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.
The Betrayal
Wolfchant Lyrics
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A Betrayal among us - it comes quietly in the night
Iike an illness in my self – wand's to destroy our plans
And the Clan knows us now – careful we must be
My best friend is the traitor - i can't that believe
[I.]
After so many days
Everything is planned now
Meet us again in this night
I see hope in the eyes
In the eyes of my friends
They are not longer alone
Now it is worth to die itself
I will appoint Illnar now
To the new general
He is to state the Rebellion
The Rebellion in Ruhn
But where is my friend - I cannot find him
I fear the worst things
[II.]
The doors of our hitting place fly up
Soldiers of the clan storm into the room
It comes to the fight – many of us die
A dark shape enters the area
Illnar the traitor – the traitor of our land
Ragnar gets in prison - it is to be used as pledge
The father is to be forced - to lay down the weapons
The lyrics to Wolfchant's song The Betrayal describe a story of betrayal amongst friends within the context of a rebellion in the city of Ruhn. The chorus features the theme of betrayal creeping up on the singer and their friends, threatening to destroy their plans. The singer reveals that their best friend has betrayed them. The first verse sets up the scene of planning and hope among friends. The singer appoints Illnar to be the new general to state the rebellion, but becomes worried when they cannot find their friend. In the second verse, soldiers of the clan storm into their hiding place, resulting in a fight and many deaths. Illnar is revealed to be the traitor and Ragnar is taken as a prisoner to be used as leverage against his father to force them to lay down their weapons.
The lyrics in this song have a very strong narrative structure, focusing on the elements of betrayal, loyalty, and the costs of rebellion. The betrayal of a close friend adds a personal touch to the story, making it more impactful. The use of descriptive language and metaphors is reminiscent of folk storytelling, contributing to the overall epic feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
A Betrayal among us - it comes quietly in the night
The group is being betrayed, but it's happening slowly and covertly.
Iike an illness in my self - wand's to destroy our plans
The betrayal is like a disease that's trying to ruin everything they've worked on.
And the Clan knows us now - careful we must be
The enemy has been made aware of their presence and they need to be cautious.
My best friend is the traitor - i can't that believe
The person who betrayed them is someone close to the group and it's hard to accept.
After so many days
It's been a long time leading up to this moment.
With my friends here in Ruhn
The singer is with their companions in the city of Ruhn.
Everything is planned now
The group's plans have been finalized.
Meet us again in this night
They have set a time to meet up again later that night.
I see hope in the eyes
The artist is optimistic and encouraged by the look in their friends' eyes.
In the eyes of my friends
The hope is coming from the artist's companions.
They are not longer alone
The group is together and united, no longer fighting alone.
Now it is worth to die itself
Their cause is so important that it's worth dying for.
I will appoint Illnar now
The singer is putting Illnar in charge of their rebellion.
To the new general
Illnar is being promoted to the group's leader.
He is to state the Rebellion
Illnar will be the one to declare their rebellion against the enemy.
The Rebellion in Ruhn
Their plan is to stage a rebellion in the city of Ruhn.
But where is my friend - I cannot find him
The artist is looking for their friend who they cannot locate.
I fear the worst things
The singer is afraid that something terrible has happened to their friend.
The doors of our hitting place fly up
The enemy has arrived and broken into their hideout.
Soldiers of the clan storm into the room
The enemy's soldiers have invaded the artist's location.
It comes to the fight - many of us die
A battle ensues and many members of the group are killed.
A dark shape enters the area
An ominous figure arrives on the scene.
Illnar the traitor - the traitor of our land
Illnar is revealed as the traitor who betrayed the group.
Ragnar gets in prison - it is to be used as pledge
One of their members, Ragnar, is taken prisoner to be used as leverage.
The father is to be forced - to lay down the weapons
The group's leader or someone else important to their cause is being coerced to surrender their weapons.
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.