink met and beer and wine
Of everything the best and all is fine
We sing today from honour and pride
All friends and brothers are by our side
A story of a battle we will tell you now
A battle we had won – my friends - shout it out loud
With courage in our hearts and the opponents will run
[Text:]
Saddle our horses we will ride into war – together we fight and we die
Tomorrow will come and will bring a new day and Odin is by our side
We will bring the glory back in this land – we will bring you the peace
These lyrics from Wolfchant's song "Of Honour And Pride" speak to the camaraderie and brotherhood amongst soldiers going into battle. The first lines of the chorus describe a celebratory atmosphere where the soldiers drink the best drinks and revel in each other's company. The second half of the chorus alludes to the battle they have won and the pride they feel for their accomplishment. The soldiers are united in their cause, and they sing together in the name of honor and pride.
In the verse, the lyrics describe the plans of these soldiers to ride into war together. They know that tomorrow might bring new challenges, but they do not waver. They have the courage to face whatever comes their way. The lyrics also make reference to Odin, the Norse God of war and wisdom, who is believed to protect and guide warriors in battle. The soldiers aim to bring glory back to their land and to bring peace.
Overall, these lyrics display the bravery and determination of soldiers amidst the chaos and danger of battle. Through their unity and brotherhood, they can persevere and triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
We drink met and beer and wine
We enjoy the best drinks in life without any worries
Of everything the best and all is fine
Everything is perfect as it should be
We sing today from honour and pride
We stay true to our values and celebrate our achievements
All friends and brothers are by our side
We have the support and loyalty of our loved ones
A story of a battle we will tell you now
We share our experiences of overcoming challenging situations
A battle we had won – my friends – shout it out loud
We celebrate our victory and share our joy with those close to us
We march again when the morning come
We start anew with hope and determination each day
With courage in our hearts and the opponents will run
We face challenges fearlessly and overcome them easily
Saddle our horses we will ride into war – together we fight and we die
We are ready to face any challenges and stand together as a team even in difficult circumstances
Tomorrow will come and will bring a new day and Odin is by our side
We are optimistic about the future and trust in our strength and abilities
We will bring the glory back in this land – we will bring you the peace
We are committed to bringing positive change in our surroundings and making the world a better place
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.